Remember, we are all afraid of heights, to varying degrees. This makes heights a wonderful opportunity for us to work with fear. When we develop this ability, we are better equipped to notice that we are in fear and go the other way when it matters most, as in situations involving compassion and love.
Awesome how you tie your experience together linguistically. Awareness is key. I just started skydiving, I only have 26 jumps. I found skydiving on my new path since my awakening last year. I love it! : )
Ive just did my 4th AFF course jump, and I really find your video as great help, keeping it together up there, anxiety control, all good advises, thx men, you rock
You give some really good advice on this video. I've been putting my aff course off for a while because I'm worried about how I'll deal with the fear of being under my own canopy, will definatly use your advice on relaxing! Thanks!
The exit altitude was 13,500 feet. The parachute was stable by 7000 feet. I definitely would have chopped it within a few revolutions if I had pulled at 3500 (my normal pull altitude). I did try leveling the risers, as well as bringing them together to bring the twist down. This usually helps slow the spin by reducing the anhedral arc of the wing. For some reason it didn't work this time. Had to get creative...
Hi Brian, just wanted to say thanks for such an awsome short video. This opitimises everything I freakin' luv about skydiving: The extreme situations that can occur, the relief when you deal with them, the elegance of freefly demostrated so well by Ms Kraus and her radient smile, flying side by side under canopy and finishing the jump safely with a mega swoop...... I LOVE THIS SH*T!!!! cheers Rod
very informative. good to see someone talk through a mal with clear concise no nonsense facts. ps. love parachute and it's pilot, it changed my canopy piloting quite a bit.
I believe it is important to realize that we all can "do wrong", when we get fixated on the negative possibilities. That humbleness helps us to remain aware of our surroundings, in the knowledge that we are never completely safe. That being said, it is the belief in one's abilities that helps us to see and execute the right action at the right time. When we acknowledge the "sky god within", we realize that we are all amazing people.
Well just sitting here on my couch and this video made my heart pound - been there before but not so twisted. I kept saying cut cut cut out loud, but you stayed calm and saved a couple bucks and the search for the main, which always sucks. Keep your head in the clouds. Marco
It felt like four G's to me. That is based on the 5 G experiences I have had in a fighter jet. I didn't not experience the tunnel vision that I have in fast airplanes, but it was very pronounced. Therefore I will go ahead with the educated guess of four G's.
Great video and I love that song. Brings back memories of me jumping off the front porch roof with moms big umbrella when I was 8 and like a stick boy. The umbrella didn’t fold up but didn’t slow me down as much as I had hoped it would either. I survived the jump with no injuries but my mom almost killed me. That was in the early 60’s when parents were authorized to bust ass I’d need be...lol
Awesome video Brian, it's crazy how you can still manage to get out of that kinda situation and still be able to think clearly and not rush things, not having that "tunnel vision" caused by fear and adrenaline ! You'll always amaze me Germain ! Looking forward to finally meet you in Burnaby in a couple months ! Blue ones, -Jad
Thanks! I had a softlink entagled cause was used inproperly...and I landed with the brakes stowed. I tought cuting away, but the canopy was flying good and I had identify the problem pretty quickly so I knew was not getting worse...take a look...I posted here so people can learn with other people's mistakes! Thanks once again and let me know next time u'll b in Houston! Fernando "Tachinha"
This was a Sensei prototype. The reason I couldn't get out of the linetwists was the belly cam. Every time I tried to get off my back, te drag on my belly flipped me back over. Soled it with some creative toggle work. Phew!
I still teach to leave the toggles stowed in linetwists. The reason why I chose to try it in this case is because of the altitude, and the fact that I had HMA Lines with Dacron brakes: quite slippery. My goal Was to stop the spin, because I could not kick out due to the G's in the spin. It did help, but I have to recommend going with the traditional method unless you are really high up.
Wow, I was actually JUST wondering not more than 5 minutes ago, "I wonder what would happen, if IMMEDIATELY after you jumped, your chute deployed?" Thanks for answering it! Glad you were prepared, and learned from it.
