3 reserve rides in 50 jumps?

i just edited my post to present a new question check it out

My wave off was at 5000 tried 0nce tuged twice nothing Went at it again and I that was the first of many errors . In the procees of doing this I filled on my back at somewhere in the Alt of 3000 Agl. Righted my self and went for the silver , only after thinking this is way low the people look like cockroaches insted of ants. After that all I remember is a minute to 45sec canopy ride.

yea I can see how that can be very scary. flipping onto your back isnt good.
you have to keep your body position when pulling.
I KNOW you were freaked abou tthe hard pull but that is when it counts most.

youve obvioulsy got the reserve rides down pat.

what have you dzo/intructors say? I can sit here and post my theory all day but they are ultimately the ones who should be able to point out what may have happened. Im no skygod. Hell Ive never even had a reserve ride. but Ive been around to see and understand them! I've studied the "what to do's" in every situation. the good thing is that you have landed safely each time. its a high number of reserve rides for so few jumps. ( it must get expensive as hell)
I would go through the sceneraio in my head and ask questions (LIKE YOU ARE, HERE) and choose your best advice. thats why this site is so awesome.

Have they told you they thought your body pos. needed to be looked at?
were you doing solos jumps or coach? this doesnt mean much in the grand aspect of things but I am curious if someone watched you as you deployed on any of these jjumps

I was up on a coach jump the presons also an aff instructor and when we got down and discovered that we were okay he looked at me and said

" that was one hell of a jump and as far as i'm concerned your good to go on your own"

I guess when you can cover all aspects of skydiving in one jump who wouldn't be able to do this again

lol ! well if he felt good about your ability thats good!

I would work on those things though. have a plan next time.
Like. If i have a hard pull. I will watch my alti as I pull (it should be in front of your face anyway. just dont get FIXATED)
if I cant pull by (SET YOUR COMFORT ALTITUDE) then I will go to reserve etc.

have you done many practice pulls?
when I frist started I got line twists alot. I did a few jumps with nothing but practice pulls.
I would get out, get stabile and practice pulling. I would see if I could stay stable in the postion for a few seconds! I also worked on keeping a good heading and readin my alti on these jumps! fiarly simple tasks but if your they are your weak spots then you should try something like it

good luck!
btw- are you packing your own chute yet?
Id imagine your still renting? either way be particular abou tthe wqay you pack your chute it can prevent ALOT of troubles

Did PRCR's on this jump but not many times before.
I guess that's why people say get comfortable but not to much. Thanks for the advice I'll make a cutaway plan and stick to it.


Yes I pack my own and am still on retal gear guess it's time to buy!!!!

no prob.
but dont just take my advice
its good to have that plan but keep asking questions. you may have to adjust your plan in the midst of it


keep learning, and have fun!
btw- why did you delete your orig post?

Hit the worng button and now I can't get it back

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Hit the worng button and now I can't get it back

DOH!!!

haha! ok !

I thought you got weird out about the advice! HAHA!
keep us informed on your progression. Im sure there are alot of ppl who have or could use advice on this subject

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you have to keep your body position when pulling.

Stability at pull time is good, but if you are below your pull altitude, it's time to pull regardless of stability.

Mark

No I want as much advice as I can get. seeing that this is not normal.



I will keep all posted on my jumping.

If this can or will help anyone great that's why I am here.

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Stability at pull time is good, but if you are below your pull altitude, it's time to pull regardless of stability.

Mark

VERY GOOD POINT! I didnt even think to mention that!
see andy thats why is good to have a discussion about these things! what one may miss the other will bring up

That's the whole thing I was stable and good could reach the handle and all but I think I froze when I fliped on my back. Should I have pulled then?

When I was on my back I knew I was going low!

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That's the whole thing I was stable and good could reach the handle and all but I think I froze when I fliped on my back. Should I have pulled then?

its not ideal top pull on your back but as Mark said if you are running out of time you NEED SOMETHING over your head.

It almost felt as if I started to fall faster.

I thought I had enough time.