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Sarah, my deepest condolences and my regards to you and your family. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Make sure you have somebody experienced check if you put it all back on correctly. Mals suck. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

I like the one where the front says: Lock up your moms, wives and daughters! The back says: Because skydivers will jump anything! "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Keith, you will be missed. Blue Skies, brother. Andrea and the kids, my sincere condolences. Enjoy the pictures. They were some of my happiest days. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=23232&l=d59bd&id=514569869 "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Does anyone have any experience and success approaching resorts? Good arguments on overcoming liability concerns? I'd like to approach my resort, but I'm afraid that once I'm told I'm not allowed to do it, it'll be worse than it is now, where we are residing in a gray area. We will always be able to launch out of bounds here, but inbounds is much easier to access. I'm interested in hearing some approaches. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Looking to share accommodation. Driving down from Vancouver, BC if anyone needs a ride... "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Yay! Do it! We also need to start talking more with the paragliders as it looks like you need a paraglidin license in most countries to speedfly. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Here is a link to a site stating regulations on who is allowed to speedfly and what restrictions are... at least in Switzerland. http://www.speedriders.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=30 "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Student Gear for 50 jumps Arrow 195 (F111 POS) 50-250 Sabre 150 250-600 Crossfire 119 1.7 600-1200 Velocity 103 2.1 1200-1900 Velocity 90 2.4 1900-Now (2200) Good progression, but it didn't keep me from making a couple of bad decisions along the way... Be conservative, be safe, stay current and take a step back if you take a break. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Amen to that! "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

I'm about 200 as well and in the past I've gone to a smaller Matter Suit from a baggier suit. I was stoked for a while but I have now gone back to a bigger suit as I just can't go slow enough on my head while staying in a comfortable range. Go with more bag in the legs, less in the arms. It'll be harder to fly headup at first, but once you can fly with strong legs, you'll be glad you have it. Baggy arms make you want to fly with a strong upper body in head-down and it makes it hard to fly relaxed and take docks. That's at least what my experience has taught me. Don't go for a Matter until they figure out what "baggy" means when you check the box. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

I first posted this in the General Forum that's 10 pages long... Nobody will read it there and dammit, I want to be heard! ;) For the record, I agree that the main landing area is not a place for swooping. Straight in, 90's, 180's whatever the rules are, fine. Swooping should have a separate landing area and, ideally, separate hop & pop loads (Cessna?). It is clear to me that SDAZ has taken a stand and has cited economic reasons to not build a separate landing area, do hop & pop loads or support swooping in any way. I cannot blame them for that as they are in a desert environment where it is hard to keep things green and ponds full. They obviously think that it is not in their best interest to cater to swoopers as they have enough money coming in from the rest of the skydiving population. They also seem to think that the adverse effect of having less current and less experienced flyers come there seems to be justified. So, kudos to them for cleaning up the landing area, boo to them for not supporting swooping (although understandable) and yay to those DZ's who think that swooping is a worthwile investment eg. Skydive Colorado. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Not sure if this has been said as I just can't be bothered to look through all this BS... For the record, I agree that the main landing area is not a place for swooping. Straight in, 90's, 180's whatever the rules are, fine. Swooping should have a separate landing area and, ideally, separate hop & pop loads (Cessna?). It is clear to me that SDAZ has taken a stand and has cited economic reasons to not build a separate landing area, do hop & pop loads or support swooping in any way. I cannot blame them for that as they are in a desert environment where it is hard to keep things green and ponds full. They obviously think that it is not in their best interest to cater to swoopers as they have enough money coming in from the rest of the skydiving population. They also seem to think that the adverse effect of having less current and less experienced flyers come there seems to be justified. So, kudos to them for cleaning up the landing area, boo to them for not supporting swooping (although understandable) and yay to those DZ's who think that swooping is a worthwile investment eg. Skydive Colorado. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

I don't know how you are going to get 6 hours of freefall time with 200 jumps... Unless you start adding tunnel time to your freefall time, which is technically wrong, because you are not in freefall. You'd be hard pressed to get 1 hour for every 60 jumps... So that's at least 360. I have yet to meet an AFFI that would have passed the course with 360 jumps... If they did the tunnel time to do it in that time then they have the skill - more skill than it takes to take out tandems. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Thanks for backing up your argument with such valid reasoning, JP. You've got me convinced. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Check on ebay. I'd be interested. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Compared on an hourly rate, the AFFI never makes as much as a TI. A TI can make 4 jumps in the time it takes to train one level of AFF. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

AFFI's are the most qualified, most experienced and most capable instructors out there, so they should get paid the most. That is never the case, but that's how it should be. TI's should get paid a competitive wage according to local industry standards and supply and demand. Packers should get $10 a tandem pack job - 2 lives depend on it and they should take the time. $7 a student rig. sport rigs are local rates, depending on supply and demand and geographic location. (Cost of living, etc.) "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Amen to that. If those intent on doing high performance landings were willing to walk an extra couple of hundred yards after every jump to stay out of traffic, then this issue wouldn't even be under discussion. Establish a high performance landing area well away from the main landing area and Bob's your uncle. If you have to make a backup, you're obviously not concentrating on your canopy piloting. If you need to get on the next plane, don't rip it up. I am more than happy to land at the other end of the DZ if that means no traffic and safe swoops. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Line twists from uneven release of the d-bag and possibly from shitty body position when you're trying to see what's not happening. Give it a try, but pull very high for at least a few jumps to get a number of deployments, both from terminal and sub - unless you don't intend to go terminal. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Thanks very much! "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

I'll be working there this summer. Has anyone GL'd there? Is there anyone who would like to join me in Gl'ing in the Atlas mountains? I start work there in June. Est-ce qu'il ya quelque un qui veut faire du speedflying avec moi en Maroc? Je vais commencer le travail la en juin. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Thanks! I passed it on. If it gets published, a copy will be sent to that address. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

Awesome Article! Can I pass this on to the editor of Canpara and she'll give you credit? There is a LOT of people in Canada that need to read this. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.

If you're looking for quick delivery, don't get a Javelin... Mirages are pretty quick... I've got a Voodoo and I just ordered another. Main reason: Sandy and Brenda have taken care of me. Replaced and lengthened a chest strap for free, replaced the riser covers (they are now no longer a problem), sent me a longer main lift web and my rig is still in good shape after more than a 1000 jumps on it. I go to Eloy quite a bit and they know me. I think it helps if you know the people who make your rig. The Voodoo is a good rig, nice and aerodynamic. I use a pullout and it's great, except I won't do wingsuit jumps, but then I wouldn't on my Velo either. When you order from the bigger guys you're just a number. A. "Bodygolfing" isn't as much fun as it sounds. People get pissed when you don't replace your divets.