{"id":16443,"date":"2014-01-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skydivemag.com\/new\/?p=16443"},"modified":"2014-01-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-01-26T00:00:00","slug":"2014-01-26-20131009-mountain-guide-to-mountain-gravity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skydivemag.com\/new\/2014-01-26-20131009-mountain-guide-to-mountain-gravity\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Guide to Mountain Gravity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are two runs for experienced pilots; the Valley (shown by the white line) and the Canyon, which you can see in the left of the photo. The route and tips for the Valley are described below…<\/p>\n

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Never done it before?<\/h1>\n

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You have to take a guide with you for your first flight, introduction by a pro. You need to be at least a group of 2 swoopers to fly the mountain. A minimum of 100 jumps and a valid skydiving licence are required. And you need instruction.<\/p>\n

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Of course you can’t learn to fly the mountain on the internet, this article is for entertainment purposes only<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazing boogie with great vibes, good food, fun parties, FS, FF, Angle, Tracking, Wingsuit and…. MOUNTAIN SWOOPING!!!!!!! If you missed this year, you should attend in 2014 for sure _ by Joost Luysterburg<\/a><\/p>\n

The Valley, Tree Line Route<\/h1>\n

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The tree line can be divided in three segments: the crest till the flat with the showshed, the valley and the landing. Always remember, in any transfer between one point and the next, to relax shoulders, arms and hands, using risers instead of toggles, letting your canopy fly so that you’ll not be too tired when the next segment begins.<\/p>\n

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Stay High!<\/h1>\n

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In your first flights over the tree-line it’s highly suggested to stay a little higher so you can understand your glide ratio compared to that of the mountain, both in straight flight and during turns. In particular:<\/p>\n

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