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Hmm...I can think of a few

As a follow-on to my last post, you can also get a 2009 version of the rules and dive pool under the Training Tools section of the site. The pictures shown on the site for the dive pool are old, but if you click to download the printable version, it will contain descriptions of the 2009 changes. See ya out there! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

I finally had the chance to make some updates to the Drive site, www.DriveVFS.com. From the home page you'll see links to our latest video and more importantly to a dive generator that uses the new dive pool to put together 8-round training sessions (based on 2009 rule changes). I got through a lot of the site, but know I still have plenty of work to do. The dive generator has only been updated for the open class at the moment, once it is decided what moves and how many rounds are going to be in Advanced, Ill get something up for those teams too. Hope everyone is having fun and training hard for 2009! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Sorry we've been dragging our feet registering. We'll get on it this weekend. Can't wait for the event! Anyone thinking about coming out...do it! The Gauntlet was awesome last year and I really regret not competing. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

We need a lot more than grippers

We don't have them on our suits. I can't see using them in freefall, but they might be nice on some exits. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Nice work guys, look forward to seeing you at the comp this weekend! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

A big thanks to Arsenal for putting together an awesome weekend. I was really impressed with the turn out and progress made by those who attended. It's gonna be a great year for VRW, thanks again guys! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Really looking forward to this weekend. The last camp was a great time and we learned a lot. For anyone thinking about attending, well worth it. Amy, it looks like Sean will be joining us too. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Nice work Shane! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

I second that...the Hybrid XP guys rock and are great coaches. Of course Will and Mick were way cooler when they were on AZ Drive, but they're still alright

Here's a pic from our training camp last week. There is a slide show of others from the day at... http://www.drivevrw.com/site/Pictures/TrainingJumps20080326/tabid/102/Default.aspx A big thanks to Travis Mills for taking the pics...now if you could just loose any of the ones of us busting points that would be awesome

Can't wait to see you guys! Ya wanna roast beef sandwich :) Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Would love you to make it out take some more of that sick video you shot. Much better than most of the folks we got to play with. Com'on Joe! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

You can find a copy of the generator for the intermediate dive pool at www.DriveVRW.com/int.html. Mike Volgeleer pointed out that you can download either of these files (open.html or int.html) and save them to your phone. Once done, no internet connection will be needed to run the generators. Hope this helps! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

These are in the tunnel (SkyVenture AZ), but definitely freeflying and a great time. Arizona Drive Tunnel Training Session Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Amy, you guys put on a great weekend and we all learned a lot. Thanks again and looking forward to the next one! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Hey Everyone— Just wanted to announce the launch of our VRW team’s site, www.DriveVRW.com. One of our main goals is to help grow the discipline and get people involved with VRW. That being said, we are trying to provide resources that may help those interested in taking part. Under the ‘Training Tools’ section of our site you will find items that may be helpful if you are looking to get involved with VRW… - Competition Rules - Dive Pool - Intermediate Dive Generator - Open Dive Generator - Sample Slot Diagram Also, we have created an open dive generator that displays well on mobile phones. You can use this generator by pointing your phone’s browser to http://www.drivevrw.com/open.html. This has only been tested on a couple Palm and Blackberry phones so if you have any trouble, please let us know and we can make some changes. If there is interest, we will develop a similar dive generator for the intermediate dive pool. Just let us know. Hope some of this helps and look forward to seeing you out there turning points. --Arizona Drive Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Thanks Joe. Definitely a lot of fun. You guys rocked it yourselves! Really looking forward to see what the next year brings. Hopefully we continue to see more teams and interest in VRW. Anybody thinking about it...round up 4 friends and start training. What a great time! Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Win or lose...you can't tell me you wouldn't learn a bunch, have fun, meet some amazing flyers and leave with a smile on your face. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Yes! Please do. Honest opinions expressed in a respectful way that support a more 'swooper-friendly' solution are exactly what is needed. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

It is about what you can do...but there is a strong relationship with how well you can do something and how many times you've done it. In my limited experience, doing well in a swoop competition comes down to consistency which comes from repetition and currency. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

I get what your saying, but I simply think a blanket rule of no 270's or larger is really going to limit your field of competitors and be counter productive to some of the good things that are being done to develop canopy piloting. For example, the CPC exists to bring up and educate new pilots. A rule like this will discourage people from competing. Training in exact competition conditions is ideal, but unrealistic for many. It is fine to change your profile, but do you honestly believe your own canopy piloting skills would be where they are today if you only did a 270 or greater 7 times in you life? Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

I have got to say that as a SDA local that had aspirations of competing in the upcoming CPC events, I am truly disappointed. Without knowing the details of the proposed new rules, it is hard to comment, but in my eyes this is a step in the wrong direction. While it sounds like there is the ability to make larger turns on dedicated hop-n-pops, this severely cripples anyone's ability to train and be competitive at events. In a sport that is expensive and time consuming we all do what we can to manage these constraints. My guess is that adding these restrictions will make the notion of training and competing in swooping unrealistic for many people. I know that I will be re-evaluating my plans to compete in the upcoming CPC events and I imagine so will a number of other people. Beyond my obvious personal reasons for being disappointed, I think it is really unfortunate that a DZ world-renowned for producing great competitors is further handicapping one of the only areas in which it was already faltering. There is a significant group of people that call SDA their home and are sincerely interested in developing the discipline of canopy piloting. The knowledge, facilities, and resources currently exist at SDA to make it a place that breeds not only competitive swoopers, but safe canopy pilots in general. Making use of these assets and creating an environment that is safe and productive for all ranges of canopy flight is the only long-term solution that makes sense in my mind. I wish I could end this post with the magic answer to the problem, but no such luck. However, I have to believe that a more effective and enjoyable solution exists than what is currently being considered if those involved and affected put their collective efforts behind it. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com

Agreed. I even started going to Yoga. It has definitely helped with my flying and with not being as sore after longer tunnel sessions. Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com