SWOOPING AT WFFC

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POND SWOOPING Press Release for Skydiving Audience
AirZoneXtreme presents the Para Performance Pro Tour for the World Freefall Convention in Rantoul, IL. The competition will be televised for Fox Sports Net/XSTV at the World Freefall Convention’s 200 square foot, regulation size, swoop pond, which is bordered with white sand.
AirZoneXtreme will guarantee a $4,000 cash purse.
The Event: Consisting of a minimum of three rounds
Competition dates: August 9th and 10th
Registration day: August 8th
Registration fee: $50
Location: AirZone
Have you qualified for the Para Performance Pro Tour? Here's your chance! You guys who have been there, done that, come on out, and show the world your stuff. Competitors will appreciate your support, so spectators and friends, come join us at the best swoop pond that’s ever been built!
If you’d like some coaching, come to the AirZone. Icarus Team Extreme will be providing daily demonstrations on the pond, and will be available for canopy flight training.
For more information on this exciting event, check out: www.para-performance.com.

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

Additional info for anyone contemplating competing:
Last year we ran two events: intermediate speed and pro speed. We ran three rounds total. The meet was ran on the last Saturday of the WFFC, but the pond was open, and mostly swoopable, for the duration of the event. Reggie Eastaugh charged a $30 dollar fee for "swooping priveledges" during the meet. Not unreasonable considering it costs $18 bucks to replace a Black Widow pole at K-mart, but very few attendants actually paid the money, thus pissing off quite a few paid registrants. Use of the pond is free to convention participants this year; at least that is what the WFFC website says. This is a great place to show off and hone your skills. The pond is shallow enough that you can easily get up and keep your gear dry if you pile in, but deep enough that it breaks your fall. I only saw one serious pond incident last year (he hit the near bank very hard), but there are people right there all the time. Come on out and have a good time. Also, if you want to make sure you get in the video, plan something special. The Icarus guys are always very organized in that respect and, thusly, get a lot of airtime. PM me for ideas. The "end of day" swooping is always very fun. Last year, the boundary limits of the pond were always completely lined with golf carts and spectators. If you have got game, it will get recognized. If you pile in, it will get even more recognized.
Look for my Atair airblades in either the RV or camping area and we will throw down together. Also, feel free to ask me for free coaching.
Chuck Blue
Are you a Monkey or a Flunky? HERE

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intermediate speed and pro speed

Intermediate speed huh? "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

The intermediate course has taller entrance blades, is slightly wider, and does not carve. The Pro course has slightly shorter entrance blades, is narrower, and carves left or right. You are timed from when you pass cleanly through the entrance blades until you fly or kite your main out the back.
Chuck
Are you a Monkey or a Flunky? HERE

[freeflir29 0]

Straight is easy!!!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[IMGR2 0]

Yea, me too.
The straight courses are fairly easy,
its the gay courses I have trouble with.
But I don't have a problem with that if thats what your in to.
Bryan
GR#2

[freeflir29 0]

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its the gay courses I have trouble with.

Thats not what TG said......
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[IMGR2 0]

She's a liar, I was really drunk, so it doesn't count.
Right?

[freeflir29 0]

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Right?

Uuuuhhhh...yeah.........
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[TequilaGirl 0]

Look you two - knock it off - and both of you need to spend some time in "time out" - and move this conversation to the talk back forum where it belongs............

[IMGR2 0]

Are you following us?
Leave me alone, you scare me.
Run Away, Run Away.......

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

This is not the talkback forum. Please keep the mindless chatter over there. This thread concerns swooping who/what/when/where/whys.
Are you a Monkey or a Flunky? HERE

[polarbear 1]

Anybody know what the entrance requiremenat are for the intermediate event?

[jdhill 0]

It was 17' at the PPPB Intermediate Event @ Perris in May.
http://www.aerialfusion.com

[SkymonkeyONE 4]

Unless things have changed, you can enter the intermediate competition with as little as 250 skydives.
Are you a Monkey or a Flunky? HERE

[freeflir29 0]

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you can enter the intermediate competition with as little as 250 skydives.

Oooohhh....just 31 to go!!!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[rhino 0]

I'm going to be there taking some serious mental notes!! That is going to be a blast to watch...
Blue Skies .....

[Jimbo 0]

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200 square foot,

200 square foot? That doesn't sound right.
200 square feet is 100 feet long x 2ft wide or 200 ft x 1 ft, etc...
Are you sure it isn't 200 feet long?
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Jim

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It's supposed to be 40,000 square feet. 200x200 Someone forgot to use a calculator. Could be a lot more interesting tho, 1 foot wide,,,,,,,,,,,,hmmmmmm, maybe a new discipline

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Oooohhh....just 31 to go!!!!

OH OH, just 170 or so to go! Damn, no competition for me. Guess I'll just have to wow 'em without an entry fee.