gorillaparks

So, it looks like there is jumping here! I am a fun jumper recently moved to Eugene. What is the best way to get loads together? Do you guys coordinate to get the plane up? I'd like to make some jumps asap:)

So what exactly do you mean by start the transition with the hips? Am I suppose to flatten my body as straight as possible and just rotate my hips keeping my body in a straight line? Could you elaberate? Just rotate the hips? Leg separation? Arms input?

Thanks dude, Ill give it a few jumps and just mess with it. Nice clip, what dz is that?

Ok, so I couldn't care less which one of you is smarter...you guys can figure that out on your own. I do however appreciate your confirmation that front riser input will indeed increase my ground distance in a strong head wind. I wanted some experienced advice on how practical this approach would be. So thank you.

I will definately try using my legs now, thanks. Along similar lines. Is it possible to continue the barrel rolls creating a perpetual corkscrew motion? You know...just keep spinning? Just curious on body position and technical difficulty. It seems like it would be hard to hold for very long.

Hey thanks for the input. I think I was trying to initiate by pushing arms in opposite directions, this just made me unstable. I like the idea of initiating with my hips while my legs are closer together. But what does palm direction have to do with it? I feel like I achieve a more efficient track with palms up. Let me know if this is more crucial than it seems. THanks!

I'm just recently licensed and tracking a lot. But how do I efficiently transition from a normal flat track to a stable back track. I track with legs slightly wider than shoulders. De-arched and shoulders rolled forward, palms face up. I would like to work toward controlled barrel rolls.

Thanks for the input. Yeah, several times Ive come up short of the mark due to a mis calc in headwind. I agree that 200-300ft could be sketchy for the front risers. I suppose its a judgement call, you know..balancing the risk of not fulling recovering and coming into land super hot, or coming straight down on some power lines.

If I find myself in a strong headwind too far from my spot on (final) leg of landing pattern (200-300ft) with danger below me, could I GENTLY use front risers to get more penetration and make it to safety? I realize the variables, but wondering if this is a reasonable solution. PS- I realize that this situation is entirely avoidable with good planning. But that is useless once in the situation. Thanks for any advice!