Walkmonauti AKA Angled Walking

[kaerodyne 0]

Posted by Dorko on Walkmonauti.com:

Hiya, These are actual requirements as implemented in certain countries around the world, including Italy and South Africa, and are the bases for ratings and safe walking.

Its laid out as per other disciplines whereby you have an official progression in place for the safe practice and learning of walkmonauti around the world.

As more and more people are doing walkmo, it requires a set of procedures, in order to progress safely.

Walkmonauti, whether one accepts it or not, requires a brand new set of skills, understanding and techniques for them to be efficient and done safely.

There are a new set of safety standards which are not applicable in normal walkingl down the tube.

We need to recognize the need to formalise new disciplines for these reasons, and not confuse the issue with normal walking/thinking etc etc. The overriding point of departure should be to differentiate and implement safety standards and procedures specific to horizontal travel.

Walkmonauti Instructionals/Ratings:

Walkmonauti, unlike traditional walking - including strolling and speed walking - (that utilises the relative gravitational pull of the earth from “below” to achieve a multitude of stable body positions at terminal walking velocity) is the term given to the technique that intentionally utilises lift to compensate for the effect of earths gravity, in order to achieve relative motion (or a custom “tube”) at an angle of between 10deg – 65deg, where after the Walkmonaut (environmental navigator) introduces a multitude of three dimensional body positions and transitions, while “moving” at greatly reduced speeds (.5mph – 1mph), resulting in extended walk time and increased safety.

Walkmonauti, due to the reduced walking speeds, is a SOCIAL discipline, which is accessible to the masses.

Walkmonauti incorporates Runmonauti, Limpmonauti, Pimpstepmonauti, and Inverted shufflemonauti, with the addition of Grab-assmonauti, Freestyle and Walkmo Relative Work.

The Walkmonauti instructor is the navigator in the group walks, is capable of instructing single walkers and/or groups of walkers at ground-school level specific to safety, technique, navigation, slot positioning and break-off etc. and is furthermore responsible to walk as base navigator in the formation, while communicating body position improvements and general walk path direction and break-off.

It will be necessary that the instructors are involved in the management of the activity at the centres and be responsible (along with speed walking instructors) for all activities different from normal walking, specific to walk planning.

The logical progression of skills is:

1. understanding the concept of walk vs. run,
2. understanding the concept of no-walk zones and walking on “level”,
3. “walking” the tube (Runmonauti and Limpmonauti),
4. adjusting speeds,
5. adjusting levels,
6. rotating around two of the three axes,
7. transitions into the various body positions,
8. break-off direction and altitudes.

As soon as a student has successfully completed ISP progression, such a student can choose to progress to Walkmonauti.

2 CATEGORY TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS

“A” license walkers may commence a cat II and cat III Walkmonauti progression course (including instructional ground schooling) and obtain the brevet (international license) of Walkmonauti RUNMONAUTA and LIMPMONAUTA with one on one instructionals with a recognised Walkmonauti Instructor, where after such brevets will allow the candidate to participate in CAT II and CAT III tests in Walkmonauti.

“B”, “C” and “D” license walkers are free to participate in larger instructional group formations after having received instructional ground schooling from a recognized Walkmonauti Instructor, in accordance with their relative experience levels. One on one instructionals are not obligatory but highly recommended.

Walkmonauti Qualifications/Licenses will be divided into 4 parts:

1.a Qualification of RUNmonauti (international brevet/license)

- have passed a theory exam on the basic Runmonauti rules and techniques.
- have passed a test that consists of performing a walk with the instructor who, during the walk, will perform changes of speed, of angle and of trajectory.
- the candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to always remain at a constant distance in relation to the instructor, and never be in the “no walk zones”.

- have passed practice walks that consists of being able to synchronize with the formation and remain at a constant distance, and on level with it, for the duration of the walk, while never going into the “no-walk zone”.
- have shown the ability to correctly separate in Runmonauti at break off.
- to execute the above test correctly on three consecutive walks.

