billvon 3,107 #1 September 26, 2003 We made four jumps today, all from 16.5. Sizes were 124-125 depending on who was available. The first few were (predictably) a little hairy, but the last dive today came pretty close, with 3-4 people low and about a dozen people waiting on those people. Tomorrow we're looking at 5 jumps starting at 8:30. Plan is to get the 'base' for the 372 way first (i.e. the central 112 people with some hangers-on, to make 124) and then try for a second point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #2 September 26, 2003 QuoteWe made four jumps today, all from 16.5. Sizes were 124-125 depending on who was available. The first few were (predictably) a little hairy, but the last dive today came pretty close, with 3-4 people low and about a dozen people waiting on those people. Tomorrow we're looking at 5 jumps starting at 8:30. Plan is to get the 'base' for the 372 way first (i.e. the central 112 people with some hangers-on, to make 124) and then try for a second point. Ok. What did I miss? You guys are going for a new large formation record 372 way? How did that get by without much lead in or fanfare? What planes?Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 September 26, 2003 The 372 is planned for next year in Thailand?? Its on http://www.theworldteam.comYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #4 September 26, 2003 Ahhhhh....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #5 September 26, 2003 > You guys are going for a new large formation record 372 way? In January. This is just base practice, and we may end up with a sequential record to boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #6 September 26, 2003 Damn! 372-Way?! I'd to see the logistics of that. Good luck to you participating in such a thing next year. If it wasn't so far away, I'd come watch. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #7 September 26, 2003 UPDATE - We completed the 124 way on the first dive this morning; we're dirt diving the second point now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #8 September 26, 2003 what....ya got a laptop in your rig too!! ;-)smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 September 27, 2003 Quotewe're dirt diving the second point now. ....drumming fingers on table.... So didja get it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #10 September 27, 2003 Good luck Bill! Just remember everything I taught you at Lost Prairie last summer. I wonder why I wasn't invited on this?.........Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #11 September 27, 2003 Update 2 - 3 completions of the first point today, but none high enough to try for the second point. 5 jumps altogether, all from 16.5. Someone landed under a spinner after the last jump; condition unknown. An ambulance is out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #12 September 27, 2003 A sad update - the jumper I mentioned before didn't make it. Per Kate, it was not anyone else's fault, and there were no obvious problems during the dive. Cause is unknown. Her husband has been notified, but since I don't know if the rest of her family has I'm not going to post her name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #13 September 27, 2003 oh my, condolences. At the very least she was part of some (from what it sounds like) awesome last skydives. I'm very sorry to hear this. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 September 27, 2003 Dammit. My condolences to her family and friends... and to everyone on the big ways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loudtom 5 #15 September 27, 2003 Just read about the accident in Incidents. Very Saddddd. Condolences to the family and all of you participating. I love big ways and the people who do them and it leaves a hole in my formation when any of them leave us. loudtomtom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #16 September 28, 2003 Update - 4 jumps today. We got the first point twice; on the fourth jump we came within 2 grips of the second point, and held the second point (with the two wrong grips) for ten seconds. Ironically, one of the problems was that a jumper did not _release_ a grip. Tomorrow we start at 7:30. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #17 September 29, 2003 And, and ... What happened on Sunday?... 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
billvon 3,107 #18 September 29, 2003 No success on Sunday. We had a bunch of very annoying problems; a lot of 1-2 person funnels. It was aggravating to dock, sit there watching the base, and see yet another two people fall out of the formation across from me. 30 seconds into the dive and it was already over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #19 September 29, 2003 QuoteNo success on Sunday. We had a bunch of very annoying problems; a lot of 1-2 person funnels. It was aggravating to dock, sit there watching the base, and see yet another two people fall out of the formation across from me. 30 seconds into the dive and it was already over. Been there, seen that, got a tee-shirt! Who takes the next shot at the big way sequential??... 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
diablopilot 2 #20 September 29, 2003 That would be us in FL, in April! That is if you're planning on going again. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,146 #21 September 29, 2003 QuoteThat would be us in FL, in April! That is if you're planning on going again. That is my intention.. Just wondered if anyone else was taking a shot at it. If it were easy, everyone would do it.... 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
loudtom 5 #22 October 1, 2003 Who is it that we need to speak to, to get on this? I am not going to let you guys do it without me again. Ever. If I can help it...tom #90 #54 #08 and now #5 with a Bronze :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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