WayneRATS 0 #1 August 23, 2003 don't know if thats the correct turn of phrase, did a 3 way this afternoon, now we go out linked exit into a star and started rotating anti clockwise, and couldn't stop it for the whole decent held it instead of breaking away no points turned, any ideas------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaap 0 #2 August 23, 2003 Hello Wayne, My guess is you jumped from a left hand door? Probably the front floater and/or diver pushed out a little harder on exit than the others. This gives your formation the momentum to turn anti clockwise. To solve this in a star you all have to turn really hard, using your legs, towards a clockwise turn. This will stop it. I don't know if you master flying with your legs: this is a good reason to start doing that! Of course it is always better to avoid this situation than to solve it. This requires a bit of thinking about your exit. You know what the formation looks like outside the door. So you know where everyone has to go from his/her position in the door. Plan your jump from the door accordingly. Chaos, panic, & disorder - my work here is done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneRATS 0 #3 August 23, 2003 lol everyones legs were in all sorts of funny positions i was rear float and kind of fell off we DID rotate as we left the dorr of the turbolet (left hand door) hmm will put this idea forward, re dirtdive it and try again cheers for that------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jverley 1 #4 August 24, 2003 Many times rotations are the result of levels within the formation. If all else fails to stop the formation from rotating, drop all grips. This forces every one fly and if someone is floaty, heavy, backsliding or turning it will become apparent quickly. Then when everyone is flying solo and straight down in their slot, rebuild the formation.John Arizona Hiking Trails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 August 25, 2003 jv... has it right. Presentation on the hill and missed timing will affect that initial rotation over the top, but not for the entire dive. If it's drastic, you're out of control. Drop grips, settle down and rebuild. If it's slow but won't stop, same thing. Likely someone's leg were goofy or there was a subtle fall rate issue driving the turn. Try to take very light grips to force each person to 'fly' rather than just hold on. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WayneRATS 0 #6 August 25, 2003 yeah we were clinging on for dear life------------------------ Can You Ere Me Now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 August 25, 2003 That's fun (for a while.) But it gets old quick if your goal is to get good. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