Nice video, Brian. Including the 2nd half. It's nice to see a normal dive on here. Good points on managing stress & fear. I had to learn those principles early in life. It's surprising how many people don't realize these coping methods. I did my first skydive about 6wks ago(tandem, from 13.5K). I am VERY afraid of heights. I didn't pee myself ;-), & did what was required of me. I want to get my license next Summer. It will be an interesting exercise for me. Continued>>>
Great share about the intense experience! Appreciated how you added the 'mental recovery process' as well-we often don't think beyond what we'd expect regarding EPs... Blue Skies Brian.
I have only 60 jumps. I would have cut that away at 10 grand lol........ I think how many jumps you have helped you keep your head. Great video. I am glad to see you worked it out.
I would suggest chopping this kind of spin before you get silly, sure. I, however, will reserve an absolute judgment for myself, and will take these things on a case by case basis. If I know I have the altitude to work it out, and there is a chance that I will be able to fix it, I will usually take the time to see what I can do.
I should also mention that the primary reason why I was not able to kick out of the twists as normal was due to the belly-cam. Every time I got half way around, the drag from the camera pushed me back onto the inverted position. That is why unstowing the brakes was my only hope, short of cutting away. With spectra lines, they would have melted together, but these were HMA with Dacron Brakes.
Interesting vid Brian, thanks. Given you mentioned you almost blacked out, and that common procedure these days is to chop a highly loaded spinning elliptical with twists due to the propensity to black out, would you, looking back, have done the same thing again? Just curious 500 jump wonder thinking out loud, would relish your opinion. Good job on keeping a calm head too. Thanks and keep the vids coming, good stuff!
Hi Brian. Thanks for posting. I'm a fan and would love to be in ur workshop next time u be in Houston. Watching the video something came up to me...I learned that the brakes can help resolving a twist, am I right? I would never think about release the brakes during a malfunction, afraid of getting worse. I just had my first malfunction this weekend and landed with the brakes in the risers, would you take a look and comment that? Thanks! ps: Vertical Journey is my night stand book!
i think if we saw a shot of your pants it would tell a diff story... just kidding awesome job dude and very insightful and thank god for people like you that have the ball's to take it to the walls and come back to tell the tail.
BSGermain The Sensei is similar to the velocity, but it has a slightly shorter recover arc, and it opens really nicely. The new sailcloth version is going to be amazing. I love this canopy.
This is a Sensei Prototype, 101 square feet. It normally opens like a dream, but it came out with 2 line twists this time, and the belly camera prevented me from pirouetting out of the twist due to the drag.
This is a test canopy, called the Sensei. I have build quite a few versions of it, working toward a marketable product for the swooping industry. Aside from this one, they are awesome!
As far as opening close to an aircraft, it would be hard to hit the horizontal stabilizer. We routinely open right away, and this has become an accepted practice worldwide. As long as you take a second before pulling, there is no risk, even when the plane dies a diving turn after you leave, as it does here. The "G" loading can be quite high, but I have not heard of anyone blacking out before cutaway. It get painful way before that happens.
This is a Sensei Prototype. No, there is no RSL on this rig. However, I have another test rig with a skyhook. Would have used it if I knew things were going to get that crazy!
ya i had kind of a bad experience when i didnt get my self under control after i had a brake misfire for the first time. If you dont get your self under control it can mess up your judgement.
To help people better understand what the biggest factor here is the G-Force ... i jump a canopy half as fast .. and after about 3 of horizontal spins i cant take it anymore ... for people who REALLY never jumped and somehow ran into this video imagine the most Gs you pulled on a rollercoaster ... now multipy that by 5 for 80 seconds. .... most people after 10 seconds of a spin like that is guaranteed passed out unless you are trained for that like a Fighter Pilot ... ive heard alot of people cutaway just cuz of the Gs being pulled .... .... in all honesty i dont know how he did this
I don't know what you are talking about, I fly a 130 and the gopro gives lectures of 3G at constant hook turns. I don't think a canopy can give you more than 3.5 G or so even if its a size 70. Easily sustainable, the only thing is that your legs start getting all your body blood after some seconds and you feel some tingling, that's it.
