mccordia 74 #1 December 5, 2002 I've only recently started practicing sitflying (3 jumps so far:) and I can sit , and stand up and move forwasd/back. But I have a small question on doing turns. The turns (360s) I've done so far where sorta instinctive..I twisted my upperbody a bit into the direction I wanted to turn and I turned. But is this the method to use? Do you twist your upper body, or do you steer/turn more with your legs, or a combination of those two, or something completely different..?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #2 December 5, 2002 keep on doing what you're doing, you got it all right! i usually us my arms to turn slowly, to go a bit faster, i twist a bit, to go super duper fast (like in a video of FlyBoyz) i use my arms, upper body and legs Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsoutar 0 #3 December 5, 2002 Quote(3 jumps so far:) and I can sit , and stand up and move forwasd/back. Makes me sick if it's true - took me a good 30+ to get even close to that. Twisting upper body is correct by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #4 December 5, 2002 Quote Makes me sick if it's true he he, be nice my first 3 were really good, then came 2 awful (took a coached jump and was too busy looking for him). we'll see tomorrow how it goes "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapper4mpi 0 #5 December 5, 2002 I had to speak up when I see definitive answer like the ones posted so far. Freeflying is totally different than bellyflying in the sense, there is not a lot of "text-book" ways to perform menuvers. Freeflying is about using your total body, every surface to perform a move. So, depending on the situation, they may be different ways to turn a 360. For now, stick with what works best for you and practice it alot. Then experiment with other ways to perform a 360. Sometimes you can use your arms, your upperbody, and sometimes, it is necessary to use your feet and legs only. My point is this, always remember there are different ways of performing a move and some are better than others. I have about 700 "freefly" jumps and most of my 360s are performed using my feet to turn. It is a poweful way to turn and it keeps my upper body inline, especially when taking grips, or performing moves with other jumpers. Keep it up, you sound like a natural. And in about 50 jumps, I recommend spending some time with a good freeflying tweaking your style and tehnique! Welcome to the ranks! -Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #6 December 5, 2002 I was taught to use only the legs and feet as the primary control surfaces in ALL types of freefly. With sitfly the hands and arms are the secondary and I was told "twisting" to move or turn was a no-no. But I must confess I am a bit envious...It took me 50 jumps to get where you are now. "Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #7 December 5, 2002 Thank you all for the kind responses. I think I'm going to try to do some turns with my feet next time. I'm going to Ampuria in two weeks, and hopefully get 10 to 20 jumps in to practice :) And don't envy me, you guys can probably fly circles around me, I'm the one who should have envy :) I just bought a dytter 2 weeks ago because I wanted to start doing a bit ofsitflying. I went to Skydive Rotterdam (Holland) and I was gonna do just one jump to try and sit, and also 'test' my dytter. I got to sit only a few times, but kept falling over sideways after just a few seconds. I couldn't keep my feet down without tipping over. Although sitting wasn't to big a succes, I was overly enthousiastic about the jump (first time not falling on my belly). A couple of friendly freeflyers gave me a few pointers as to my posture, and I discovered I had my legs almost together, and I was also looking down between my legs (causing me to bend real far at the waist). So I went up again, and tried a second time. I also got the tip to pull my overall up to my knees, so my legs would have less drag. I went out, and spent a couple of thousand feet sorta fighting to stay in a sit. Then I relaxed a little, remembered to make ever angle 90 degrees and all of a sudden I was sitting. I couldn't stop smiling. I sat from about 9000 ft to 5000 ft. I was so happy after I landed, that I definately wanted to go again. So I manifested again. I got some tips/pointers on how to stand up, and turn (just look at where you want to go) and tried again. When I went out of the plane, it sorta 'clicked' I went into a sit and it sorta 'felt right' :) I tried 2 turns, and also stood for a second or 5. It was great. I usualy jump somewhere else (150 km further), but this DZ is close to my home, and I can't describe the feeling of sitting at 12000 ft, the sun in your neck, and looking at the sea in the distance, and my own home only a few miles in front of me (which was my reference point for holding the same heading) Sitflying is so cool. Untill a few jumps ago all I wanted to do is RW, but there's not always someone around to jump with, so I went to the dark side :) Practicing sitting on solo jumps is great fun, I love it...! Sorry for the whole essay....just mega enthousiastic...wanted to tell someone..my moms reply was 'you can also sit on a couch...much safer and cheeper' :)JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #8 December 6, 2002 Wait till you start looking world upside down, during freefall. Then all the fun begins Just keep on the good work, you're doing great if you did all that in 3 jumps. "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
