swoopinmav 0 #1 May 31, 2006 Hey, I have only recently started jumping my velo but find I get much better swoops when initiating it from a toggle imput rather than yanking on the fronts can anyone shed any light on this? Been jumping the crossfire2 until about 100 jumps ago and that was sweet using fronts, has taken a while to figure out the new ride but don't understand why. I like to know the mechanics behind the ride so would appreciate those in the know letting the cat out of the bag so to speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #2 May 31, 2006 good question. you need some coaching. if you look in the right places, its free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 May 31, 2006 Quoterather than yanking on the fronts As Shimmel says "get coaching" since none of us are "yanking" on our fronts. Our fronts are one of several tools which we use towards getting our canopies to dive. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 2 #4 June 1, 2006 QuoteHey, I have only recently started jumping my velo but find I get much better swoops when initiating it from a toggle imput rather than yanking on the fronts can anyone shed any light on this? Yanking on the risers is not the way to get speed. When you're above 2,000 ft try pulling down on a front riser and keeping it down for a few seconds. You'll pick up a lot more speed than if you were to do a quick yank. Of course this is very dangerous near the ground, so like everyone else said, get some coaching. Trial and error is painful :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swooopa-x 0 #5 June 1, 2006 wingloading 2.3whatever. You wouldnt need to ask. nice tryPeople dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apoil 0 #6 June 1, 2006 QuoteHey, I have only recently started jumping my velo but find I get much better swoops when initiating it from a toggle imput rather than yanking on the fronts can anyone shed any light on this? Been jumping the crossfire2 until about 100 jumps ago and that was sweet using fronts, has taken a while to figure out the new ride but don't understand why. I like to know the mechanics behind the ride so would appreciate those in the know letting the cat out of the bag so to speak. The recovery arc of the velo really takes some getting used to at first. Coming from a 9cell elliptical you will think you are too high when you come off the risers but something like two seconds later you are entering the sweet spot for your swoop. Practice. As people have mentioned it's more about a build up of speed and then a very long recovery than a quick snap like you get from toggles. With your jump numbers you shouldn't need to be reminded which is safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 June 1, 2006 Quoterather than yanking on the fronts I think you answered your own question ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #8 June 1, 2006 Troll? Only two posts, the other being: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2254865;#2254865 Since your an AFF instructor as well...... -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
