AMax 0 #26 February 3, 2005 Ron, Your unbiased opinion is always important for me but NO. The decision is made - we will be challenging you guys this year Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btucker 0 #27 February 8, 2005 i jumped it too. front pair going forward. back pair going forward and they kind of meet up. The vertical plan was to have the back pair go under (re std cont and compress floaty) but it didn't get to close -> back pair was too quick! Be ready to heave on the brakes, the compress gets going some and can be difficult to stop. We also tried (8way) 17 but I don't like to think about it - oh the horror.... Blue dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #28 February 9, 2005 QuoteWe also tried (8way) 17 but I don't like to think about it - oh the horror.... I was talking to some of the guys after that; sounded damn funny . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #29 February 14, 2005 QuoteThe vertical plan was to have the back pair go under (re std cont and compress floaty) but it didn't get to close -> back pair was too quick! Look for the SSL video's as soon as they are posted. Both pieces go forward. The front piece turns pretty much on it's center point while tail goes over the top and the back piece shears it to save on the 540. From IC it feels a lot like block 21. At least this is the way Airspeed Odyssey did it. I think Velocity may have done it a bit different. I guess they wanted to see which team could turn faster times.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #30 March 7, 2005 Up on Skyleague TV looks fun ... 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
BikerBabe 0 #31 March 8, 2005 It's very fun. 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
GQ_jumper 4 #32 March 8, 2005 Both pieces go forward. The front piece turns pretty much on it's center point while tail goes over the top and the back piece shears it to save on the 540. *** I'm still trying to learn all the block techniques and was wondering what exactly you mean when you say they shear it to save movement?History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #33 March 8, 2005 When pieces shear it means they both spin the same (each spin clockwise for example). The other option is 'cogging' when then turn together like gears. Shearing can allow the pieces to spin and also travel (like a planet rotates and moves/revolves simultaneously). The traveling lets the pieces move around each other to allow the rotation move to end earlier. (Note requirements to spin pieces is relative to each other's center points, not the earth - so if you have to rotate 360, you can rotate 180 degrees and move around to 180 degrees to the far side of the other piece and it still counts - careful, for it to work you must be aware of which way you roate and which way you revolve in order to make the correct amount of turn relative to the other piece). There's more about center points and violations, but I have a meeting now. If we had video I could show you in about 10 words. ... 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
dgskydive 0 #34 March 8, 2005 What he saidDom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #35 March 8, 2005 What Dom said ... 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
GQ_jumper 4 #36 March 8, 2005 QuoteWhat Dom said*** i got you now, thanks bro!! and Dom helped clarify it tooHistory does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #37 March 8, 2005 Quote Dom helped clarify it too He said it so well. I didn't want to mess it up!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #38 March 9, 2005 (Note requirements to spin pieces is relative to each other's center points, not the earth - so if you have to rotate 360, you can rotate 180 degrees and move around to 180 degrees to the far side of the other piece and it still counts - careful, for it to work you must be aware of which way you roate and which way you revolve in order to make the correct amount of turn relative to the other piece). Quote Yeah i watched some of the vids i have and saw what you were talking about. There's more about center points and violations, but I have a meeting now.*** PM anything else you have on it to me if you don't mind. I'm still not to the point where i'm ready to start doing block techniques but its never to early to learn about em!!History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #39 March 9, 2005 Better yet - go to a skyleague meet. You have a Colorado region. Then talk to the judges or offer to help judge or whatever. no substitute better than talking to the pros or doing it directly - I'm just a duffer here ... 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
GQ_jumper 4 #40 March 9, 2005 QuoteBetter yet - go to a skyleague meet. You have a Colorado region. Then talk to the judges or offer to help judge or whatever. *** I definitely plan on taking a part in the CoSL this summer, but til i get back from Iraq i have to settle for whatever i can learn on dz.com!!History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #41 March 10, 2005 Quotejust a duffer here At first I though you said Fluffer!!!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #42 March 10, 2005 QuoteAmericans sleep soundly in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. We sleep better when you keep your f---ing head down and come home safe!!!!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GQ_jumper 4 #43 March 10, 2005 We sleep better when you keep your f---ing head down and come home safe!!!! *** that i can do, and when i get back i'll be out to socal for a few days, lemme know if you wanna share some tunnel time while i'm out there.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dgskydive 0 #44 March 10, 2005 YOu never have to ask that question!!!! I love that big thing.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beverly 1 #45 April 4, 2005 Sorry a bit late with this, we have been training this over the weekend. The schering works well with the IC opening the door for the tail to flick through. The top pair (Yes memory) spins a 360 full speed and then allows the 180 to slow them down for the catch. At this stage the bottom pair is finished and can be in position to catch and close any gaps in the pairs. Worked really well. There may be some conservatives that say rather go controlled, but it can be really fast if you stay close and get the catch. The forward movement can get out of control and you may end up over rotating. Just maintain eye contact and ensure you only spin the 360 fast and then slow right down. Let us know how it goes..... I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
dgskydive 0 #41 March 10, 2005 Quotejust a duffer here At first I though you said Fluffer!!!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #42 March 10, 2005 QuoteAmericans sleep soundly in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. We sleep better when you keep your f---ing head down and come home safe!!!!Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #43 March 10, 2005 We sleep better when you keep your f---ing head down and come home safe!!!! *** that i can do, and when i get back i'll be out to socal for a few days, lemme know if you wanna share some tunnel time while i'm out there.History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid. --Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #44 March 10, 2005 YOu never have to ask that question!!!! I love that big thing.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beverly 1 #45 April 4, 2005 Sorry a bit late with this, we have been training this over the weekend. The schering works well with the IC opening the door for the tail to flick through. The top pair (Yes memory) spins a 360 full speed and then allows the 180 to slow them down for the catch. At this stage the bottom pair is finished and can be in position to catch and close any gaps in the pairs. Worked really well. There may be some conservatives that say rather go controlled, but it can be really fast if you stay close and get the catch. The forward movement can get out of control and you may end up over rotating. Just maintain eye contact and ensure you only spin the 360 fast and then slow right down. Let us know how it goes..... I think true friendship is under-rated Twitter: @Dreamskygirlsa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
