FlyinTiki 0 #1 August 24, 2004 I have a quick question regarding some advice that was given to me. As you can see, I'm a new jumper. I've got 40 jumps, about 10 have been sitting. I was recently told by a rather experienced, and skilled jumper at my DZ that he was told, when at my stage, to close his eyes for a few seconds when trying to sit. Of course, this would be away from others, etc... He said that because you can't rely on your vision, all you can feel is the wind. It makes sense, and would seem that it would be helpful in getting in correct position/understanding the wind. Flying blind seems to be a bit dangerous to me. Has anyone else heard this/tried this/or comment on this for me? Thank you very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird185 0 #2 August 24, 2004 Definatly not the crasiest thing I've heard to do in free fall. If we trained monkeys to pack, would you jump their pack jobs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hottamaly 1 #3 August 24, 2004 I personally would wait and get allot more jumps under my belt before blinding myself to try to learn any skill. Just my .02cents worth. Skydiving gave me a reason to live I'm not afraid of what I'll miss when I die...I'm afraid of what I'll miss as I live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitr8 0 #4 August 24, 2004 What happens if i forget to open my eyes? i would change the world if only god gave me the source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #5 August 25, 2004 i've done it, with no problems. several people at my dz suggested doing an exit, while closing my eyes. my plan was to count to 10 before opening them, but i barely got to 5 before i freaked out and had to look at my altimeter. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #6 August 25, 2004 QuoteWhat happens if i forget to open my eyes? Flaring at the correct height might be a bit hard, to say the least... Seriously, I don't think flying with your eyes closed for a couple of seconds is inherently dangerous, as long as the newbie freeflyer follows some basic safety rules- namely proper exit order and separation, freefall orientation and awareness of surroundings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #7 August 25, 2004 feet and knees together, feet and knees together, feet and knees together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #8 August 26, 2004 Hey man, I was the one who told you to try it....and the person who gave me the suggestion is Gravity Girl....from Byron. Now don't leave the plane blindfolded or anything....and this is a solo jump...but just close them for a few seconds....5 to 10. Feel the wind on the parts of the body you are trying to fly with. It works.... See you this weekend hopefully.JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitr8 0 #9 August 27, 2004 Any one wanna do a 10 way bind head-up jump with me? i would change the world if only god gave me the source Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #10 August 27, 2004 Bind head-up? Are we tying our feet or hands together...or both? I don't know if I can reach my hackey with my teeth. JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinTiki 0 #11 August 28, 2004 Hey JJ, It was Rock that told me to try the whole eyes-closed thing. I think I remember you tellin' me to go barefoot to feel the wind. Looks like I'll just hafta' get out there and try it all. Won't be up there this weekend, have a wedding. See you next weekend. MikeThey can't catch us. We're on a mission from God. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #12 August 31, 2004 Rock told you that? I swear I said it to you. Damn there goes another chance to claim some decent advice. Maybe I told Rock....JJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
