flipper 0 #1 February 28, 2002 so what do you reckon.....?...from my exp its the best way to learn how to fly and control your chute....Flipper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 0 #2 February 28, 2002 no way. look at it this way.. the very least it gets you use to flying close to someone else, even if you dont actually get comfortable with it.Right now my favorite part if canopy control. I cant get enough of it. A document on another thread is an awesome read. see a couple of posts below. It has a huge educational section, then a test, then the answers. I took it, copied it to word, edited it a bit and printed it out. I went thru it and made notes on the parts i dont understand.. now i can take it to an experienced CRW person and find out the answers.just my opinion (and i have been refered to as a safety nazi recently) but CRW is one of the best and most educational aspects of skydiving. The majority of deaths/serious injuries occur under canopy.. why not train to handle situations where youre in close proximidy to other jumpers?http://kel197.tripod.com/skydivefriendsTRIPOD/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #3 March 7, 2002 A wise man told me: Would you rather touch another canopy in flight for the FIRST TIME - on accident, or on purpose? Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 March 7, 2002 It's a great way in order to find out how your canopy flies, and it gets you used to flying in close proximity to other people. Also, should a wrap / entangelment happen under normal conditions, you'll be heads up on what to do. You shouldn't put a knife in the toaster - but you're an adult now !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff 0 #5 March 8, 2002 Waste of time? Plenty of folks think skydiving is a waste of time or worse. It's a very personal decision. If you make an informed choice and enjoy doing it, then no it's definitely not a waste of time.Geoff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #6 March 11, 2002 Great way to beat the 90 / 180 pack cycle....RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites