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  1. cool, email me -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  2. Steve, My E-mail is [email protected] let me know when you are ready to book the times, that way I can make sure I am off on that day(s) and like I said when I met You I give free tunnel coaching, so let me know when You want some coaching. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  3. I like the FF2 for video I like the factory diver for full face I like the protec for my students in the tunnel I think the FF2 is the safest for video. virtually no snag points The Factory divers visor stays put. And the protec is hard plastic. I’ve seen people take some pretty hard hits with them on. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  4. Hands down FF2 This is my FF2 fitted with a cameye II and a cut away system. it worked out cheaper them my buddies optik with dbox. both are fitted for a PC-1000 -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  5. if someone wants a Flat top then get a Azimuth by 2K Composites. here are the features: - Professional Top Mounting Camera Helmet - Comes standard with Cutaway System - Top Plate available in 2 sizes - Thermofit Lining Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  6. We adjust the air speed to your flying skills. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  7. Thanks Paige Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  8. I have around 40-45 hours of actual training/flight time. I have a couple hundred hours of instructor time in the tunnel Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  9. PM sent Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  10. check out my ads in the classifieds section. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  11. Wow, that is very sad to hear. I send my regards to his family and friends. I met Don an few times at the tunnel and he was always in a pleasant mood. Rest in eternal peace. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  12. Aerodyne! Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  13. Ouragan! Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  14. No its not ZP. that would be too much lift to work with everyday for a few hours. it is a cotton blend Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  15. I just got my new instructor suit last week and I have to say it is awesome. It flys great and looks amazing. This is the first Ouragan instructor suit ever made for the tunnel. I am going to put it through some R&D and get back to Nancy about how it holds up. -Bowen On the suit pic 1 and 2 you are going to have to save it and then open it Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  16. Mike at Airkix is what I call a natural flyer. He is extremely gifted. He picks stuff up in only one or two try’s. Before he left us in Orlando He was already flying head down. He will be a top level flyer very soon. It all depends on what type of coaching you want. Rw stuff? Talk to Rusty or Thomas Hughes. Freeflying talk to Joe, Carlos, Chris Ash or Randy. Call the SkyVenture Orlando and leave your name and what you want. Someone will contact you -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  17. Bowen

    My new helmet!

    Awesome Paige, I cant wait to see what 2KC has come up with. The people at 2KC are great. allie asked me to be a dealer for them last month, I should have told you but then again you probably ordered it a few weeks before I agreed to the dealer terms. O well. See you at the tunnel soon. P.S. You gotta see my new Ouragan suit. It’s the first ever Tunnel Instructor suit ever built. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  18. the size and power of a tunnel is important but don’t forget about the experience and knowledge of the staff. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  19. I only have that many hours because I am a SkyVenture Orlando flight instructor and I have been givin free tunnel time over the last year. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  20. I have 30 something hours of flight time in the tunnel and I track it with a regular log book. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  21. Hey, the tunnel will teach you proper technique. a lot of skydivers find the tunnel hard because of lack of technique. In the tunnel you are flying at slower wind speeds. Around 135MPH so you learn how to really fly your body. Not just fall through the sky in a body position. If she is pushing her knees together and her ankles out then I suspect she is a little bit of a bigger girl. Usually people that do this in the beginning eventually get better at flying their bodies and then go into a text book style sit, calf and thigh at a 90degree angle, legs slightly wider then your torso, back slightly arched back and arms parallel to the torso at a 90 degree angle pushing the air down. Before you get to the tunnel talk to a experienced free fly tunnel coach . Paying for a good tunnel coach will help you a lot, It’s well worth the money. My decision would be to go to Eloy. It may not be the largest any more but I think it’s the fastest public tunnel a civilian can go too. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  22. Just wondrering why I havnt seen any pics or video of people sit flying or head down? If you could post some that would be great. by the way, way to go on the 16 ft. it must be awesome. -Bowen Speaking of video, here's a little initial compilation we have got together thanks to our friend Billy. www.bodyflight.co.uk/video/bedfordvideo1.wmv Shows a bit of the testing (errr ok initial playing) that we have done. Enjoy!
  23. Does anyone use there laptop at the dz to burn their footage to dvd. Any coaches do this for their customers? And if so how long does it take and do you feel it is worth it or not. Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  24. daffy is the position your legs are in when you are head down. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings
  25. We have flown military people in full gear many times. the sack will help give lift. -Bowen Retired Tunnel Instructor, Sky/Tunnel Coach Former dealer for 2k Composites, Skysystems, Alti-2, Wings