skydreamerxxx

hey randy, is there a cat tossing event? MeoWWWWWW!!!!! Bill

I have found I need to condition my legs, only 50% of my landings are stand-up and the others are....well....not standing up......and I end up with some injuries and sore muscles....

I jumped twice this weekend and it went GREAT!!! I watched the horizon and had what some trees looked like at ground level implanted in my mind, they were about 200 yds out and half of the tree was above the horizon, so when the tip of the tree was touching the horizon I started my flare, the first time it was perfect and smooth....the second time the wind was lower and I started at the same spot but then noticed that my flare would be complete too early so I held for a second and the finished the flare and landed very nice.....only a little thump.....I also had my legs together and knees bent....but I had my left foot lifted maybe 2 inches and when I landed that caused me to step out with that foot and walk it out a couple of steps......super cool........

I have 21 jumps in 6 months, using a studendent rig, jav 200 F111 possibly with a ZP top skin, 1:0 to 1 loading, 50% stand-up, can't take too many more rough landings, ok the question, can I go into approx half brakes and glide in at more of an angle before flaring completely to come in at more of an angle?....I am jumping this weekend and need some hints.

"FLY LIKE A PRO"....where do i get this video & others?

It is the wear & tear.....I am going to the DZ this weekend!! ....I am determined.....

QuoteDon't lose faith. You'll get the hang of it sooner or later. Everybody does. ... and you will too.

Thank you, I found other helpful info there, I did not post yet but I think I will. It is nice to be getting feedback.

my loading is approx 1.0 to 1

I am still using a student rig, Jav 200 F-111 1.0-1, and have not been on the radio since getting off AFF,

I am new to the sport & have 21 jumps, 47 years old, I love this sport, the people, and what its done for me, it has added so much to my life, & this is my first post, the problem I am having is landing, or rather crashing, I am starting to feel beat up, I continuosly flare early or late, the timing of the flare seems to be a split second sensitive thing, I have read and talked about it and all I keep hearing is that it takes practice.