remko 0 #1 January 17, 2005 The following is a copy-paste from http://www.cfworldrecord.com. Be there or be square :-) 2005 Canopy Formation World Record We are pleased to announce we will be organizing the next Canopy Formation World Record. This formation will be an 81 way diamond Please visit our website, in January, for more specific information Please send questions to : [email protected] or contact your regional contact / organizer Place: Florida Skydiving Center, Lake Wales, Florida U.S.A. Date: Saturday November 20th – Saturday November 26th 2005 Organizers: Chris J. Gay Mike Lewis Dave Richardson Mark Gregory Christophe Balisky Contacts: Chris J. Gay or Dave Richardson (USA contacts) [email protected] [email protected] Christophe Balisky (European contact) [email protected] Dave Richardson ( Event coordinator – Contact for all other countries) [email protected] Web Site: www.CFWorldRecord.com Email: [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic 0 #2 January 18, 2005 Thought this was an invitation only event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remko 0 #3 January 18, 2005 Yes it is invitation only, you can't just show up and tag along. But, they are recruiting. If you attend some of the big-way camps, for example the one in may, and show some decent flying, they might just let you in (If you ask politely). If not this year, maybe next time. If you really like this stuff, and my stomach starts feeling all weird when I even think about it, get with the project! Of course there is a lot of flying skill required but mostly being part of a big formations is about discipline (like don't reel in a locker when you are a wing ). Pay attention to what is expected from you and do it. Those big-ways look extremely complicated to engineer and they are, but we don't have to worry about all that. The organizers will take care of the details and they did an excellent job two years ago. All you need to do is follow their instructions meticulously. Let's not forget, we do this for a hobby, because we love the sport and want to share the joy. The 2003 objective was to let all the people into the WR, not to drop the weaker attendants and go for the biggest formation technically possible. That is the beauty of events like these, we have to compete together, not against each other. You are needed. Get an appetite at cluebox.org/~remko/writings/big-way_dock.html or http://www.dqnt.com/LowWingThing.htm and http://www.normankent.com/CRW2Gallery/ for pictures. Greetings, Remko -- Everything you know is wrong. But some of it is a useful first approximation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic 0 #4 January 18, 2005 Of course there is a lot of flying skill required but mostly being part of a big formations is about discipline (like don't reel in a locker when you are a wing ). point taken, be sure to pass that comment to chris gay next time you see him! regards plastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #5 January 18, 2005 I've never jumped with Christophe Balinsky or Mark Gregory so I can't comment on them, but I've jumped with Chris Gay, Mike Lewis & Dave Richardson. If anyone of the three of them are at Empuriabrava, your friend is in for the best CRW experience of his/her life. They are all incredible organizers and pilots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamhypoxia 0 #6 January 18, 2005 kind of a shame that the original website with photos and stuff about 2003's record can no longer be viewed. still.... very exciting to think about a new record! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #7 January 18, 2005 Not to worry, the dates actually don't clash. Chris is scheduled for both of those events individually! http://crw.boxofclue.com/skydive/calendar.html There is a CRW Events Calendar that gets updated frequently at the URL listed above. Happy CRW jumps to you and your friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #8 January 18, 2005 From what I understand, the site is just having some updating and information about this years record added, etc. I'm sure we'll see an improved, fresh site very soon! Hope all is well with you ~ Happy 2005 to You and the guys out there! Eliz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic 0 #9 January 19, 2005 To clear up some confusion about an earlier post. In this i made a comment and mentioned chris gay by name, this was a light hearted comment but it has been pointed out to me that this could be taken the wrong way. This comment was in no way intended as an insult or having a dig at chris and i apologise if it seems that way. I have and continue to have the utmost respect for chris as a crw jumper, he is also a good guy as well. In future i shall refrain from making comments about people by name. regards mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remko 0 #10 January 19, 2005 Now that I know it is supposed to be a joke I think it is a pretty darn good one! Can't believe I missed it, I even know you are a britt Watch the whales! -- Everything you know is wrong. But some of it is a useful first approximation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #11 January 19, 2005 Yeah - you know - its funny how I understood perfectly what you meant! Course I still have never had a world champion come through my topskin! W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meandean 0 #12 January 20, 2005 2005 Canopy Formation World Record Place: Florida Skydiving Center, Lake Wales, Florida U.S.A. Date: Saturday November 20th – Saturday November 26th 2005 ----------------------------------------------------------- ...the checkin day is Sat 19th Nov...we will start jumping on Sun 20th Nov and will have through the following Sat scheduled as a jump day as well. -slasher- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic 0 #13 January 20, 2005 you earned the right to laugh, as you were the only one to chop as a result. plastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #14 January 26, 2005 It's a little off the subject but I didn't want to start a new thread. What are the current prices for a New Lightning canopy now. I'd give PD a ring but I'm unable to do that. I'm looking around a 143. CSA #699 Muff #3804 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #15 January 26, 2005 If you can go to the PD site it does show RETAIL prices (approx 1400-1500), many PD dealers do give some degree of discount (20% to 25%) Last I recall the estimated wait is about 16 weeks or so but I guess that can fluctuate. http://www.performancedesigns.com/pd.asp You can direct an inquiry to Rusty Vest if you would like to have his expertise on what trim, etc is most recommended for todays larger CRW Camps, etc. Quite often there are Lightnings for sale and are announced through an email list of CRW Dogs, they sell quickly especially when they are in very good shape. If you'd ever like to hear about those just send and email to [email protected] The moderator of this forum and many of the CRW Dogs that post here are also willing to help if you need it too. Regards, Eliz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #16 January 26, 2005 Actually if you want on the list email or PM me. emailing [email protected] won't work until you're already suibscribed. W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #17 January 26, 2005 Oops! Thanks for clarifying that Wendy.... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
