gjhdiver 0 #52 May 4, 2004 QuoteNice work Laney. Well, the links to the real plan don't work for me, but if it's anything like the spongebobs, it's going to funnel bigtime when you release grips on the centre two with hanger. You need more grip integrity on the back pieces because they are essentially phalanxes. They tend to collapse aound the centre grip normally, so they are even more likely to do so with a hanger and a diver on them. You need a subgrip on the rear pieces. But what do I know. I'm just an old RW dinosaur with cool pink shorts. Anyway, where's my landing picture ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #53 May 4, 2004 I no can see dis idea. Would like to doh. PleeeseI'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
RoysPlayThing 0 #55 May 4, 2004 QuoteNice work Laney. Thank you .... I like to take shots sometimes without the canopy... It gives a closer look at the person... I call those shots my puppet pictures... hehe ... Like this one.._______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #56 May 4, 2004 Quote I call those shots my puppet pictures... "the master of puppets" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #57 May 4, 2004 Garreth, Amazingly, the two way's with upper arm grips and legstrap hangers do fly although they tend to backslide unless the belly fliers are aware of that problem and drive hard to counter.. We have attempted it twice without stingers and the first time, one of the hangers missed the key and we ended up with 2/3 of it together and the other 1/3 flying about 30' above and to the right. The second time, the same hanger went low so those two belly fliers let go and again we built the 2/3 formation. The weak link here is the leg grips by the outside 2-ways on the center 2-way but with good communication, this will work. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #58 May 4, 2004 QuoteWhich one of those hanging SpongeBob's am I? I imagine Chopster is the guy in the middle so he can try for another L&B ad. Unfortunately, the rest of the jumpers are only famous on DZ.com. You got it.. you are one of the outside hanging SpongeBobs.. the one with the bad allergies.. My jump, I get the center hanger slot.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #59 May 4, 2004 We're going to turn points? It'll work, but the RW pair being held by legstraps has to drive with their legs full-blast or it will backslide and funnel. We turned points on the attached picture, but I don't have a handy picture ready where everybody is apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #60 May 4, 2004 Oh my That picture of you by the plane is a real keeper. Just makes it that much easier to stalk you when I have pictures like that of you. The one of Gareth is very nice too. But I know Julie, and how she would kick my ass if I stalked Gareth.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #61 May 4, 2004 Nice shot, JP! Yep.. First point is to complete it with the hangers hanging and the stinger on each end on the feet.. 2nd point is to break it into 3 peices and spin the center 180. The other two head down people are just posers.. and don't dock unless they want to dock on a foot on the center piece after the second point.. if, of course, we get that far.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #62 May 4, 2004 QuoteGarreth, Amazingly, the two way's with upper arm grips and legstrap hangers do fly although they tend to backslide unless the belly fliers are aware of that problem and drive hard to counter.. We have attempted it twice without stingers and the first time, one of the hangers missed the key and we ended up with 2/3 of it together and the other 1/3 flying about 30' above and to the right. The second time, the same hanger went low so those two belly fliers let go and again we built the 2/3 formation. The weak link here is the leg grips by the outside 2-ways on the center 2-way but with good communication, this will work. Ok, now I see it. It is different than the spongebobs. The two ways at the sides do have a sub grip, but with the hangers on leg straps, it's going to be very hard for them to get their legs out to balance the weight and pull of the hanger and stinger. That's becuase the hanger will be pulling the inbound hips on each person down, which causes a turn that only gets worse when you try to extend the legs. I'd move the hanger to chest straps if that is possible, because it will centre the weight in the same way as the piece that it has to retain proximity on. If that can't be done, just try to get them as close to the centreline of the piece as possible. With the upside down stinger going for a foot grip on one side there, you're going to need to get as much mass to the centre of that piece as possible. Should be fun though. I'll watch it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #63 May 4, 2004 Definitely the further forward the hanger's grips are the easier it will be for the belly fliers.. I am curious as to whether the stingers will be able to maintain their positions during the transition time as well seeing that the belly fliers will be driving so hard with their legs. Regardless, I am just really hoping to build that first point and get the shot. The second point would be an awesome bonus.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #64 May 4, 2004 Oh do not be modest Deucipoo.. that is HOT....yowza Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #65 May 4, 2004 I believe the correct spelling is Deucey Poo Poo.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #66 May 4, 2004 QuoteDefinitely the further forward the hanger's grips are the easier it will be for the belly fliers.. Have you guys had any success with the hangers using laterals for grips instead of leg straps?? I have found that they work great and is more of a center pull. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #67 May 4, 2004 Those are kinda taboo for us.. They have those silly handles on them.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #68 May 4, 2004 QuoteThose are kinda taboo for us.. They have those silly handles on them.. Not main lift webs, laterals, from container to mlw. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #69 May 4, 2004 QuoteI'm not going naked. Glad I didn't book that flight from H-Town! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #70 May 4, 2004 ohhh.. hmmm.. that's a thought.. works well, huh? for turning points? doesn't it put too much weight to the side of each belly flier? chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #71 May 4, 2004 Quoteohhh.. hmmm.. that's a thought.. works well, huh? for turning points? doesn't it put too much weight to the side of each belly flier? Hmmmm, we haven't turned any points like that, but i can see your point. I didn't really think about it like that. Like you and deuce both said, you have done it before and it worked so have fun. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