I agree that rock climbing has provoked more fear in me than skydiving usually does. In this specific case, however, I will have to differ. This was one of the most terrifying things I have ever done. That being said, climbing is a fantastic way to take fear head-on to break through to the other side. No joy like that which we experience from fear.
That gave me a high arousal level, Brian. I've never tried using the toggles to bust out of a spinner. Then again...I usually deploy at 3,500. How does the Sensei compare to a VeLo?
I brought the risers together, and worked on the twist with aggressive leg kicking. Staying aware of altitude is the most important concept. I started much higher than a normal jump, so I have much more time to fight, If I had pulled at a normal altitude, I certainly would have cut away and deployed my reserve.
Wow Brian. Inspiring video. I think I walked up to you a couple minutes after this. Now I understand. heheh. Great job. You do know, you're also a "brain test pilot" too right?
Hello again; I would it do exactly what you just said, "GET THE RESERVE OUT". Because I am new in the Skydiving. Anyways, can you tell us what exactly happen just in case that something happen that way I can correct the problem, Thanks. Respectfully; Andy
I've overcome fears in the past through stress management techniques like these. So, I know the theory is sound. Thing is, my fear of heights is very sound, too ;-P. Some wonderful things in life can be scary. If I can get past my fear. It appears some wonderful experiences will open up for me through parachuting. It will be an interesting exercise for me. Blue Skies & Peace. P.S.: "Sky God Within???" That's a little creepy, aye?
Let me say something. You say this is a test, wich of course has no valid info since non of us deploy at 13.000. When you consider that manny accidents happen because ppl won't cut to reserve, do you think it makes it better that you show what is possible at 13.000 and NOT at 3.500. ?
Perhaps you missed the commentary just after 2 minutes. This show what is possible if you have the time, and how long it takes to get out of spinning linetwists. The value of this serves your valid point well. If you are low, don't bother fighting it because it will take more time than you have. Chop it and move on with your life.
Remember, we are all afraid of heights, to varying degrees. This makes heights a wonderful opportunity for us to work with fear. When we develop this ability, we are better equipped to notice that we are in fear and go the other way when it matters most, as in situations involving compassion and love.
Awesome how you tie your experience together linguistically. Awareness is key. I just started skydiving, I only have 26 jumps. I found skydiving on my new path since my awakening last year. I love it! : )
Ive just did my 4th AFF course jump, and I really find your video as great help, keeping it together up there, anxiety control, all good advises, thx men, you rock
Glad your safe.
I liked the song and the young lady was so at ease in full control - a pleasure to watch. Nice!
You give some really good advice on this video. I've been putting my aff course off for a while because I'm worried about how I'll deal with the fear of being under my own canopy, will definatly use your advice on relaxing! Thanks!
So did you do it?
The exit altitude was 13,500 feet. The parachute was stable by 7000 feet. I definitely would have chopped it within a few revolutions if I had pulled at 3500 (my normal pull altitude). I did try leveling the risers, as well as bringing them together to bring the twist down. This usually helps slow the spin by reducing the anhedral arc of the wing. For some reason it didn't work this time. Had to get creative...
I have pulled my reserve 10 times in the line of duty. Only once on a test jump, though. The last time was in 2001.
Hi Brian, just wanted to say thanks for such an awsome short video. This opitimises everything I freakin' luv about skydiving: The extreme situations that can occur, the relief when you deal with them, the elegance of freefly demostrated so well by Ms Kraus and her radient smile, flying side by side under canopy and finishing the jump safely with a mega swoop...... I LOVE THIS SH*T!!!! cheers Rod
very informative. good to see someone talk through a mal with clear concise no nonsense facts. ps. love parachute and it's pilot, it changed my canopy piloting quite a bit.
That was an intense experience. Thanks for posting it!
