bbarnhouse 0 #26 June 30, 2004 QuoteSee, that is why you are in charge, you have such good ideas Oh come on you're the Brains! Give me some additonal ideas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #27 June 30, 2004 QuoteFor instance Skymama and BBarnhouse and . . . . I can't come this year. Betsy will have to do double the puckering.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #28 June 30, 2004 QuoteIf you don't want suggestions, you shouldn't ask for them. My post was for clarification purposes. I too would like to see the bar non-smoking, I think most people that know me well know that. Thank you for your suggestion, this has been visited many times by me and is an on going conversation. QuoteLotsa places have non-smoking areas Yeppers and there is a non- smoking area just not in the pub. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #29 June 30, 2004 Betsy, if the event is only half as good as last year you've done an amazing job already. I don't really have any ideas right now, the only thing I could think of right now is a big way camp. For a lot of people that jump at a single airplane dropzone this is something where they are maxed to 14 - 22 ways. Multiple airplane loads (I know they are hard to organize) are something that not a lot of skydivers have access to. Even smaller formations would be fine here too, docking late on a 10-20 way for example, jump with an organizer and be switched to different slots to make you comfortable flying in different spots in the formations. I know Philippe (I hope I spelled this right) was doing some of this last year too. For me personally.. just show me nice formations Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #30 June 30, 2004 QuoteConvince SDA to put money into making decent showers. I can't speak for the women's showers (although I wish I had more experience about them) But that is the only suggestion I have....I think SDA is a terrific DZ in all aspects. Is Airspeed having another day of formation diving with various skill levels, like they did last year ? Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #31 June 30, 2004 Hey, a multiple airplane big way for my dz is a 9 way, or an 8 way with video. 16 to 20 ish ways are HUGE. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #32 June 30, 2004 QuoteMultiple airplane loads (I know they are hard to organize) are something that not a lot of skydivers have access to. formation loads are great at the end of the day, pretty hard logistically during a boogie. I will give this thought and can see that this would be great fun and a good learning opportunity.QuoteIs Airspeed having another day of formation diving with various skill levels, like they did last year ? If enough dropzone.commers show interest...I'll make it happen. Quotebut I would suggest turning the water heater thermostat WAY DOWN in the men's.....it was so hot as to be downright painful. I am aware....the showers will be dealt with. Just don't expect the Ritz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #33 June 30, 2004 QuoteQuoteMultiple airplane loads (I know they are hard to organize) are something that not a lot of skydivers have access to. formation loads are great at the end of the day, pretty hard logistically during a boogie. I will give this thought and can see that this would be great fun and a good learning opportunity. Even 16-22 ways with rotating slots can prep you for bigger formations, and they are VERY cool to watch and to be on. Thanks again for all your efforts last year Betsy, it was an awesome event, and I can't wait 'till this Christmas. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #34 June 30, 2004 QuoteThanks again for all your efforts last year Betsy, it was an awesome event, and I can't wait 'till this Christmas. Very kind of you to say Iwan... I've some fun ideas...hope that I can get them to work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #35 June 30, 2004 would you like to discuss them? It always helps me make suggestions when I hear other peoples ideas.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #36 June 30, 2004 Quotewould you like to discuss them? Absolutely! Here is one of the ideas...it has some complications but none that can't be worked out. The best overall team. Each team would compete in 3 rounds of the following disciplines RW,CRW, FF with each team having an experienced person. 1 member of Airspeed,1 from Frayed Knot and 1 from former AZ Freeflight. The points will be accumulated with all teams having the same draw in the given disciple. The winner is determined by overall points. A prize will be awarded to teams placing 1-3. Thats the concept...what do you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #37 June 30, 2004 Awesome - talk about a "Triathalon" Perhaps you might consider implimenting something similar in freestyle too? Ok - yeah - I was there and saw one of the best - but damn that stuff is pretty.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #38 June 30, 2004 How about you plan a day of jumping with the pixie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supafly 0 #39 June 30, 2004 I like this idea. Not that I have the skills to participate in something like this (yet), but for those who do, I think it would be a great learning experience. For those looking to compete or compete at a higher level, I think going through a competition with some of the big dogs would be a great help (and a lot of fun). As far as things I would like to see...those big tracking dives at the end of the day last year were amazing. --KeithArizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #40 June 30, 2004 QuoteAs far as things I would like to see...those big tracking dives at the end of the day last year were amazing. I agree, those were some of the best jumps i did last year.On the other idea, i would do it other than the crw part, something about that just weirds me out. Not to mention crw with a Xfire2 109 Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #41 June 30, 2004 Quotethose big tracking dives at the end of the day last year were amazing. DONE! QuoteOn the other idea, i would do it other than the crw part, something about that just weirds me out. Not to mention crw with a Xfire2 109 Oh I was remiss...we're working on getting CRW canopies and rigs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #42 June 30, 2004 QuoteHow about you plan a day of jumping with the pixie? DONE! I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #43 June 30, 2004 Well after 2 years of coming out to play and meeting everyone and having a miserable time (if you believe that I have some oceanfront property just to the East of the DZ I'll sell you) I love doing the stuff with Craig and will be up for more this year although I promised Dennis I'd jump with him some too. I also hope you'll get us rooms like previous years and plan other little social gatherings. Maybe a DZ.com evening in the bar (I agree with Sunny the smoke is nasty, but what's a girl to do???) with drink specials. The competition sounds great too even though I'm afraid it would greatly exclude some of the newer jumpers. How about a 4 way comp with airspeed as the coach and 3 lower time jumpers? This way those who really want to play can in a more comfortable environment. Thanks for all the good work and early planning, hon. Can't wait to see everyone. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #44 June 30, 2004 You forgot THE list: Mouth -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #45 June 30, 2004 QuoteYou forgot THE list: Gonna: Mouth Seriously trying: RevJimIt's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #46 June 30, 2004 QuoteOh I was remiss...we're working on getting CRW canopies and rigs In that case, i might just have to start getting some CRW training. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #47 June 30, 2004 Some already are. Oh you meant .. . . .nevermind.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #48 June 30, 2004 QuoteI would appreciate it if we could keep this the constructive side so the thread doesnt get hijacked. Hrm, that lasted about 3 hours. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #49 June 30, 2004 Hello your Royal Pixieness Ok.. you know what gets me going.. Just sign me up on the Midnight New Years DC-3 jump. Specialty aircraft... like that uh.. little jet sitting over there at PerrisMaybe a jump from the Lockheed LoadStall I saw sitting out there on the tarmac at SD AZ...just keep the load size down to unstallable levels Uh.. onsite Cabana boys??? Wait.. I can go a bit further south for that.. ..........nevermind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #50 June 30, 2004 Freefly coaching.....lots and lots of freefly coaching.....freefly bigway organizers......bigway flocks......atmonauti coaching.........the list goes on and on. I think an advanced freefly seminar would be cool too. If I remember correctly, there was a beginners freely seminar last time....an advanced one would be excellent. Oh, and somebody bring some freakin' orange juice, I don't wanna be sick like last time. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
