Jumpmunki 0 #26 December 16, 2004 cheers ian so earlier longer and smoother is the key eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #27 December 16, 2004 Quotelonger and smoother is the key eh? That's what my wife keeps telling me. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #28 December 16, 2004 too much info by the way got any video from your swooping progression? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #29 December 16, 2004 Only some newer stuff. Way back when when I started this kinda stuff was hard to come by. A lot of people were still figuring it out or those that knew hadn't gotten the info out there yet. I think it's great how much info is getting out there though, the swoopers of tomorrow have a world of knowledge and advantage at their fingertips if they just put their egos aside and take it. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #30 December 16, 2004 Well i cant say anything that Ian and Eric already hasnt....start slow, stay safe, and have fun....looks like your on the right track...enjoy it!"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #31 December 16, 2004 Just a quick note to say that this thread is fantastic... In my opinion this is exactly what this forum should be about - feedback, encouragement and advice with a minimum of flaming or arguing. Nice Thanks to all who are helping us newbies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #32 December 17, 2004 A good tip I got given at Eloy last year was the importance of breathing. I was holding my breath when setting up which was making me tense up. You can see in the experienced guys body position when they are swooping that they are relaxed in a controlled focused kind of way. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #33 December 17, 2004 Will, That's a great piece of advice I always forget to pass on. Lekker boet. Have a good Xmas my friend and let me know when you're going to be in the atlanta area. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #34 December 18, 2004 can't say i've paid any attention to the breathing bit, i'll make sure i do on the next one, thanks..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobsled92 0 #35 January 10, 2005 I'm in the same boat as you. I have been playing it safe and waiting until I can get 1 on 1 canopy piloting lessons. Chuck helped me with canopy selection and I'm VERY happy. (I does have severe swooping abilities) I choose to use caution with 90 & 180 landings as to my lack of experience. I HAVE been working on accuracy do to needing an out and sudden problems with traffic. *After* getting better at that, then I'll work on swoop._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpmunki 0 #36 January 11, 2005 i'm taking a step back from my 90 approaches and going back to straight in doub;es till i nail my flare hieght for optimum distance i think i've cut a few corners previously that i shouldn't have there isn't ay quick way to learn to swoop lol but who's gonna tell anyone who wants to learn with 100 jumps to slow down, doesn't matter how many people do i still went ahead... been lucky i guess.... you only get wiser with time ... be safe mate and all the best in what you want to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #37 January 11, 2005 Quotei'm taking a step back from my 90 approaches and going back to straight in doub;es till i nail my flare hieght for optimum distance i think I'm grinning like the Cheshire Cat Quotethere isn't way quick way to learn to swoop lol Amen brother. I just witnessed, this weekend, another jumper with approximately 200 jumps do a 180 into the ground and was driven off in an ambulance. Normal scenario: Multiple warnings, small canopy, etc. I've refrained from posting in the incidents thread until I have all the details about the jumper, history and injuries but it bares mentioning in the meantime. On a more positive note, ship some more video our way sometime. We'd all love to see how you're progressing. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpmunki 0 #38 January 11, 2005 hi ian, cheers for the vibes bro :) i also know a guy who recently made an error in judgement and it made me think about my progression again, as well as reading brian g's book cover to cover (for the 8th time or something like that i've lost count) i just wanted to say cracking job on the jumptown video from 03 i think it was, you posted the link to it on here very recently and had another look, got any more stuff like that you could link me up with? i really enjoyed it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #39 January 11, 2005 Quotei just wanted to say cracking job on the jumptown video from 03 i think it was, you posted the link to it on here very recently and had another look, got any more stuff like that you could link me up with? i really enjoyed it Glad you liked it. I've started dumping footage from this past year to make another vid. I must admit though, I'm struggling to be motivated as I just seem to have no down time. Stay tuned, I'll post it up as soon as I get it all done (at this rate it looks like march time frame ). Stay safe. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
bobsled92 0 #35 January 10, 2005 I'm in the same boat as you. I have been playing it safe and waiting until I can get 1 on 1 canopy piloting lessons. Chuck helped me with canopy selection and I'm VERY happy. (I does have severe swooping abilities) I choose to use caution with 90 & 180 landings as to my lack of experience. I HAVE been working on accuracy do to needing an out and sudden problems with traffic. *After* getting better at that, then I'll work on swoop._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #36 January 11, 2005 i'm taking a step back from my 90 approaches and going back to straight in doub;es till i nail my flare hieght for optimum distance i think i've cut a few corners previously that i shouldn't have there isn't ay quick way to learn to swoop lol but who's gonna tell anyone who wants to learn with 100 jumps to slow down, doesn't matter how many people do i still went ahead... been lucky i guess.... you only get wiser with time ... be safe mate and all the best in what you want to do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #37 January 11, 2005 Quotei'm taking a step back from my 90 approaches and going back to straight in doub;es till i nail my flare hieght for optimum distance i think I'm grinning like the Cheshire Cat Quotethere isn't way quick way to learn to swoop lol Amen brother. I just witnessed, this weekend, another jumper with approximately 200 jumps do a 180 into the ground and was driven off in an ambulance. Normal scenario: Multiple warnings, small canopy, etc. I've refrained from posting in the incidents thread until I have all the details about the jumper, history and injuries but it bares mentioning in the meantime. On a more positive note, ship some more video our way sometime. We'd all love to see how you're progressing. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpmunki 0 #38 January 11, 2005 hi ian, cheers for the vibes bro :) i also know a guy who recently made an error in judgement and it made me think about my progression again, as well as reading brian g's book cover to cover (for the 8th time or something like that i've lost count) i just wanted to say cracking job on the jumptown video from 03 i think it was, you posted the link to it on here very recently and had another look, got any more stuff like that you could link me up with? i really enjoyed it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #39 January 11, 2005 Quotei just wanted to say cracking job on the jumptown video from 03 i think it was, you posted the link to it on here very recently and had another look, got any more stuff like that you could link me up with? i really enjoyed it Glad you liked it. I've started dumping footage from this past year to make another vid. I must admit though, I'm struggling to be motivated as I just seem to have no down time. Stay tuned, I'll post it up as soon as I get it all done (at this rate it looks like march time frame ). Stay safe. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
