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Body-flight Theory Skydiving Coordinate System This is the third of four episodes about defining a skydiving coordinate system. Previous Episodes 1 – The Axis system and Frames of reference 2 – Six directions of movement, Orientation borders and Range of motion Move Combinations Any maneuver that simultaneously combines translational and or rotational movements, results in
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Skydiving Coordinate System Terminators, Real world applications and Conclusion This is the last of four episodes on bodyflight theory: Previous Episodes 1 – The Axis system and Frames of reference 2 – Six directions of movement, Orientation borders and Range of motion 3 – Move combinations, including Multi-axis combinations Terminators A terminator is a
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Body-flight Theory Humans have built bridges longer than recorded history without complex engineering knowledge. But with a greater theoretical understanding, we have been able to create engineering marvels the world over. Similarly, you don’t have to be an expert at theory to excel at bodyflight, but a deeper understanding should elevate the sport and your
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This is the story of cameraman Will Penny and performer Yohann Aby from the World class skydiving freestyle team Flynamik. How they ended up together, why they fly and what they do in order to reach their goals. Flynamik I filmed Flynamik during one week in Empuriabrava in June 2016 after Will Penny and I
After two years of chasing, Noah Bahnson finally caught Andy Farrington on Saturday to win the 2016 Red Bull Aces. In the final heat, Will Kitto slipped past the two-time champ to clinch second place, and Andy took third overall, watching his hat trick slip away but sealing a third consecutive podium finish. It was
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Jennifer Davidson is a mighty force! She is dedicated, talented, proven, hardworking, amazing – and truly humble, a born competitor. She has only been skydiving for 10 years but has reached the dizzy heights of World Champion. Jen has won eight world gold medals and two silvers with the Golden Knights Female 4-way team. GKF4 are
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ChutingStar has been carrying Dan BC’s book Above All Else for the past 5 years, and we have sold well over 100 copies, but I had never taken the time to read the book until this past week. WOW!!…what have I been waiting for? What a story of life…from pursuing your dreams to just trying
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Some things to be aware of if going with your friend’s tandem…
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