Amad85 0 #1 November 2, 2014 Hello fellows, I joined the sport just couple of months ago.I took my A License a few weeks ago. I am just wondering how do I move forward regarding my skills! Is there something like a checklist of skills that I have to do ( you know, like that A license checklist was very helpful). My goal is simple : to enjoy the sport more! One more thing, I am a bit nervous about group jumps worrying if I would hurt somebody or others hurt me in free fall!! Any advise for a newbie. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 November 2, 2014 Well, one very important thing to work on is canopy skills. The B license canopy card will give you direction with that. If you are worried about hurting/getting hurt when jumping in groups, keep it small. 2, 3 or 4 is small enough to keep is reasonably safe, yet still challenging. With 2 jumpers, you will both fly to each other, which can mask some inadequacies by one of you. Make it 3 or 4 and everyone has to do their job. If you have an A license, you should have the skills to safely do 3 or 4 ways. Altitude awareness and tracking are fairly important for the breakoff & opening. Depending on where you jump, there may be load organizers. If not, try to find a couple people willing to jump with you. Solos get old fast. Some may disagree, but finding another newer jumper can be a help. You both need to improve, so neither is going to blame the other for "messing up the jump." If you go that route, try to find an instructor or coach to help plan the jumps."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyjumpenfool 2 #3 November 3, 2014 We have Load Organizers who are there to help jumpers, like yourself, develop their belly skills. We work with A licenced jumpers in small groups, gradually building larger formations as your skills allow. I'd recommend you find a dz that has such a program.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joelgibson 0 #4 November 4, 2014 wolfriverjoe Some may disagree, but finding another newer jumper can be a help. You both need to improve, so neither is going to blame the other for "messing up the jump." If you go that route, try to find an instructor or coach to help plan the jumps. This. You get to be idiots together, everyone has fun, and most importantly, you should both be safety obsessed.SCR 15113 USPA Coach-C Hellfish 1004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #2 November 2, 2014 Well, one very important thing to work on is canopy skills. The B license canopy card will give you direction with that. If you are worried about hurting/getting hurt when jumping in groups, keep it small. 2, 3 or 4 is small enough to keep is reasonably safe, yet still challenging. With 2 jumpers, you will both fly to each other, which can mask some inadequacies by one of you. Make it 3 or 4 and everyone has to do their job. If you have an A license, you should have the skills to safely do 3 or 4 ways. Altitude awareness and tracking are fairly important for the breakoff & opening. Depending on where you jump, there may be load organizers. If not, try to find a couple people willing to jump with you. Solos get old fast. Some may disagree, but finding another newer jumper can be a help. You both need to improve, so neither is going to blame the other for "messing up the jump." If you go that route, try to find an instructor or coach to help plan the jumps."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #3 November 3, 2014 We have Load Organizers who are there to help jumpers, like yourself, develop their belly skills. We work with A licenced jumpers in small groups, gradually building larger formations as your skills allow. I'd recommend you find a dz that has such a program.Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joelgibson 0 #4 November 4, 2014 wolfriverjoe Some may disagree, but finding another newer jumper can be a help. You both need to improve, so neither is going to blame the other for "messing up the jump." If you go that route, try to find an instructor or coach to help plan the jumps. This. You get to be idiots together, everyone has fun, and most importantly, you should both be safety obsessed.SCR 15113 USPA Coach-C Hellfish 1004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
