Evelyn 0 #1 June 24, 2004 I've only got 150 jumps and am still trying to get my basic skills up to speed, but I really want to learn to freefly and although I was going to wait until I had basic RW stuff down someone told me I should start learing the basic freefly stuff now so I could practice it in between RW jumps. Sounds good to me since I sometimes do solos if I can't find someone to jump with then I could practice freefly stuff. So I've heard the sit fly is the first position to learn. What's the best way to learn - in the tunnel or just go up and do some jumps with a freefly coach. I'm fortunate to jump at a DZ where I have access to both. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lili 0 #2 June 24, 2004 Personally I would talk to a freefly coach about the position, do a bit of ground training, talk about the safety issues, and then give it a go on your own. Once you've done a couple, then get some coaching to improve your position and ensure you are not backsliding or skating round the sky too much. Everyone has different views on this though, speak to a freefly coach at your dropzone that you trust and ask his/her opinion. Good luck and have fun Lili Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #3 June 24, 2004 Im not giving you advice....im not good enough to do that....but will share my experience. Personally I learned alot from watching other peoples training videos.....that combined with some ground/air coaching and some vids of me learning......helped me alot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #4 June 29, 2004 I'm a new jumper too, and i've been doing the same thing... learning to freefly between RW jumps. I got alot of really good advice from the experienced freeflyers at my DZ. Basically try to get into a position with a 90 degree bend at your knees, and a 90 degree bend at your hips, and with your arms straight out to the sides, not behind you. Work on getting into a stable sit, holding a heading, getting unstable and then getting back into a sit... then get some coaching and see where they think you can improve. Also, wear a baggy long sleeve shirt and shorts or tight pants, it'll make it quite a bit easier to begin with. Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 June 29, 2004 QuoteAlso, wear a baggy long sleeve shirt and shorts or tight pants, it'll make it quite a bit easier to begin with. Amen . . . I was doing the opposite-- it doesn't work. LMAO. I thought I was a total failure. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
