Jaden 0 #1 June 27, 2006 I made my AFF2 jump this weekend & completely busted my ass on landing. I hit a small runway sign in a huge DZ. This is not my first time with this problem. I am curious...Has anyone had any recent problems with Target Fixation or am I "special." Thoughts & opinions are valued. I can take it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #2 June 27, 2006 Yes, Don't fixate on a target, rather an area. I learned around jump 60 or so that target fixation was a bad thing. oh and relax, that can have something to do with it sometimes.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #3 June 27, 2006 Yes, I need to work on this. It's a very painful habit. Thanks...Love the avatar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #4 June 27, 2006 I think others can give you info on this, come on peoples!!!! IMHO, landing of a parachute has much to do with perception. How fast your going both horizontally and vertically. You need to grasp that concept, be able to judge where you are headed. This isn't an easy thing to do. It will take time. I can't stress how much relaxing can help. You should be on radio guidance right now right? Listen to them, but at the same time realize where you are headed, where you are in the sky. Look forward and not down as well, cause the objects are in front of you. Me likey the new avatar as well.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #5 June 27, 2006 QuoteI made my AFF2 jump this weekend & completely busted my ass on landing. I hit a small runway sign in a huge DZ. This is not my first time with this problem. I am curious...Has anyone had any recent problems with Target Fixation or am I "special." Thoughts & opinions are valued. I can take it. Why yes, just a few weeks ago I very literally busted my ass (and back) doing just what you described. Sorry, no helpful advice here, other than "Don't do that." Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #6 June 27, 2006 on jump #16 I hit a tree..... the only tree on the whole dropzone.... for miles and miles and miles............. still buying beer for that one. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickandtwisted 0 #7 June 27, 2006 QuoteI made my AFF2 jump this weekend & completely busted my ass on landing. I hit a small runway sign in a huge DZ. This is not my first time with this problem. I am curious...Has anyone had any recent problems with Target Fixation or am I "special." Thoughts & opinions are valued. I can take it. Look where you would like to land. Try landing a tandem. We have to deal with the same factors + a big change in weight from jump to jump. I heard a jumper, a couple of months ago, say that they landed in the only tree for miles...twice.Skymama stalker #69!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #8 June 27, 2006 I started to land better and even do little swoops when I learned to stop thinking and let it flow..... I used to overthink it... ok Im at 12 feet I have to start my flair etc....Once i learned to disconnect my brain and just react to the canopy it became much easier. Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #9 June 28, 2006 That really sucks... I hope you're okay. I didn't break anything but I'm walking funny & haven't been able to sit for 3 days. So...I guess I need to relax & focus on grass. I can handle that. Thanks for the input, guys. Have a great one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoTheDrew 0 #10 June 28, 2006 wait til you start learning to shoot accuracy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #11 June 28, 2006 Quoteon jump #16 I hit a tree..... the only tree on the whole dropzone.... for miles and miles and miles............. still buying beer for that one.Is Scott Lutz a relation of yours???"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #12 June 28, 2006 I'm a decent shot with an AR-15. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #13 June 28, 2006 QuoteHas anyone had any recent problems with Target Fixation or am I "special." I feel your pain mate, I keep landing in pea gravel. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #14 July 11, 2006 Actually...The most depressing, debililitating part of my incident is the fact that I can not do cardio. I've tried a few times & this worsens my injury. My cardio involves my indoor bike trainer...I still can not sit down, lift, or bend in certain positions. This is the first time in my entire life... That I have felt completely helpless...This really sucks. Personally, I am very uncomfortable with laziness & weight gain. I would rather endure the injury again, although it hurt like hell... If I were only able to exercise. I am hoping my ass is 100% very soon. I am not sure how much more in-activity I can handle... I realize that I walked away...This is all that matters. I should quit my bitching but this remains un-acceptable for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #15 July 11, 2006 It's a known problem in racing, I can't picture it not being the same with canopy flight. I had to modify my landing during a swoop last weekend and it wasn't easy to keep looking where I wanted to go, not at the guy I was trying not to run over. cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #16 July 11, 2006 The pea gravel, buildings, trees - all objects. If you want to improve your accuracy, you don't have to go for the peas. I have practiced accuracy by aiming for a dark spot of grass or the tallest weed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #17 July 11, 2006 I am dedicated to this sport. I feel that I was born to fly. I am working on my canopy control, as well as my target fixation. I can & will do this with practice. My next jump...I am hoping this week, will be the next step. And I will...Focus on grass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 July 11, 2006 Use a hula hoop as your own private target. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #19 July 11, 2006 QuoteActually...The most depressing, debililitating part of my incident is the fact that I can not do cardio. I've tried a few times & this worsens my injury. My cardio involves my indoor bike trainer...I still can not sit down, lift, or bend in certain positions. This is the first time in my entire life... That I have felt completely helpless...This really sucks. Personally, I am very uncomfortable with laziness & weight gain. I would rather endure the injury again, although it hurt like hell... If I were only able to exercise. I am hoping my ass is 100% very soon. I am not sure how much more in-activity I can handle... I realize that should quit my bitching but this remains un-acceptable for me. And I shout a hearty "amen sister" to the suckiness of enforced non-activity. I'm going crazier and crazier here. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaden 0 #20 July 11, 2006 I know you are...Fortunately, you have the lake. I truly miss swimming, one of my better hobbies. I am in Central FL but I don't swim in the ocean much. Between the salt & pollution it really it doesn't do much for me. I can not wait to go surfing. South Africa is very high up on my destination list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
