rookiepamela 0 #1 June 28, 2006 I'm a newbie and been enjoying the skydives so far. However, I'm not able to do a stable floating exit. I've 18 jumps so far. On seeing my video, I clearly see that I'm arching on exit but my legs are over my butt which flips me over, Can some one suggest me how I can work on keeping my legs straight on exit. It is this damn thing I'm just not able to do, legs just "curl in" on exit as a result not able to do a clean stable floating exit. Pl. any help or word of advise is appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #2 June 28, 2006 QuoteI'm a newbie and been enjoying the skydives so far. However, I'm not able to do a stable floating exit. I've 18 jumps so far. On seeing my video, I clearly see that I'm arching on exit but my legs are over my butt which flips me over, Can some one suggest me how I can work on keeping my legs straight on exit. It is this damn thing I'm just not able to do, legs just "curl in" on exit as a result not able to do a clean stable floating exit. Pl. any help or word of advise is appreciated. I cant offer anything other than "dont do that" As you get more used to being in the air, you will be more consciously aware of your environment and your body (including your legs). Just keep jumping and relax. You'll get it. __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrickyDicky 0 #3 June 28, 2006 Just wave at someone looking out the door as you go. It might help. UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 June 28, 2006 Quote Can some one suggest me how I can work on keeping my legs straight on exit. Point your toes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #5 June 28, 2006 Couple of suggestions. Stand on your right foot in the door, let your left foot trail. (Assuming door is on left side of aircraft) On exit, take your left hand and reach for the end of the wing of the aircraft to help get your body into the relative wind, and look up towards the plane as you exit. Like Lisa said, point your toes, and, relax!Shawn_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #6 June 28, 2006 Let go with your upwind hand just slightly before your downwind hand. Step off, do not jump. If your aircraft has landing gear in front of/below the door, try to shove your pelvis into the landing gear. > legs just "curl in" on exit Sounds like you're dearching. Don't do that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #7 June 28, 2006 I was having the same issue ecept I was so bad I would tumble just would be sliting away from the instructor. He said i need to feel teh wind on my shins and If i dont you probly have them in to much my next jump i did that and was ok I still forget some times and slide back.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valcore 0 #8 June 29, 2006 I used to have a lot of problems with my floating exits as well it seemed what helped me was to look up at the wing while I jump and watch it. This seems to help me stay arched. The most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help’. ~Ronald Reagan 30,000,000 legal firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 June 29, 2006 ConcentrationMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #10 June 29, 2006 As you launch, wiggle your toes, it makes you aware of where your feet are.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 June 29, 2006 ok... you've gotten several good tidbits of advice... When I first started I used to have difficulty with my exits... working with a coach i was able to resolve my exit issues. w/o actually seeing you exit its difficult to diagnose a problem like this... basically my problem was that I was too tense when I exited the plane and to correct the problem... my coach would have make eye contact and take a deep breath before getting off the plane. it sounds like you just need to have a relaxed arch and trust that you will be stable... http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=guestpass&id=2jatm in the first jump in the video linked above my exit is very bad... and I only start to figure it out towards the end of the video... I hope this helps... ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 June 29, 2006 You HAVE gotten much better, Scott! My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookiepamela 0 #13 June 29, 2006 everyone thank you so much. Very good advise, I shall keep all those in mind when I do my next floating exit, of course first listen to my instructors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
