I would just like to let everyone know .I went up yesterday and got one quick jump in. I took all the advise I got and tried to put it to use... I went out got BIG and looked up.
It felt awesome I was solid, on heading . my JM said I was good in the door strong exit but then told me I had a reverse Arch which I didn't think I did. My friend who was also on the load said he didn't even look out when he pulled in the line. He asked me when I got back down what jumper # were you ??? there were only 2 students on this load ...... whatever Just gonna push at the hips harder next time and do the same I did this time ....anyway JM wrote in one more with Arch then TTO's (training throw outs)... again thanx for all the words of advice ......It finally clicked
I think I'm going as GOD himself I am dressing in white robe with cotton stuffing on my arms as clouds and i'm going to hang little skydivers off my arms ....
thank you all again for your advice, I will not be trying a different DZ as I have made some friends up there and I am sure I can progress there .... and if I was going to go to another school it would be for AFF not S/L . I will keep you all updated I will be going up this weekend .
Dave O
I am fairly certain it's the exact same plane you jumped, it is a 206 and has been around for years. Lloyd the owner from Arthur sold about 6 years ago to Adam Mabee and he got the plane in the deal.
Thank you all for the advice I will ask My Jm's about trailing my right leg I love the humping the wheel Idea,if nothing else I will have a good laugh when I see the photos of me with my fuck face on (pretty close to my jumping face anyway) LOL and I will try and slap that wing
Again thank you all for your advice I will for sure keep you all updated as to my advances..
Dave O
I am having alot of problems forcing my arch when I leave the plane. I have had alot of different input from many different JM's still can't get it . I am just looking to see if anyone out here has any words of advice
... I am getting frustrated with my exits and arch. It's getting to the point that I'm wondering if this just isn't the sport for me ..... I love everything about it though
...... I have 6 jumps on round mains (S/L) and 4 on the squares . it was five years ago I did my round jumps ... was off it till this summer. so maybe I just need to stay current .. Sorry for ranting ... if there is any advice out there it would be greatly appreciated...
Hi , I am in Ontario, Canada . I have 10 jumps total right now, 6 of them on the old round canopies and my last four on square. I have done all static line jumps. glad to see such a great community here ...