Mason Corby of Downunder Dynamics debriefs a beginner’s head-down jump in detail, to help everyone learn from similar mistakes…
“This is a break down of a head down skydive completed at Byron Bay with one of the staff members Andre. I break down and explain various points through out the jump and give tips how to improve and explain some common habits and mistakes that people make on these types of jumps. This jump is not meant to be a how to but rather a debrief with some extra pointers for those who are wanting to learn how to fly head down.” – Mason Corby
Content
- Exit order explained with infographic
- Check the spot
- Don’t scrape your rig on the door!
- Exit technique
- Arm and shoulder position
- Minimize movement
- Don’t push the air, present a surface
- Breathe!
- How to avoid corking
- Eye contact
- Finding balance
- Debrief your own body position on video
Summary
Be still – fly with purpose. Notice subtle thoughts and feelings – you must become aware of what you’re doing before you can change it. Calm the mind when transitioning. Move between positions more slowly – fly the range not the position”
Want more Mason Corby?
This is one of many educational videos by Mason Corby on the Downunder Dynamics channel, check these out:
- Mason debriefs his Malfunction and bad procedures
- Tracking positions and their affects
- Skydiver over the Tail, incident video and prevention tactics
- Tips and Tricks for Beginner Angle Flying
- Sit-Fly Tips
- Basic Flying Principles
- Back Tracking Progression
- Angle Flying Transitions
