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Augusto Bartelle shares the five best tips he\u2019s been given in the sport…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When you hear good advice, always do two things: take it in and pass it on<\/p>Anon<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most people ignore advice, but we are skydivers. If we do not listen, we might not last long in the sport. I want to share the most useful advice that helped me improve. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Usually, following good advice helps me face current challenges, and sometimes I use it in my life for good.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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1. Be patient and persistent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I was living in California, I made an excellent friend. Everyone calls him Doctor Mike. I was just starting to jump and learning how to free fly. How many times we talked about how cool it would be when we could fly head down and play with the cool kids of the drop zone. I\u2019m quite sure everyone has had this chat at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took me two years and lots of jumps, coaching, and tunnel time to feel ready to jump with that more experienced group. Of course, a few of them jumped with me once in a while, but it wasn\u2019t the same. My friend and I wanted to be part of the team and be as good as they were. Mike and I did lots of jumps, coaching, we went to iFly Utah, and eventually, we were able to fly with them, be safe and do our jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skydivers need lots of patience and persistence. It\u2019s hard to see our own progress. However, we will get there. Hard work always pays off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Trust your instincts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instincts are powerful in skydiving. I always try to be aware of them and not be afraid to stop if I feel something is wrong. This year I had the chance to make a hot air balloon jump. If you haven\u2019t done one yet, do it, it is AMAZING! You can see how much I like the feeling of jumping from a hot air balloon. However, I didn\u2019t feel it. It was my friend\u2019s birthday, and he invited me to jump with him and other friends. I was super excited and wanted to go, but something wasn\u2019t right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before thinking about it properly, I said no. I wasn\u2019t feeling it. Later on, I thought about the reasons I wasn\u2019t feeling good about that adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n