I believe it is important to realize that we all can "do wrong", when we get fixated on the negative possibilities. That humbleness helps us to remain aware of our surroundings, in the knowledge that we are never completely safe. That being said, it is the belief in one's abilities that helps us to see and execute the right action at the right time. When we acknowledge the "sky god within", we realize that we are all amazing people.
Well just sitting here on my couch and this video made my heart pound - been there before but not so twisted. I kept saying cut cut cut out loud, but you stayed calm and saved a couple bucks and the search for the main, which always sucks. Keep your head in the clouds.
Marco
It felt like four G's to me. That is based on the 5 G experiences I have had in a fighter jet. I didn't not experience the tunnel vision that I have in fast airplanes, but it was very pronounced. Therefore I will go ahead with the educated guess of four G's.
Clever video! Worth 5 stars for sure!
Blue sky, fly high !
Great video and I love that song. Brings back memories of me jumping off the front porch roof with moms big umbrella when I was 8 and like a stick boy. The umbrella didn’t fold up but didn’t slow me down as much as I had hoped it would either. I survived the jump with no injuries but my mom almost killed me. That was in the early 60’s when parents were authorized to bust ass I’d need be...lol
Awesome video Brian, it's crazy how you can still manage to get out of that kinda situation and still be able to think clearly and not rush things, not having that "tunnel vision" caused by fear and adrenaline ! You'll always amaze me Germain ! Looking forward to finally meet you in Burnaby in a couple months !
Blue ones,
-Jad
Thanks!
I had a softlink entagled cause was used inproperly...and I landed with the brakes stowed. I tought cuting away, but the canopy was flying good and I had identify the problem pretty quickly so I knew was not getting worse...take a look...I posted here so people can learn with other people's mistakes! Thanks once again and let me know next time u'll b in Houston! Fernando "Tachinha"
Awesome commentary on how to deal with fear!
BSGermain, I just jumped in your Load this weekend in Hollister Ca DZ Im in AFF right now
This was a Sensei prototype. The reason I couldn't get out of the linetwists was the belly cam. Every time I tried to get off my back, te drag on my belly flipped me back over. Soled it with some creative toggle work. Phew!
I still teach to leave the toggles stowed in linetwists. The reason why I chose to try it in this case is because of the altitude, and the fact that I had HMA
Lines with Dacron brakes: quite slippery. My goal
Was to stop the spin, because I could not kick out due to the G's in the spin. It did help, but I have to recommend going with the traditional method unless you are really high up.
Wow, I was actually JUST wondering not more than 5 minutes ago, "I wonder what would happen, if IMMEDIATELY after you jumped, your chute deployed?" Thanks for answering it! Glad you were prepared, and learned from it.
It is "The Cape" by Martin Simpson
So glad you liked it! :)
Thank you.
Great video and awesome 2 way at the end. I hope to fly with you guys soon.
Nelson
(Orange)
very cool. thanks for sharing
Nice video, Brian. Including the 2nd half. It's nice to see a normal dive on here. Good points on managing stress & fear. I had to learn those principles early in life. It's surprising how many people don't realize these coping methods. I did my first skydive about 6wks ago(tandem, from 13.5K). I am VERY afraid of heights. I didn't pee myself ;-), & did what was required of me. I want to get my license next Summer. It will be an interesting exercise for me. Continued>>>
It's 13 years ago now. How has your solo sky diving experience been so far?
Great share about the intense experience! Appreciated how you added the 'mental recovery process' as well-we often don't think beyond what we'd expect regarding EPs... Blue Skies Brian.
Awesome video dude great mind set and tips on how to remain call, great recovery.
They both the Sensei. One of Stacy's canopies is slightly different, but still pretty much the Sam animal. Lovely wing.
beautiful message!!!
beautiful..... really shiny...
I have only 60 jumps. I would have cut that away at 10 grand lol........ I think how many jumps you have helped you keep your head. Great video. I am glad to see you worked it out.
You are correct.
I would suggest chopping this kind of spin before you get silly, sure. I, however, will reserve an absolute judgment for myself, and will take these things on a case by case basis. If I know I have the altitude to work it out, and there is a chance that I will be able to fix it, I will usually take the time to see what I can do.
