billvon 3,107 #1 September 20, 2004 This weekend we did some pretty amazing bigways at Perris, in sizes from 99 to 104. It included the unofficial record for the largest hybrid (104 I think), 3-4 completions and one second point. I predict we get at least one cover shot out of the pictures. They have to be seen to be believed. My favorite dives were the last ones. We built an eight-way base with four wacker arms coming off it. At the end of each wacker was a six-way round, with lines linking them on the outside. It looked wildly improbable on the ground, but we went up, tried it three times and came within 3 grips of a completion on dive 3. Then the winds picked up and scrubbed the last few jumps so we never got the completion. On this last dive, there were eight people (two people per 6-way) who basically had their backs to the base. Four of them (including myself) had to do a back-in, present a leg, then do a headswitch to pick up the base. It's the hardest move I've ever had to do on a big-way; like doing 4-way with 100 other people, none of whom are paying any attention to where you are. It was a blast. My neck hurts today from looking backwards over my shoulder at the base so much, but it was worth it for the visuals alone. Also saw a bunch of DZ.commers, including Kallend and JumperConway, and spent many a night in the Bomb Shelter talking to old friends. A great weekend all around, despite the heat and the winds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #2 September 20, 2004 Excellent move. That sounds like too much fun and challenging at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #3 September 20, 2004 Any pics yet? Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #4 September 20, 2004 WOW! I want to see the pics, too!!!!!!!There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #5 September 20, 2004 > WOW! I want to see the pics, too!!!!!!! Quade may have some on his site. I'll check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #6 September 20, 2004 Hey Bill, I was opposite Conway and Amy in another of the 6-ways and backed in with Larry Henderson docking blind to the base. It was the hardest move I've ever made too! Only reference I had was plane captain from Elsinor (180 from the base who was setting up on our grip line through the base) when I was waiting to dock and the propeller line where Larry was to dock. My problem was when I made my head switch to the base, I must have been dropping my knees because we would immediately begin moving toward the base. Several times I thought we were going to funnel, but with the help of the propeller and other jumpers in the 6-way we could stop the move and stay level. Larry asked me if I wanted to move out of the slot and of course I didn't, but I told him I would take any slot that would help us complete the damn thing. Duffy was going to try it on the 4th jump with me moving to the outer loop which is where I normally fly anyway. I think we had a great chance to complete on the 4th. In the earlier, 2nd formation I had the honor of docking with DiabloPilot. Glad he was on my left because we really had to muscle that formation into shape several times. What a great week! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #7 September 20, 2004 QuoteI predict we get at least one cover shot out of the pictures. They have to be seen to be believed. It better not be the one skydive I had to miss.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
flyangel2 2 #8 September 20, 2004 Here are some ground shots that I got.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
flyangel2 2 #9 September 20, 2004 And some more.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
flyangel2 2 #10 September 20, 2004 And more. Edit to add SteveMay 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
billvon 3,107 #11 September 20, 2004 >It better not be the one skydive I had to miss. As an aside to everyone else - Mary missed one of the jumps because she had to take Barb to the hospital. She broke her clavicle on exit (she hit the door) but still managed to dock on the formation. After she landed she sat down, and they got Amy out to the landing area to take a look at her. Barb's had a lot of bad luck over the past few years. But where other people might make excuses, she's simply always there in her slot. She's a pretty impressive woman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 September 20, 2004 Story here. That girl rocks!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
CanuckInUSA 0 #13 September 20, 2004 I couldn't help but notice the common denominator in all of this pics. Mar!!! Hey what about all those rear end pictures you and some of the other girls from Friday night? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 September 20, 2004 Those pictures are for my private useMay 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
flyangel2 2 #15 September 20, 2004 Oh, here's another one. Really John, I didn't forget you.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
eeneR 3 #16 September 20, 2004 Hey Mar? what did john do to make you clock him and give him an owie on his forehead? She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #17 September 20, 2004 QuoteOh, here's another one. Really John, I didn't forget you. I think you forgot me. Remember "Da Base"?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #18 September 20, 2004 Michael, you weren't around in the evenings when I was hanging out at the bar taking pictures. Then come Sunday when we were grounded you weren't there. I'll have to make sure I get a special picture of you Renee, you know how it goes. When some dirty old man tries to get into your shower, you got to do something to them to slow them downMay 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
Deuce 1 #19 September 21, 2004 That really looked like fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #20 September 21, 2004 QuoteMichael, you weren't around in the evenings when I was hanging out at the bar taking pictures. Then come Sunday when we were grounded you weren't there. I'll have to make sure I get a special picture of you Renee, you know how it goes. When some dirty old man tries to get into your shower, you got to do something to them to slow them down Takes more than a concussion to slow me down, sweetie.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #21 September 21, 2004 I was facing out right next to Bill and I can tell you it was the most challenging slot that I have ever had to fly in my life. I bet a hope 96way Diamond like they did in ELoy this year would be harder. Bill is right, the visual from our slots was awesome. Not to mention the feeling of impending doom on e the first attempt at the formation as all 4 6 way stars started to float on the formation. I have never arched so hard in my life. Thank God everyone was able to punch it out and keep that thing in shape. I didn't see any stills of that formation. The video was cool though. Bill and I where sure that Kate and Tony wanted to get rid of us and the other out facing people. Why else would they put us there? Especially the VonNovack's. They both where in the same slot in different stars. Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #22 September 21, 2004 Hey John watch out for those rig posts! Nice bandage on the head there pal. Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 September 21, 2004 QuoteOn this last dive, there were eight people (two people per 6-way) who basically had their backs to the base. Four of them (including myself) had to do a back-in, present a leg, then do a headswitch to pick up the base. It's the hardest move I've ever had to do on a big-way; like doing 4-way with 100 other people, none of whom are paying any attention to where you are. It was a blast. My neck hurts today from looking backwards over my shoulder at the base so much, but it was worth it for the visuals alone. That sounds so incredibly exciting and fun!!! Thanks so much for the post, Bill. Hope to see pictures posted soon... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #24 September 22, 2004 Quote Nice bandage on the head there pal. Thank you. Thank you very much..... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jayruss 0 #25 September 22, 2004 HEY, what about our pic. And I'm not talking about the ones we're forbidden from revealing in public. Here are some of mine. __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ltdiver 3 #24 September 22, 2004 Quote Nice bandage on the head there pal. Thank you. Thank you very much..... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #25 September 22, 2004 HEY, what about our pic. And I'm not talking about the ones we're forbidden from revealing in public. Here are some of mine. __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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