Brian425

The weather would not co-operate today. I drove 2 hours to the DZ to watch the clouds go by, talk to some new friends and wish for the winds to die down. No student jumps today. I was hoping to get jump 8 in and possibly my solo. I will be back tomorrow afternoon; but, the weather does not look good. Can someone change the weather in Gardiner NY for me? There is a free case of beer in it for anyone who can bring me good weather. On a good note, I saw a friend who had come with me for her first tandem back up for her second tandem. She brought along 3 friends. I Li-Ju will continue. Money is the only issue for her. Li-Ju also had the absolute funniest tandem video I have ever seen. She looked very at easy and made some superman poses and fake boxed with the video guy. She seems to have more natural talent than me. I hope she sticks with it because she is fun to hang with and I need a buddy to help split the gas and tolls. (Yes I'm cheap) Have a good weekend, be safe and good weather for everyone!! The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Didn't one of the guys have a cutaway on that jump? It would have been funny if he landed off the DZ and had to walk back. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

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Sorry, I am new here and heard the term used a few times. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

It will either be Saturday or Sunday (9/27 or9/28). I have appointment both days. Sat at 10:00am and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Any help on proper form would be greatly appreciated. I know Nicky will be very busy on the weekend. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I have spoken with my instructor. (Nicole from The Ranch in Gardiner, NY) She has been great!!! Tough and fair, but always with a bit of a smile. I did not think of videoing my jump. I think it might be a really good idea. I have to get out of the stupid chest out fake arch I am doing and make pelvis out second nature. I have already bought a bottle of wine for Nicky and I will get a couple of cases for everyone after my first solo. If anyone is interested in learning, Nicole and the guys at The Ranch would be a good choice if you ate in NYC. Thanks for the replies guys. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Hello, Just completed jump number 7 today. Jump 9 will be my first solo next week. I have passed all my levels with no repeats so far. I do have things that I need to improve. I need to improve my exit and arch. My exits have not been good. I tend to tumble upon exit. (We are jumping out of a twin engine Otter). I also need to improve my arch. I tend to get lazy with my arch. I can't figure out why. I can hold my arch, practice my turns and forward motions fine. It seems that after my forward motion, I can't really get a good arch back. I know that I am just sticking my chest out and not truly arching. I just can't seem to get it back together right away. Any advice for a newbie? I will be jumping again on Saturday and Sunday (9/27 & 9/28) Thanks in advance. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.