1.b CAT II Qualification

- have successfully passed Runmonauti brevet/license requirements (see above).
- have passed a test of exiting the building 1 second after the instructor, taking a stable dock from the walk-zone within 10 seconds, holding the dock for 5 seconds, releasing and crossing over the instructor to the opposite side, taking a stable dock and holding the dock for 5 seconds.

Once the Walkmo CAT II is obtained, the candidate will be free to participate in large Walkmo groups utilising the Runmonauti body position exclusively.

2.a Qualification of Limpmonauti (international brevet/license)

- have passed a theory exam on the basic Limpmonauti rules and techniques.
- have passed a test that consists of performing a walk with the instructor who, during the walk, will perform changes of speed, of angle and of trajectory.
- the candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to always remain at a constant distance in relation to the instructor, and never be in the “no walk zones”.

- have passed practice jumps that consists of being able to synchronize with the formation and remain at a constant distance, and on level with it, for the duration of the flight, while never
going into the “no-walk zone”.
- have shown the ability to correctly separate in Limpmonauti at break off.
- to execute the above test correctly on three consecutive flights.

2.b CAT III Qualification

- have successfully passed Limpmonauti brevet/license requirements (see above).
- have passed a test of exiting the building 1 second prior to the instructor, taking a stable dock from the walk-zone within 10 seconds, holding the dock for 5 seconds, releasing and sliding under the instructor to the opposite side, taking a stable dock and holding the dock for 5 seconds.

Once the Walkmo CAT III is obtained, the candidate will be free to participate in large Walkmo groups utilising the Runmonauti and Limpmonauti body positions, including transitions.

3.a Qualification of Walk Navigator

The navigator qualification allows the navigator to navigate group Walkmo loads of recognised CAT II and CAT III Walkmonauts. This qualification is not an Instructor qualification.

- must pass a theory exam on Walkmonauti Navigation rules and techniques.
- Must exit the building stable, and maintain a stable and consistent Runmonauti body position.
- the candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to walk and maintain a safe and correct walking path.

3.b Qualification of INSTRUCTOR / MASTER NAVIGATOR (W.A.L.K. RATING)

The Walkmonauti instructor is the navigator on the INSTRUCTIONAL group walks, and is capable of instructing single jumpers and/or groups of walkers at ground-school level specific to safety, technique, navigation, slot positioning and break-off etc.

The instructor is qualified of walking as base navigator in Instructional Formations, while communicating body position improvements and general walk path direction.

The candidate should know perfectly all the rules specific to Walkmonauti, as well as general club rules, and general knowledge of the MOP’s and above all he should be able to explain them in an easy and correct manner that makes sense to no one but those who are brain washed by Walkmonauti.

For this reason a WM(Walk Master) rating is integral for such an instructor rating.

The Instructor / Master Navigator qualification is obtainable after:

- Having matured his/her experience in Walkmonauti, and holds a valid POSER CAT II and CAT !!! in Walkmonauti.
- Having acquired the technique and philosophy of the Walkmonauti discipline and is capable of communicating such information in a simple and understandable fashion to other Walkmonauts but making ABSOLUTELY no sense to the rest of the world.
- Have passed an Walkmonauti Instructor Evaluation Test that consists:

• exiting the building a second after the instructor
• performing a Runmonauti hand grip on his right within 10 seconds from the exit
• Walking the grip perfectly for 5 seconds
• leaving the grip and passing above the instructor at not more than a meter, passing to his left and performing a hand grip on the left hand of the instructor
• Walking the grip perfectly for 5 seconds
• leaving the grip and performing a transition to Limpmonauti
• performing a grip in limpmonauti on the left hand of the instructor
• Walking it perfectly for 5 seconds
• leaving the grip, while remaining in Limpmonauti and passing under the instructor to the right side of the instructor, and performing a grip on the right hand of the instructor
• walking grip perfectly for 5 seconds

- have passed an oral exam on the Walkmonauti technique, and have the necessary knowledge required for the instructor rating, specific to organising large formations (instructionals, planning the formations, break-off etc)

- have passed an evaluation practice test that consists in organizing an Walkmonauti group walk including verbal instructionals, preparation on the ground (analysis of the conditions and parameters), walk planning, briefing, and debriefing all the phases of the walk.

