Zeemax 0 #1 November 14, 2005 Is anyone going to be in the Z-hills area? i really need to get my flock on this chirstmas and i'm not sure where to go... money is a big factor here, so wheres the big party at? Aus is a no no as flights would involve selling kidneys... I just want some sun, and many many flocks Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #2 November 14, 2005 Come check out Eloy for X-mas. We normaly have pretty large flock action during that event. Don't forget to bring your camera helmet"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #3 November 14, 2005 whats the weather like? is there possability for much jumpingness? The camera helmet has been slightly re-worked, but will of course follow me wherever i go... i may even have to borrow works PC1000 without telling them... ahem...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #4 November 15, 2005 Quotewhats the weather like? is there possability for much jumpingness? It's a sight better than the UK and there is mucho flock action. Usualy cold nights and early mornings that warm up during the jumping day. The bent prop is also fairly well full of people and adult beverages as soon as the beer light goes on. It's a great time, just cruise some of the old holiday boogie threads and you'll see."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #5 November 15, 2005 Quotewhats the weather like? is there possability for much jumpingness? Weather in Eloy sucks during Christmas. That's why they have the DZ.com boogie then. Everyone on DZ.com is a big nerd, so it's ok if they all just sit inside on computers instead of jumping. -- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #6 November 15, 2005 Tom --- no personal attacks you should know this, if needed I will just forward the rules that you sent me back to you for review The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #7 November 15, 2005 Anyone in EU going to the Xmas boogie at Empuria?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 November 15, 2005 How bout checking out the African Freefall Convention bro? www.africanfreefall.com It runs from the 28th of December to the 5th of January. Large tailgates, LOTS of flocking, plus Jari Kuosma and Brian Germain will be there. Oh and did i mention that the British Pound goes ten times further over here? Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #9 November 15, 2005 Quote How bout checking out the African Freefall Convention bro? I can fly to Empuria Brava for 60 euro's or so. Africa wil cost me at least 400JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #10 November 15, 2005 Hmmm, I'll admit i hadn't taken the cheap flights within Europe into consideration. But Zeemax is considering getting his flock on in the US, that's continent to continent travel. And besides, you guys are next door to Empuria, how many people can say they've flocked over Africa? Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 November 15, 2005 hmmm... but SA is looking to be twice the price of flights to the US Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 November 15, 2005 Doh! Really? Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,262 #13 November 15, 2005 Quotehmmm... but SA is looking to be twice the price of flights to the US Where are you looking at flights and what prices are you being quoted for arizona? ThanksDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #14 November 15, 2005 all the usual suspects for flights... best i can get to phoenix is about £550... SA is about a grand...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #15 November 15, 2005 QuoteSA is about a grand... He. There's that supply and demand thing again.. Everyone wanting to be an African for Christmas... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #16 November 15, 2005 QuoteEveryone wanting to be an African for Christmas... Not to mention wanting to experience the taste of a real Giraffe braai! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #17 November 15, 2005 Giraffe braai...klinkt baie lekker! But sadly, I have to go with the spanish winds..I'm not good enough to fly from Empuria to Africa yet in my suit Maybe if they can get that jet-engine thing working, so we can plan trans-atlantic flocking someday with people taking off on dirrent continents JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #18 November 15, 2005 Hey Jarno, might be worth checking how many other wingsuit pilots are going and also if the ground control will be cool with you flocking from all the a/c. Long flights JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #19 November 15, 2005 QuoteCome check out Eloy for X-mas. We normaly have pretty large flock action during that event. Don't forget to bring your camera helmet Negative. Go to Z-HILLS for Christmas/New Years! That's where all the cool kids will be. We had a fucking blast there last year, so that's where we are going again this year. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odeseni 0 #20 November 15, 2005 Me and some friends of mine from Slovenia are also going to Spain. And my return ticket is 16 euro. Offcourse i will bring along my wingsuit, and i will love to flock with you. I'm a newby though. Edo Edit: spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #21 November 15, 2005 So how many Blouwildebeest (That's blue wild beast, or "Gnu" to you..) did you eat? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #22 November 15, 2005 Z-Hills is going to be packed with wingsuit folks over the holidays In fact, the Europeans are already arriving to take advantage of the great exchange rates. Count on good weather and great jumps here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #23 November 15, 2005 Quoteall the usual suspects for flights... best i can get to phoenix is about £550... SA is about a grand... I think might just have solved it! Currently, according to www.xe.com 1 EUR = 1.16939 USD and 1 EUR = 7.93699 ZAR (South African Rands) So, all you have to do is pay for an expensive flight and when you get here drink enough cheap beer and do cheap jumps and you should come out on top! edited to add: you're also guaranteed 30 deg celsius weather every day! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #24 November 15, 2005 which would be great if i could pay for my flights in anything other and GPB anyone know any good ways to scam an airline?Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #25 November 15, 2005 Quoteanyone know any good ways to scam an airline? Get your DZ pilot to fly you over a major airport... wait for your desired flight to take off, get out of your jumpship, and fly your wingsuit up to the airliner. Hitch a ride! Bring a jacket and maybe some oxygen... it will be cold, and dizzy without those. To answer your original question, I know from experience (as do you) that Zhills is a great time. I will be in Eloy this year though, and I think it will be great too.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites