tbrown 26 #26 June 28, 2006 QuoteI harp on this. If a person is afraid to land downwind than they need to upsize. Flat turns are great and everyone needs to know how to do them but if one can't land downwind then they are on the wrong equipment! Also, and this is no shit, click from this site directly into Skydive Radio.com and download Show #14 with the first Brian Germain interview. Brian explains a life saving radical flat turn maneuver that can save your ass if you've already been dumb enough to start a low turn. It ain't over 'til it's over and Brian explains how you can stuff a sock in the fat lady before she starts singing. Check it out, this info is as important as knowing how to cutaway from a malfunction. Then make a hop & pop and work on it 'til your legs ache. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
link2334 0 #27 June 28, 2006 I was next door when it happened and it didnt look pretty at all. Dont know him but I wish him all the best and a fast recovery ------------------------------------------------ Eat, Drink and Jump for tomorrow we die..... ------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #28 June 29, 2006 Good thread. Practice flat turns and stay on top of canopy safety. Sometimes you aren't executing what you think. Bahave/be safe is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #29 June 29, 2006 Quoteif your on a xchaos 87 at 175 pounds and the wind is doing 25-30 mph then yes....be very afraid to land downwind Most people jumping in winds that high are to dumb to be scared.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