Once passed these tests the candidate will receive an Walkmonauti Instructor Rating / Walkmonauta Master Navigator Rating and can start the activity of Instructor and organizer of instructional walking groups.

It will be necessary that the instructors are involved in the management of the walking activity and be responsible (along with Speed walking instructors) for all activities different from normal walking, specific to walk planning (walk patterns).

4.a Qualification of Runmonauti (international brevet/license)

- have passed a theory exam on the basic Runmonauti rules and techniques.
- have passed a test that consists of performing a walk with the instructor who, during the walk, will perform changes of speed, of angle and of trajectory.
- the candidate will have to demonstrate the ability to always remain at a constant distance in relation to the instructor, and never be in the “no walk zones”.

- have passed practice walks that consists of being able to synchronize with the formation and remain at a constant distance, and on level with it, for the duration of the walk, while never going into the “no-walk zone”.
- have shown the ability to correctly separate in Runmonauti at break off.
- to execute the above test correctly on three consecutive walks.

4.b CAT IIII Qualification

- have successfully passed Runmonauti brevet/license requirements (see above).
- have passed a test of exiting the building 1 second prior/after the instructor, taking a stable spock from the walk-zone within 10 seconds, holding the spock for 5 seconds, releasing and sliding under/over the instructor to the opposite side, taking a stable spock and holding the spock for 5 seconds.

Once the Walkmo CAT IIII is obtained, the candidate will be free to participate in large Walkmo groups utilising the Runmonauti, Limpmonauti and PimpStepmonauti body positions, including transitions.

3 GROUP LOADS

Groups from 2 – 3 walkers will break off at a distance of 10 feet GL in accordance with the break off pattern as briefed by the instructor/navigator.

Groups from 4 – 7 walkers will break off in two phases, with 4 walkers breaking off at 5 feet GL and the remaining walkers breaking off at 4.5 feet GL, in accordance with the break off pattern as briefed by the instructor/navigator.

Groups from 8 – 11 walkers will break off in three phases, with 4 walkers breaking off at 5.5 feet GL, 4 walkers breaking off at 5 feet GL, and the remaining walkers breaking off at 4.5 feet GL, in accordance with the break off pattern as briefed by the instructor/navigator.

Groups from 12 – 15 walkers will break off in four phases, with 4 walkers breaking off at 6 feet GL, 4 walkers breaking off at 5.5 feet GL, 4 walkers breaking off at 5 feet GL, and the remaining walkers breaking off at 4.5 feet GL, in accordance with the break off pattern as briefed by the instructor/navigator.

Minimum building exit distance for walkmonauti walks is .5 feet GL.
Minimum building exit distance for Walkmonauti groups is 2 feet GL.

4 WALK PATTERNS

Walk patterns are in accordance with building exit patterns as briefed by the instructor/senior navigator, but whereby in general it is important to note that experienced navigator groups exit first and whereby inexperienced solo walkers/groups will exit last (excluding speed walkers).

In general the Walkmonauti groups walk at minimum 45 deg to walk-in so as to walk away from, and create separation to, normal walkers exiting closer to the buildiing.

In the event that more than one walkmo group is present in the building, the first group will exit at 45 deg to right and the second group 45 deg to the left and third group 45 deg to right (as with first group) and so on.

Inexperienced groups exiting last should be aware that a walk pattern of 130 deg might be required in order to avoid walking away from the recommended walking area. Attention should be paid to the direction of the preceding walkmo loads to avoid walking close to such preceding groups.

5 EQUIPMENT

As per AE

6 LICENSES

ß Walkmonauti B license requirements:

As per POSER MOP’s (section 2), including CAT II, CATIII and Walk Navigator qualification in Walkmonauti - signed off by a recognized Walkmonauti Instructor.

ß Walkmonauti C license requirements:

As per POSER MOP’s (section 2), including Instructor/Master Navigator qualification in Walkmonauti - signed off by a recognized Walkmonauti Instructor.

