skyjumpsteve 0 #1 April 23, 2007 I found this story from a Google "skydiving" news alert I set up. Anyone have a pic of this? Nice going bird babes! http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Women-skydivers-claim-world-record/2007/04/23/1177180543732.html Eight female skydivers claim to have broken a world record north-west of Brisbane. NSW-based skydiving instructor Elaine Cox said the women had executed a perfect "eight-way flock" at the Skydive Ramblers drop zone at Toogoolawah. The manoeuvre involves flying in close formation wearing suits with webbed wings under the arms and between the legs. Ms Cox said the group, made up of six Australians, a Dutch and a Norwegian woman, reached speeds of up to 120km/h in an arrow formation. "The previous record was a seven-way in England two years ago," Ms Cox said. The record was achieved at the Skysisters event, an international skydiving symposium to encourage and support female skydivers. "We're trying to bring women on in the sport and develop them and nurture them and set records," Ms Cox said. She said the women would try to break more skydiving records during the week-long Skysisters event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #2 April 23, 2007 Wow, nice find Steve. I would love to see pictures, and it's going to have to be tighter than this to qualify. Any Aussies who can comment? www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #3 April 23, 2007 Quote it's going to have to be tighter than this to qualify. Any Aussies who can comment? yeah but that picture a "perfect men only nine-way formation" Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #4 April 23, 2007 The article is not very clear... it describes a "world record" achieved by women, but does not specify that it is a "women's world record", just a "world record". Again, more clarification from inside the community is needed.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #5 April 23, 2007 Perhaps one of you gay Wiki-editors could figure that out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #6 April 23, 2007 Quote Perhaps one of you gay Wiki-editors could figure that out. we'll just leave it up to james and that other person. they put on a good wiki fight a yr ago Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #7 April 23, 2007 Quote Again, more clarification from inside the community is needed. Search long enough and there is a first for everything... A perfect 14 way V was already flown in 2004 at the hercules boogie? Who sets the rules for these records? And what organisation recognises them? What world record is next, first 15 way on a tuesday in pink suits flown by gay men from 3k through a rainstorm?Nice pictures (show em if you got em)..incredible flying...but 'world records?' Its wonderfull media exposure..and I can imagine, incredible fun to fly..and my hats off to the girls that made it happen!JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 April 24, 2007 Elaine is a hottie, but her hubby reads here too so I'll shut up nowHi GregBTW It was a Womans World Record claimed You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #9 April 24, 2007 Who's the Dutch girl btw!? And..was she wearing clogs like she should have!? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #10 April 24, 2007 I just heard this mentioned on Fox News. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #11 April 25, 2007 Sky News report on Skydivingmovies.comSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #12 April 25, 2007 Sweeeet! And nice stuff with the embedded videos on SDM! Definately swallowing my previous words! That was some mighty fine flying, and definately worthy an international mention! There arent that many formations flown with everyone in their slot, and the formation clearly visable and recognisable. And getting this done with a team who probably didnt jump together that much before this event! My clogs are off to all you lovely ladiesp.s. who's the Dutchie, and how can we lure her to our flocking events in Holland JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #13 April 25, 2007 sure it is some nice flying, but fail to see how this is special.. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #14 April 25, 2007 Quotesure it is some nice flying, but fail to see how this is special.. Working on a boogie to get a formation like this flying with various skill levels. Getting the positive media attention. Making it happen.. The 'record' itself doesnt really matter..good flying..positive vibes and people working to show something like this is!JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pierre3636 0 #15 April 25, 2007 cool ... honeys in wingsuits ~ time is ~ time was ~ times past ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #16 April 25, 2007 Buried Quote sure it is some nice flying, but fail to see how this is special.. pierre3636 Quote cool ... honeys in wingsuits Some of us get the picture, Zach. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpsteve 0 #17 April 25, 2007 Totally agree with Jarno. Why is everyone focused on whether it was a "record" or not? ...it just looked like a fun event that got some positive media attention. BTW, the Skysisters website is quite nice....check it out: http://www.skysisters.com.au ...I love the intro when the chicks sprout wings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #18 April 25, 2007 sure honeys in wingsuits are nice, but I haven't really seen any pictures I don't care about if it is called a "record" or not. maybe i would be more swayed if i knew their experience levels, but doubt people here know. Media attention for something like this is fine too. They did a good job organizing it. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joni 0 #19 April 25, 2007 It is special because there were actually 8 women in one place flying wingsuits in the same flock. Even at F&D or Stupino, I do not think there were that many women who were flying wingsuits, let alone on the same load. I think it is great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #20 April 25, 2007 There were 8 or so women at F&D 2.0..granted most were just starting.. I think 2.0 had more than 3.0. Morpheus would know the exact count. The big ways had everyone on them [in 2.0 and 3.0], isn't that the same load? Sure it wasn't exclusive to women, but you women could have organized one. -nice flock & good/positive organization around the jump and for the media. that's all IMO. It's not their fault media and the majority of people are ignorant when it comes to skydiving. I dont know why it seems there is a need to defend myself. There is no reason I need to. QED Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #21 April 25, 2007 You are right, it is great, great for them and for wingsuiting. At last years An-72 Birdman boogie we had I believe close to 10 women show up and participate. All of them were on the record and many were in the front of the formations consistently during the days before the event. The more people flying wingsuits the better it is for the whole flock. "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
Greg9859 0 #22 April 29, 2007 Hey Everyone, Elaine and I have just arrived back home from SkySisters - what an awesome event!! The eight girls on the jump were; Elaine Cox - Aus Cath Comyns - Aus Tanya Cale - Aus Cecilia Morton - Aus Susie McEvoy - Aus & Organiser of the SkySisters Symposium 'Quiche' Lorraine Duff - Aus Conny van Setton - NL Linn Mikkelborg - Norway Subsequently the girls put up a couple of nine ways and a ten way but none were flown as tight as this one. This 'team' had NEVER flown together prior to the event. Some of these girls were new to WS flight. With the exception of Elaine, who was coaching/LO, there were 4 "experienced" flyers (with between 10 & 40 flights) the rest had 3-5 WS Flights. One of the girls had had done her FFC the day before! They all did extremely well as you can see on the video. While we were at the event we also put 15 girls (and six guys) through their FFC, most of whom made multiple flights during the week. As far as the 'record' claims; sure, we're talking this up to get some positive media - none of these girls are about to let their ego's get ahead of them. And, for the record - they are all real hotties! I was flying camera, I'll post some pics of the WS stuff ASAP. Fly Safe, Greg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #23 April 29, 2007 Cool! I did Conny's first flight and she was very cool then.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #24 April 30, 2007 Conny van Zetten? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg9859 0 #25 May 13, 2007 Connie in this http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=83962; pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
