billvon 3,090 #1 May 18, 2004 So last Friday, Amy and I headed up to the tunnel for Kristy's "tunnel tricks" camp. It was a non-serious session of learning to fool around in the tunnel - how to walk up the walls, how to booty fly, how to walk around in the tunnel, launch formations from the net and land on it again, and how to launch formations from the doors. Drills ranged from "chase Kristy around the tunnel" to doing the seaweed to launching exits and exiting as fast as possible. There were a lot of bruises afterwards, but it was great fun, and no pressure over points or form. We tried to flash Celeste to get more time, but alas, it only lasted an hour. Now I can look like I know what I'm doing in the tunnel! That should fool some people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #2 May 18, 2004 Sounds like fun! I love playing around in the tunnel doing tunnel specific things (like playing on the net / walls.) One of my most recent tunnel tricks that I've done (that I thought I was being original with but found out people have done it ) is doing a "Matrix style" fight scene in there. It came out really cool with us doing flips and using the walls. I'll see if I can get the video onto my computer as I think it definitely qualifies as "tunnel tricks" Glad you had fun in there Bill Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 May 18, 2004 When ever I do the tunnel with my buddy that works there, I love to rodeo himMay 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
Shark 0 #4 May 18, 2004 Yeah, I missed that camp, but got in earlier in the day. In my 15+ minutes I did 3 walking sessions. Scott taught me the seaweed, forward movement, backward, sideways, and some stability stuff. Kinda neat, actually. The remainder was spent with Erin trying to improve my right hand 360s. Our vertical stuff was awesome! Since it was in the late afternoon, the warm air felt like it came from a blowdryer! You guys signed up for the dizzy.com sessions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #5 May 18, 2004 Quote... doing the seaweed ...Seaweed? Would that be like standing in the tunnel and allowing your arms to flail over your head? I've not heard that term before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #6 May 18, 2004 QuoteSeaweed? Would that be like standing in the tunnel and allowing your arms to flail over your head? I've not heard that term before. Arms and upper body moving forward and back without actually having the rest of your body mov around the tunnel. It's one of the excercises used when learning to walk around the tunnel.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #7 May 18, 2004 QuoteArms and upper body moving forward and back without actually having the rest of your body mov around the tunnel. It's one of the excercises used when learning to walk around the tunnel. I remember one of my teammates learning to walk around in the tunnel a couple or three years ago. Gary Beyer was teaching him, and they were walking around like gorillas, half crouched, arms up, hands out to the sides, swaying back-n-forth. Occasionally, they'd scratch themselves. I was doubled up with laughter. In the tunnel, there is no pride, and no shame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #8 May 18, 2004 How awesome! I learned how to do all that stuff in the tunnel with a FF suit, but I hear that it's different with the booties on an RW suit. Maybe when I can scrape up some more tunnel $$$, I can take one of those "tunnel trick" camps. I really want to be able to bootie fly well. Btw, on Sunday towards the end of one of our 4-ways, one of our blocked moves went a little weird on/after the third go around...I think. Erin then let go of me and began to bootie fly to my right. I look to my left, and Marie is attempting to bootie fly, too. Directly in front of me, Jonathon began to sit...WTF? I was lmao...as I tracked away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #9 May 18, 2004 QuoteIn the tunnel, there is no pride, and no shame Indeed, it always fun demonstrating something and smashing into the wall QuoteHow awesome! I learned how to do all that stuff in the tunnel with a FF suit, but I hear that it's different with the booties on an RW suit. There's a lot more pressure on your feet since there's way more surface area down there. If I'm walking on the net a lot with my bootie suit on I'll usually flip off the booties. QuoteI really want to be able to bootie fly well. Bootie flying is great - it's a lot of fun and since you dearch your back it's very relaxing after flying on your belly.