weekendwonder 0 #1 October 7, 2003 Just back from Perris for the 2003 POPs World Record attempts. Unfortunately, we weren't successful in breaking the existing record after getting so close on several dives, but a great time was had by all who participated. Many thanks to Carey Peck, the plane captains, Perris Skydive, and the countless others who worked so hard to make it a great weekend. Wait'll next year... Blue skies, Bob P. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #2 October 7, 2003 QuoteJust back from Perris for the 2003 POPs World Record attempts. Unfortunately, we weren't successful in breaking the existing record after getting so close on several dives, but a great time was had by all who participated. Many thanks to Carey Peck, the plane captains, Perris Skydive, and the countless others who worked so hard to make it a great weekend. Wait'll next year... Blue skies, Bob P. I think there are a number of lessons to be learned from the weekend. I hope they are learned.... 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
mirage62 0 #3 October 7, 2003 Okay Kallend - what's the leasson to be learned?Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #4 October 7, 2003 QuoteOkay Kallend - what's the leasson to be learned? Well, if nothing changes next time, we will repeat a "close but no cigar" performance, right? I would be happy to share my thoughts by e-mail with you (john@kallend.net)... 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
quade 4 #5 October 7, 2003 John -- I'd be interested in anything you have to say on the subject. If you're typing up comments, please put me on your distribution list! quade@usa.netquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 October 7, 2003 I want to thank an awesome base. You guys worked very hard. I'm sure by now you've home and on the advil for a few days.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
sdctlc 0 #7 October 8, 2003 I am sorry to hear that they dd not complete I have a number of friends that went and I was hoping that they would complete it... I am curious as to what they built to and if there is a overview that somebody put up somewhere???? I would be interested in taking a look to see bout the weekend... From what i have seen on line looks like everybody is ok but they just did not complete the attempt. Also are there any pics on line?? Thanks, Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #8 October 8, 2003 I only have photos from the last two days, because that's all I was there for but check out THIS.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
propacker 0 #9 October 8, 2003 i would like a copy of your thoughts on the subject also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudtom 5 #10 October 8, 2003 me toooooooooooooo!!!!tom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #11 October 8, 2003 Quotei would like a copy of your thoughts on the subject also. OK, I'll write something up in the next day or two, and send it to interested parties.... 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
weekendwonder 0 #12 October 8, 2003 I'd be interested, as well. Or maybe you should just post it here so you don't have to deal with keeping track of who wants it? Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #13 October 8, 2003 QuoteI only have photos from the last two days, because that's all I was there for but check out THIS. What is the name of the formation in this pic, Paul? 031005pq4387.jpg... 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
quade 4 #14 October 8, 2003 Quote What is the name of the formation in this pic, Paul? 031005pq4387.jpg Not really sure it HAS a name! I suppose we could give it a name. How about "Bob"? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 October 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteI only have photos from the last two days, because that's all I was there for but check out THIS. What is the name of the formation in this pic, Paul? 031005pq4387.jpg Paul wrote: QuoteNot really sure it HAS a name! I suppose we could give it a name. How about "Bob"? Hey, I was on that jump, why can't we call it "Mary"? Really it was a rock and roll jump trying to build a speed star from the previous point. I think Larry got going the wrong direction.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
kallend 2,146 #16 October 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuoteI only have photos from the last two days, because that's all I was there for but check out THIS. What is the name of the formation in this pic, Paul? 031005pq4387.jpg Paul wrote: QuoteNot really sure it HAS a name! I suppose we could give it a name. How about "Bob"? Hey, I was on that jump, why can't we call it "Mary"? Hail Mary might be better. Looks like a desperation grip.... 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
flyangel2 2 #17 October 8, 2003 QuoteHail Mary might be better. Looks like a desperation grip. Are you saying I take "desperation" gribs Look at me in my slot on the other picture, I'm trying to give the guy the "legs out" AFF signal. He was trying to pull me out.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
quade 4 #18 October 8, 2003 I don't think he's talking about you, but rather the last person that docked on the 3 O'clock line. I know, I know, "It's all about ME!" quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekendwonder 0 #19 October 9, 2003 Whew! Then he wasn't talking about me... Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 October 9, 2003 Uh, um, er, ah, 3 o'clock from my perspective of taking the photo shown, uh, here . . . so, uh, geeze, I don't know what to say . . .quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weekendwonder 0 #21 October 9, 2003 Oooohhhh... 'twas true, that was a dicey grip on my part there, but understandable considering how badly I got hosed on the exit. haven't had to "belly up to the formation" like that in a looooonnnggg time (which is what it took to get back up to it). Bob Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #22 October 9, 2003 QuoteQuoteHail Mary might be better. Looks like a desperation grip. Are you saying I take "desperation" gribs Not you, Sweetie - the other side of the round ("round " used here in a figurative sense).... 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
jumperconway 0 #23 October 9, 2003 The pics here show the almost completed formation before Quade got involved. http://www.raoulgravell.com . Also it has been indicated to me that Dan BC has agreed to help out next year for the whole event! I'm sure that it Will be had next year! Hopefully the bench will be a little deeper next year. I know quite a few very good jumpers that will be new to POPs next year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
