cocheese 0 #1 September 16, 2012 You had to weigh 200lbs or more to be on the dive. We had 12 guys. It was a zoo... and I still suck at belly flying even though everyone was heavy. Much respect to the real big-way divers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 16, 2012 One of the strangest feelings for me when I was on some big boy big ways was being a late diver. I am not built like a late diver. Actually, I'm built like the base. Not someone in the base, THE base... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 September 16, 2012 Me too. I was 3rd from last out. Hell I went past them, did a U turn and ended up low. Then I noticed another guy way low. I put on the brakes way early too. I saw Cutaway the movie.Wing suiting anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 September 16, 2012 Actually, I'm built like the base. Not someone in the base, THE base... Quote You're not just 'wide'....you're thick too! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 September 16, 2012 Yeah? I call it a "power belly." --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #6 September 17, 2012 Powered dived some homie over henderson, he saw his life flash before his eyes. LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #7 October 6, 2012 Hey I know the dude that organized it What a great guy. Its the biggest 200 way{weigh} in Michigan so far.We did one in Richmond years ago that built to 9. Steve Stewart of Waynessville and Richmond thought it was great to dive instead of base only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #8 October 6, 2012 Hah! I weighed in at 245 on my AFF 1 back in July. My instructors were a little freaked out at the speeds I was hitting on my belly. Fortunately I've always been adept at pulling for myself, and the canopies I'm using don't seem to mind an extra few... dozen... extra mph over "normal" terminal velocity. The whole concept kind of annoys me though. I'd thought Galileo put this thing to bed centuries ago! I've lost 20 pounds since I started skydiving. Not because it's a workout, I just finally have some motivation to be in shape. Even so, I still fall faster than everyone I've jumped with so far. I think maybe I should just go jump with the freeflyers, who fall about that fast anyway. I do plan to get into a wingsuit ASAP, and I'm curious if a Phoenix-Fly tracking suit would slow me down until I get to that point. I like tracking anyway, so I might just give that a try!I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #9 October 6, 2012 A good jumpsuit manufacturer can build a suit with the right type and amount of material to slow you down. My wife even build suits with inflatable forearms to slow down the big boys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 October 6, 2012 ...or a drogue! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #11 October 7, 2012 Quote A good jumpsuit manufacturer can build a suit with the right type and amount of material to slow you down. My wife even build suits with inflatable forearms to slow down the big boys. See, that makes me nostalgic.. Back in The Day Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #12 October 7, 2012 Quote Quote A good jumpsuit manufacturer can build a suit with the right type and amount of material to slow you down. My wife even build suits with inflatable forearms to slow down the big boys. See, that makes me nostalgic.. Back in The Day That guy in the Balloon Suit looks like Terry Parsons. He said he loved his, but it froze him in the (So. Cal) winter. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites