shwagdaddy 0 #1 March 1, 2006 I am getting a tandem rating in May and was wondering if you all could dump some knowledge on me. As I have done 0 tandems, I need/want all the advice I can get! Blues! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 March 1, 2006 You are going to be busy between now and May.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #3 March 1, 2006 Well, for starters, you can look at this thread to save us all time in replying! Next, be prepared to work very hard. Finally, assume that you'll scare yourself shitless at least once in your first 50 tandems. But hang in there, as it's one of the most rewarding things I've ever done. Good Luck! MikeDoctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #4 March 1, 2006 QuoteI need/want all the advice I can get! Edited by slotperfect: Some time from now, if someone does a forum search for this topic and finds this thread, they may not understand the context of your reply - albeit quite witty! I think it's best if I take it out so nobody takes your comment literally. (Other than that, learn how to use the search feature on the bottom of this page you are looking at Search for "new TI"...) "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #5 March 1, 2006 awwww - now we are all mising liembergs witty response. what a loss 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
sid 1 #6 March 1, 2006 I just recently got my Tandem rating(s) and the best thing that I did to prepare was pick the best TI you can find and follow him out the door a bunch of times. I learned a LOT about exiting (thanks Brett) and hook ups etc.Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #7 March 1, 2006 I Dunno, somehow I DO like the enigma which is created ... , especially for future forum searchers.... Of topic: I desperatly NEED [ironic]... "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #8 March 2, 2006 QuoteYou are going to be busy between now and May. My 500th jump was an intentional breakaway the morning of my tandem course. How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #9 March 2, 2006 I could have sworn when I posted he had less jumps. But 50 between now and may is very easy to do. Heck we jump 25 times a day some times here.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #10 March 2, 2006 Oh how the first 100 are a bitch! CHECK CHECK CHECK everything you do and get into a groove whereby you do the same thing EVERY jump from gear up to gear off. (A ROUTINE!) Don't EVER get "used to" being a tm. SHIT DOES HAPPEN WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT TRUST ME!! "Now I just need to do 10,000 more tandems to have a "normal" record!!! BSBD!! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shwagdaddy 0 #11 March 3, 2006 Yea, I did just update my profile... Thank you all for the great advice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #12 March 3, 2006 my $.02... -It's not your skydive, don't take away from the students experience or attention by your selfishness. -Be proffesional, it's good for our sport and attracts more people -shave and shower, be sharp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #13 March 4, 2006 Quote -It's not your skydive, don't take away from the students experience or attention by your selfishness. You know, I've been thinking here Mr. Hand. If I'm skydiving, and they're skydiving, doesn't that make it OUR skydive? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #14 March 4, 2006 Quote You know, I've been thinking here Mr. Hand. If I'm skydiving, and they're skydiving, doesn't that make it OUR skydive? Nope, they're buying the skydive and the camera. It's their jump. I agree with Sebazz. As well as all the technical safety stuff, be respectful and make them comfortable. In the long run, your job will be easier with a calm, relaxed student. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 March 4, 2006 QuoteQuote You know, I've been thinking here Mr. Hand. If I'm skydiving, and they're skydiving, doesn't that make it OUR skydive? Nope, they're buying the skydive and the camera. It's their jump. I agree with Sebazz. As well as all the technical safety stuff, be respectful and make them comfortable. In the long run, your job will be easier with a calm, relaxed student. I agree. It was a poor attempt at a joke ala Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #16 March 4, 2006 I'm a newb, only 567 tandems. (I'm mainly an AFF guy.) Ellen B., whom is a TI did a lot of video of my early jumps. She told me to fly myself and not worry about fixing the student. It's improved my tandem flying a lot. I had a 70 year old guy whose knees were up in his chest, and "we" flew fine. He tipped really well, too! Arch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #17 March 6, 2006 I've actually started telling my students during their briefing that we're going to be partners for the next 30-45 minutes. I'll handle the hard stuff, their job is to relax, remember to do what I tell them, stay aware, and have fun. Seems to get them a little more involved and interested! Haven't noticed any better body positions, though...Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #18 March 8, 2006 ... and make them comfortable. In the long run, your job will be easier with a calm, relaxed student. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
