akskydiver

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Gear

  • Main Canopy Size
    84
  • Reserve Canopy Size
    126
  • AAD
    Cypres

Jump Profile

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    Complete Parachute Solutions (Coolidge AZ)
  • License
    D
  • License Number
    14320
  • Licensing Organization
    USPA
  • Number of Jumps
    6000
  • Years in Sport
    24
  • First Choice Discipline
    Freeflying
  • Second Choice Discipline
    Swooping

Ratings and Rigging

  • AFF
    Instructor
  • Tandem
    Instructor Examiner
  • USPA Coach
    Yes
  • Pro Rating
    Yes
  • Rigging Back
    Master Rigger
  • Rigging Seat
    Master Rigger
  1. If your profile is correct, the chute you are jumping is the same as the one we train military jumpers with. (I'll reiterate what a few others have said)When I'm teaching my students, I tell them to look out in front of them (not right below), flare at 10 to 12 feet and make your flare approx the same speed as the ground coming up at you. If the winds are stronger this will bring a little slower flare. If you have no/low winds you wall flare a lot faster. This is a big chute designed to carry a jumper and equipment to the ground. At night, we tell them to go to 50% brakes keep feet and knees together and do a PLF. This is an option if you absolutely can't judge the distance to the ground. When in doubt always PLF. MY 2Cents...