Falling straight

[go4ski 0]

I am a beginner learning the basics. Except wind tunnel and an instructor, is there any known method to test by yourself that you are falling straight?

I think about a small sand bag or similar that I can release when reach the terminal velocity and then use it as a reference.

[efex 0]

The best way to do this is grab yourself a WARP coach and do a few coaching jumps. You will learn alot more, and get feedback, than you will be able to from a 'space toy' (as I believed they are called, not mentioning you need to retrieve them before you pull).

Marc

Warwick University Skydiving Club

[cvfd1399 0]

You can look at the ground and see if you are moving alot, but the only way to reall tell is to get someone experienced who knows they are not moving and jump with you.

[Tonto 1]

I don't understand your poll. 1, 2, 3, 4 what?

If you don't know if you're going straight down, you have no business releasing things in freefall.

Work with your instructors.

Good luck,

t

It's the year of the Pig.

[NeedToJump 0]

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You can look at the ground and see if you are moving alot, but the only way to reall tell is to get someone experienced who knows they are not moving and jump with you.

Looking at the ground will not tell you if you are falling straight down since the wind will be moving you. Either a tunnel or a coach will be able to help.

Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com

[speedy 0]

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If you don't know if you're going straight down, you have no business releasing things in freefall.

Unless it's the 3 ring system when you have bag lock

Dave

Fallschirmsport Marl

[ChrisL 2]

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I don't understand your poll. 1, 2, 3, 4 what?

I chose 3 because why the hell not?

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My mighty steed

[slotperfect 7]

This really wasn't a poll. I disabled it, since the data in the responses would have no value. Next time, please choose "Post New" instead. Thanks.

Arrive Safely

John