packing_jarrett 0 #1 July 3, 2005 OK, I'm a student doing the static line progression. My skydives are going very random. And what I mean is one jump I'll have a good one(stable) and the other one I'll be spinning and flipping. My jumpmaster says I need to relax but I think I am relaxed. Any help from you will be great.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 July 3, 2005 I'm assuming by your username that you spend some time on the packing floor; how often do you get to jump, and do you ever get to do more than one jump in a day? Currency, especially at your level, is a big part of becoming comfortable in the air. On your next jump, even if you think you're relaxed, take a second or two to breathe deep and smile. One or two big, deep breaths will do wonders to relax your mind and muscles.... and you just can't be tense if you're smiling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,483 #3 July 3, 2005 Over the years, I've noticed one particular move that can mean the difference between [one good stable jump] and the next [flipping & spinning] during the S/L progression. Stand about twenty inches from a door (feet a little more than shoulder width apart/slight bend in the knees) placing only your pelvic on the door in an arch so that nothing else is touching the door. Place your arms up like your hanging from the strut [where the right hand/arm is up higher than the left]. Give yourself the command of, "Go" and snap both hands/arms to the box position equally keeping your eyes on the ceiling/wall joint while you're practicing (looking at the wing). Here's what I've noticed... People will let go with the right hand first and look down which turns the body to the right before letting go with the left [in other words, they don't release with the left until the right is equal to the left]. This split-second of unequal hands/release and even just turning the eyes downward loses the arch. This may help you and it may be something to discuss with your instructors to see if they "notice" the same. It may not be a factor in your exit. If nothing else, these "Door Drills" will give some great muscle memory. Again, speak with your instructors to see if that first second is where the instability begins.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EvilLurker 2 #4 July 3, 2005 Try keeping your eyes on the plane/JM as you exit and for the first 3-5 seconds (until you're off the "hill"). That worked very well for me. Make sure you've got a good arch (your JM should be able to give you feedback on what they're seeing, what are they telling you?) Hang in there, you'll get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites packerboy 3 #5 July 4, 2005 I was a packer before being a jumper. Once I had enough money on my account (or resonably close), I was instructed to stop packing for 2 weekends whilst I complete the freefall program. Too much to concentrate on, especially since I was a new/nervous packer. If it is the case that you were taught to pack before jumping, this I would suggest. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson 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
BIGUN 1,483 #3 July 3, 2005 Over the years, I've noticed one particular move that can mean the difference between [one good stable jump] and the next [flipping & spinning] during the S/L progression. Stand about twenty inches from a door (feet a little more than shoulder width apart/slight bend in the knees) placing only your pelvic on the door in an arch so that nothing else is touching the door. Place your arms up like your hanging from the strut [where the right hand/arm is up higher than the left]. Give yourself the command of, "Go" and snap both hands/arms to the box position equally keeping your eyes on the ceiling/wall joint while you're practicing (looking at the wing). Here's what I've noticed... People will let go with the right hand first and look down which turns the body to the right before letting go with the left [in other words, they don't release with the left until the right is equal to the left]. This split-second of unequal hands/release and even just turning the eyes downward loses the arch. This may help you and it may be something to discuss with your instructors to see if they "notice" the same. It may not be a factor in your exit. If nothing else, these "Door Drills" will give some great muscle memory. Again, speak with your instructors to see if that first second is where the instability begins.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #4 July 3, 2005 Try keeping your eyes on the plane/JM as you exit and for the first 3-5 seconds (until you're off the "hill"). That worked very well for me. Make sure you've got a good arch (your JM should be able to give you feedback on what they're seeing, what are they telling you?) Hang in there, you'll get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #5 July 4, 2005 I was a packer before being a jumper. Once I had enough money on my account (or resonably close), I was instructed to stop packing for 2 weekends whilst I complete the freefall program. Too much to concentrate on, especially since I was a new/nervous packer. If it is the case that you were taught to pack before jumping, this I would suggest. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
