Morne 0 #1 August 30, 2010 I did my first solid , stable , controlled sit from 10k to 5k when my protrack said peep. Did some left and right turns also to look around. 5th try at sitflying. 1st jump - transition from flat to sit went loopy 2 and 3 - some 4 second sits 4 - 2 sits of about 10 seconds 5 - the great success Now I know im not a expert now , but it felt good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tylermx138 0 #2 August 30, 2010 Thats awesome that you gained control of a stable sit so fast, now go jump with a more experienced sit flyer and see how fast you were backsliding the whole time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #3 August 30, 2010 QuoteThats awesome that you gained control of a stable sit so fast, now go jump with a more experienced sit flyer and see how fast you were backsliding the whole time. Who says i was jumping solo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tylermx138 0 #4 August 30, 2010 I assumed wrong I guess, my apologies. I was definitely backsliding when I held my first "solid sit", its not that big of a deal most people do backslide at first and I was definitely one of them. Nothing but time and practice will make you better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #5 August 30, 2010 Quote I assumed wrong I guess, my apologies. I was definitely backsliding when I held my first "solid sit", its not that big of a deal most people do backslide at first and I was definitely one of them. Nothing but time and practice will make you better! Definetly. Cant wait for the next jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutton 0 #6 August 30, 2010 Good Job. Make sure you check your altimeter and look at the ground because when the batteries die in your pro track it won't go peep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #7 August 30, 2010 Quote Good Job. Make sure you check your altimeter and look at the ground because when the batteries die in your pro track it won't go peep. Still new pro track so I still have the alti checking habit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutton 0 #8 August 30, 2010 No, really. I wouldn't depend on anything electronic. I have only seen one mechanical altimeter fail in twenty years. If you are set on relying on an audible, use two and keep fresh batteries on hand. I'd replace them on a regular schedule. When I started freeflying no one wore helmets or audibles and we never lost altitude awareness because we respected the ground. Safety backups don't make you safer. Having respect does. Be careful and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #9 August 31, 2010 Quote No, really. I wouldn't depend on anything electronic. I have only seen one mechanical altimeter fail in twenty years. If you are set on relying on an audible, use two and keep fresh batteries on hand. I'd replace them on a regular schedule. When I started freeflying no one wore helmets or audibles and we never lost altitude awareness because we respected the ground. Safety backups don't make you safer. Having respect does. Be careful and have fun! No I think you misunderstood. The pro track is still new , so I still do alti checks. No relience only on audible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #10 August 31, 2010 What he means is the concept of an audible altimeter is new to him so he is not yet out of the habit of checking the altimeter on his wrist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutton 0 #11 August 31, 2010 I know what you meant. I am saying you should always do altimeter checks, audible or not. It's up to you though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #12 August 31, 2010 Quote I know what you meant. I am saying you should always do altimeter checks, audible or not. It's up to you though. ok well thanks for giving me a tip that i do anyway. never dont deploy your parachute. There we are square Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 3 #13 September 1, 2010 LOL I've been caught by the beep while doing FF with people. Here people jump with 2 auditives. solid sit includes skillz like: front-back movement, side move, stand, duffy, side docks, front docks, double docks, track on the back. How's your back BTW? Congrats on your solid sit jump and good job feeding that ego of yours.Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #14 September 1, 2010 Quotesolid sit includes skillz like: front-back movement, side move, stand, duffy, side docks, front docks, double docks, track on the back. How's your back BTW? Congrats on your solid sit jump and good job feeding that ego of yours. Or, you could've said something like, "Congrats on making good progress!" The OP never claimed complete proficiency. Maybe it's time to remember the feeling of accomplishment when you make a real break-through on a new skill. C'mon, cut a little slack!TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #15 September 2, 2010 OK well im never posting anything like this on dz.com again damn... i just did a sit... im happy... gfy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FFlyer 0 #16 September 2, 2010 Quotei just did a sit... im happy... gfy Well done bro. Keep it up. Give me a shout if you're keen to do a jump at JSC sometime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TikiMan 0 #17 September 2, 2010 Good Job! Have Fun! Be Safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 3 #18 September 2, 2010 poor baby, looking for love on dz.com and crash by an asshole. The drama, the tragedy, will he make it? ... heck you'll be fine. Just listen to what that guy who has 5000 jumps said (I've forget his name but I will re-edit this post to place his name here: Dutton). AA is a problem in FF no matter what you write here. Edit as I've promised. Edited once more just to place this redundant line. Edit to add: track on back is an important thingy. Its not cool but it's important for separation.Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morne 0 #19 September 2, 2010 poor baby? looking for love? omf I thought this was dz.com not ah.com So what are we supposed to post about when im sitting at work thinking about skydiving? Definetly not skydiving... im not good enough to do that yet... mods please delete this thread. see you at JSC Brendon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #20 September 2, 2010 Don't give up. I'm happy for you! Safety is essential and I don't think anybody here has said any differently. I have no idea what your other skills are or whether the timing is appropriate for you to be working on your sit, but I can at least be happy for you and assume that you are being responsible in your own progression and taking safety precautions that will protect others as well. I remember my first good sit-fly in the tunnel. I counted it in seconds! I distinctly remember thinking, "don't move, don't move, don't move!" for fear of bailing out of it on accident. Having some control over your heading is great! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #21 September 2, 2010 Quote OK well im never posting anything like this on dz.com again damn... i just did a sit... im happy... gfy I am happy for you, too. There are a lot of people here who acts like a doos. Ignore them. Congratulations."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EXTremeWade 0 #22 October 20, 2010 Way to kill it Even at a couple of hundred jumps, sometimes there is nothing better to do when you are alone at the dz, is to do raw solo awareness training and get as much from it as you can. As you build your circle of awareness in freefly, you'll just start to see more an more things you can do to control yourself. Enjoy the journey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5kyd1vergav 0 #23 February 25, 2011 sick dude!!! im making my first shot at it this weekend. was here looking for advice of some sort (not really sure what i was looking for!) respect man hopefully ill catch on quick as you peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murray16 0 #24 April 27, 2011 I tried it the fist time the other day... when you feel like your about to lose the sit its a lot of fun to stick out your legs and curl in a ball and you just flip like crazy lol just a fun mistake that i discoverd... new jumper so i love it lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #25 April 28, 2011 Welcome to the world of FF!!! It's the SHIT!*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
