rylord 0 #1 June 9, 2004 Newbie question.... Seeking advice from experienced skydive videographers....How much jump experience would you recommend a skydiver have under his/her belt before they start to make the transition into jumping with a camera and doing beginner skydiving video's? Thanks in advance. Rylord Kentucky Skydiving Center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #2 June 9, 2004 I would do a search in this forum on the topic, I am sure you will find a ton. General concensus is around 200 jumps. That usually means that flying should be close to second nature when you add all of the distractions. You should be able to comfortable fly easy and well in any situaltion that you intend to video. Also ensure to go and get some local mentoring. buying beer for camera guys and pumping em for info is usually a good way. Have a camera flyer look at your camera helmet and point out odditioes or potential problems and all of the safety concerns that you should be aware of. Just a little info for you. SEARCH THIS FORUM for more. ~Chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 June 9, 2004 Do a search as this has been talked about a few hundred times, but generally 200+ jumps and I recommend a lot of currency and air awareness skills. You need to be well past the point where you are thinking of how to fly your slot and it needs to come by instinct. For RW video you need to know exactly how to fly above a group and how to slide as the group is sliding, for freeflying you need to be able to take/make docks. You need to be rock solid in the air and under canopy. I also like to recommend at least 125-150 jumps a year as the currency mark since if you are jumping that much your air awareness skills are higher and it can help in preventing you from getting into tight jams.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 June 9, 2004 200 jumps and a USPA C-Licence is recommended. See USPA SIM Section 6-8.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #5 June 9, 2004 search it and dont be in a rush to get into it. Keep in mind the only difference between a beginer and a "pro" video will be quality, but they will both have the same complexity and potential for trouble. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #6 June 9, 2004 This topic has been discussed a number of times before but this should help answer your question - Clicky Peace, Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #7 June 9, 2004 Quote200 jumps and a USPA C-Licence is recommended. See USPA SIM Section 6-8. link doesn't work "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rylord 0 #8 June 10, 2004 Thanks all...much appreciated. Rylord Kentucky Skydiving Center Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