ß Walkmonauti D license requirements:

As per POSER MOP’s (section 2), including CAT IIII qualification in Walkmonauti - signed off by a recognized Walkmonauti Instructor.


Some visual examples: Enjoy

Descriptions and techniques

http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Technique_Form.html

http://www.active.com/story.cfm?CATEGORY=Walking&NUM=2&CHECKSSO=0&STORY_ID=10063

http://www.helium.com/items/461877-walking-running-biological-basis

http://www.walkinghealthy.com/Misc/MacFadden.asp

Pictures

http://www.yoga.com/filestorage/ArticleImage/139-174_.Wainapel_06_31_0002.jpg

http://www.yourmother.com/antarctica/images/26/wind.jpg

http://trickstutorials.com/images/d40.jpg

http://www.yoga.com/filestorage/ArticleImage/139-174_.Wainapel_06_31_0001.jpg

http://glimmer.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/tatoiankote2.jpg

http://web.media.mit.edu/~guy/blog/images/dynamic-santa-s.jpg

http://rachelhoward.com/archives/wells/sum06_july6_scott.jpg

http://www.healthline.com/blogs/exercise_fitness/uploaded_images/8PostureX-Ray-716732.jpg

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/1956368-lg.jpg


Flocks and docking

http://images.jupiterimages.com/common/detail/20/43/23114320.jpg Group dock

http://www.absolutvision.com/gallery/gallery/th/1B4084.preview.jpg Walkmonauti round formation

http://blog.etsy.com/images/kids_holding_hands.jpg Young Walkmonauts docking

http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/phd/phd603/group-of-friends-holding-hands-low-angle-view-~-200140922-001.jpg notice the horizon and the angle of the walkmonaut!!


http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l45/trinicarnivaldiary/Brian%20Mc%20Farlane%202008/DSC04974.jpg Indigenous walkmonauts


http://www.onco.in/files/holding_hands.jpg walmonauti diagram

http://www.manchesterhypnosis.co.uk/leaning.jpg Back to back Walkmonauti!!

http://picnic.ciao.com/uk/4403578.jpg Walkmonauti Flock action!!

http://judoinfo.com/discuss/uploads/photo-4754.jpg Walkmonauti on 3 axes!!





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[Squeak 17]

Someone has WAAAY to much time on their hands

At least the atmo guys had a sincere reason for theirs

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[Halfpastniner 0]

Didnt even link the sites....LAZY!

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[ltdiver 3]

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...Limpmonauti...

Now add Inverted Limpmonauti and I'm back in the air tomorrow!

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[iamsam 0]

Kaerodyne / Dorko

I'm really please to see the requirements for walkmonauti laid out here so clearly. l'm sure now the debate as to whether this walkmonauti is a discipline in itself or just a type of slow running will finally laid to rest.
We are winning the battle for hearts and minds soon all non believers will have finaly see the light. I have many personal experiences of walkmonauti am happy to share PM if anybody interested. Futher more my great great great great uncles grandmother practised walkmonauti so the family legend goes, though apparently she referred to it as Strollmonauti. Any old timers care to chip in?

edit to add: could a moderator make the original post stickie?

but what do I know

[DJL 235]

Bullshit. This is the same thing as running. No different.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[madhatter 0]

I was waiting for that!

A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
D.S # 125

[Andrewwhyte 1]

Up here in Northern Canada we've been experimenting with snowshoemonauti. It's a bit tricky as you can imagine, but some of the guys have developed standmonauti. We're really exited about this aspect of snowshomonauti because of the enormous increase of practicing opportunities. I mean, with all the other monautis you have to actually be moving. With standmonauti you could be waiting in line for the bank machine (bankstandmonauti), hitchhiking (hitchikestandmonauti), or just hanging around the water cooler (dogfuckingstandmonauti).

[diablopilot 2]

How do I get my instructor rating and groovy jumpsuit patch?

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[VectorBoy 0]

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How do I get my instructor rating and groovy jumpsuit patch?

A phone call as usual.

[labrys 0]

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Bullshit. This is the same thing as running. No different.

Double bullshit. "Angled Walking" is nothing more than can be easily accomplished after a few beers / shots next to the bonfire.

