Puerto Rico Freefall Festival 2009

[droquette 0]

In November I flew direct with American Airlines from SJU to Ohare (is that how you spell it...??)

The island has suffered a major setback in 08' with a reduction in flights in general... and now the flights remaining get full fast and therefore more expensive.. so get your tickets or start swimming over...
the boogie is going to be awesome!

HISPA 72 ----- "Muff Brother" 3733

[skittles_of_SDC 0]

yeah, there are still some non-stop flights but there are only 3 out of 21 on the day I searched for.

[SuperGirl 0]

btw if anyone is a student or a faculty member at a college/university there might be some kick ass student discounted deals on flights to PR on studentuniverse.com
I haven't checked other locations but from DC I found a direct flight to SJU at pretty much half the price I was finding on any other search engine... it was cheaper than flying to florida

[ScottGray 0]

Do you need more reasons to go to the Puerto Rico Boogie ???

Check out the Photos at:

http://www.sky2productions.com/component/option,com_expose/Itemid,58/

follow the path - Sky 2 Collection - Puerto Rico Boogies - Puerto Rico 08

Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLT0q51PZeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ytlbusHnkc

Mr. Scotty Burns will be back to capture you flying above the mountains, rainforest, and beaches of Puerto Rico !!! Did I mention its 80 - 85 degrees, while those who do not attend sit in the cold and watch the snow.

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Other things to do while you are there:

Puerto Rico Rio Camuy Cave Park http://www.guidetocaribbeanvacations.com/puerto_rico/RioCamuyPark.htm

Old San Juan http://www.solboricua.com/sj_images.htm

El Yunque National Rain Forest http://www.topuertorico.org/reference/yunque.shtml

Arecibo Radio Telescope Observatory http://www.naic.edu/

Arecibo Lighthouse and Historical Park http://www.arecibolighthouse.com/page.html


REGISTER ---- http://www.xtremedivers.com/boogie.shtml

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[Skwrl 56]

Scotty shouldn't take the blame for the second video. That messy editing was my doing.

Bottom line: if you fly teh squirrel suit thingy, go to Puerto Rico.

In addition to what I'm sure will be some amazing flocking organized by Bland and Shorb, you will have an opportunity to...

Discover new rums: http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/?action=view¤t=panaramaofrumparty.flv

Make an impression on local government officials: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/transportedbythecops.jpg

Discover new forms of transportation: http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/?action=view¤t=onlyinpuertorico.flv

Watch a few epic sunrises (if you're not too hungover from aforementioned booze): http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/Sunrise-1.jpg

Learn what makes Tonysuits so popular with the ladies: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/JordanSamanthaCheetahTony.jpg

Discover the local fauna: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/Picture13-3.png

See how you size up with the competition: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/Hunglike.jpg

And generally have a crapload of fun: http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j164/Huxley71/IMG_9740.jpg

Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography

Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork

[notsane 0]

Where are the girls-kissing-girls videos and pics???

[Skwrl 56]

They got kicked off of the Puritanical photobucket hosting site...

(That behavior met with my approval, by the way.)

Seriously, folks, this is the event to come to...

Even for you Europeans - last I checked it's winter in February in all of the Northern Hemisphere. You simply can't beat the weather, beaches, rum, scantily clad women, rum, scantily clad women and rum that this event offers.

Did I mention the rum?

Yes, you have to fly to a US territory, which probably requires a tissue sample for Homeland Security, but it's a small price to pay...

Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography

Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork

[notsane 0]

Damn them! It met my standards too!

[Hagen 0]

rum and women - that's why I want to go there

seriously thinking about going there. just need to do smth with my work - I usually have busy days in the middle of every month... but hope to do smth with the problem in the middle of February

[Skwrl 56]

I'm sure there are scantily clad men, too, I just didn't notice any.

I hope you can make it - it's a fun time.

(I am hoping for a kickback from the Puerto Rico tourism authority... )

Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography

Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork

[ScottGray 0]

Floataion for those over ocean, beach jump, flocks:

http://www.kodiakoutback.com/detail.aspx?ID=48

Several folks use these.

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[notsane 0]

FYI I always put my flotation gear and hook knife in my checked baggage.

[Skwrl 56]

That setup uses a C02 cartridge, right? How/where do you get that on Puerto Rico? My limited knowledge of this stuff was that TSA doesn't allow you to travel by air with C02 cartridges, even if they are in checked baggage. That's why I was wondering if Scott's flotation device was a self-inflated one...

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Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork

[notsane 0]

I've never had a problem checking the CO2 inflated PFD.

[monkycndo 0]

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I've never had a problem checking the CO2 inflated PFD.

Check with the airline. All that I checked restrict CO2 cartridges.

50 donations so far. Give it a try.

You know you want to spank it
Jump an Infinity

[The111 0]

TSA stole my CO2 (I tried to carry it on) years ago so now I just have the PFD with no CO2. I can blow it up by the manual inflate tube if I have to.

www.WingsuitPhotos.com

[vivfreeflying 0]

Hello, Charlie Car Rental has given us a special discount for the Puerto Rico Xtreme Divers Festival . Call and make your reservation, they now have a location in Aguadilla Airport (West) address: Calle Wings, Esq. San Antonio, next to gate 5. 787.890.8929

2dr sub-compact : $21.00 p/dy
4dr compact: $23.00 p/dy
Mid-size: $25.00 p/dy
Full-size: $34.00 p/dy
Mini van : $59.00 p/dy

SJ->(787) 727-7333
www.charliecars.com

We also have pick up trucks available.

Remember, Charlie Car Rental is open everyday 24 hours WE NEVER CLOSE. We
have counters at the airport baggage claim area and free shuttle service
to/from the airport. All mileage is free.

only 64 Days left!!**
~Viviana

[fmmobley 0]

One high altitude load will go every morning. Wheels up at 7 am on the weekends and 8 am on weekdays. They go to 21K and it costs $60. Anyone interested in getting a bunch of wingsuits on one of those loads? How about Friday morning?

... Marion

[ScottGray 0]

I've got four that will join.

WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly
The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy
Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie.
www.thebrothersgray.com

[SuperGirl 0]

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I've got four that will join.

hells yeah!!!

[fmmobley 0]

Awesome ! Anyone interested in the high altitude wingsuit jump on the morning of Friday (the 13th) will need to email Viviana and let her know that you want to reserve a slot on that load.

I have already reserved my spot.

Her email address is: [email protected]

... Marion

[Butters 0]

Does anyone know what the oxygen situation is? Having never done a high altitude jump I'm concerned about how my body may react ...

"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch

[mnskydiver688 0]

Very funny like... Hold your breath until you start getting dizzy and blurred vision. Take a breath though before everything goes dark. I mean who would everyone give shit too if you held it too long?

Sky Canyon Wingsuiters

[Skwrl 56]

You remember the scene in Total Recall when Schwarzenegger's space suit breaks and he's exposed to the low pressure conditions of Mars (eyes bulging out, etc.)?

It's just like that.

Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography

Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork

[peggs82 0]

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Does anyone know what the oxygen situation is? Having never done a high altitude jump I'm concerned about how my body may react ...

Much like the airlines...there regrettably has been some cutbacks. We will no longer be serving oxygen on the flight.

You, however, are welcome to bring your own o2 from home. I recommend an ample supply of ziplock bags...but remember, only fill them half way up or they will pop!