I should also mention that the primary reason why I was not able to kick out of the twists as normal was due to the belly-cam. Every time I got half way around, the drag from the camera pushed me back onto the inverted position. That is why unstowing the brakes was my only hope, short of cutting away. With spectra lines, they would have melted together, but these were HMA with Dacron Brakes.
Interesting vid Brian, thanks.
Given you mentioned you almost blacked out, and that common procedure these days is to chop a highly loaded spinning elliptical with twists due to the propensity to black out, would you, looking back, have done the same thing again? Just curious 500 jump wonder thinking out loud, would relish your opinion. Good job on keeping a calm head too.
Thanks and keep the vids coming, good stuff!
Hi Brian. Thanks for posting. I'm a fan and would love to be in ur workshop next time u be in Houston. Watching the video something came up to me...I learned that the brakes can help resolving a twist, am I right? I would never think about release the brakes during a malfunction, afraid of getting worse. I just had my first malfunction this weekend and landed with the brakes in the risers, would you take a look and comment that? Thanks! ps: Vertical Journey is my night stand book!
i think if we saw a shot of your pants it would tell a diff story... just kidding awesome job dude and very insightful and thank god for people like you that have the ball's to take it to the walls and come back to tell the tail.
great work
BSGermain The Sensei is similar to the velocity, but it has a slightly shorter recover arc, and it opens really nicely. The new sailcloth version is going to be amazing. I love this canopy.
This is a really great video. Very interesting. What is the song at the end?
This is a Sensei Prototype, 101 square feet. It normally opens like a dream, but it came out with 2 line twists this time, and the belly camera prevented me from pirouetting out of the twist due to the drag.
Parachute Test Pilot! Interesting career choice. How does one break that to life insurance agent.
What insurance agent?
Awesome video!!
Love the song 🎵 ❤ 💕
🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂🪂
This is a test canopy, called the Sensei. I have build quite a few versions of it, working toward a marketable product for the swooping industry. Aside from this one, they are awesome!
you are amazing..............
As far as opening close to an aircraft, it would be hard to hit the horizontal stabilizer. We routinely open right away, and this has become an accepted practice worldwide. As long as you take a second before pulling, there is no risk, even when the plane dies a diving turn after you leave, as it does here.
The "G" loading can be quite high, but I have not heard of anyone blacking out before cutaway. It get painful way before that happens.
This is a Sensei Prototype.
No, there is no RSL on this rig. However, I have another test rig with a skyhook. Would have used it if I knew things were going to get that crazy!
Impressive video.
I wondered how many times in 15thousand jumps you had to pull the reserve?
It's funny how you see mostly Laura on Brian's jumps :) Hope to see you all again on a DZ some day!
real professional! Real Master!)))
ya i had kind of a bad experience when i didnt get my self under control after i had a brake misfire for the first time. If you dont get your self under control it can mess up your judgement.
what you mean low heart rate and arousal level ? do some people fly with a fully fledged stonk on?
beautiful....
lovely music
good job
Awesome
Awsome video!
keep ur cool great clip man
Maximum respect.
Is that second canopy the one that Stacy flies? (not the sensei) It looks A LOT like hers.
Wow! Do you have this video in a better quality?
You lost 10,000 feet of altitude in the recovery?
The Sensei is similar to the velocity, but it has a slightly shorter recover arc, and it
I wish one of my "normal" jumps looked like that!
This was my first Brian Germain vid i ever saw :-)
To help people better understand what the biggest factor here is the G-Force ... i jump a canopy half as fast .. and after about 3 of horizontal spins i cant take it anymore ... for people who REALLY never jumped and somehow ran into this video imagine the most Gs you pulled on a rollercoaster ... now multipy that by 5 for 80 seconds. .... most people after 10 seconds of a spin like that is guaranteed passed out unless you are trained for that like a Fighter Pilot ... ive heard alot of people cutaway just cuz of the Gs being pulled .... .... in all honesty i dont know how he did this
I don't know what you are talking about, I fly a 130 and the gopro gives lectures of 3G at constant hook turns. I don't think a canopy can give you more than 3.5 G or so even if its a size 70. Easily sustainable, the only thing is that your legs start getting all your body blood after some seconds and you feel some tingling, that's it.
