Daizey 0 #1 February 10, 2003 Anyone here going to be going to the Para-ski championships? For anyone who doesn't know, they are being held at Hunter Mountain in Hunter NY. For more information...click here http://www.ranchskydive.com/events/2003/paraski.htm *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #2 February 10, 2003 I heard back in the fall that Joe E. from Frontier was planning on going. He was picking my brain about ski techniques as I was starting AFF. I'd love to go check it out. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #3 February 17, 2003 ok... I'm planning on going. I've got the time off from work, will be calling for a room. Is there anyone else that's going to be there? matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #4 February 17, 2003 I know it's cold up in the NE... I live here too. But there has to be more than a handful of people interested in both skiing and skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #5 February 17, 2003 there is even a description under the disciplines on DZ.com.... QuotePara-ski Posted Thursday, December 21, 2000 PARA-SKI is one of the competitive disciplines in parachuting and the only one to originate outside parachuting. The sport originated in Switzerland in the early 1960’s, when Swiss skiers conceived of para-ski as a form of mountain rescue. The concept was to jump from an aircraft, parachute to an open area near the victim, strap on skis, and evacuate the casualty down the mountain. Original European meets were a timed event which included parachuting onto the mountain, donning skies, and racing a course. Today, the two events are conducted separately. Para-ski international meets and cups have been held since 1964 and World Championships since 1987. Meanwhile, the modern, turbine-powered helicopter has replaced the parachute as the aerial vehicle for transporting mountain rescuers and casualties as well as today’s para-ski competitor. Today’s competition consists of giant slalom (GS) skiing and precision parachuting using gliding parachutes. The GS courses are approximately 1,000 meters long with a run time of one minute and average 30-35 gates. Two GS races are conducted under FIS rules. Each competitor makes six jumps under FAI rules. Jumps are from 3,000 feet. The target is located in a challenging and sloping mountainside venue; competitors aim for a touch-sensative pad with a five centimeter target center. A system of scoring combines parachuting and skiing performance to determine combined individual and team winners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #6 February 17, 2003 Just found out that that weekend is the last weekend of my spring break so i will definitely be there! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #7 February 17, 2003 The year I competed at Para-Ski was one of the best weekends in skydiving I've had yet! Check out my pics in the Para-Ski submissions. It was a great time with all my friends...and a great place for all the dirty low pullers to gather. Have fun! http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/gallery/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Photo_Submissions/Para_Ski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #8 March 10, 2003 count me out now.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
