WrongWay 0 #1 August 3, 2004 that there is more to freefly than head down. I was just sitting here reflecting on my skydives this weekend, and I came to a realization that I only went upright maybe twice, and that was just to close some vertical separation on someone much lighter than myself. I have seen a lot of people (including myself) focus so much on inverted flying that they have slacked on their upright currency. Do more upright flying. I plan to this weekend. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #2 August 3, 2004 Good point Jason. I tend to only fly upright these days unless i am specifically working with one other person on my HD flying. I am more comfortable in a group if i am head up, therefore i perform better and am safer to myself and the group. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #3 August 3, 2004 QuoteGood point Jason. I tend to only fly upright these days unless i am specifically working with one other person on my HD flying. I am more comfortable in a group if i am head up, therefore i perform better and am safer to myself and the group. Yeah, nowadays I pretty much spend all day every day on my head. I used to be much more solid upright, but then I just got uncurrent on my feet. I can still fly around and take any dock I want, but I think my precision skills have lapsed a little bit. Either way, I'm long overdue for some upright dives. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #4 August 3, 2004 Why don't you just make a conceint decision to split the dive up into different orientations? Plan dives that track, dive, sit... all the good stuff. 'tis the nature of freeflyin' anyhow. My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #5 August 3, 2004 Yeah, yah just gotta get out there and do it head up. Easy to get caught up (well, upside-down). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chrisky 2 #6 August 3, 2004 Just getting into solid HD myself, and i can see it's tempting, but as i jump with solid sitlings and not HDers most of the time, i find it more fun to mix it all up with HD/HU. I think it puts things more out of perspective in that positive way, ya know...The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... 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
Chrisky 2 #6 August 3, 2004 Just getting into solid HD myself, and i can see it's tempting, but as i jump with solid sitlings and not HDers most of the time, i find it more fun to mix it all up with HD/HU. I think it puts things more out of perspective in that positive way, ya know...The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
