heidihagen 0 #1 January 16, 2005 wahoo! it's coming next month!!!!!!!!!!!pulled form the web: Website: http://www.zerogroom.com The Zero-G Room, LLC is a partnership of three "Rocket Scientists" from Clear Lake. Dennis Engelbert, Joaquin Andujo and Stephen Messersmith have over 45 years combined experience at the Johnson Space Center as engineers on the Space Shuttle and Space Station programs. The Zero-G Room will have at its center a 100-foot structure that includes a 12 foot, open flow, 1000 HP SkyVenture vertical wind tunnel. The Zero-G Room is coming to Houston! – Look for the opening February 2005. You won’t want to miss this!i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 January 16, 2005 I emailed some people with that project a month or so ago, they said it wouldnt be operational until Fall of this year . I was hoping to avoid the cost of airfare for tunnel time, but I don't think I'll be able to.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #3 January 16, 2005 Have they even broken ground on it yet?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #4 January 16, 2005 I was driving by the other day and saw no sign of construction going on. I was told it would be constructed in the Space Center Houston parking lot. Nothing yet. You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 January 16, 2005 Yeah, I'm not going to hold my breath (although I would kill to have one here), I'm not going to assume that it will be built and when it will be finished until I hear the engines cranking up.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #6 January 16, 2005 I'm having that feeling on a lot of the tunnels that are to be going up. Houston, Raeford, New Hampshire, Colorado, all the CA tunnels... Until the motors are spinning I don't believe they are really opening. Market saturation will be reached in no time if they all open. At least when they start closing you can buy the parts cheaper and move them.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 January 16, 2005 Don't forget Dallas. There has been a lot of talk about a Skyventure going in somewhere in or around Arlington (near Six Flags, Wet and Wild, The Ballpark and a LOT of convention centers) as well. I honestly doubt Texas could support two Skyventures. So although I'm excited about the prospect of having two tunnels within a 3 hour drive and more tunnels opening up around the US, I agree that the saturation limit is pretty low and success will eventually kill off a lot of skyventures opening up...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #8 January 17, 2005 Yeah form what I've heard this venture is dying or dead. .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #9 January 17, 2005 QuoteDon't forget Dallas. There has been a lot of talk about a Skyventure going in somewhere in or around Arlington (near Six Flags, Wet and Wild, The Ballpark and a LOT of convention centers) as well. I honestly doubt Texas could support two Skyventures. So although I'm excited about the prospect of having two tunnels within a 3 hour drive and more tunnels opening up around the US, I agree that the saturation limit is pretty low and success will eventually kill off a lot of skyventures opening up... The original site was supposed to be near Grapevine Mills Mall, but I can't find anything on it anymore. As for Texas supporting two tunnels, I don't think that the US can support as many tunnels as have been planned. I talked to Skyventure about putting a tunnel in around Dallas several years ago. Even went out to Orlando and visited with them and started putting together numbers. The numbers were tough when Orlando was the only other Skyventure. Now with so many scheduled across the country, I'm not sure that any location that isn't already a major skydive training mecca could make it. According to Skyventure at the time 75% of their volume was experienced skydivers. Their big money makers were the organized tunnel camps and team training camps that included tunnel time. At the time they were attracting jumpers from around the world, but of course now each tunnel will primarily draw just jumpers from their region. Obviously more jumpers will now have a tunnel within driving distance, but I don't believe that Texas can really support a tunnel without additional marketing expense to increase the whuffo traffic. Perris, Eloy and Orlando all have the ability to draw skydivers for their training camps, so a tunnel is another asset that will enhance that draw. Texas on the other hand, while there are some great skydivers here, there just isn't the competition training that occurs in AZ, CA or FL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #10 January 18, 2005 QuoteI honestly doubt Texas could support two Skyventures...... yeah, sorry about that. i asked when i was at the dropzone sunday an d they said there isn't a market for it.... houston needs more tourist. the location is perfect though if it ever does go up. i did get an email saying they are shooting to open up in the 4th quarter (this year) but if they haven't even broken ground... well, i'm not holding my breath. sorry for getting everyones hopes up (including my own!) heidii didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #11 January 18, 2005 the new L1 Silent, Multi-Level Tunnel is scheduled to open early summer at Memorial City Mall. The tunnel has been purchased and the lease has been signed. This tunnel is happening in just a few months. No need to hold your breath. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 January 19, 2005 Quote the new L1 Silent, Multi-Level Tunnel is scheduled to open early summer at Memorial City Mall. Where in H-town is that? And please don't say "ahh, about 30 minutes from the Galleria" I mean, what resonably major road is it near?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #13 January 19, 2005 it's close to the beltway and I10. about a 15 minute drive for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #14 January 19, 2005 Is there any info on the L1 Silent, Multi-Level Tunnel available anywhere, pictures, tech specs etc.? I've heard a few people talking about it but really haven’t seen to much about what it "really" is. thanks .:skip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #15 January 19, 2005 www.bodyflightconcepts.com http://www.adrenln.com (event calendar) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #16 January 20, 2005 My brother was passing by Belway 8 and Cullen on the south side of Houston today. He said there was a tunnel set up on the side of the road going east on Beltway 8. I am guessing it was the mobile unit from Conroe. Anyone have info on this? You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #17 January 20, 2005 Those are the same people that are opening the new L1 in a few months. If you've been thinking about trying the portable and the location is convenient you should when you get the chance. Never know, it could be gone tomorrow or next week. They have to change locations alot due to noise pollution. www.adrenln.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #18 January 20, 2005 Do you have any experience with these folks? You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #19 January 20, 2005 a little. they're a good group of guys. good tunnel flyers too. In the past the skydiver rate for their portable has been $5 a minute with a minimum 10 minute purchase. You don't have to use all your time at once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #20 January 20, 2005 I have been to the Fly away tunnel in Vegas two years ago and was not impressed. The operator kept speeding up the air speed to get me off the mesh. Then once flying he would slow it down and I would fall right back down. It was very inconsistent air speed. I might just go by and check them out for grins. Its on the way to the DZ anyways..... You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #21 January 20, 2005 These operators seem to be really smooth with adjustments in airspeed. Hasn't been a problem for me. Definetly give them a try if you're just driving by. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INSANEDADDY 0 #22 January 20, 2005 I checked out the web site and it said 135 mph air speed. It looks like some of the guys are freeflying. Did you bring your own suit? I consider myself a decent flyer. I am sure in the tunnel its a whole different ball game. Can you get on your head in there? You dont't get to choose how you're going to die. Or when.......You can only decide how you're going to live........NOW. -BASE 1605 Night BASE 227 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #23 January 20, 2005 Where is the wind tunnel located at now? (the portable) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #24 January 20, 2005 max airspeed in the portable tunnel is about 135mph. You can use your own suit. Both times I've been in it they were almost out of gas. They don't run the tunnel at full power when they're low on fuel. Neither time I was able to fly headdown. I was able both times to keep a balanced headdown position but with my head on the floor. They said they could have given me about 10mph more if they hadn't been low on fuel. I think I could have gotten myself off the floor with less than an additional 10mph. They had the portable up at the WFFC last year. A few freeflyers there were able to fly headdown in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dana420247 0 #25 March 8, 2005 whats this about a zero g room please callQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
