rapper4mpi 0 #1 December 17, 2002 I just received my copy of the 2002 U.S. Nationals Freefly video from Tim Wagner at Omniskore. As usual, excellent job. But what caught my interest was the top two teams performances in the freefly open division. Team Alchemy (Gold) and Arizona Free Flight (Silver) have such smooth moves and are quite innovative. The over-unders by Arizona are the best around. However, Alchemy does the traditional over-under with a twist. The aren't facing each other. Plus when they do their dual headdown carves, Mike and Rook aren't facing each other also. Absolutely incredible. These guys are good. Of course, let's not forget the camera people either. The best! I recommend checking the video out if you can. -Rap -Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 17, 2002 Could you give us a link for it?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapper4mpi 0 #3 December 17, 2002 I guess I should have been more clear with my last message. Unfortunately the video has to be ordered through omniskore.com for like $25. Which isn't really bad at all, but still not totally availabl to everyone. I don't know of any site that has these jumps posted online. I'll keep my eyes open. -Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #4 December 17, 2002 I don't know what the VHS looks like, but the DVD has a few problems. First, the compression is high so the quality isn't. Then you don't have the ability to skip through each teams rounds. You either watch the whole section or fast forward like on a tape. If the VHS is higher video quality then I'd go for that one. Just so you know A LOT of footage is missing. There's only 3 or 4 of the intermediate freefly teams on there, and in the open some of Alchemy is missing and all of Monkey Claw is missing. But these aren't Tim's fault. Suckas just didn't download their video. Anyway, that might help you if you want to buy it. TrentOh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanEHdian 0 #5 December 17, 2002 It's actually because of the missing jumps (3 of Alchemy's - including their best round - & all of the Monkey Claw, according to the Omniskore site) that I haven't ordered it yet. But if Rapper says it's good... now I'm thinking about it. Hopefully they'll have a copy of it at the bar in Z-Hills when I'm there in Jan... get a viewing before I spend the CanEHdian dineros! Cheers, CanEHdian Time's flying, and so am I... (69-way, 108-way and 138/142-way Freefly World Records) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapper4mpi 0 #6 December 17, 2002 The VHS is pretty good quality. I'd guess most of the footage was shot with Sony's and transferred well onto tape. As for missing footage, yeah, that kind of sucks, but all I really cared about were the top three teams in the open freeflying division. Which is included, except three rounds of Alchemy. Apparently there was some "debate" over Tim getting the footage for free, then turning around and selling the video. I currently have no oppinion on this, nor do I know the whole story. -Rap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingeme 0 #7 December 19, 2002 After seeing the FF videos at nationals, I knew I hade to have it. and Alchemy's Back 2 back Eagles and Carves, and the Camera man "through" the compressed make the video worth it's pricetag. Mark Klingelhoefer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #8 December 20, 2002 Would that be beer I smell? I'll be in z-hills on the 18th for the pylon races...see ya there! Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
