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  1. Hello, I currently have a Mirage G4 M0 size holding a KA-120 that fits a little loose. 

    I´ve checked the Mirage sizing chart but I can not really figure out if a Winx canopy would fit in it?

     

    I´ve asked Atair and they told me that a Hybrid version of the canopy would definitely made it, but I have been offered a fully ZP one, not a Hybrid. Anyone has owned a fully ZP Winx canopy? How much volumen does it have compared to a Storm for example? 

    Anyone can give me some advice

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  2. timrf79

    Anyone here knows good place to jump near Sofia (Bulgaria) and Valencia (Spain).
    have a trip to Europe coming up later in the year and thinking about taking my rig (or not)



    Skytime.info is one of the best DZs in Spain. Located in Castellón. Close to large and non crowded beaches, cheap accommodation around, many places to taste nice Spanish dishes.

    Very good vibe, many funjumpers and not so many tandems. They run a Pilatus Porter but manage to make a lot of loads a day

  3. I broke my ACL (left knee) while snowboarding. I have been involved in many outdoor sports like windsufing, kiteboarding, sailing, trekking, climbing, running...

    After recovering from the injury I decided to try a sport that didn´t put too much stress on my knee. I saw that landings can be as easy as walking down a stair so I decided to spend the money saved throughout my vacation time. I did my AFF course and life changed from that moment on :)


  4. There are two little but nice dropzones in France near the border with Spain.

    One of them is near the vilage of Mimizan. It is a very touristic place during the summer due to the long yellow sand beaches ideal both for surfing or sunbathing. A lot of beautiful places to visit, tasty local recipes and much more.
    Its owner Olivier is very friendly and really helpful with anything you may need around ojbpara.com. Every jump you will enjoy a beatiful view of the ocean and lineshore

    The other is near the village of Pau (close to the Pyrenees). Cheap accommodation in the DZ. Nice vibe around with a lot of French and Spanish people. Well connected with the highway and a lot of different activities around: horseriding, sightseeing, wine tasting, etc www.pau-skydive.fr

  5. As a local jumper I know quite well the DZs you have listed below.

    Lillo: it has changed a lot in the last 2 years.
    Pros:New facilities, nice grass landing area (which is not very common in DZs in the center of Spain) really good vibe
    Cons: one plane (pilatus Porter), activitiy is not guaranteed during weekdays, no activities around apart from skydiving

    Skydive Spain (Seville)
    Pros: activity almost guaranteed any day of the week, 15000 feet jumps, quick planes (2 Dornier G-92), good vibe, lot of funjumpers from northern Europe, cheap ticket jumps
    Cons: really need a car to get to the DZ, old facilities

    Skytime Castellon:
    Pros: really close to the beach, very good vibe, lot of funjumpers, amazing views in every jump, could almost arrive walking or by bus to the DZ, a lot to do apart from skydiving (sightseeing, chilling on the beach, watersports)
    Cons: does not operate during most week days, one plane (pilatus Porter)

  6. I was at Skydive Spain´s boogie last year.
    A lot of people from around Europe.
    Very talented coaches.
    A lot of loads a day due to the 2 Dornier planes.
    Edited video play at the end of the day.
    Cheap tickets (at least for European standars) for jumps at 15000 feet


    Also there will be a boogie taking place at Castellon (from 19th December till 2 January).
    Dz located at less than 50 meters to the sea shore. The best views for skydiving in Spain.
    Very good vibe.
    Beach landing on the sunset load feels awesome!
    2 planes (Dornier and Caravan)
    Not so many organised loads

  7. riggerrob



    Yes,
    I was rambling, but my point is "no blood, no sport."
    If spectators were at risk of being struck by random tunnel rats falling out of the tunnel, it would make tunnel flying more interesting.
    ..... sort of like being splashed by the trained mammals at the aquarium.

    That's it!
    We allow spectators to sit along the edge of the swoop pond at the next Canopy Piloting Competition. Minor fails would see spectators splashed, while major fails would see spectators suffer the same concussions, cracked femurs and drowning a as competitors!
    Yeah!
    Any less blood would be as exciting as watching paint dry!



    Kind of... "Let the hunger games begin" ;)

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