Albatross 0 #1 March 11, 2001 I am a relatively new skydiver and am working my way through Skydive U's body flight program. While I am getting much better as a result, my jumps with my newbie friends still as all over the sky? Any sugestions about how to get better? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #2 March 11, 2001 could u be more specific. If it is just the fact that u r literaly flying round the sky seeings as you r a newbee so a skyball isnt an option ask an instuctor to jump with you and get them to maintain a steady flighpath stright down at the same speed (as much as humanly possible) this will let you see where you r reletive and wether u r backsliding, in a very slight unnoticible turn ect ect. failing that look at clouds ah i mean industiral haze far of mountains ect to get your bearings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #3 March 12, 2001 Quote ask an instuctor to jump with you and get them to maintain a steady flighpath stright down at the same speed (as much as humanly possible) this will let you see where you r reletive and wether u r backsliding, in a very slight unnoticible turn ect ect. That is awesome advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #4 March 12, 2001 I agree with the other posts... In between the LOs, I do 2 way skydives to improve skills. At Elsinore there is a two way skills camp every weekend organized by MJ. These are informal, but the coaching often comes from Team Matrix and others. Most are even videoed. The only cost is your willingness to learn, improve, have fun, and the cost of a jump ticket. The coaches and video pay for their own tickets. Think of the coaching as, "pro bono." It has really improved my RW skills as evidenced by jumping in the larger LO groups. The two ways are also a lot of fun, as well as educational. The next 2 way skills camp will be on the 18th and the Matrix 4 way camp the following week. Contact John Hamilton or MJ at Skydive Elsinore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhawk 2 #5 March 12, 2001 i wish i could claim it as my own but 1 of my instructors told me i shouldnt do 2 many solos cause i could be learning bad things cause i cant c where im relative to oithers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #6 March 12, 2001 Skyhawk,Your instructor is right... You may not realize that you are backsliding or whatever. Jump with somebody else or a coach. You may be challenged to match fall rates or find that you are not doing center point turns and drift away. Even a non-contact 2 way will help you out. Talk to your JM or coach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #7 March 12, 2001 Skyhawk, I agree with everyone else, especially your instructors. Don't waste too much money doing solos and learning bad habits. Jump with the coaches or instructors or other experienced jumpers so you can get their input and they can help you correct your problems. It will be weel worth the extra time and money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhawk 2 #8 March 13, 2001 yer ive been doin my b-rels and now ive started doing 2 ways its more fun with someone else anyway :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Shark 0 #4 March 12, 2001 I agree with the other posts... In between the LOs, I do 2 way skydives to improve skills. At Elsinore there is a two way skills camp every weekend organized by MJ. These are informal, but the coaching often comes from Team Matrix and others. Most are even videoed. The only cost is your willingness to learn, improve, have fun, and the cost of a jump ticket. The coaches and video pay for their own tickets. Think of the coaching as, "pro bono." It has really improved my RW skills as evidenced by jumping in the larger LO groups. The two ways are also a lot of fun, as well as educational. The next 2 way skills camp will be on the 18th and the Matrix 4 way camp the following week. Contact John Hamilton or MJ at Skydive Elsinore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #5 March 12, 2001 i wish i could claim it as my own but 1 of my instructors told me i shouldnt do 2 many solos cause i could be learning bad things cause i cant c where im relative to oithers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #6 March 12, 2001 Skyhawk,Your instructor is right... You may not realize that you are backsliding or whatever. Jump with somebody else or a coach. You may be challenged to match fall rates or find that you are not doing center point turns and drift away. Even a non-contact 2 way will help you out. Talk to your JM or coach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #7 March 12, 2001 Skyhawk, I agree with everyone else, especially your instructors. Don't waste too much money doing solos and learning bad habits. Jump with the coaches or instructors or other experienced jumpers so you can get their input and they can help you correct your problems. It will be weel worth the extra time and money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #8 March 13, 2001 yer ive been doin my b-rels and now ive started doing 2 ways its more fun with someone else anyway :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
