AAA4WAY

I'd never switch centers if you can avoid it. You don't want to mix piece partners. That is not a great idea. We keep most switches up front except for 5 and 17 ...we use 16 sometimes to undo a switch in the back and thus remove memory. Just like we remove memory in front with alternate 13 and 1 finishes given the chance. We avoid mirrors whenever possible. I think a double switcher is easier to remember. It's all about the pictures and those mirror pictures just don't stick in my brain as well. (in response to a prior post...not to dgskydive)

>>I fly with two fingers in my toggles (index & middle) and three in my dive loops (middle, ring, and pinky). >So far, no problems. A dropped toggle at the highest energy point of the recovery arc can easily equal death. I witnessed one femur/closed head injury from a dropped toggle. Two finger grips don't look cool and are dangerous.

Sure they are. I just hate when I see a slow all random round!

This is so ridiculous that I had to sign up just to respond to it. Sure block 5 and 17 is fast. But you are left with a mirror image to contend with. AAA is a total mind fuck. If you think it is easier you should compete in it and see what happens to your average. Look at this weekend's draw. Right out of the gate there is a mirror. A mirror in round 2 as well. Combine that with a slot switcher and you've got people flying in slots they have trained less in and the concentration level increases exponentially. Sure there are times when the AA is 4-18 and AAA is 4-18-F. But your opinion that 4-18-5 is easier than 4-18 is one I do not share. Go ahead and give AAA a try and tell us how your average went up. Disclaimer: I am not on an 18+ average team. But I am in the trenches doing AAA and Advanced class at Nationals because anything less provides an unfair picture of your skills in 4-way. Compare yourself with the best by doing the same draw and you will know where you really stand.