npgraphicdesign 3 #1 November 9, 2008 Can't seem to get that damn spinning under control! Was doing front/back loops today, and spun out after my first loop. The instructor had to dock to keep me from spinning at pull time. Decided to do the jump over, found a video guy to film me so we can determine the problem (instructor says it's most likely my legs), and of course, clouds rolled in, so no second jump. Gah!!! Of course, seeing as it was my 1st jump in almost 4 weeks, I was nervous/scared as well. Oh well...next time! How did everyone else deal with spinning? I know I have an issue with my legs, but every time I 'think' I've solved the issue, or at least during the jump itself, I am told 'nope still your legs are kicking and uneven.' Would some time in the wind tunnel help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #2 November 10, 2008 HA! reminds me of my aff days. I'm no instructor so I am speaking only from personal experience. I just needed to arch more. I wasn't relaxing as much as i should have been. On video I also noticed my left leg was always a bit stiff and twisted slightly out throwing my symmetry off. So the key to my success was to RELAX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #3 November 10, 2008 Quote HA! reminds me of my aff days. I'm no instructor so I am speaking only from personal experience. I just needed to arch more. I wasn't relaxing as much as i should have been. On video I also noticed my left leg was always a bit stiff and twisted slightly out throwing my symmetry off. So the key to my success was to RELAX. Oh yes...I've heard that a few times, especially today after taking a few weeks off. Along with "You are kicking your legs like a little girl. Are you trying to swim back up to the plane?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUBLHED 0 #4 November 10, 2008 I was a helicopter!!! For me picking a spot on the ground a couple of miles out and focusing on it worked. I just tried to maintain heading on that spot. I forgot about everything else (except alt.) and finally relaxed over the next couple of jumps.ATTACK LIFE ! IT'S GOING TO KILL YOU ANYWAY!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #5 November 10, 2008 curl your toes in your boots.... it will put stress into all the muscles and you will feel your legs. When you feel your legs you will know here they are and get them symetrical"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 November 10, 2008 What the heck is a "dreidel"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #7 November 11, 2008 Quote Would some time in the wind tunnel help? I think it would help a lot. The tunnel has a lot of advatages when it comes to correcting body position. First you have the ability to have a tunnel instructor standing on the net right next to you. You have two minutes of working time where you can recieve confirmation and correction of your body position through hand signals, and manual correction since they can reach right down and move limbs around. Additionally you have the wall that provides a frame of refrence. It is really hard to nail something when you do it for only 50 seconds or so ever few weeks. I think the tunnel time would help a lot, and so would jumping more frequently. I know it is expensive, trust me I paid for my whole student progression as a broke ass college student. But it costs way more in the long run to do it in short bursts, as you know repeats cost a good deal."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #8 November 11, 2008 Quote Quote Would some time in the wind tunnel help? I think it would help a lot. The tunnel has a lot of advatages when it comes to correcting body position. First you have the ability to have a tunnel instructor standing on the net right next to you. You have two minutes of working time where you can recieve confirmation and correction of your body position through hand signals, and manual correction since they can reach right down and move limbs around. Additionally you have the wall that provides a frame of refrence. It is really hard to nail something when you do it for only 50 seconds or so ever few weeks. I think the tunnel time would help a lot, and so would jumping more frequently. I know it is expensive, trust me I paid for my whole student progression as a broke ass college student. But it costs way more in the long run to do it in short bursts, as you know repeats cost a good deal. hey Doug, Thanks for the feedback...this noob much appreciates it! I think I will try to head out to the tunnel with Team Vortex...first weekend of December or so? How are things on your end? Studying hard or hardly studying? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #9 November 11, 2008 Your welcome. I am doing a little of both, lol. Prep for your time in the tunnel like you would an AFF jump, or an exam. You and your coach should have a plan of attack, and a set of drills to work on so you get the most of those $$$ minutes. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #10 November 11, 2008 Quote Can't seem to get that damn spinning under control! You have learned to do turns, right? If a spin starts, just try to turn in the opposite direction._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #12 November 12, 2008 Quote What the heck is a "dreidel"? You have to be Jewish to get that one..... Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #13 November 13, 2008 Quote Quote What the heck is a "dreidel"? You have to be Jewish to get that one..... Or have some basic web searching + reading skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
