Plummet 0 #1 February 8, 2005 Yeah, we have our swoop ponds up here in the frozen north, too! Take some semi-frozen ground, rapidly melting snow and you have an instant swoop pond. OK, the water temp might be a tad cooler than Z-Hills, but what the heck, we're tough up here. If there were a Zapruder film of this swoop, the next frame would be the swooper's face making contact with the water. The frame after that would show no swooper because his body was below the surface. He had so much fun, he got half-way dried off and went up and did the same exact thing again, complete with total submersion. -Jeff. http://www.iplummet.com Common sense and common courtesy are NOT common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 February 8, 2005 BRRR I am staying away from the pond at Kapow till at least june when the water will hit 60 degrees. Brrrrr I knew there was a reason I escaped from Wisconsin.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #3 February 8, 2005 They're building a swoop pond at my DZ atm, keen to see some of the swoopers showing their skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggotry 0 #4 February 8, 2005 Heh, at our last swoop-meet, we tried to utilize our newly built swoop pond. After hacking away at the ice for two hours and removing the biggest pieces of ice, there *still* wasn't anyone that'd risk their legs/bodies swooping it. Cool pic :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 February 8, 2005 Hey, Jeff! It was great seeing you on Saturday. Who was that? bwahahahahahahaLife is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMO 0 #6 February 8, 2005 Wouldn't that be considered more of a "pond plow" then a "pond swoop"? Or is that just swoopin' Wisconsin style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #7 February 8, 2005 So you guys finally filled the bowl with water? _________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rbrcokflichk 0 #8 February 8, 2005 So all the preaching of AVOID THE BOWL!!!! is tossed out the window with a lil' tundra snowmelt! Sheesh, don't know about you crazy kids..think I will still keep my feet dry!!! Cheers Aimee . I'd rather have an awkward morning than a boring night!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 February 8, 2005 Did that once a long time ago in Iowa ('89). Found out the hard way that the very top of the 'water' was a thin, very thin, layer of ice. cut up the shins pretty nicely ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #10 February 8, 2005 Hey Bill how about kerrys swoop in the turd swhriler pond in baldwin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 February 8, 2005 QuoteHey Bill how about kerrys swoop in the turd swhriler pond in baldwin How about that? I'd have loved to seen that one. Ahhh, turd swirler, centerpiece of the DZ. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #12 February 8, 2005 Can anyone say OH F@#$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIJ 0 #13 March 8, 2005 What everyone missed, is that I layed an end-cell down in that freezing hell hole of a pond. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #14 March 8, 2005 QuoteIf there were a Zapruder film of this swoop, the next frame would be the swooper's face making contact with the water. The frame after that would show no swooper because his body was below the surface. Back, and to the left. Back, and to the left. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 March 8, 2005 QuoteYeah, we have our swoop ponds up here in the frozen north, too! Take some semi-frozen ground, rapidly melting snow and you have an instant swoop pond. OK, the water temp might be a tad cooler than Z-Hills, but what the heck, we're tough up here. He had so much fun, he got half-way dried off and went up and did the same exact thing again, complete with total submersion. Seems he's Skydiving's version of the Polar Bear Club member where swimmers jump in Lake Michigan or some other northern body of water in the winter! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faicon9493 114 #16 March 9, 2005 Hey Sky Knights, It's nice and warm here in Florida but I still miss you guys! Mike Anderson D-9493 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #17 March 11, 2005 So no one shot video of this event? If there is I want to see...~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
