SPEEDSKYDIVING QUESTION

[MIKE SILVESTER FROM DUBAI]

Hi folks,

I have 190 jumps and am just getting into sitflying where I am hitting around 220 kph on the SAS mode on the protrack.

Everyone here at the UAQ DZ in Dubai tells me that I am fast and I should look into speedskydiving.

So with me flying in a sit around 220kph and not having a clue how to speed my self up do you guys reckon that I may have some potential with the correct guidence.

So has anyone got any advice? - the way that I look at it is that I shouldn't rush into headown but should progress safely once I have mastered the sit and then the stand.

Looking forward to hearing some comments from them who know!

Blue Skies and (hopefully) fast flying

Mike

[MIKE SILVESTER FROM DUBAI]

From Mike Silvester in Dubai - again - WHOOPS! - DELETE 220KPH AND INSERT 220MPH - told you I was inexperienced at this game!! - sorry folks!

Mike Silvester - Dubai

[STRIP]

Hi Mike.
I started Speed Skydiving last year, when I had 85 jumps and my average speeds was very slow: about 270 kph.
This year I reach, in last competition, average speed of 370 kph (and now I have about 170 jumps).
A good way to learn right position is... compete in Speed Skydiving meeting!!!
I've done so.

Regards

STRIP

[Arnold Hohenegger]

Hi Mike, for a sit 220 mph max is fast, but change to headdown position you will get faster in headdown (tipp: a freefly course helps you to increase your headflying skills). Forget SAS, change your ProTracks to TAS
Arnold