jumperconway 0 #1 February 17, 2004 Well, 4-way fervor is once again sweeping through the local skydive community. To prepare everyone for this year's TSL season, I propose that the members of 2003 Random Chaos hold a seminar for all 4-way teams and aspiring competitors entitled "How not to be disappointed by your TSL performance". We have a lot of valuable experience that we can pass on to these people. The course syllabus might include the following topics. (Your contributions are welcome): 1. have few plans 2. make even fewer practice jumps 3. always start your practice days later than the other teams - it makes them think that you're already good enough 4. don't sweat the details 5. when time to dirt dive, have teammates absent for smoke and bathroom breaks 6. if you find yourself all alone, don't worry, enjoy the solitude 7. set your goals high (have all 4 competitors survive through the end of the day) 8. gain team consensus on the beer selection for the end of the day (thus, importance of item #7) 9. always have one teammate with an odd jumpsuit color 10. be inclusive, rotate several substitutes into the team over the season 11. change the team name in mid-season for shock value 12. choose a team packer that can guarantee you a soft opening 13. ignore proven methods used by successful teams in debriefing jumps 14. use creeping time to scope out cute tandem students 15. geek the camera between points whenever possible 16. do not be diligent in paying for your video guy's services 17. do not irritate your video guy with long range plans. Five minutes notice prior to each jump is plenty. 18. encourage the biggest teammate to gain weight during the season so he'll have an ever increasing fall rate 19. always complete the last point that you're working on as you pass through break off altitude, even if you have just started a difficult block move 20. keep a firm grip on teammates as they attempt to turn and track. It amuses them. 21. do not set your alarm clock for mornings of TSL meets, as your teammates will be happy to make a wake up call. All this for a bronze medal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,545 #2 February 17, 2004 I know where you got this Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 February 17, 2004 Quote I know where you got this Yeah - Freeflyers ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #4 February 17, 2004 QuoteI know where you got this Wendy W. Yep, the little midget dude! Knew you got it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #5 February 18, 2004 "How not to be disappointed by your TSL performance". The most important thing is to just not even care. If you can get your entire team on board with the "We're just messin' around and having fun" idea. Then you can enjoy an entire pressure free season of substandard performance... and have a great time doin' it! Here's a couple other ideas as well: 22. It's cool to be the last one to the mock-up! (Try to never get there prior to a 3 minute call... carying your gear). 23. Pass the rock really means throw the rock... as hard as you can! (Only you can talk... so it's a free shot!) 24. Jam the exit with a lit cig hangin' out cher mouth. 25. Toss the lit cig onto the floor of the creeper pad. Those skygods shouldn't be jumpin' barefoot anyway. 26. The coolest teams all do synchronized high performance hook turn landings together. Rookie teams should start learning this now. 27. Sure. You can dirt dive Saturdays competition jumps Friday night if you want. But don't forget... you're wasting valuable drinking time. And the importance of team vibe cannot be overstated.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #6 February 18, 2004 somebody stole my concept! now i have to think about something new ROFL!The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #7 February 18, 2004 Quote"How not to be disappointed by your TSL performance". The most important thing is to just not even care. 26. The coolest teams all do synchronized high performance hook turn landings together. Rookie teams should start learning this now. Robin, Should I take this as the first actual advice from the coach of Dallas’ new “Flailing Terror” rookie 4 way team? The hook turns sound like a particularly good idea. I think after 50 jumps I’m ready for those high performance landings and I know some of the other team members are too. Of course they have to complete their A License this weekend so maybe we start hook turn practice next weekend. Ron PS: don’t worry people it just a joke…."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murphyka 0 #8 February 18, 2004 Quote 20. keep a firm grip on teammates as they attempt to turn and track. It amuses them. You sure about that? Blue Skies!!! Kimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #9 February 18, 2004 27) never let go of a grip once finally you get it - even if you get hit by team-mates 27 a - alternate version) once you got the grip make a rapid transition to a standup and see how long the others maintain their positionThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #10 February 18, 2004 QuoteQuote 20. keep a firm grip on teammates as they attempt to turn and track. It amuses them. You sure about that? Of course I am, Rich P.wrote it! He wouldn't lie to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #11 February 18, 2004 Nice thread..Carry on I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #12 February 18, 2004 Robin, Should I take this as the first actual advice from the coach of Dallas’ new “Flailing Terror” rookie 4 way team? Stop calling me that! I keep telling you, man. I'm no 4-way coach. Once we get a few drill dives out of the way, we'll find you someone who is. That said, You're welcome to everything I know about 4-way. (Should take about 20 minutes). My first advice as Helpful-Guy-Who's-Not-a-Real-4-Way-Coach is: ...to find a 4th... ...and yes. When "Flailing Terror" starts tuning in your High performance team landings I'll definately be on the ground with video camera in hand... to debrief any mistakes that might occur. (How much does Real TV pay for video anyway?)“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #13 February 18, 2004 QuoteRobin,My first advice as Helpful-Guy-Who's-Not-a-Real-4-Way-Coach is: ...to find a 4th... Oh man your gonna make this hard coach. "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #14 February 18, 2004 Quote27. Sure. You can dirt dive Saturdays competition jumps Friday night if you want. But don't forget... you're wasting valuable drinking time. And the importance of team vibe cannot be overstated. Oh man, four way teams in dallas using the ff'ers to train with what will happen next Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #15 February 18, 2004 Good post. We will prpboably use all these advices as our team plan for this year. Right, Robin ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #16 February 18, 2004 QuoteQuote27. Sure. You can dirt dive Saturdays competition jumps Friday night if you want. But don't forget... you're wasting valuable drinking time. And the importance of team vibe cannot be overstated. Oh man, four way teams in dallas using the ff'ers to train with what will happen next Good catch! I stand by my statement. Team Vibe are good people, man. (It's a little known fact that members of our esteemed FF community actually attended a RW TSL meet last year under the name "Your Moma's Booties". There were 3-4 inside video Cameras on every jump lol. I think one person even had an RW suit too! By the 3rd round they were all goin' "Screw this. Lets go free fly."... It was killin' em. ______________ Can someone grab that Ron guy for a minute? I feel like a puppy is following me home...“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #17 February 18, 2004 Hell, there was a pic of rigger john launching for a belly fly to a hybrid in parachutist last year. And most of the draws for the ff rounds last year had some belly to earth points in them. I know those guys can fly in ALL manners, just thought it was funny. Ok carry on. And tell jess to stop showing off with the back flying. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #18 February 18, 2004 "And the importance of team vibe cannot be overstated." LMFAO - don't forget to BREEEEEEEEEEEATHE. Uh, what about nailing the exit boss? Forget the exit, just breeeeeeeeathe. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #19 February 19, 2004 Not all FF's are like that ... Alchemy has competed last year in 4-way advanced with 7.5 average I heard they were forced to do some pushups as a punishment for every brainlock ... :)_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #20 February 19, 2004 Ok carry on. And tell jess to stop showing off with the back flying. She may not have the training. She may not have the jump numbers. But by god she's got guts. And sometimes... guts is enough.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
