lewmonst 0 #1 May 5, 2003 Hey freaks, Can anyone share or direct me to a link with specific drill dives for headdown. Right now I'm flying to much on my whole body, and i need to use my legs more to free up my arms. Any suggestions? (other than expensive coach dives?) thanks peacehttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #2 May 6, 2003 Absolutely! One of the best is to take something like a sponge or empty water bottle that is light and won't hurt anything if you drop it, and while you are head down you pass it from one hand to the other starting with small movements and increasing the size of the movements as you improve. The object is to maintain heading and control of your body as you do so. You may be surprised how much you have been using your arms once you do this. If you get the hang of that and still want a challenge, pass it around your head, back, and between your legs. You will definitely be forced to use your legs to fly! Have fun with it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #3 May 6, 2003 nice tip - I think I'll try that this weekend :) Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #4 May 6, 2003 Or, even easier and less things to think about. Put your hands on your hips. This will help you get used to legs without trying to jam your arms out for stability. Really work the legs to try to get a normal freefly fallrate too. That way you'll know you don't need hands or arms to fly and you can use them for docking or picking your nose. That's how I practice! Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsyslo 0 #5 May 6, 2003 Killer thread. I was just thinking of ways to exercise leg flying when HD. I have GOT to slow down. My HD is stable, but everyone else on the jump has to haul-a#% to keep up. Im thinkin flying more with my legs could really help slow me down. Keep in mind, I dont fly daffy well, and Im sure thats a huge part of what Im trying to do with legs during HD. Thanks!Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apoil 0 #6 May 6, 2003 QuoteKiller thread. I was just thinking of ways to exercise leg flying when HD. I have GOT to slow down. My HD is stable, but everyone else on the jump has to haul-a#% to keep up. Im thinkin flying more with my legs could really help slow me down. Keep in mind, I dont fly daffy well, and Im sure thats a huge part of what Im trying to do with legs during HD. Thanks! As with most things freefly, if you can't do it now, practice it and learn. You don't need a coach to practice going slow. Just grab a buddy who can also hold a headdown. Drill on going slower. Take turns doing a hand dock, followed by slowing down and taking a foot dock (a quick slap will do). Have a slow fall contest (but do it while slowing down TOGETHER to prevent a dangerous situation where you lose sight of each other). FORCE yourself to slow down with only your legs. It's not easy. Hint - you don't have to go full on daffy right away if you can't fly it stable. Take your widest wide leg stance, and while flying in front of your buddy, try for just a little bit of front/back in your leg position. Even a little will make a big difference. Each time, try a little more. Try it with the other leg forward. Every chance you get, try to do leg freeing excercises (kicking, "running in place" while head down) and leg strengthening excercises - slowing down by using the legs as much as possible. Only use your arms to slow down if you are in a big formation and really need it, then as soon as you can, get them back down and relaxed. Don't get too frustrated, everyone who now makes it look so easy has been where you are. Try to avoid saying "I can't do that". It becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. Try instead to say "That's something I need to work on". It's a journey not a destination. Keep jumping, keep working on the areas where you need work, but enjoy each jump and you will improve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsyslo 0 #7 May 7, 2003 WOW! Killer post! Thanks a million, you read my mind! Thats just what I needed to hear before jumping this weekend. I'm gonna do it, baby!! Woohooo! Great ideas, I appreciate your advise. Slowing down to take a foot is a great one, slow contest too. Awesome :) ! Thanks again for the advise!Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
