mirage62 0 #26 December 15, 2005 Kallend you of ALL people know how sensitive I am.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,621 #27 December 16, 2005 QuoteKallend you of ALL people know how sensitive I am. Yes, I have touched you in freefall. But once you get that WT jumpsuit on you will be a changed man. Just remember to take it off for at least 5 minutes every week.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #28 December 19, 2005 Kallend I'll have to take it off just to be able to see - DAMN that thing is WHITE Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,621 #29 December 20, 2005 QuoteKallend I'll have to take it off just to be able to see - DAMN that thing is WHITE Yes, I was jumping with Betty a couple of week ago when she was trying hers, and it almost blinded me!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foxyroxtail 0 #30 December 27, 2005 Oh, man, I've got, like, um, 18 Pilsbury jokes just RAMPAGING through my head right now!!!! Come do some dives with us at ZHills this weekend!! ________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #31 January 3, 2006 Now that was funny. <> I can't imagine WHO in their right mind would put Fortson and Jack both in white jumpsuits. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #32 January 4, 2006 Believe me, I didn't complain! OTOH I don't see it becoming my standard jump suit.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #33 January 5, 2006 LOL...good for you both getting one....even a white one. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #34 April 11, 2006 Who is going to be there? Either attending or still hanging around from Nationals? M. Hey, time to start a new day count: 203!vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #35 April 21, 2006 Hey, the famous day count is back: http://stvw.50webs.com/timer150.htm thanks Steve for helping me out again, MvSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #36 April 21, 2006 We'll be around.. Hanging out as usual! PS: Karen is from German descent! And I can make a funny german accent a la Faulty Towers! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #37 September 21, 2006 I'll arrive on the afternoon of October, 30. So prepare some BBQ! M.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #38 November 1, 2006 QuoteI'll arrive on the afternoon of October, 30. So prepare some BBQ! M. Any updates Marcus? Klaus?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #39 November 2, 2006 Craig, Daniel is writing a nice (German) diary with photos here. The last couple of days saw people arriving, a tunnel camp and some nice 'smaller' formations of up to 37 and WS flying. Today was the first briefing, tomorrow will see the first 4 warmup jumps in smaller groups and the happy hour will start in 3o mins. ;-) Keep your fingers crossed! KlausMy Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #40 November 4, 2006 Today saw four warmup jumps for the base and 3 * two whackers. Things are looking good so we will probably add some whackers to the base and put more whackers together with a base build by the A-Team. Except for a sprained knee and a sprained ankle there were no serious injuries.My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #41 November 5, 2006 Time for the daily update before hiting the sack. Dinner was really excelent and the the (free) Amber Bock tastes good, definitly better than Bud! 4 jumps again today: Da Base together with 3 whackers totaling 97, while the other 3 whackers practised with a base build by the A-Team. After lunch, the bases were switched. All jumps went mostly smoothly except for the usual inidividual mishaps. Some whackers already consistently complete (from 4500m!) while some others are still working on completion but I am positiv the extra time we will have from 5500m AGL (6000m MSL) will fix this. No major injuries except for the usual bumps bruises, although one was close: Someone got a split eyebrow when someone else tracked through his opening. The spirits are good and tomorrow should see the first jump with all the people in the sky, although not from full heigtht. Good night and keep your fingers crossed!My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #42 November 7, 2006 First of all: the diary had to be moved to here due to exceeding the maximum data transfer. (Actually it's currently uploading through a slow WIFI connection, so please be patient). Yesterday in the morning we did two more warmup jumps with the main and dummy base and three whackers. In the afternoon we wnt big for the first time: 156 people in the air from three Skyvans and 4 Otters, although from 4500m only. Nevertheless, the formation had 122 jumpers on grips, which equals the former record. But we have another goal: Today we finally went to full height. Three jumps from 5300-57000m. The first one had some problems with the oxygen in the lead plane, but you could hardly notice a difference in the jump flow (I'm not sure whether this is a good or a bad sign ). The last jump of the day had 144 jumpers on grips, only 12 out and we have 4 more days! For tomorrow we have four more jumps planned from 5500m. Edit: I always thougth it was an urban myth that you can hear the engines of the trail planes when exiting from the lead plane of a real tight airplane formation, but it is really true! It's an interesting sight when you open the door of the lead Skyvan and see two Otter pilots waving at you maybe from 30m away. Did I mention those guys are doing a great job?My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #43 November 7, 2006 Good stuff Klaus! Thanks for the updates. How many jumps have the record attempts got left? I hope it doesn't take you that many jumps, but you've got a big one coming up soon! Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #44 November 7, 2006 Craig, we have time until Friday. With 4 jumps each day, that would leave us 16 jumps. A little bit tight for 'the big one' but 160 beers are too expensive anyway. I'll save that one for Tony's Big Way Camp the weekend after...My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #45 November 7, 2006 Quote160 beers are too expensive anyway Bwahhhhhhhh!! Does this mean I don't have to buy anymore for the beer truck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #46 November 7, 2006 Oh please do! Especially the Amber Bock. A second keg might come in handy today, as we have to birthdays in the team. Guess what there biggest wish is...My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #47 November 7, 2006 We're getting closer: First jump of the day from 5700m had 150 out of 157 on grips. No major problems, everything was falling fast and stable, only some individual bad luck.My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #48 November 7, 2006 We're done! About two hours ago we build a nice, smotth 156-way. I can write too much details eight now as I had to drag myself away from the beer. Tomorrow will be a day off (No one will be able tomorrow anyway) and the day after we will go for a 160.way. Prost! Betsy, we need more beer in the hangar!My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #49 November 7, 2006 Congratulations! Nice job. Good luck with the 160-way!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #50 November 7, 2006 Congrats guys!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
