jumperconway 0 #26 November 13, 2002 I've done other stupid things like misrouted a chest strap and found out in freefall (again...thank God for my jumpmaster - Raven). Sorry for the spankin, but the jumpmaster should have been shot for letting you on the plane with the bad rout! Just remember to keep your wits about you, check your gear, make sure everything's routed correctly, ask for a gear check, and relax....have fun. You'll learn to stand up your landings just like I will in time. The best sky divers didn't learn it all in one jump, and I have to remember just like all new jumpers, it takes time, practice, and determination to do good in the sport. And...the best thing about taking up this sport...is the wonderful people that have more experience than me that are willing to teach me how to get better. Keep looking way in front of you instead of down and you will have a lot better idea of when to flare! Welcome to the fray! Bluz, C 1035 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #27 November 13, 2002 Thank you. I do have a tendency to look down instead of in front of me. That is one thing that I keep having to reminding myself - to look ahead of me.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #28 November 13, 2002 I would look ahead of me, the only thing is that the wind direction usually forces me to land in a direction where the ground in front of me is higher than the ground below me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #29 November 13, 2002 Then flare when you would impact the high ground ahead!C 1035 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #30 November 13, 2002 QuoteThank you. I do have a tendency to look down instead of in front of me. That is one thing that I keep having to reminding myself - to look ahead of me. It takes time to trust everything that you are told to trust,like your instincts. Trust that looking way ahead ISthe correct procedure and it will become second nature to you, trust me. Beautiful pic. by the way! C 1035 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #31 November 13, 2002 Will do. I hope it becomes second nature soon. I really liked the stand up landings that I've done. It felt like I accomplished something. Thank you! I had fun getting that picture taken.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
