Krishan 0 #1 May 23, 2001 I finally got a taste for "stable" headdown this weekend. I was jumping a brand new Michigan Suit which I think helped. It was soooo cool. I always figured that it comes you to all at once, but now I realize that you get it very slowly. Every jump you get a little more of a handle on it. Last jump on Sunday (sunset load) I held it all the way down and was able to keep my self facing the setting sun. It was soo awesome.Just thought I'd share that.Blues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 May 23, 2001 Well-LOL_ with that big head o yours you would think it easier :)you know I'm just kidding since I dont even know you.D.Chisolm C-28534webmaster@sunraydesigns.comhttp://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #3 May 23, 2001 Right on, Krishan! That rocks!!! I've just started to get into freeflying, and had a real good sitfly last weekend! Yeehaw!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #4 May 23, 2001 I do have a big head. good guess. But I also have an oxygen A3 with racing stripes on it so that reduces drag and makes me go faster :-) haha. Speaking of that helmet it actually came open on me in sit last weekend. Kinda bummed me out, I just flipped it back down and continued to have a kick ass dive.Blue skies and fast inverted/vertical speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #5 May 23, 2001 Well done !!!I have just started getting stable in headdown.....fully sick fun!!Bloo ones 2 U!Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 May 23, 2001 Krishanif your helmet flips open in freefall, usually all it needs is for the bolts to be tightened a little.Speed RacerBrew Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #7 May 24, 2001 Yeah if you paint primer on it it adds another 15 mph-LOLD.Chisolm C-28534webmaster@sunraydesigns.comhttp://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #8 May 24, 2001 hey ...well done with the feet up flying..another new member of the tribe...I coach freefly ...and find that most dudes/dudettes try to rush things too much ...taking it nice and slowly is the way to do it ...welcome to space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff 0 #9 May 24, 2001 Yeah - it's a great feeling isn't it, the first really stable one - it took me about 450 jumps (but I did RW for most of those).I'll never forget the sunset load when it finally 'clicked' - head down, doing 180 turns, watching the setting sun in one direction, then the moon in the other, then back - sun, moon, sun, moon.One of the best moments of my life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #10 May 24, 2001 It truly is like nothing else in the world. I have 156 jumps so I think I'm doing pretty well. I definitely plan to take it slow and do lots of solos. Although I dont get much time to practice at my dz, since we start at 5000 feet, we only get up to 10K above the ground. It's all good though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #11 May 24, 2001 Man, all this talk. I really need to jump, this weekend will be 4 weeks!!! I'm like a herion addict with the shakes I have. I'm literally shaking in my shoes!!! I cant sit still...a couple of nights ago i had a dream I was head down. It was awesome, cant wait for the real thing!!" Quit your whining and get a job so you can not use ' I dont have the money.' excuse and get some altitude!! "chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #12 May 25, 2001 Yeah slowpoke, I know what you mean. I haven't jumped since March and the 3rd floor of my office building is beginning to look high.I would say that I'm going to buy a rig in 3 weeks, but I'm on the Freaksister Secrecy System so I won't do anything like post my plans on a public message board... Blues, squares,PTiger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #13 May 25, 2001 Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly>>>Haro: I LOVE THAT.Anyway, because of your low exit alt. Be careful freeflying is a much shorter skydive so be alt aware. Come on over and jump with me, I am in Houston Texas, you can find it. And everybody knows me, so no worries. My roommate can coach you for like nothing for your special circumstances and cause I told him to. He is like my kid. I love him. He runs the gear store at the most fantastic Skydiving Resort that I go to. Also you can find him at flyvertical.com ask him anything about anything and he will get your answer. (He is too young for my boyfriend) Ratz.Clear Blue and Extra Alt, AirAnnhttp://www.AirAnn.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #14 May 25, 2001 Hey, what dz in Houston. My grandparents live in Sugarland and I usually visit once a year. I was at Spaceland last year in August. I'd love to visit you all out there and get some coaching. Thanks for the offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #15 May 25, 2001 Skydiving resort? where?C-28534http://http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
