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Damn you and your big words
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BWWAAAHAHAHAHAHA. There goes another huge laugh out loud in my office. My colleagues are going to think I've gone insane. Priceless Performance Designs Factory Team
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I am going to beat you senseless this weekend Performance Designs Factory Team
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Oh yeah, one other thing even though I think it falls in the 'obvious' category.....get coaching from people like PD or Jim or Team Extreme! It's worth it. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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fuck all the gun toting hip gangster wannabe's Tool rules. That is all
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Yep - Dave is right. No need to rush into any of this. The first step is getting a solid pattern, etc without hitting the gates BUT you should have an accuracy marker/target/gate that you can work backwards from. Hitting the marker SHOULD NOT be the priority at this stage. Thanks Dave. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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btw Mark - good job on starting this thread. Performance Designs Factory Team
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One of the most challenging meets last year was the Z-hills meet. We had a 15mph + crosswind which meant a lot of people didn't get the penetration they expected back to the gates which a) put them low and b) put them in line with the gate, not past it so people were entering at angles. It's a tough thing to do but knowing how far to turn past, or ahead of the gate, so that the wind can push you onto your gate line is a great thing to know. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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made a couple of edits and corrections, but you're welcome
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This is a brain dump so sorry if it's a little scattered
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Have a good one Ray. Hope to see you around soon. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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The straight looks awesome Andrea!
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Don't you worry - with the elevation in CO, I'm sure I'll take a swim or two in the drink. Hopefully it's in practice or not at all though! Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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Just when we thought you couldn't get any hotter
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It's a gift really
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Southeast CPC Round 3 - Culman AL
ianmdrennan replied to ianmdrennan's topic in Swooping and Canopy Control
Nah. The levels just getting higher and will continue to get higher. The reality is, that even in the 'standard' class, there's very little room for error anymore. Sure does make for a tight and fun meet though. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team -
I heard at least one of them was underwater and no where near the stratosphere Sorry....couldn't resist. It's like my own personal little ZONE comeback Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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Southeast CPC Round 3 - Culman AL
ianmdrennan replied to ianmdrennan's topic in Swooping and Canopy Control
Ok folks - who's coming to this one? Brian McNenny (? assume) Paul Roussow Mark Shimmil Ian Drennan Drew Joyner (? assume) Travis Stewart Joe Bennett (possibly as a guest). Ben Griswold (Watch out Shimmil -
Yep, but the alt's you are throwing out are around where I'd expect to have to do it up there in CO. When I go to Z-hills it scares the crap outta me cause I start in the mid to low 600's!!!
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It depends entirely on the conditions for the day. The stronger the headwind the less you use (maybe none at all), the stronger the downwind the more you use. It's a balancing act, like everything in skydiving, that works well when done well but will ultimately sacrifice distance if done incorrectly. This is something I am seeking more coaching on myself. Blues, Ian Performance Designs Factory Team
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It's a pretty big wing. The effect of input takes a second or two to react (particularly noticable on bigger canopies). Remember there's a significant amount of weight under that wing that has to change direction. I'd expect that's all you're encountering. So, play with it up high and see how much more input you can give to get the desired result before taking it low to the ground. Edit: I do my 270 around 700 feet (or lower) on my velo 90. I don't think Mark's altitude assessment is accurate for the 150 x-fire but you shouldn't be worried about X altitude anyway as factors change all the time that effect initiation altitude.
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I'd bitch cause I'd have to change my turn style cause we were lower than my style allowed, but mostly I'd bitch about your shitty erratic pattern Back on topic though. I know what you are saying when you refer to the corner Mark, but we recently had another post similar to this that create confusion so I'd say instead of corner I'll say slightly lower than your canopies natural recovery arc (Yes even a velo has one
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That's what a ball gag's for Performance Designs Factory Team
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Unless they like to be 'air tight' Performance Designs Factory Team