base698 15 #1 November 7, 2007 I believe there is a cardinal rule in terms of hitting the ground while in an intentional turn because you are two low. I think this cardinal rule has always kept me alive. It's always start your turns over when you down size. I was doing 270s on a Stiletto and when I transitioned to a Velocity I went back to doing a left hand pattern straight in. Over the course of 150 jumps I built back up to a 270. I think that helps to develop your sight picture and recognize when you are in the corner so you can abort. Everyone I know personally that has been hurt or killed violated that rule and was hurt within 50 jumps of down sizing or trying the bigger turns. My not so humble 2 cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 November 7, 2007 There are several "rules" for down sizing, but what you've pointed out is one of them for sure!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 15 #3 November 7, 2007 I think this is the most important regarding not hurting yourself because you turned too low and didn't abort. The others apply when you get into collision avoidance and accuracy. All those equal I think this is the most important rule. I never hear anyone recommending it though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #4 November 15, 2007 I agree. I have about 700 jumps on my current canopy and I said to a friend this past weekend regarding the new (smaller) canopy I have on order... "I can't wait to get my new... er... I can't wait to have a couple hundred jumps on my new canopy... then I can start really having some fun with it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
