trumpetfish 0 #1 August 18, 2003 3 jumps on my new (2nd hand) rig. Vector 2. So I thought I'd try sit flying. wearing shorts and t shirt. first 2 jumps i was only able to hold steady from the exit and was then always trying to get back. 3rd jump. terrible exit but got straight back to a sit and, well, held it! after 10-15 secs went belly down again as i spotted a 4 way that was out before me coming up fast (gave them a 5 second delay which obviously wasn't enough) all in all a very productive few jumps and love that sit stuff. here's to more of the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyfrog 0 #2 August 18, 2003 Just make sure that Vector 2 is freefly-friendly! The older ones had lots of velcro on riser covers and pin protectors... not good for the extra speeds of freefly! Have fun and be safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #3 August 18, 2003 If you do a search, we talk about this at length in G&R in a few threads from a while back (like a year or two back). A lot of really useful information about FFing a Vector 2.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #4 August 18, 2003 Quoteafter 10-15 secs went belly down again as i spotted a 4 way that was out before me coming up fast (gave them a 5 second delay which obviously wasn't enough) Why do you think you encountered those belly fliers on your jump? It's possible that they were sliding a bit, but chances are that you were the one who slide into their airspace. When learning freeflying, it's important for you to align yourself perpendicular to the flight line. Freeflying is awesome, but it's so much easier to accidentally slide horizonatally across the sky (especially when doing a solo with no one else to judge your flight with). Have fun with your freeflying, but do so in a responsible safe way. Your life as well as the life of others you share the sky with depends on this. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites trumpetfish 0 #5 August 19, 2003 QuoteQuoteafter 10-15 secs went belly down again as i spotted a 4 way that was out before me coming up fast (gave them a 5 second delay which obviously wasn't enough) Why do you think you encountered those belly fliers on your jump? It's possible that they were sliding a bit, but chances are that you were the one who slide into their airspace. When learning freeflying, it's important for you to align yourself perpendicular to the flight line. Freeflying is awesome, but it's so much easier to accidentally slide horizonatally across the sky (especially when doing a solo with no one else to judge your flight with). Have fun with your freeflying, but do so in a responsible safe way. Your life as well as the life of others you share the sky with depends on this. Thanks for the pointer. I just assumed it was due to the upper winds and fall rate difference, but I can see that without a reference it's nigh on impossible to judge sideways movement when Freeflying. Obviously im yet to learn what causes sideways or forward/backward movement when in a sit. I'll definately be getting some coaching as soon as i can afford it. My vector 2 is quite new and only has one piece of velcro on it (holding the bridle in place under the main pin flap). It's a new piece of kit and as a newbie im not yet very familiar with it, however i was told it was ff friendly by the DZ shop i bought it from (where i jump), but after reading a few older posts regarding reserve flap's coming open when 'in sit' i will definately be seeking more advice on this one. cheers 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
freeflyfrog 0 #2 August 18, 2003 Just make sure that Vector 2 is freefly-friendly! The older ones had lots of velcro on riser covers and pin protectors... not good for the extra speeds of freefly! Have fun and be safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 18, 2003 If you do a search, we talk about this at length in G&R in a few threads from a while back (like a year or two back). A lot of really useful information about FFing a Vector 2.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #4 August 18, 2003 Quoteafter 10-15 secs went belly down again as i spotted a 4 way that was out before me coming up fast (gave them a 5 second delay which obviously wasn't enough) Why do you think you encountered those belly fliers on your jump? It's possible that they were sliding a bit, but chances are that you were the one who slide into their airspace. When learning freeflying, it's important for you to align yourself perpendicular to the flight line. Freeflying is awesome, but it's so much easier to accidentally slide horizonatally across the sky (especially when doing a solo with no one else to judge your flight with). Have fun with your freeflying, but do so in a responsible safe way. Your life as well as the life of others you share the sky with depends on this. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trumpetfish 0 #5 August 19, 2003 QuoteQuoteafter 10-15 secs went belly down again as i spotted a 4 way that was out before me coming up fast (gave them a 5 second delay which obviously wasn't enough) Why do you think you encountered those belly fliers on your jump? It's possible that they were sliding a bit, but chances are that you were the one who slide into their airspace. When learning freeflying, it's important for you to align yourself perpendicular to the flight line. Freeflying is awesome, but it's so much easier to accidentally slide horizonatally across the sky (especially when doing a solo with no one else to judge your flight with). Have fun with your freeflying, but do so in a responsible safe way. Your life as well as the life of others you share the sky with depends on this. Thanks for the pointer. I just assumed it was due to the upper winds and fall rate difference, but I can see that without a reference it's nigh on impossible to judge sideways movement when Freeflying. Obviously im yet to learn what causes sideways or forward/backward movement when in a sit. I'll definately be getting some coaching as soon as i can afford it. My vector 2 is quite new and only has one piece of velcro on it (holding the bridle in place under the main pin flap). It's a new piece of kit and as a newbie im not yet very familiar with it, however i was told it was ff friendly by the DZ shop i bought it from (where i jump), but after reading a few older posts regarding reserve flap's coming open when 'in sit' i will definately be seeking more advice on this one. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
