The comment about someone shouldn't be freeflying with 70 jumps highlights an issue with the sport that I keep mentioning to anyone who will listen. We put far too much priority on jump numbers and not enough on actual skill level. I know people with 350+ jumps who can't dock or even leave stable that are flying cameras. I know the same people who haven't stood a landing in 350+ jumps. The learning curve is so vastly different for each jumper, the fact no one in the sport takes actual skill level into consideration absolutely baffles me. "Oh, you have 200 jumps? Sure, you can fly a camera. Nah, it doesn't matter that you can't dock without blowing the round apart or even land your canopy on your feet. Have fun" Love your videos, they're very informative. Just wanted to comment about that part. Maybe it'll help give you a little more patience with newer jumpers seeking out a discipline to try.
I totally agree with this, I had an awesome AFF instructor who knew my skill level and let me sit fly before I even had my A license, recommended, definitely not, but he knew and I knew I could do it. I know people with 1000+ jumps who can’t HU/HD but are great on their belly, so like you say, jump numbers don’t mean shit.
Thank you for the support! I was suggested that a few times now, it's complicated because I work full time managing a DZ and I record the videos at night in my dresser (silence at night and the clothes help with acoustics) so it's not good in terms of time, to invite guests etc. This format lets me include images of what I am speaking about, when I find them haha. cheers!
@@Frickflyers hey man, it’s awesome! Keep doing it. I am getting into swooping slowly. USPA C license jumper. Need to get out to Portugal and check out your DZ. I love Portugal!
The comment about someone shouldn't be freeflying with 70 jumps highlights an issue with the sport that I keep mentioning to anyone who will listen. We put far too much priority on jump numbers and not enough on actual skill level. I know people with 350+ jumps who can't dock or even leave stable that are flying cameras. I know the same people who haven't stood a landing in 350+ jumps. The learning curve is so vastly different for each jumper, the fact no one in the sport takes actual skill level into consideration absolutely baffles me.
"Oh, you have 200 jumps? Sure, you can fly a camera. Nah, it doesn't matter that you can't dock without blowing the round apart or even land your canopy on your feet. Have fun"
Love your videos, they're very informative. Just wanted to comment about that part. Maybe it'll help give you a little more patience with newer jumpers seeking out a discipline to try.
I totally agree with this, I had an awesome AFF instructor who knew my skill level and let me sit fly before I even had my A license, recommended, definitely not, but he knew and I knew I could do it. I know people with 1000+ jumps who can’t HU/HD but are great on their belly, so like you say, jump numbers don’t mean shit.
Rich and insane content! Thank you very much, bro
Thank you for the support :)
Excellent video,! And awesome advices
Also. Rich and insane content! Thank you very much, bro
Thank you for the support :)
It would be a lot more helpful if you had video of what you were talking about instead of b roll footage.
Loved this! Thank you! Start a podcast!
Thank you for the support! I was suggested that a few times now, it's complicated because I work full time managing a DZ and I record the videos at night in my dresser (silence at night and the clothes help with acoustics) so it's not good in terms of time, to invite guests etc. This format lets me include images of what I am speaking about, when I find them haha. cheers!
@@Frickflyers hey man, it’s awesome! Keep doing it. I am getting into swooping slowly. USPA C license jumper. Need to get out to Portugal and check out your DZ. I love Portugal!
@@VRGPICTURES always welcome bro! hit me up when you are around!
Dude.. Jump 4502. Exit - 4,000 ft, delay - 20 s, deployed at 1,000 ft… A bit of a wtf moment before I saw it was a tracksuit jump on a BASE canopy 😆
I was hoping no one would notice hehe
Last time I asked a stranger for a three way I got smacked in the mouth!
Rich and insane content! Thank you very much, bro
thank you guys for "spamming" this, it's incredible support, thank you! :)
Rich and insane content! Thank you very much, bro
Thank you for the support :)