This is Drunkmonauti. I invented it almost 30 years ago. I use the increased gravitational spin of the planet to generate "anti-lift" and achieve maximum horizontal positioning relative to the ground.

Oh yeah.. thanks for the laugh, Karl.

Owned by Remi #?

[stratostar 5]

Here in the south eastern United States I have invented skateboardmoauti or skatemoauti, we have done much challanging rides such as streetskatemoauti, quaterpipemoauti and the super extream halfpipemoauti & poolmoauti, we advise beginners to start with downhillmoauti or slidewalkmoauti to learn the finer art of outruncopsmoauti or skatecopmoauti as the pro's call it, by following our well lied out training manual will help one be a fine safe skatemoaut.

The first international skatemoauti instructor and course director training camp is going to held this spring in Atlanta's skatemoauti park April 1st -2nd slots are filling fast so hurry and get your skatemoauti on by calling our skatemoaut hotline at 1-800-skatemoauti

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[Squeak 17]

skatemoautis are just a bunch of wannbe Fruitbootmanautis. The Blades are where it at man, ditch the plank, and fruitbootmanauti your way around

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[stratostar 5]

It's easier to to become a walkmoaut if your a skatemoauti and not a fruitbootmoauti, so skatemoaut's are far superior for this reason alone, we are closely related to snowboardmoaut's, I also invented snowboardmoauti this winter and we're working on a snowboardmoauti training camp and comp for next winter in Vail Co. Also any unauthorized use of the terms:Skatemoaut, skateboardmoauti, snowboardmoauti, snowboardmoaut, halfpipemoauti, streetskatemoauti, sidewalkmoauti, downhillmoauti, skatecopmoauti are trademarked and copyrighted by skatemoauti USA inc. all rights reserved. Be sure to visit our website and download your free bumper sticker www.skateboardmoauti.com

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[Erroll 80]

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Bullshit. This is the same thing as running. No different.

Don't knock it 'till you've tried it. It is fun but does require above average skills. It is strange how so many people will just trash it even though they have never bothered to try it .

Did I mention that it is fun?

[nigel99 481]

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Bullshit. This is the same thing as running. No different.

No its not - its a variation on trekking...

Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived.

[Remster 30]

Wow... Looks like JP invented that one too!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmonauti

Remster

[turtlespeed 221]

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Bullshit. This is the same thing as running. No different.

Oh please - Jogging is older than running . . . you have to learn how to jog before you run . . .

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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[diablopilot 2]

Yeah, but I stole the idea from you.

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[Andrewwhyte 1]

Wow skateboardmonauti sounds really cool. I plan to take a seminar this sumer.
I just got an email from some guys in Quebec who used to be with Cirque du Soleil. They have been practicing standmonauti with clown shoes. i never thought of that. Also we are having a meeting of the CSSA (Canadian Sport Standmonauti Association) to discuss Craig Girard's tunnel entrance procedure. We are not sure if it really counts as stanmonauti or not because if the tunnel is turned off he would fall down.

[stratostar 5]

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I plan to take a seminar this sumer.

Check out our website www.skateboardmonauti.com for a list of training camps and seminars near you, also you can sign up for a free membership in A.S.S. American Society of Skatemonaut's.

you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo

[Shawndiver 0]

Nothing new here, the British perfected this art form back in the 70's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQfXUk7w

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[kaerodyne 0]

The final touches (so to speak) are being put into writing for an even greater activity

Spankmonauti - Is the art of correct and secure, safe and educated spanking and erotic discipline

Spankmonauti, whether one accepts it or not, requires a brand new set of skills, understanding and techniques for them to be efficient and done safely.

VIVA THE REVOLUTION, VIVA!!!!

[Zenister 0]

Lawsuits from the Ministry of Silly walks will be filed shortly for copyright infringement.

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[ltdiver 3]

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Nothing new here, the British perfected this art form back in the 70's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqhlQfXUk7w

That's pretty funny!

Here's Bill Cosby portraying walks of a different variety. (and perhaps something that skydivers can relate to?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYsko_tc3a0&feature=related

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon