ramon 0 #1 March 16, 2003 5th Wyat Drews 4th Ian Bobo 3rd Chris...(I can't remember, he is associated with Airspeed and he flew really well) 2nd Nathan Gilbert (very consistent) 1st Heath Richardson (refuses to make a mistake) Yours truly came in 13th and my team mate Brian Moffet came in 15th out of 20 (however the difference in points between me and the higher place finishers was great). The best local boy was Eric Boyd from Spaceland at 12th and who had a very respectable 11th on the pre-qual. The winds were very tricky and some swoopers that put it all on the line did not receive any points when they could not reach the end of the course. It was a lot of fun, Alaska Jon and Red Bull put on a fun event. Bloo skies Ramon"Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyguy 0 #2 March 16, 2003 so Andy and Luke sucked? (Farrington, Aikens) What did they end up with? ---------------------------- bzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #3 March 16, 2003 There were only 20 swoopers in the competition?!??!?!? Is everybody saving up for the PST or what??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #4 March 16, 2003 Quote1st Heath Richardson (refuses to make a mistake) Scary isn't it? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #5 March 16, 2003 they were AWOL"Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #6 March 16, 2003 There were 29 in the pre qualification and then that top 20 went to perform on the beach in public (20 jumpers one load)..sort of a public event. It was a go big or loose all competition since there were only 2 rounds and first prize was $2,500."Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 March 16, 2003 Ramon, what's up with Butts? Did he not compete? As to the question about PST guys, yes, that is what we are saving for. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #8 March 16, 2003 QuoteYours truly came in 13th and my team mate Brian Moffet came in 15th out of 20 (however the difference in points between me and the higher place finishers was great) Ramon: first, congrats on your placing, that is respectable indeed, and Brian, EZ-E as well. a question for you, although i think i already know the answer, which of your two canopies did you fly? wing load? thanks.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #9 March 16, 2003 Atair Competition Cobalt 105 loaded at 2.07. I am not flying any canopies other than Atair mains or my PD reserves ramon "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #10 March 16, 2003 QuoteI am not flying any canopies other than Atair mains ??????????????????????? say what? did you take a team slot?--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #11 March 16, 2003 yeppers "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #12 March 16, 2003 Ramon: congradulations! you will serve Atair well. now, you've got to be a "role model" so no more swoop-n-chugz! J/K. se ya soon. --Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #13 March 17, 2003 Quote Atair Competition Cobalt 105 loaded at 2.07. I am not flying any canopies other than Atair mains just out of curiosity, why did you go with the comp cobalt. i mean, it really won't swoop as fast/as far as the crossed braced out there. if it was, then everyone would be jumping them in competion. it seams to me, you down graded in performance from you vx. now i can understand if you got it because you do a lot of work jumps, like video, aff, what ever, you wouldn't really want a crossed braced for that for some of the really long spots, more consistent openings, or what ever. but can you please explain why, if you don't want to that's fine, i'm just wondering edit: forgot to add, congrats on the sponsership any waylater Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #14 March 17, 2003 Got to be difficult?I have less jumps than anyone (barely 1000) in the competition except one guy in the pre-quals (everyone else had at least150% more jumps than me) I scored higher in my first pro level competition than others on traditional cross braced canopies. Aside from the top Pros that took zeros trying to go big , I was consistant in beating guys with close to my experieince on VXs, FXs and velocities. I think the cobalt is easier to correct mistakes during the swoop and still is capable of swooping further than any non cross brace out there. r "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #15 March 17, 2003 3rd was Christopher Irwin. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #16 March 17, 2003 Very nice strategy. You are a smart man. I am very proud of you. (2 hands clapping, big smile, standing ovation- maybe later) You have gone far Grasshopper. I enjoy that you decided to do something and then just did it. Very nicely done. I am also proud of the whole Atiar team that you guys have going on; Muffin and Butty too for his team sacrafice. Maybe you guys can sign some art for me later... It just so happens I just got 3 antique frames for my art. Well, you can at the party.... Again congradultions on all your efforts. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
