How do I start Freeflying?

Beginning your journey into advanced disciplines of flying can be like wading through a foggy swamp searching for a light you see far off in the distance. This adventure can be fraught with twists, turns, dead-ends and false peaks but don’t be discouraged. There is plenty of help along the way if you know where to look.

Arm Yourself With Knowledge

Doing research, watching videos online and having conversations are a great way to build your knowledge of our sport. The more you learn, the more tools you’ll have to make an educated decision on where you want to bring your flying.

Consider Your Budget

Perhaps you’ve recently gotten a promotion or bonus and you’re ready to make a big financial commitment or maybe skydiving is just one of many hobbies and you must budget your time and money accordingly. These are great things to consider when looking into advanced flying. You may find that a day of coaching in the beginning of the season teaches you a handful of dive flows that are challenging but have the potential for success and you can enjoy your flying while working on them all season long. A knowledgeable coach will be able to help you assess your goals and guide you in a direction that makes sense for the amount of time and money you can afford to commit.

Find A Solid Partner

2-Way jumps allow for the most freedom to explore while still being safe. If you find yourself bouncing around different groups doing different types of jumps it can be incredibly hard to progress. By sticking with a like-minded flying partner you’ll greatly increase the progression value of each day of skydiving.

Aim For Success

Successful skydives give you something to build from. Jumps that fall apart straight from the door won’t do much for your progression in the sport and can in fact lead to bad habits and unsafe situations. Start with something you and the group are capable of and build from there.

Don’t Be Afraid Of Repetition

As skydivers we often find ourselves searching for that next ‘cool thing.’ This can lead us to change our plan every jump which will only diminish our chances of success. The best skydivers out there don’t switch things up, they repeat and refine. Repetition gives you the opportunity to do something better than you did it before and gives you a benchmark to judge your progress.

Now get out there and make it happen. I’ll see you at the drop zone.