Scoop 0 #1 June 25, 2006 Hi, Now before everyone starts getting mighty saying about experience levels I'm well aware of that and I don't intend to rush into anything. I would like to be good after all and time spent at each level/discipline is time well spent. You may remember I showed interest in skysurfing, well this weekend I was fortunate to share a couple of loads with UK gold team and watching the exits from the aircraft door and the video afterwards was awesome. Whilst being a long way off getting near that discipline I wondered what people thought might be a good training platform prior to attempting skysurfing. For example I am aware that good body control in all orientations is important so a good time spent freeflying is a good starter (but not at expense of belly skills in initial stages), does anybody have any other thoughts about what is good. Maybe what you tried before hand or wish you had spent a little more time on before strapping a board to your feet. Thanks people! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #2 June 25, 2006 Scoop, Skydive Radio had an interview with Tanya O'Brien a few shows back and as I recall, they did discuss some "how to get started" kinds of things; it might be interesting to listen to. This was on show #41. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #3 June 25, 2006 Hey, yeah cheers, I have listened to that. Was quite good show but not very informative. I think only real pointers that come out of it is she recommends at least 100 skydives (BPA recommends at least 200) and to be able to fly your body in all dimensions so that reinforces the freefly. Was wondering if anyone had any idea for good progression Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wiggy 0 #4 June 25, 2006 Hi Scoop, Remember you from yesterday, but didn't realise you had such an interest in Skysurf. This is something that's really good to hear about as its abit of a dying sport The main thing to remember about skysurf is that its not as hard to get into as people think but as a skysurfer you will spend alot of time (initially) practicing on your own (it can be lonely) But the rewards are so worth it if you persevere. It can be very intense when learning but hey if its what you really want to do best of luck buddy. Any more questions just ask at the DZ. Rohan Beal UK Skysurf teamp.s. not my account this is wiggys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #5 June 25, 2006 Hello mate, thats odd, didn't realise you guys checked the forum. Yeah I definately have an interest. Its something different and unique and I definately want to have a go when the skill level is up. Seeing your exit was awesome, I had my head out the door until you were out of sight Best of luck to you and wiggy, hopefully see you around again sometime, thanks for your advice! 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
Eule 0 #2 June 25, 2006 Scoop, Skydive Radio had an interview with Tanya O'Brien a few shows back and as I recall, they did discuss some "how to get started" kinds of things; it might be interesting to listen to. This was on show #41. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #3 June 25, 2006 Hey, yeah cheers, I have listened to that. Was quite good show but not very informative. I think only real pointers that come out of it is she recommends at least 100 skydives (BPA recommends at least 200) and to be able to fly your body in all dimensions so that reinforces the freefly. Was wondering if anyone had any idea for good progression Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiggy 0 #4 June 25, 2006 Hi Scoop, Remember you from yesterday, but didn't realise you had such an interest in Skysurf. This is something that's really good to hear about as its abit of a dying sport The main thing to remember about skysurf is that its not as hard to get into as people think but as a skysurfer you will spend alot of time (initially) practicing on your own (it can be lonely) But the rewards are so worth it if you persevere. It can be very intense when learning but hey if its what you really want to do best of luck buddy. Any more questions just ask at the DZ. Rohan Beal UK Skysurf teamp.s. not my account this is wiggys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #5 June 25, 2006 Hello mate, thats odd, didn't realise you guys checked the forum. Yeah I definately have an interest. Its something different and unique and I definately want to have a go when the skill level is up. Seeing your exit was awesome, I had my head out the door until you were out of sight Best of luck to you and wiggy, hopefully see you around again sometime, thanks for your advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
