gemini 0 #1 July 7, 2003 Early Sunday afternoon we completed a 16 way with an 8 way base and 8 hangers. For the sunset load, we made a 10 way base with 10 hangers, but could only hold it for a few seconds. DZO of Skydive Spaceland told us afterwards that if we could build a a 32 or 40 way, the jump would be on him! Looks like a challenge we will have to accept! Josh Hill will have photos on line at http://www.aerialfusion.com by Wednesday the 9th. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #2 July 7, 2003 Good Vibes bro! I hope the picture will make it into Parachutist and Skydiving mags ++ in a mailbox near you~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> VIBES <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.My other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #3 July 7, 2003 Sorry I could not hang out for the 20-way... should have there pics up today or tomorrow... I'll post one here when I can get back to my own computer... work is so interfering with my fun.. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 July 7, 2003 THey are cool, huh? For my 500th we did a 4 base with 4 hangers. Since we're in the KingAir, biggest we're likely to get is a 6 base 6 hangers. It's getting freaks back on their bellys! I love it. You have to be able to dive on your belly, get to your slot and grips, and then get vertical. Good stuff! I'm looking forward to the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #5 July 7, 2003 Ya know, one of these days when I come back out from under my rock I'll get current again and join the cause. In the meantime, good luck to everyone. What's the current hybrid formation record anyway? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #6 July 7, 2003 3 weekends ago in Lodi, we did an 8 way star with 4 hangers and 6 stingers.. it was wavy and slow as hell so none of the stingers got on but it was fun. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #7 July 8, 2003 here is a shot from the 16-way... JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 July 8, 2003 Quotehere is a shot from the 16-way... Josh Very nice as always. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #9 July 8, 2003 Noice! Josh. Very. Fill flash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #10 July 8, 2003 QuoteFill flash? No, the broken layer of "hayse" below us provided very nice bounce lighting JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 July 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteFill flash? No, the broken layer of "hayse" below us provided very nice bounce lighting Josh Dude, you are awesome. Since you can't bring a big white board along, you just ordered up an atmospheric condition! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #12 July 8, 2003 Quotebring a big white board along One reason I have a white suit JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #13 July 8, 2003 Zen where the heck you been? Thought we had lost you entirely to base. Look forward to seeing you again. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #14 July 9, 2003 More shots have been posted here. Scroll down to the pictures that start with "030706"... enjoy. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #15 July 9, 2003 For anyone who happend to look between lastnight and this morning... sorry, the page has been fixed now. JoshAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #16 July 11, 2003 Hey Jim, I'm loving the stuff you guys are putting together down there, good work folks. Man I wish I was still there. Anyways, what do people think the future of freefly big ways is....I really liked the pics PH2003, they were stunning, and had an almost surreal quality, however I can't help feeling all they are doing is emulating belly bigways. IE they are making 2 dimensional (everyone on level) formations. I realise they are not easy to fly head down, and have more respect for the fliers than my limited vocabulary can adequately describe.... However, I find the multi layered (not a flat formation), multi discipline (belly, sit, head down) mix much more appealing. Both visualy, and they seem to capture the 'mix it up, everyone plays together' approach that more and more freefliers are exploring. Plus, I'm looking forward to hearing about you guys turning hybrid pieces to a second point in the not too distant future... Oh and Josh, excellent snaps, as always.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
