Well stated. I have also noted a few things over the years. It seems that another big issue is with some swoopers. When people get into swooping or are trying to perfect things they are all too often concerned with thier set-up and getting that perfect swoop. Although they may be aware of other canopies they often forget about them when it comes to thier setup altitude. And of course most swoopers want to land right in front of the crowd. I recently had a discussion with someone who has been in the sport a lot longer with thousands more jumps and we had both come to the conclusion we would be much better swoopers if we weren't so concerned about other canopies. I love high performance landings as much as the next person, but will be the first person to abort my set-up. My suggestion, especially to newer jumpers, is to not be in such a hurry to land. The ground will come sooner or later. Stagger landings. Head on a swivel even when you are flaring (you are not done flying that canopy until the canopy is on the ground, not just your feet), and if you want a good swoop, plan on having to abort your plan if the potential for others to get in your way is there. Wondering what others experiences are with cocky canopy pilots needs to have the perfect swoop regardless of other jumpers (hanging in risers until their at their set-up altitude then blasting past and cutting in front of others to have an awesome swoop and then yelling at you for getting in their way or commenting on how they never saw you).