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaHeadDown 0 #10 May 20, 2004 It's amazing how much power you have in those booties! You can sitfly (modified) and pull your arms all the way in without losing altitude. Simply Insane. If only I could control the split spin. Don't Confuse Me With My Own Words Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #11 May 24, 2004 Can we get some video of these tunnel tricks somewhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,090 #12 May 25, 2004 >Can we get some video of these tunnel tricks somewhere? I'm sure someone has the video. It's a lot of thrashing around, so it would need a lot of editing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 May 25, 2004 Hmm Tricks....... maybe I need to try doing some funny stuff in there Friday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #14 May 25, 2004 QuoteHmm Tricks....... maybe I need to try doing some funny stuff in there Friday What time do you go in, Jeannie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 May 25, 2004 sumpin like 8 pm or so.. I wanted to make sure it was after sunset.. I will check in with them when I get there and dom sent me my times for Sat and Sun.. Sat.. 4 to 5 Sun.. hmm cant remember but think its 8 to 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #16 May 25, 2004 Damn!!! We will not be in the tunnel together at all. Saturday night I am in the tunnel from 10-11 pm and Sunday from 3-4 pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 May 25, 2004 Well you can still come laugh.. it should be funny... and I dotn think you would want to be in there with me anyway.. I think they may just have to CRANK up the volume a bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 May 25, 2004 Lol...I will come watch, for sure. I'm sure that you will do just fine, Ms. Jeanne! Hmmm...you are probably right. Perhaps if I were in the tunnel with you...they may have to peel my little a** from the ceiling... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #19 May 25, 2004 Now there is a visual... BWAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,090 #20 May 26, 2004 I'll be in the tunnel Sat and Sun at 3pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #21 May 26, 2004 QuoteI'll be in the tunnel Sat and Sun at 3pm. Cool...I actually just found that out, yesterday! After Dom placed me and gave me my times, I PMed him to ask who was going in to the tunnel at the same time as me for my sessions. He then let me know that he, GFD, Vdshoor, Genoyamamoto, you and Amy would be there on Sunday. Geez...I am by FAR the least experienced flyer (well, besides Geno, I think), but I am looking forward to watching you all fly in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,090 #22 May 27, 2004 >He then let me know that he, GFD, Vdshoor, Genoyamamoto, >you and Amy would be there on Sunday. Dogpile on Rosa! Last night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! They got 48 minutes, I got 36. I'll have to do this more often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 May 27, 2004 QuoteDogpile on Rosa! Arghhh.... QuoteLast night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! Wow! Good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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 Go To Topic Listing
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 May 25, 2004 Lol...I will come watch, for sure. I'm sure that you will do just fine, Ms. Jeanne! Hmmm...you are probably right. Perhaps if I were in the tunnel with you...they may have to peel my little a** from the ceiling... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 May 25, 2004 Now there is a visual... BWAHAHAHAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,090 #20 May 26, 2004 I'll be in the tunnel Sat and Sun at 3pm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #21 May 26, 2004 QuoteI'll be in the tunnel Sat and Sun at 3pm. Cool...I actually just found that out, yesterday! After Dom placed me and gave me my times, I PMed him to ask who was going in to the tunnel at the same time as me for my sessions. He then let me know that he, GFD, Vdshoor, Genoyamamoto, you and Amy would be there on Sunday. Geez...I am by FAR the least experienced flyer (well, besides Geno, I think), but I am looking forward to watching you all fly in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,090 #22 May 27, 2004 >He then let me know that he, GFD, Vdshoor, Genoyamamoto, >you and Amy would be there on Sunday. Dogpile on Rosa! Last night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! They got 48 minutes, I got 36. I'll have to do this more often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 May 27, 2004 QuoteDogpile on Rosa! Arghhh.... QuoteLast night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! Wow! Good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
billvon 3,090 #22 May 27, 2004 >He then let me know that he, GFD, Vdshoor, Genoyamamoto, >you and Amy would be there on Sunday. Dogpile on Rosa! Last night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! They got 48 minutes, I got 36. I'll have to do this more often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #23 May 27, 2004 QuoteDogpile on Rosa! Arghhh.... QuoteLast night I took a load of whuffos up to the tunnel. Not only did they get to try it for the first time (and provide us with endless amusement) but they also ended up paying for my time! Wow! Good times! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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