rhys 0 #1 July 15, 2007 I have just received the official list of competitors for the World Cup this year in Russia. I was really surprised to find that the only team from the USA is a female freestyle team. Is this a misprint?????Where is Airspeed, Deland fire etc. It is always exciting to watch the top teams (especially in 4 way) battling it out for the gold medal. Is this a financial or political thing? It truly is quite bizarre."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #2 July 15, 2007 It's more of a timing thing from what I understand, the 2 top teams in the US just returned from Russia for the Malevsky meet and are travelling to NC next week to compete again. this close to nationals competing at the WC would only wear the team out when they will most likely be in their final training camp for nats.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
rhys 0 #3 July 15, 2007 Oh, but aren't national competitions, preparation for world competitions? I know the world championships is the premiere event but the World Cup would have to be the second. Does the Malevsky meet have prize money for non European countries? If it does then that would explain it."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllisonH 0 #4 July 15, 2007 Yes, the US teams got prize money at the Malevsky meet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,255 #5 July 15, 2007 Quotebut aren't national competitions, preparation for world competitions? And qualification!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #6 July 15, 2007 And qualification!Quote Bingo!! In the US, you can win all the WC events you want, but if you don't win nats. you don't go to the WM, simply put. So straining yourself for one more medal in a year isn't worth burning yourself out for nats. That's the way I see it at least, top teams very well may have completely different take on the whole situation, I can't comment on it. take care everyone danHistory 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 rhys 0 #7 July 16, 2007 QuoteBingo!! In the US, you can win all the WC events you want, but if you don't win nats. you don't go to the WM, simply put. So straining yourself for one more medal in a year isn't worth burning yourself out for nats. That's the way I see it at least, top teams very well may have completely different take on the whole situation, I can't comment on it. That makes sense but having the National championships soon after World Competions seems silly. World Meets are always in early August are they not?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GQ_jumper 4 #8 July 17, 2007 That makes sense but having the National championships soon after World Competions seems silly. World Meets are always in early August are they not? Quote Usually they are around that time of year, however for the US the nationals that takes place right after the WM every other year isn't a "selection" year.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 druspork 0 #9 August 20, 2007 Sorry to be late on this thread - was away at the WC and this weekend at [part 1] of the UK Nationals. UK top teams were also focussed on qualification for the next world meet. [A one week gap though.] This did not stop the UK having the second largest representation at the WC. At least at the moment the BPA sees the WC as an open opportunity for international exposure - if not for the top UK teams then for the best of who is interested. We got there by way of winning "AA" season last year. Our first "AAA" comp was in Stupino. Laugh if you want, we did OK. Name one decent USPA "AA" team last year who would have been bored by that tickle. I simply don't believe that there were no US teams interested and able to compete at this year's WC. What about a guaranteed slot for the "Advanced" gold medalist? What the hey, also one for the top "AA" team. One slot left for the highest team interested. If the big boys want it, they can fight. Personally I find it hard not to think that non-attendance by USPA at WC 2007 is a poor showing. The strongest skydiving membership in the world fails to find representation at the world cup? If the big names find it dull then what about the rest of you? Dont piss about, let USPA know NOW you want in on the next WC. Dru ps You really want your team on the list, it's way worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #10 August 21, 2007 That's a great post. ... 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 conor 0 #11 August 28, 2007 I agree. Ok Airspeed, Fastrax, Golden Knights and Fury have good reasons for not attending the WC but what about the rest of you? Each country can send up to 4 teams to the World Cup. Did no one want to go? You guys missed out on a great event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blade 0 #12 August 28, 2007 We went there with 4 4ways and 2 8ways (France!) Even more than the russians that host the meet! Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites druspork 0 #13 August 28, 2007 Yeah, but those Irish were WAY the best drinkers... and no furniture issues either. Hey, the Kiwi's were also class. Still on the bottom line, the WC was dominated by the frogs - well done guys, truly inspiring. A full spread in all possible categories and over all total domination of the meet. Incredible. Impressive. And we loved the depth of the teams presented, not just your top teams. France has something enormous going on in FS. Will you show it at this years ESL finals? Dru (Honorary rossbif) PS I still have this vodka ache at the back of my skull that goes "Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Wonder where that came from? PPS Those Irish were still the best drinkers. 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rhys 0 #7 July 16, 2007 QuoteBingo!! In the US, you can win all the WC events you want, but if you don't win nats. you don't go to the WM, simply put. So straining yourself for one more medal in a year isn't worth burning yourself out for nats. That's the way I see it at least, top teams very well may have completely different take on the whole situation, I can't comment on it. That makes sense but having the National championships soon after World Competions seems silly. World Meets are always in early August are they not?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GQ_jumper 4 #8 July 17, 2007 That makes sense but having the National championships soon after World Competions seems silly. World Meets are always in early August are they not? Quote Usually they are around that time of year, however for the US the nationals that takes place right after the WM every other year isn't a "selection" year.