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Saturday we put up 4 43-way attempts.
That included a two-hour down time for SV repair. That was nothing compared to the 4-hour delay Friday morning because of clouds.
They all had one or two 'little' problems.
It was the run-of-the-mill big-way problems of slightly hard docks or red zone traffic.
Sunday we scheduled a 3 plane formation load with 43 people for a 7:30 am take-off. One of Elsinore's planes would not start.
So we off-loaded that plane and reassembled the formation.
Then split into the 2-plane exit order.
They loaded up in the red otter and SV.
They went up and did the worst jump of the weekend.
I talked Karl into asking Perris for another otter.
The second dive was 3 planes, two from Perris.
Thank-you Karl, John, Pat and Rob.
Everyone was there in the picture MUCH sooner than the 2 plane formations.
Unfortunately, we had a zipper guy go low and then get back up. In the meantime that created a whole lot of red zone confusion.
The 3rd jump was also from 3 planes.
But yet again, another dock, then float over someone's back happened and took out a section of the formation.
In the next year we expect to see 10-15 new SOS jumpers, many with lots of big-way experience to join the ranks of SOS.
Florida Skydiving Center will host the next SOS big-way in March 2007.
I'll post a pic as soon as I get one.
Everyone had a great time. We set one World Record, just missed the second WR of the weekend.
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That included a two-hour down time for SV repair. That was nothing compared to the 4-hour delay Friday morning because of clouds.
They all had one or two 'little' problems.
It was the run-of-the-mill big-way problems of slightly hard docks or red zone traffic.
Sunday we scheduled a 3 plane formation load with 43 people for a 7:30 am take-off. One of Elsinore's planes would not start.
So we off-loaded that plane and reassembled the formation.
Then split into the 2-plane exit order.
They loaded up in the red otter and SV.
They went up and did the worst jump of the weekend.
I talked Karl into asking Perris for another otter.
The second dive was 3 planes, two from Perris.
Thank-you Karl, John, Pat and Rob.
Everyone was there in the picture MUCH sooner than the 2 plane formations.
Unfortunately, we had a zipper guy go low and then get back up. In the meantime that created a whole lot of red zone confusion.
The 3rd jump was also from 3 planes.
But yet again, another dock, then float over someone's back happened and took out a section of the formation.
In the next year we expect to see 10-15 new SOS jumpers, many with lots of big-way experience to join the ranks of SOS.
Florida Skydiving Center will host the next SOS big-way in March 2007.
I'll post a pic as soon as I get one.
Everyone had a great time. We set one World Record, just missed the second WR of the weekend.
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MakeItHappen 15
Bump.
I really wanted to see some of the new age jumpers cheer these folks on.
I think that the new kids do not realize that the vast majority of the SOS crowd started jumping when they (the current SOS jumpers) were in their late teens or early twenties. Today's NG starts at the same age. But, some how I think that today's new age jumper does not have the tenacity of the folks that started jumping in the 60's or 70's. IOW, I think that not many of today's 20 something yo jumpers will be around jumping 20 years from now.
For instance, Norm Olson, started the Navy Leap Frogs.
There is a lot of legacy of skydiving that comes from the SOS jumpers.
They have made paths that you NGs walk today.
Why can't you NGs give your kudos to these elders of our sport and thank them as you thanked the WT or whatever team?
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I really wanted to see some of the new age jumpers cheer these folks on.
I think that the new kids do not realize that the vast majority of the SOS crowd started jumping when they (the current SOS jumpers) were in their late teens or early twenties. Today's NG starts at the same age. But, some how I think that today's new age jumper does not have the tenacity of the folks that started jumping in the 60's or 70's. IOW, I think that not many of today's 20 something yo jumpers will be around jumping 20 years from now.
For instance, Norm Olson, started the Navy Leap Frogs.
There is a lot of legacy of skydiving that comes from the SOS jumpers.
They have made paths that you NGs walk today.
Why can't you NGs give your kudos to these elders of our sport and thank them as you thanked the WT or whatever team?
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kallend 2,150
QuoteBump.
I really wanted to see some of the new age jumpers cheer these folks on.
I think that the new kids do not realize that the vast majority of the SOS crowd started jumping when they (the current SOS jumpers) were in their late teens or early twenties. Today's NG starts at the same age. But, some how I think that today's new age jumper does not have the tenacity of the folks that started jumping in the 60's or 70's. IOW, I think that not many of today's 20 something yo jumpers will be around jumping 20 years from now.
For instance, Norm Olson, started the Navy Leap Frogs.
There is a lot of legacy of skydiving that comes from the SOS jumpers.
They have made paths that you NGs walk today.
Why can't you NGs give your kudos to these elders of our sport and thank them as you thanked the WT or whatever team?
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I think they're great!
(I did get an invite to be one of them but had to decline on account of work).
I want to be like Sky when I'm really old.
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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
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QuoteThe SOS (Skydivers Over Sixty) set a new World Record of 39 today at Skydive Elsinore.
It was accomplished on the 3rd attempt.
There were no roster slot changes or replacements..
Congrats to all of you, it was cool to see you guys, and G'dam, congrats to the lowest and scaryest cuttaway ever, thanks for making it without changing the roster!
QuoteI want to be like Sky when I'm really old.
Oh No! One Sky is more than enough!
(yesyesyesyes!)
marc
"The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton
QuoteQuoteI want to be like Sky when I'm really old.
Oh No! One Sky is more than enough!
marc
But Sky's a sweetie!
Congrats on the SOS record everyone.
Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.
That is a fantastic accomplishment!
These guys are such an inspiration to me. Even if I'm not still jumping at that age, I hope I can follow their example of staying energized and having fun. There are several SOS'ers who jump at my DZ and sometimes I have trouble keeping up with them.
These guys are such an inspiration to me. Even if I'm not still jumping at that age, I hope I can follow their example of staying energized and having fun. There are several SOS'ers who jump at my DZ and sometimes I have trouble keeping up with them.
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I want to be like Sky when I'm really old.
You ARE really old, and Sky is nice and your........well you
Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little
Very cool nice job!!
Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone!
I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!
I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!!
kallend 2,150
Any photos?
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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
kallend 2,150
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I want to be like Sky when I'm really old.
You ARE really old, and Sky is nice and your........well you
Maybe, but I have a cute girlfriend.
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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.
mirage62 0
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Maybe, but I have a cute girlfriend.
Yeah but you pay her
Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little
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