BillyVance 35
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That hardest thing to do on any demo is have the guts to say no.
pussy.
You should know!
I had to say no on a demo when the winds were just above the threshold. I could have done the jump and so could have two other jumpers on the load. But the flag jumper couldn't have cuz his canopy was too lightly loaded. But I wanted to follow the rules anyway...
Im glad you caught the irony there Billy. :o)
bozo
Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars.
EricaH 0
Obviously you know I'm no PRO however I have landed on asphalt a few times (better choice over a powerline or deep ditch).... just stand it up. As you have so often pointed out, on a 7 cell landing is more down than forward - so a long surf w/ sticky shoes isn't a problem.
Once I was watching this guy trying to get his PRO rating... hefell tumbled at least 3 landing trying to get within the required accuracy circle.... I think he got his rating (don't know his name) but he probably should not be landing on asphalt even if he as the card.
There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear.
PMS #227 (just like the TV show)
Once I was watching this guy trying to get his PRO rating... he
There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear.
PMS #227 (just like the TV show)
BillyVance 35
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Once I was watching this guy trying to get his PRO rating... hefelltumbled at least 3 landing trying to get within the required accuracy circle.... I think he got his rating (don't know his name) but he probably should not be landing on asphalt even if he as the card.
If he had those jumps counted toward his PRO rating, whoever signed him off oughta get his rating revoked.
"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban
billvon 3,108
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>How badly does asphalt suck?
It's not that bad at light loadings. You absolutely cannot slide, which is the big problem at heavier loadings.
It's not that bad at light loadings. You absolutely cannot slide, which is the big problem at heavier loadings.
hookitt 1
It's not difficult but you should go practice this weekend.
Go land where there's some cement or asphalt. Make it your primary landing zone and get used to it. Make all or most of your approaches deep brake approaches and get used to sinking the canopy. Sink it as much as you can just before stall and at a reasonable altitude, slowly let the brakes up to full or near full flight before having to flare.
Sinking any canopy especially a lightly loaded canopy can be the most important skill to have. Sink... let fly some.... sink let fly some... etc... Be prepared to land without being able to flare from full flight. If you're on a demo team, you'll get this figured out quickly.
Remember target fixation. People with 1000's of jumps can still get it. If you're not used to landing off, or near obstacles, target fixation can hurt you. Look where you want to land, not where you don't want to land. Be aware of what you don't want to land on, but don't be staring it hoping you miss.
If it's a fairly wide open area, then just go land. If it's tight, be well versed in the accuarcy approach. Safe landing is all that matters. If that means completely missing the intended area, then so be it.
One more thing. Go walk your landing zone. You have new outs to think about now. Stairs, roof tops, side of a hill... There usually are many options but you must pay attention during the walk.
Just get to the ground safe. If you blow the approach or it gets blown for you... be prepared to land where ever it takes to not get hurt or hurt someone else.
Now after a long drawn out answer, The simple answer... Landing on asphalt is easy.
Go land where there's some cement or asphalt. Make it your primary landing zone and get used to it. Make all or most of your approaches deep brake approaches and get used to sinking the canopy. Sink it as much as you can just before stall and at a reasonable altitude, slowly let the brakes up to full or near full flight before having to flare.
Sinking any canopy especially a lightly loaded canopy can be the most important skill to have. Sink... let fly some.... sink let fly some... etc... Be prepared to land without being able to flare from full flight. If you're on a demo team, you'll get this figured out quickly.
Remember target fixation. People with 1000's of jumps can still get it. If you're not used to landing off, or near obstacles, target fixation can hurt you. Look where you want to land, not where you don't want to land. Be aware of what you don't want to land on, but don't be staring it hoping you miss.
If it's a fairly wide open area, then just go land. If it's tight, be well versed in the accuarcy approach. Safe landing is all that matters. If that means completely missing the intended area, then so be it.
One more thing. Go walk your landing zone. You have new outs to think about now. Stairs, roof tops, side of a hill... There usually are many options but you must pay attention during the walk.
Just get to the ground safe. If you blow the approach or it gets blown for you... be prepared to land where ever it takes to not get hurt or hurt someone else.
Now after a long drawn out answer, The simple answer... Landing on asphalt is easy.
My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto
I landed on asphalt runaway once in no-wind. Threw away my gloves and knee pads after this landing, and was REALLY happy I had both.
* Don't pray for me if you wanna help - just send me a check. *
pussy.
You should know!
I had to say no on a demo when the winds were just above the threshold. I could have done the jump and so could have two other jumpers on the load. But the flag jumper couldn't have cuz his canopy was too lightly loaded. But I wanted to follow the rules anyway...