I am new to the sport and on only my third AFF jump I broke my ankle and leg (fib) on my landing. Like you, I think I may have flared too late and didn't have the experience to recognize it. I found myself looking down when I knew I shouldn't be and I have tried to use telephone poles and then fence lines as ideas for my height however it didn't work out to well for me . I would also love to hear from some of you experienced jumpers on this topic. While I have been waiting for my leg to get better I have been surviving on this site and my Jump like a Pro and Break Away Videos for keep me motivated. The more info the better