Does anyone have a tip on how to go prone on the Matrix harnesses by Moyes? I've been trying it out on my highly advanced home simulator (read: hanging on the frame of my kitchen's door).
I found it very hard to go prone. Correction, actually I found it impossible to go prone! it seems that the cleat locks upon my weight and will not let me go head-down and the hang-point just won't slide to the back.
On the other hand going upright again is very easy with the hang-point sliding easily back to the front and allowing a very smooth return to the upright position.
In their site Moyes advises to arch my body back to go prone. I don't get it. Any tips anyone?
Thanks!
going prone on a Moyes Matrix harness
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Fabiano
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Ksykes
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I had the same issue, you need to lengthen the line that goes through the cleat. Just a very small amount. Download the manual from the Moyes site it gives a good description of how-to. The other thing is it feels different hanging in your glider vs on the ground, you can "pull down" a bit more effectively.
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Fabiano
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Thanks for your help, I hadn't noticed there was a manual at moyes site!
I've also been getting some technique advice from brazilian pilots and it seems to me that people are doing a lot of break-dancing in order to go prone in modern harnesses!
If all the moves fail to get me prone I will try the lengthier rope trick!
I will post my progress!
I've also been getting some technique advice from brazilian pilots and it seems to me that people are doing a lot of break-dancing in order to go prone in modern harnesses!
If all the moves fail to get me prone I will try the lengthier rope trick!
I will post my progress!