marks 0 #1 February 28, 2006 check out the new weight restrictions. the way the chart is now means I get to wear between 20-25 lbs extra weight. that is awesome for me because that is what I wear anyway. what do you get to wear, If any. http://www.canopypiloting.com/home.asp?ItemID=355&rcid=82&pcid=81&cid=82 I wonder what the distance event last year would have been like with these restrictions. how much weight were you wearing jay? and scott? john? just curious Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #2 February 28, 2006 probably about 16lbs. i was wearing 12 last year and liked it so im gtg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 February 28, 2006 /me looks down at his gut... Damn, my exit weight isn't even on the chart. I can't wear weights with my canopy (tried with 16lbs), it doesn't fly too well at that wingloading.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #4 February 28, 2006 I hear you Dave... I'm off the other end of the chart, so the maximum WL I can get on my 97 is 1.95psf.Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #5 February 28, 2006 I know Jay and John were both routinely wearing 50-55 lbs. Now they will both be restricted to 15-25 lbs. That's a huge difference! I suspect we will see a bunch of people moving back down to sub 100 sq. ft. canopies in order to keep their loadings up in the sweet spot. I suspect distances will suffer a little for a while, but eventually someone will pioneer a new technique that works within these weight restrictions, and the current record will fall. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #6 February 28, 2006 great, now we're going to see pie eating contests the night before the comp to get all our wingloadings upSlip 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
CanuckInUSA 0 #7 February 28, 2006 I haven't weighed myself in a while, but I'm guessing that my 20 lb belt has now become obsolete. Supersize Me. Time to hit McDs before the swoop comps. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 February 28, 2006 Quote I doubt there are to many police that know/care about the penal code in detail. Beer and pizza. Its the meal of champions. Have 1 large and a 6-pack for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It'll fix your wingloading woes.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #9 February 28, 2006 Having competed under these rules I can say that they are quite fair (at least they appear so, so far) and level the playingfield tremendously. Maybe now people will concentrate on technique over, or at least in conjuction with, loading. Blues. IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proswooper 2 #10 February 28, 2006 Im going from wearing 45lbs to zip, nada, squat, shit, nothing, marks IQ, ... well you get the point. It seems to be heading in the direction of flying specialized canopies for specific events. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #11 February 28, 2006 Guess this is where I oficially throw in the towel. Im done put a fork in me. Swooping used to be fun! Now its rules, politics ect. And while I agree change was needed, this is not what I consider the right path. Its very clear that if your a fat ass you have an advantage. Do I want to eat a ton of pasta to gain wingloading no! Do I want to buy ANOTHER canopy NO! Too many rules, changes ect ect ect. Anyway good luck to the rest of you. Someone tell Sonic to train this year National Championship is in the bag for him if he does. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #12 February 28, 2006 Quotemarks IQ you might be surprised at what it really is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #13 February 28, 2006 aww cmon ray, I know you got a bad taste in your mouth now. I'm not sure of the reasons, but you got to admit, this levels the field a little. granted, it may not be perfect, lets see how it goes. we can always petition to have it tweaked next year. ray, come to dublin, I will make sure I cheer you up. also ray, you told me you weren't going to compete in the circuit this year. there are still all the other, non pst events to go have fun at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #14 February 28, 2006 QuoteIm going from wearing 45lbs to zip, nada, squat, shit, nothing, marks IQ, ... well you get the point. It seems to be heading in the direction of flying specialized canopies for specific events. everyone, I mean everyone. including you. had the opportunity to voice your opinion and have the rules set up like you think they should be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivexxl 0 #15 March 1, 2006 Over 220lbs MUST be a "Fat-Ass"... Hmmmmm..... Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #16 March 1, 2006 your definitely big, but in no way shape or form a fat ass. I need to get my ass out there for a weekend before the snow melts. want to pick me up at the airport and go snowboard for a weekend? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivexxl 0 #17 March 1, 2006 Besides doing tandems, being big is finally an advantage in this sport and people gotta bitch... Boo fucking hoo! The snow will be good for a while, so just let me know! Blog Clicky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #18 March 1, 2006 QuoteBesides doing tandems, being big is finally an advantage in this sport and people gotta bitch... what is funny, is you think the big guys have an advantage, and Im looking at it like now I have the advantage.... go figure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kimblair13 0 #19 March 1, 2006 I guess you guys didn't get the memo that the CPC is now the "Chicks" Piloting Circ...so no boys allowed. With or with out weights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skinnyshrek 0 #20 March 1, 2006 Quote/me looks down at his gut... Damn, my exit weight isn't even on the chart. I can't wear weights with my canopy (tried with 16lbs), it doesn't fly too well at that wingloading. You think you have problems After the Academy you should be thin. WTf you been doing? Eating donuts alreadyhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vdschoor 0 #21 March 1, 2006 Quoteyour definitely big, but in no way shape or form a fat ass. I need to get my ass out there for a weekend before the snow melts. want to pick me up at the airport and go snowboard for a weekend? Come swoop our pond this Saturday, and go snowboarding on Sunday / monday.. come show off that JVX.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #22 March 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteyour definitely big, but in no way shape or form a fat ass. I need to get my ass out there for a weekend before the snow melts. want to pick me up at the airport and go snowboard for a weekend? Come swoop our pond this Saturday, and go snowboarding on Sunday / monday.. come show off that JVX.. I cant this weekend, got plans, but the next few weekends im free, and itchen to go ride.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #23 March 1, 2006 SO I get bumped back to a max of 12lbs.....cool, I was wearing too much last year anyway.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnny1488 1 #24 March 1, 2006 I think it's safe to say that some people were using aditional weight in conjunction with "popping up" to increase their swoop length. How would you have felt if say, the distance event rules were changed so that the jumpers body had to stay within the 5 foot gate/course. I think this also would have taken some of the advantage of extra weight out without limiting jumpers choices to make gear selections as they saw fit. Would that seem more reasonable? And Sonic is training this year and we should all be watching him. Although I think I got him beat! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #25 March 1, 2006 Quote"popping up" the popping up isn't intentional. it just happens.thats all the secrets your getting out of me.... lol.... shit, now im holding you back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 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
Kimblair13 0 #19 March 1, 2006 I guess you guys didn't get the memo that the CPC is now the "Chicks" Piloting Circ...so no boys allowed. With or with out weights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #20 March 1, 2006 Quote/me looks down at his gut... Damn, my exit weight isn't even on the chart. I can't wear weights with my canopy (tried with 16lbs), it doesn't fly too well at that wingloading. You think you have problems After the Academy you should be thin. WTf you been doing? Eating donuts alreadyhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #21 March 1, 2006 Quoteyour definitely big, but in no way shape or form a fat ass. I need to get my ass out there for a weekend before the snow melts. want to pick me up at the airport and go snowboard for a weekend? Come swoop our pond this Saturday, and go snowboarding on Sunday / monday.. come show off that JVX.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #22 March 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteyour definitely big, but in no way shape or form a fat ass. I need to get my ass out there for a weekend before the snow melts. want to pick me up at the airport and go snowboard for a weekend? Come swoop our pond this Saturday, and go snowboarding on Sunday / monday.. come show off that JVX.. I cant this weekend, got plans, but the next few weekends im free, and itchen to go ride.! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #23 March 1, 2006 SO I get bumped back to a max of 12lbs.....cool, I was wearing too much last year anyway.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #24 March 1, 2006 I think it's safe to say that some people were using aditional weight in conjunction with "popping up" to increase their swoop length. How would you have felt if say, the distance event rules were changed so that the jumpers body had to stay within the 5 foot gate/course. I think this also would have taken some of the advantage of extra weight out without limiting jumpers choices to make gear selections as they saw fit. Would that seem more reasonable? And Sonic is training this year and we should all be watching him. Although I think I got him beat! Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #25 March 1, 2006 Quote"popping up" the popping up isn't intentional. it just happens.thats all the secrets your getting out of me.... lol.... shit, now im holding you back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