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 druspork 0 #9 August 20, 2007 Sorry to be late on this thread - was away at the WC and this weekend at [part 1] of the UK Nationals. UK top teams were also focussed on qualification for the next world meet. [A one week gap though.] This did not stop the UK having the second largest representation at the WC. At least at the moment the BPA sees the WC as an open opportunity for international exposure - if not for the top UK teams then for the best of who is interested. We got there by way of winning "AA" season last year. Our first "AAA" comp was in Stupino. Laugh if you want, we did OK. Name one decent USPA "AA" team last year who would have been bored by that tickle. I simply don't believe that there were no US teams interested and able to compete at this year's WC. What about a guaranteed slot for the "Advanced" gold medalist? What the hey, also one for the top "AA" team. One slot left for the highest team interested. If the big boys want it, they can fight. Personally I find it hard not to think that non-attendance by USPA at WC 2007 is a poor showing. The strongest skydiving membership in the world fails to find representation at the world cup? If the big names find it dull then what about the rest of you? Dont piss about, let USPA know NOW you want in on the next WC. Dru ps You really want your team on the list, it's way worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #10 August 21, 2007 That's a great post. ... 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 conor 0 #11 August 28, 2007 I agree. Ok Airspeed, Fastrax, Golden Knights and Fury have good reasons for not attending the WC but what about the rest of you? Each country can send up to 4 teams to the World Cup. Did no one want to go? You guys missed out on a great event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blade 0 #12 August 28, 2007 We went there with 4 4ways and 2 8ways (France!) Even more than the russians that host the meet! Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites druspork 0 #13 August 28, 2007 Yeah, but those Irish were WAY the best drinkers... and no furniture issues either. Hey, the Kiwi's were also class. Still on the bottom line, the WC was dominated by the frogs - well done guys, truly inspiring. A full spread in all possible categories and over all total domination of the meet. Incredible. Impressive. And we loved the depth of the teams presented, not just your top teams. France has something enormous going on in FS. Will you show it at this years ESL finals? Dru (Honorary rossbif) PS I still have this vodka ache at the back of my skull that goes "Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Wonder where that came from? PPS Those Irish were still the best drinkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blade 0 #14 August 29, 2007 Ha ha ha !! Indeed the irish are some king of drinkers! Sorry we are not coming to ESL final and I regret it but we are busy going to US nats already. Next year maybe? PS: I feel the same about this damn vodka stuff... Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gaillou 0 #15 September 3, 2007 "Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Hyabussa - Team Spirit!"Guillaume French 4-way & 8-way suporter 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
druspork 0 #9 August 20, 2007 Sorry to be late on this thread - was away at the WC and this weekend at [part 1] of the UK Nationals. UK top teams were also focussed on qualification for the next world meet. [A one week gap though.] This did not stop the UK having the second largest representation at the WC. At least at the moment the BPA sees the WC as an open opportunity for international exposure - if not for the top UK teams then for the best of who is interested. We got there by way of winning "AA" season last year. Our first "AAA" comp was in Stupino. Laugh if you want, we did OK. Name one decent USPA "AA" team last year who would have been bored by that tickle. I simply don't believe that there were no US teams interested and able to compete at this year's WC. What about a guaranteed slot for the "Advanced" gold medalist? What the hey, also one for the top "AA" team. One slot left for the highest team interested. If the big boys want it, they can fight. Personally I find it hard not to think that non-attendance by USPA at WC 2007 is a poor showing. The strongest skydiving membership in the world fails to find representation at the world cup? If the big names find it dull then what about the rest of you? Dont piss about, let USPA know NOW you want in on the next WC. Dru ps You really want your team on the list, it's way worth it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 August 21, 2007 That's a great post. ... 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
conor 0 #11 August 28, 2007 I agree. Ok Airspeed, Fastrax, Golden Knights and Fury have good reasons for not attending the WC but what about the rest of you? Each country can send up to 4 teams to the World Cup. Did no one want to go? You guys missed out on a great event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blade 0 #12 August 28, 2007 We went there with 4 4ways and 2 8ways (France!) Even more than the russians that host the meet! Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druspork 0 #13 August 28, 2007 Yeah, but those Irish were WAY the best drinkers... and no furniture issues either. Hey, the Kiwi's were also class. Still on the bottom line, the WC was dominated by the frogs - well done guys, truly inspiring. A full spread in all possible categories and over all total domination of the meet. Incredible. Impressive. And we loved the depth of the teams presented, not just your top teams. France has something enormous going on in FS. Will you show it at this years ESL finals? Dru (Honorary rossbif) PS I still have this vodka ache at the back of my skull that goes "Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Wonder where that came from? PPS Those Irish were still the best drinkers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blade 0 #14 August 29, 2007 Ha ha ha !! Indeed the irish are some king of drinkers! Sorry we are not coming to ESL final and I regret it but we are busy going to US nats already. Next year maybe? PS: I feel the same about this damn vodka stuff... Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaillou 0 #15 September 3, 2007 "Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Hyabussa - Team Spirit!" Hyabussa - Team Spirit!"Guillaume French 4-way & 8-way suporter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
