Kolla 0 #1 February 9, 2005 Jonathan Tagle of the PD Factory team just broke the current distance record, right on Shannon's heals. I don't have the offical number yet but will post that here as soon as I hear back from my boss Kevin Schafer (who is at the World Cup in Lk Wales right now). Go PD Boys - you rock!! Kolla Kolbeinsdottir Performance Designs, IncBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #2 February 9, 2005 hell ya! nice!Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 February 9, 2005 Kolla...how about some video with those numbers you're going to post? That's badass! Was this on one of the factory team velocity canopies or on some other black magic prototype?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #4 February 9, 2005 SAWEEEEET!! Congrats to Jonathan and PD! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #5 February 9, 2005 very, very nice!!! always great to hear of records being broken...it just means the bar continues to be raised. great job guys! personal bests to all the competitors.... arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #6 February 9, 2005 Yay! I'm so glad it's JT, too. What a great guy, and an awesome skydiver. Ask him about the Elsinore 10-way meet and his team sometime! Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #7 February 9, 2005 Nice job! Congratulations to Jonathan and PD. Shannon - time to step it back up! Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gafneyjr 0 #8 February 10, 2005 I have just got word that it was 479.666 feet (146.24m). The worlds longest swoop. Well done Jonathon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #9 February 10, 2005 QuoteI have just got word that it was 479.666 feet (146.24m). The worlds longest swoop. Well done Jonathon. so what size gates was it on??? how much wind??? later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #10 February 10, 2005 5 ft gates. No idea on wind conditions, but I believe it can't be in more than a 5 mph downwind (or something like that) to count. Well done JT. That is one long ass swoop. Anyone know the canopy size, I'm assuming 103(but he's a smaller guy so who knows)? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #11 February 10, 2005 Quote5 ft gates. No idea on wind conditions, but I believe it can't be in more than a 5 mph downwind (or something like that) to count. ok, i wasn't sure on weather it was 5 ft gates or not, but i think your right on if it's more than 5 mph they it won't count. QuoteAnyone know the canopy size, I'm assuming 103(but he's a smaller guy so who knows)? canopy size, and wing loading for that matter. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #12 February 10, 2005 Way to go Tagle!!!! Way to represent. I bet PD is very happy they brought you on board! peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #13 February 10, 2005 That's fuckin sick. And just think, he has only been jumpin the Velo for a couple months. Wait until he gets that sucker really dialled in... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bartje 0 #14 February 10, 2005 146m swoop, I do want to see that video, must be awesome to see him getting smaller in the horizon. A FreeFly Gypsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #15 February 10, 2005 QuoteAsk him about the Elsinore 10-way meet and his team sometime! Team Terrific Tits?! Yeah, JT has out grown the pond at 'snore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #16 February 10, 2005 Kolla, Can you give us official confirmation of the distance? Also size and loading of the canopy would be sweet too. Congrats to JT again. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #17 February 10, 2005 Kudos my friend and congrats for some sick shit J.T.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #18 February 10, 2005 Hey Ian! Gafney got the numbers right - 479.66 ft (146.2 m) Jonathan was jumping a standard Velocity 90, wingloading at 2.5, with HMA lines. Due to a "wardrobe malfunction" he wasn't able to remove his bag & pilot chute (only the slider) - makes the record all the more impressive! Blue ones, KollaBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #19 February 10, 2005 QuoteJonathan was jumping a standard Velocity 90, wingloading at 2.5, with HMA lines. 2.5, wow, that seams kind of high for what everyone else is jumping. QuoteDue to a "wardrobe malfunction" he wasn't able to remove his bag & pilot chute (only the slider) - makes the record all the more impressive! that is impressive. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #20 February 10, 2005 And here we go... Now everybody that was selling their tiny shit and upsizing to a 2.0 wingload will start downsizing again... Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #21 February 10, 2005 LOL no shit. I jump a 90 at 2.1 and I cannot fathom how he did 479 feet. Personally I struggle to break 320. Truely awesome performance. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #22 February 10, 2005 I hear ya Ian. I am stuck in a rut of averaging about 410ft. Guess I need to step it up. Oh wait, did I say 410? I meant 210. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #23 February 10, 2005 QuoteHey Ian! Gafney got the numbers right - 479.66 ft (146.2 m) Jonathan was jumping a standard Velocity 90, wingloading at 2.5, with HMA lines. Due to a "wardrobe malfunction" he wasn't able to remove his bag & pilot chute (only the slider) - makes the record all the more impressive! Blue ones, Kolla I didn't know that velo's came with HMA now. Are they non-cascade lines? Is this only for the factory team, sponsors and test jumpers? Have they found that HMA helps with longer swoops (ie less drag?) Congrats to JT - nice way to remove the 'new guy' tag from your standing on the team._________________________________________ 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
Kolla 0 #24 February 10, 2005 The canopy is standard. The HMA lines are not.Blue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #25 February 10, 2005 From what I've heard most factory guys are using the HMA in comps. The new JVX comes with 2 sets of HMA standard but will use Vectran if you prefer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
