bigmike21 0 #1 October 20, 2006 I failed my AFF level 6 during the backflip portion. I got out of control and could not recover. Will they teach this to me in the tunnel? I bought 10 minutes and a coach for Sunday. Will this be enough time. I can't afford to fail level 6 again monetarily, and it was also a huge emotional blow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #2 October 20, 2006 Not likely as you would expect.... However not being able to recover is not necessarily due to the backflip manouver itself - just general flying in the tunnel and learning stability/control will help with your recovery when unstable. In short - you wont be doing flips - but its likely to help none the less Good luck with you next go! Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowen 0 #3 October 21, 2006 what time is your 10 min. block? -BowenRetired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CriticalLF 0 #4 October 23, 2006 Bigmike, Paul is quite right, the tunnel in this context for you is a tool, any good coach will help you work on stability and control. For most peple throwing themselves over backwards is not exactly difficult - it resembles going unstable and waving your arms around a bit (if you see the videos of my AFF you'd understand) but the getting stable flat and on heading is the thing we all had to work on - the tunnel can really help you achieve this (especially in a massive place like bedford where early attempts are not as easily hampered by nearby walls). Realistically there is no chance of doing loops/flips etc at this stage, if you want to see how it is done look at SDM.com, but they have thousands of jumps and probablyy hundreds of hours of body flying to do it. But remember it is a tool and as you stated a means to an end, you can only pass level 6 in the air so keep jumping.The CLF On break off turn and track as far and as fast as possible.... Because not only your life depends on it but so does mine!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmike21 0 #5 October 24, 2006 I went sunday morning and had a blast. No flips, but I learned turning, hover control, forward and backward to specific points. Next time I will try backflying. I can't wait to go back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oosskis 0 #6 October 28, 2006 Just because you have the opportunity to use the tunnel, don't use it as a crutch. If you couldn't get stable after a backflip, you forgot something that you don't need to go to the tunnel for to learn: relax and arch. If you take a breath and arch, you will get stable. The tunnel is great and an awesome tool, but you are a long way away from backflips in there. They are very scary in the tunnel and fairly easy in the air."Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #7 October 28, 2006 QuoteThey are very scary in the tunnel and fairly easy in the air. I'm sure counting on that..... 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
