rohicks 2 #1 March 18, 2013 So my levels 4 and 5 were a bit rough with my turns couple weeks ago. I had this problem that when I would turn left I would keep spinning in a medium pace spin. I got some tunnel time at iFly Orlando with Benji as my instructor on Saturday (3/16). Realized my problems were mainly being relaxed, and trying to turn with my hips which would drop my leg a little and make it hard for me to stop. Video for that is linked below. To save you some time; my last session starts at 9:25 and it's the only one you really should watch. Unless you want to watch my progression between the sessions. http://youtu.be/q478cfWnUAs Now today I went to the DZ and knocked out levels 6 and 7 with ease thanks to the wind tunnel. I fixed the left turn, and didn't have a problem with anything during the jumps. My level 6 video is linked below. I had video of my level 7, but when we got down for some reason the video file was corrupted in the gopro so we lost it. Oh well the only difference was I did a back flip and a few barrel rolls. I also packed my own parachute on my level 7 (with assistance). A little nervous jumping that one, but it opened and flew just fine! http://youtu.be/pcnxhYnEO18 *note* You have to watch these videos on an actual computer. Google won't let me enable mobile viewing due to the music that i put in the videos. Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive435 0 #2 March 18, 2013 Why are we reading this ??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #3 March 18, 2013 Quote Why are we reading this ??? What? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mahirob 0 #4 March 18, 2013 Congrats on the cert!!! How did you enjoy the wind tunnel? I've wanted to start mine, but the weather has been absolutely brutal up here. It's mid 50's all week then it drops to the 20-30's on weekends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #5 March 18, 2013 QuoteCongrats on the cert!!! How did you enjoy the wind tunnel? I've wanted to start mine, but the weather has been absolutely brutal up here. It's mid 50's all week then it drops to the 20-30's on weekends. Wind tunnel was invaluable. It helped me relax a lot, and it was just generally a lot of fun to do. Hopefully i can find extra cash and get back in there another time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive435 0 #6 March 19, 2013 Quote Why are we reading this ??? Just lost with your post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bitswd 0 #7 March 19, 2013 Quote Why are we reading this ??? Probably because you clicked on it. And then CHOSE to read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive435 0 #8 March 19, 2013 Quote Quote Why are we reading this ??? Probably because you clicked on it. And then CHOSE to read it. I was told there would be free food served here. I was dooped...Most will learn that everything does not need to be logged ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #9 March 19, 2013 Were you not excited when you finished AFF and wanted to share your experience with people you thought would be of a like mind? CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #10 March 19, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Why are we reading this ??? Probably because you clicked on it. And then CHOSE to read it. I was told there would be free food served here. I was dooped...Most will learn that everything does not need to be logged ... Probably should take your own advice. If it's so annoying to you then why even bother waisting the time to comment? &_& Quote Were you not excited when you finished AFF and wanted to share your experience with people you thought would be of a like mind? I was excited it's been a long time goal of mine to finally complete it since I started it back in 2006. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive435 0 #11 March 20, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Why are we reading this ??? Probably because you clicked on it. And then CHOSE to read it. I was told there would be free food served here. I was dooped...Most will learn that everything does not need to be logged ... Probably should take your own advice. If it's so annoying to you then why even bother waisting the time to comment? &_& Quote Were you not excited when you finished AFF and wanted to share your experience with people you thought would be of a like mind? I was excited it's been a long time goal of mine to finally complete it since I started it back in 2006. Still waiting for the free food.:)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #12 March 20, 2013 Quote I was dooped...Most will learn that everything does not need to be logged ... you mean "duped" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #13 March 20, 2013 Quote Wind tunnel was invaluable. It helped me relax a lot, and it was just generally a lot of fun to do. Hopefully i can find extra cash and get back in there another time. Wind tunnel training is the shit. I wish more AFF students got some wind tunnel time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #14 March 24, 2013 The wind tunnel gave me so much confidence for my recurrency training, like riding a bike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atoggs 0 #15 March 28, 2013 Cool vids, ty for sharing! I'm trying to watch as many AFF vids as I can.. Hopfully starting my AFF course in a week or two. I wish I had a wind tunnel by me... There is none in Oregon.. the closest is one in Vegas... I'm going there in mid April and then again in August... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMikeH77 0 #16 March 28, 2013 Great job, and congratsI'm not far behind in my progression. Interestingly enough, I had the same problem with my 4-jump; that constant, unintentional turn. Fortunately I DO have a tunnel close by and it only took a minute or so for the coach to isolate the problem which, of course, was body position... Being able to see it all on video is certainly helpful. Congrats again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #17 March 28, 2013 QuoteThe wind tunnel gave me so much confidence for my recurrency training, like riding a bike! I agree. It gave me more confidence from being able to relax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #18 March 28, 2013 Quote Cool vids, ty for sharing! I'm trying to watch as many AFF vids as I can.. Hopfully starting my AFF course in a week or two. I wish I had a wind tunnel by me... There is none in Oregon.. the closest is one in Vegas... I'm going there in mid April and then again in August... Good luck! You'll have fun, and I'm sure you'll do just fine. If you check out my you tube channel i have a few other AFF videos you can look at. http://www.youtube.com/user/rohicks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rohicks 2 #19 March 28, 2013 Quote Great job, and congratsI'm not far behind in my progression. Interestingly enough, I had the same problem with my 4-jump; that constant, unintentional turn. Fortunately I DO have a tunnel close by and it only took a minute or so for the coach to isolate the problem which, of course, was body position... Being able to see it all on video is certainly helpful. Congrats again Thanks. Congrats on figuring out your problem. Sounds like we were very similar during our course. Good luck on the rest of your jumps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atoggs 0 #20 March 29, 2013 Quote Quote Cool vids, ty for sharing! I'm trying to watch as many AFF vids as I can.. Hopfully starting my AFF course in a week or two. I wish I had a wind tunnel by me... There is none in Oregon.. the closest is one in Vegas... I'm going there in mid April and then again in August... Good luck! You'll have fun, and I'm sure you'll do just fine. If you check out my you tube channel i have a few other AFF videos you can look at. http://www.youtube.com/user/rohicks ty for the encouraging words! I enjoyed the rest of your AFF vids. Many more blue skys for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
