77r 0 #1 March 31, 2007 Hi everyone. I'm new to skydiving and wondering what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. * I know the 360 turns * along with the barrel rolls * front and back loops * tracking * moving forward and backwards ...and the latest thing I was practicing was staying level with someone heavier/bigger than me who fell faster. I know there's sitflying, but aside from all of that what have you found that makes skydiving fun maneuver wise. Thanks a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #2 March 31, 2007 QuoteHi everyone. I'm new to skydiving and wondering what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Falling straight down at the same speed as everyone else. Tracking away from formations gaining a lot of separation and not increasing your fall rate. Taking grips. Side sliding. QuoteI know there's sitflying, but aside from all of that what have you found that makes skydiving fun maneuver wise. Unless you liked going for dryer rides as a kid (in which case you might consider sky surfing) or dance/gymnastics (free style), skydiving maneuvers by themselves don't remain very interesting. Skydiving becomes a social support regardless of your preferred orientation (flat or verticle; inverted or right side up; etc.), direction of flight (straight down or diagonal) and aerodynamic attachments (wing suit, open parachute, etc.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iamsam 0 #3 March 31, 2007 Quote what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Emergency Proceduresbut what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AFFI 0 #4 March 31, 2007 QuoteHi everyone. I'm new to skydiving and wondering what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Tthe MOST important? EP's Landing safely (see my sig line) If you learn to stay safe, the freefall stuff will work itself out with practice...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #5 March 31, 2007 Be able to track efficiently in a straight line while looking in every direction except the direction you are going. When it is time to leave your friends, you need to know where they are. 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
DrewEckhardt 0 #2 March 31, 2007 QuoteHi everyone. I'm new to skydiving and wondering what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Falling straight down at the same speed as everyone else. Tracking away from formations gaining a lot of separation and not increasing your fall rate. Taking grips. Side sliding. QuoteI know there's sitflying, but aside from all of that what have you found that makes skydiving fun maneuver wise. Unless you liked going for dryer rides as a kid (in which case you might consider sky surfing) or dance/gymnastics (free style), skydiving maneuvers by themselves don't remain very interesting. Skydiving becomes a social support regardless of your preferred orientation (flat or verticle; inverted or right side up; etc.), direction of flight (straight down or diagonal) and aerodynamic attachments (wing suit, open parachute, etc.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsam 0 #3 March 31, 2007 Quote what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Emergency Proceduresbut what do I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #4 March 31, 2007 QuoteHi everyone. I'm new to skydiving and wondering what are the most important maneuvers for a skydiver to know. Tthe MOST important? EP's Landing safely (see my sig line) If you learn to stay safe, the freefall stuff will work itself out with practice...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #5 March 31, 2007 Be able to track efficiently in a straight line while looking in every direction except the direction you are going. When it is time to leave your friends, you need to know where they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