Is the DZ there Zephyrhills, FL? It looks familiar...
Bingo!
@@Brian-Germain I've jumped static line there with Phantom. Tomorrow I am going to do my very first solo Skydive! I am doing it in Chattanooga, TN.
I agree that rock climbing has provoked more fear in me than skydiving usually does. In this specific case, however, I will have to differ. This was one of the most terrifying things I have ever done. That being said, climbing is a fantastic way to take fear head-on to break through to the other side. No joy like that which we experience from fear.
That gave me a high arousal level, Brian. I've never tried using the toggles to bust out of a spinner. Then again...I usually deploy at 3,500. How does the Sensei compare to a VeLo?
awesome!!! thank you for great videos!....how many Gs typically you get in such a situation?
i have a really important question my dream is to be a parachute tester what do you need and how much do you get payed?
Occurrences like this make me question whether or not I want to do my a license :/
Amazing bro!
Thanks Brian! Any tips for getting out of line twists generally?
Im on my 5th jump sir ! I really respect your video ! I stuggle on my Arch .. your advice plz !!
hi brian germain i have a question.
this is not a normal parachute, right? can you say me how you call it?
For the record, BG Rocks
any idea how many G's a situation like that can put on you?
Sir;
How in the word did you got out of there? Wow! I am so impressed, what did you do? Help, thanks.
Respectfully;
Andy
War Veteran Disable
Texas
I brought the risers together, and worked on the twist with aggressive leg kicking. Staying aware of altitude is the most important concept. I started much higher than a normal jump, so I have much more time to fight, If I had pulled at a normal altitude, I certainly would have cut away and deployed my reserve.
Wow Brian. Inspiring video. I think I walked up to you a couple minutes after this. Now I understand. heheh. Great job. You do know, you're also a "brain test pilot" too right?
Hello again;
I would it do exactly what you just said, "GET THE RESERVE OUT". Because I am new in the Skydiving. Anyways, can you tell us what exactly happen just in case that something happen that way I can correct the problem, Thanks.
Respectfully;
Andy
No, this was not a deliberate malfunction. I am not that silly.
How much altitude did you burn fixing that mal?
I lost about 7000 feet in total.
Thanks..this is Joeys dad Daniel BTW
Good Job! i would've cut away at 0:54 :)
I've overcome fears in the past through stress management techniques like these. So, I know the theory is sound. Thing is, my fear of heights is very sound, too ;-P. Some wonderful things in life can be scary. If I can get past my fear. It appears some wonderful experiences will open up for me through parachuting. It will be an interesting exercise for me. Blue Skies & Peace.
P.S.: "Sky God Within???" That's a little creepy, aye?
sprichst du deutsch?
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@@Brian-Germain after 13 years? seriously
@@741741 hehe. It turns out I answered this many years ago. Hope you are well.
@@Brian-Germain hope you too. where did you answer
Actually, I don't pay myself for testing my own designs.
my friend, uve got cojones
interesting
She looks so relaxed. wow
Let me say something. You say this is a test, wich of course has no valid info since non of us deploy at 13.000. When you consider that manny accidents happen because ppl won't cut to reserve, do you think it makes it better that you show what is possible at 13.000 and NOT at 3.500. ?
Perhaps you missed the commentary just after 2 minutes. This show what is possible if you have the time, and how long it takes to get out of spinning linetwists. The value of this serves your valid point well. If you are low, don't bother fighting it because it will take more time than you have. Chop it and move on with your life.
i THING HE TOOK TO LONG TO PULL ON THE RESERVE ! !!
Nein, mein Deutsch ist nicht sehr gut, trotz allem, was meine letzte Name deutet darauf hin. :)
She looks so relaxed. wow