unclecharlie95 3 #1 March 19, 2005 Greetings from the Z-flock!! Blue sky, warm sun and tight flocking over Z-Hills 3ways - 20+ways today. With classic / GTi / S3 / V1 / Prodigy (aka PF beginner suit) all flying in formation together Great to meet some fellow dz.com-ers in person also FLOCK ON!!!BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #2 March 19, 2005 pics fools !! Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #3 March 19, 2005 Quotepics fools !! They are a coming!! BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #4 March 20, 2005 just a couple of quick snaps from Perry. More next week.. Go Z-Flock!!!!BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #5 March 20, 2005 Waaay cool! When viewing that big triangle/wedge formation, is that something that is flown in one plane (is the leading flyer on the same level as the ones in the back) or is this something that's stacked upward towards the back or the formation?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #6 March 20, 2005 Looks like a little Bird-Man rodeo double huck-a-buck in that 2nd pic just to the right of the 36... The formation looks GREAT! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #7 March 20, 2005 Awesome !! keep em coming baby. Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 March 20, 2005 Quoteis the leading flyer on the same level as the ones in the back They should be mostly on the same level, but some tend to fly the slots alittle high. Being on level is best because if you get some moving into their slot in front of you, it leaves you in the burble which will quickly drop you out of the formation. Or if someone flying next to you washes alittle you may get pulled into their burble, which looks like whats happening in the 2nd pic. Keepin' it safe! Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #9 March 20, 2005 Quotejust to the right of the 36... I think your seeing double again Katie! Keepin' it safe! Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #10 March 21, 2005 I can't be sure of that dive, but during the 3 days we worked on horizontal formations which reached about 24, purely vertical formations which reached about 9 and mixed horizontal/vertical formations around 14. It's going to take awhile to sort through the data ... I have over 10G of pics and video from Perry and Darren. There's no way to thank everyone ... Rob and Kathy from Morpheus, Robi Pecnick, James (where's my beer?!), Cancer Chris, TK and the whole Z-Hills staff, Perry for all that incredible video (will you name that bump on your head after me?) ... and all you flockers who came ... Bill, Paul, Matt, Marc, Greig, Jenn (ditch that hackey!), Larry, Darren, Luke, Aubrey, Omar, Petter, Baxter, Anni, Scotty, Kris, Mike and many more. I think we had about 30 people all told with 28 on Saturday. YOU PEOPLE ROCK! It was really a privledge to help organize you guys and we all learned SO much. I can only promise that the next time will be even better with 3D dives I can only begin to picture. I'll work on the video and stills, but I've got several real-life things that will slow me down. I'll post when I've got somthing in a finished form. I've got everything from Perry and Darren. Send me a message if you've got anything else I missed. In the meantime here's a couple of shots that jump out at me.. a shot of our partially complete stack (with 7 people and 3 different types of wingsuits) and another of our double-arrow mixed horizontal and vertical dive. I'm sunburned, sore all over (especially my ankle) and bone tired .. WHAT a GREAT time this weekend!! THANKS! Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,259 #11 March 21, 2005 Is the red and black V-1 in the top right of stack.jpg a prototype or pre production model? The red and white one to the left seems to have so much more leg wing extending below the feet. Awesome photo's, just wish I could fly already!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luminous 0 #12 March 21, 2005 Cool Pics !! Thanks to Scott, Chris, Larry, Perry, and everbody else who helped put it together. And as always a big thanks to TK and staff!! Had a great time and tripled my number of jumps on my classic. (I now have 6. Look forward to our next visit, Jenn did win those free jumps, within a year. Perry, I'll get those pics on a disc and in the mail soon. (did you find the Shiner we left?). BSBD Larry'In an insane society a sane person seems insane.' Mr. Spock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #13 March 21, 2005 QuoteIs the red and black V-1 in the top right of stack.jpg a prototype or pre production model? The red and white one to the left seems to have so much more leg wing extending below the feet. It looks like the legwing is just not completely inflated with the top V-1 flyer, and folded back a bit?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinfishman 0 #14 March 21, 2005 Very cool pictures! That one is definitely longer (unclecharlies?) I believe the long tail is the pre production and the "shorter" one is like mine. I wonder what the difference is and why it was shortened? Maybe that extra length was unnecessary? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #15 March 21, 2005 You should get Jenn to make a post about her PC-in-tow incident, since that stuff has been discussed on here recently already...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonglo 0 #16 March 21, 2005 I will post about my 3rd reserve ride after I re-create the mess and take some pics of the p/c! Thanks Perry for loaning me your demo rig for a few jumps while they packed my reserve!! I'll also post the pictures Larry took from the ground of our last big flock Saturday. Thanks everyone, I had so much fun and learned a ton!! And I'll be back to use those free jumps later this year -Jenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #17 March 21, 2005 Here's the view from the 4th row of the big diamond flock...that's James geeking the camera! Wish we could have stayed for Sunday too - darn work keeps getting in the way of jumping!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
notsane 0 #18 March 21, 2005 I missed thanking the sponsors of the meet: Morpheus Technologies Phoenix-Fly Sunshine Factory Skydive City Go-Fast Alti-2 There were some great prizes handed out Saturday night, and the chances of winning were about 1 in 3 ... a lot better odds than the lottery! I'd like to point out something in Todd's 16way.jpg photo ... obviously the flock must move at the rate of its slowest-forward/fastest-downward flyer. The guy (Bill) in the middle of the shot is a pretty big guy in a GTi and he's nearing the best he can do. The V-1's are flying really dirty to stay in place. The point is that compatible weights/suits will enable flocks to fly optimally (oh yeah, and ability to fly the suit to its best). So if you're a bigger person in a GTi or Classic and want to flock with V-1's, you may want to consider upgrading your wingsuit. This excepts those light folks like Anni and Omar ... put either of you in a V-1 and I'll be drinking in the bar before you open! Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #19 March 21, 2005 I was gonna point out the same thing, Scott. Look at Mike's (purple S3, to Bill's left) legs compared to Bill's. Mike's a light guy in an S3 and his legs look even more bent than the V-1 guys to me. Bill was definitely flying his suit!www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCARYPERRY 0 #20 March 21, 2005 Highee!! Thanks to all for helping to make this event flow so smoothly!! Have pics on disc for those who didnt have time to download on site,send me an email and adress and will pass them on!!! The Shiner made for a great chaser after body shots, thanks Jenn, till we can all meet again??? POnly he can be happy,who can make his the present hour,for today he has lived Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #21 March 21, 2005 The jumps looked fun. Wished I could have been there. Keepin' it safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonglo 0 #22 March 22, 2005 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1503247;page=2;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25; I've posted the picture of my pc in tow/hacky mal in the thread above. Here's Saturday's last flock as seen from the ground!! I have a few more of us gearing up and playing skate and chug I'll post when I get time to shrink them -J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #23 March 22, 2005 In addition to thanking the sponsors I would like to say a BIG thank you to Scott and Chris for being excellent organisers. Ensuring the dives were challenging and great fun. Thanks to Perry for the great footage and stills. ..and not forgetting the most critical part! The Z-flockers!: Scotty Walt Baxter Luke Larry H Matt Kris Darren Mark K Mike Jenn Michelle Todd Bernie Bill S Bill W Robert P Robert J Perry Scott B Chris Pieter Paul Larry S Aubrey Miki Mark H Greg Omar Jo ..sorry to those i missed Thanks for all the great flights guys! Those 2 plane formation loads rocked! Many of the flockers took the chance to try out the V-1 and Prodigy, all returned with big smiles on their faces. The flock grew by another 8 skydivers who "took flight" for the first time with the Prodigy, all commenting how simple and easy to the suit is to fly. I will post some more photos later, Perry (& Darren) took some awesome shots. Until the next time! Long flights, J (Better get practicing for the next Skate & Chug! )BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #24 March 22, 2005 QuoteThanks to Perry for the great footage and stills. When can we see it!!!! PUT IT ONLINE!! FOOTAGE!!! MOVING PIXELS! GIMME GIMME!! WANNA SEEEEEEE!!JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #25 March 22, 2005 The pic James posted was Sunday after a few folks had skipped out. Saturdays loads topped out around 28 people split into 2 Otters! I'm still working through pics, but here's a few from Perry. scott and bill ... Bill saw I had some gum on my shoe and was kind enough to get it off. matt grins ... Matt's sh*t-eating grin as he swoops between Aubrey and Perry Friday 10way ... one of our first day jumps More later.... Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
