Newbie 0 #1 July 19, 2005 Went up and did a few hd attempts with a friend who is a very competent head up flyer and he acted as my reference point. Surprisingly to me, i managed to hold a stable head down position from the second jump with him, with fairly minimal back sliding, but i was careful to pop into a sit before too much separation and keep up the vertical speed. Went and got a coached jump with Yoav from Arizona who is out with us for a few months (really nice guy) and here are some pics from that jump starting with the transition to hd from exit, then release, then moving in nice and close. Man, i can't begin to describe how nice it was, and the experience - this was on only my 7th hd specific jump, and to be inverted, stable, not backsliding, and tracking him on the spot somehow, not sure how i was doing it, but just thinking about wanting to turn and doing it as he effortlessly carved around me was about as good as it gets for me. I was totally stoked to say the least. Got some very good advice from Yoav on what to work on (mainly extending my lower leg out and widening my stance, and working on arm position), but the overriding thing was feeling so elated at flying close to someone in hd, with him flying there with me, smiling from ear to ear, smiling at each other, then waving off in hd, and banana peeling smoothly into a fast track, then getting down off the jump and walking up to him, beaming, absolutely unable to stop smiling, and having him say how nice the jump was - amazingly to me, he seemed almost as stoked about it as i was! Anyway just wanted to share my experiences in this new orientation with you guys because right now i feel like the proverbial kid in the candy store "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #2 July 20, 2005 Nice job Dave....! You have done great in so few HD jumps....! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #3 July 20, 2005 Thanks D, it was really good to finally meet you and hang out. Shame we didn't get to jump, but all good things come to those who wait eh "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #4 July 20, 2005 Yeah......looked back and thought...whats going on? we didnt get to jump....but the loads just didnt 'match up' We will.....and by the looks of things it'll be you teaching me a few things ! Rock on ! But mate...those goggles........question it !! You at Sibo this weekend.....? I will be....weather permitting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #5 July 20, 2005 I know mate, don't worry, we'll get round to some tomfoolery soon enough! . I actually want to do a little of what you have been doing, like flat way camera work etc so my flat skills don't totally fall off, so will be looking to get some advice on that from you. It's wifey time this weekend so i won't be up but hopefully the weekend after, weather permitting. Will let you know next week how it's looking! "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deaffreeflyer 0 #6 July 22, 2005 Awesome!!! Good on ya!! How was Sibson Freefly Festival? Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #7 July 22, 2005 Mate it was GREAT! I was expecting to see you up there, i haven't seen you at Sib for ages? Still saving up money for your trips and paying off the rig? The party on Saturday was fantastic, it was really a brilliant time mate, wish you had been there to share in it! Heading back up the weekend after this one (weather permitting) - really hope to see you up there soon Stu! "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
