mnealtx 0 #51 January 10, 2008 Quote Thanks everyone for the support, you have given me an energy boost!!! Now we just have to work on this "J keeps scheduling Skyfest when Mike can't take vacation" thing.... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #52 January 10, 2008 Very, very cool indeed!!! I can't wait! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #53 January 10, 2008 Quote The Reunion includes the Hellfish, Muff Brothers and now SkyFest! Don't forget the Pink Mafia (even though we were a little short last year!) and Team Dirty Sanchez! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #54 January 10, 2008 Quote Quote The Reunion includes the Hellfish, Muff Brothers and now SkyFest! Don't forget the Pink Mafia (even though we were a little short last year!) and Team Dirty Sanchez! Someone should slap me for that!! Maybe we can get our lovely Mod. to let me add that......ohhhhh Andrea where are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #55 January 10, 2008 Quote Quote Mebbe we could get a few people to show just how fast they REALLLLLY are I can hit 135-140 on my belly...what's that equate to HD? Slow pokeDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #56 January 10, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Mebbe we could get a few people to show just how fast they REALLLLLY are I can hit 135-140 on my belly...what's that equate to HD? Slow poke I imagine head-down would be just a *tidge* faster... I'll have to see what my max was on my A-license jump...after Todd fruit-looped me he took us head-down... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #57 January 10, 2008 If you were worth a shit you would have a phone number. Hmmm...I wonder who might have a phone number? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #58 January 11, 2008 If you will do it THEY WILL COME I can do it.. barring the new job not letting me get away for a few days.. I will check with the Websites for when they are speeding in Europe and where this year. I have seen nothing official for this year. I would be happy to let you know what our requirements are... Last time we did it at Jumptown they gave us a pass at 13500 with three of us out in succession... then a second pass for the rest of the load of RW and freeflyers. Speeders HAVE to go out first.. a competitive speed jump is about 40 to 45 sec of freefall from 13500. You are looking at the horizon so you definitely do not want anyone below you at these speeds when you are not looking at what is below you... much like any head down jump. I would be happy to run a seminar so everyone stays safe. We will also need to make sure we follow the ISSA Rules to the letter to ensure any records set are indeed worthy to put on the website. I have attached a PDF of the rules for 2006 and 2007 since 2008 rules are no where in sight yet. The rules are not going to be very different for this year. There will need to be qualifications on Friday for those who have never competed before... and the Competition will need to be on Sat and Sun . I n the past we did manage to get all 6 qualifying jumps done in one day on SAT. RECORDS.... you will get the idea. http://gssdb.speedskydiving.eu/hall_of_fame.php?links=off These are AVERAGES through the measured kilometer from about 8900' down to 5500 ft. Technically you are accelerating the whole way from 13500 ft down to 5500 Ft. The averages are two Pro Tracks attached somewhere near your center of mass. and they must read within 30 KM of each other when the averages are being computed OR the jump is considered OUT OF BOUNDS. Audibles are required in your helmet and ONLY normal skydiving gear is allowed.. NO Pointy helmets... NO LEAD WEIGHTS..... But you can wear vinyl suits if you like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #59 January 11, 2008 Quote But you can wear vinyl suits if you like Ohhhhh....kinky!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #60 January 11, 2008 Quote Quote But you can wear vinyl suits if you like Ohhhhh....kinky!!! You've obviously never met vskydiver. She likes to call it her hefty bag suit."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #61 January 11, 2008 Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #62 January 11, 2008 There are some pictures here.... http://speed.hohenegger.at/worldcup/ You will get the idea... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #63 January 11, 2008 Quote There are some pictures here.... http://speed.hohenegger.at/worldcup/ You will get the idea... I got an idea....but I don't think it is the 'right' one http://speed.hohenegger.at/worldcup/utti2007/aefb89995809acb29/d011.htmlLife is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #64 January 11, 2008 Well you cant hide much in one of those... although its kinda fun checking out the guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #65 January 11, 2008 I had never seen the speed event so clicked on the link out of curiousity....then oh look what is that blue one (thumbnail pics) OH my....thats what that was Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #66 January 11, 2008 Here is another blue one.... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=693654#693654 These days I just jump a tight red suit with booties.. gives me better stability.... think of a badminton birdie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #67 January 11, 2008 Quote These days I just jump a tight red suit with booties.. gives me better stability.... think of a badminton birdie. I have a mental image that includes a sort of webbed birdman apparatus from the waist down >Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #68 January 11, 2008 Hey everyone, thanks for all the PM's. Please be patient while I try to get back to every one, I got 36 PM's in one night form this damn post, thanks Chris!!! mumble mumble. James and I from SD Carolina have been on the phone every day for the last two weeks trying to work things out. I dont see any relief in the near future so just give me time to respond to you. Again thanks to all of you for the support, the SF website will be up soon with a new look and 2008 info. Ben from collegeskydiving.com has been working hard to make this happen, Poor bastard, has had to put of with me slowing his progress. It looks great though. Thanks again J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxi 0 #69 January 11, 2008 re: I would be happy to go over the proper way to do this..... to ensure no one gets hurt. Its not so easy as one would think to slow down from 250 MPH+ from 5500 ft to where I dump at 2500' I've recently been easing into some freeflying and would certainly welcome some pointers And J, of course I will be available as a volunteer at the booth! It was certainly an experience last year, great group of people hmmm says the mouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #70 January 11, 2008 How avout nekked? A little nair and a nekked jump see how fast one can goDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #71 January 11, 2008 You go right ahead dear.. I will do the videoHere is an idea.. of what happens http://www.dirtwormvideos.com/Videos.aspx Choose the one at the bottom.... NSFW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #72 January 11, 2008 QuoteHere is an idea.. of what happens FLappity flappity flappity?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #73 January 11, 2008 uh huh... Wel alot of guys would have shrinkage issues that would prevent that kindo f visual.. some do...Those are the ones I would like to meat anywayWell IF they can get all that member to fill up nice and hard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #74 January 12, 2008 Quote uh huh... Wel alot of guys would have shrinkage issues that would prevent that kindo f visual.. some do...Those are the ones I would like to meat anywayWell IF they can get all that member to fill up nice and hard since i have received the award for thread killing, shall I use my talents now? Even if it is a thread about SF? uggh! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #75 January 12, 2008 Request deniedYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites