PhreeZone 20 #1 November 20, 2002 I was wondering others opinions of this option for next years Nationals. Since CSS and Lake Wales are teamed up from the ownership side... that means the Casa's have a shot at being the jump plane of choice from the DZ stand point. Does anyone think this is possible or will it be the Otters like normal? If it is anounced as the plane will it change your teams training schedule at all?Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 November 20, 2002 I would -certainly- hope this would be announced at the beginning of the season (say by mid-January) because it would totally blow to train in a Twin Otter all season only to be "treated" to tailgate exits for Nationals. It's totally -allowable- in the rules, but it would TOTALLY BLOW. On the other hand, it would probably make my personal exit strategy a lot easier. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #3 November 20, 2002 Quote I was wondering others opinions of this option for next years Nationals. Since CSS and Lake Wales are teamed up from the ownership side... that means the Casa's have a shot at being the jump plane of choice from the DZ stand point. Does anyone think this is possible or will it be the Otters like normal? If it is anounced as the plane will it change your teams training schedule at all? I believe the jump plane has been declared already as the otter. (CSS has those too). If they did go tailgate, it's not as much a stretch to go to that exit as, let's say, the porter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #4 November 20, 2002 Quote On the other hand, it would probably make my personal exit strategy a lot easier. Oh the pleasures of having a tailgate at Perris, huh!btw, since when has the tailgate been your favorite style for competitve 4-way exits? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 November 20, 2002 Quotebtw, since when has the tailgate been your favorite style for competitve 4-way exits? I never said that. I just said it would make my strategy -easier- ('cause like, there ain't no choices involved -- dig?).quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote btw, since when has the tailgate been your favorite style for competitve 4-way exits? I never said that. I just said it would make my strategy -easier- ('cause like, there ain't no choices involved -- dig?). Sorry, did I forget the face?Got some beautiful video of the World Games '97 when they exited out of the Mi8 helicopter. Looks awesome! Think they'd dare bring tailgates to our Nat's when alot of the DZ's in which teams train wouldn't have access to them? What there's Perris, Eloy, CSS....wonder just -how- many DZ's sport CASA's and SkyVans. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 November 20, 2002 >What there's Perris, Eloy, CSS....wonder just -how- many DZ's sport CASA's and SkyVans. Deland, Crosskeys... there are a lot of them out there. And its just like the teams that have a 182, 206 or even a King Air as their normal plane... you learn to adapt quickly or you go to practice early.How much resistance would the average person have if it was tailgates for most the jumps? 4 way, 8 way, 10 way just for you Prof , 16 and even the artistic stuff? Besides... I've got only about 20 Otter jumps and 325 tailgate... can you tell what I'm hoping for? Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,113 #8 November 20, 2002 Quote How much resistance would the average person have if it was tailgates for most the jumps? 4 way, 8 way, 10 way just for you Prof , 16 and even the artistic stuff? Too lazy to look it up, but I believe the 10-way rules specify a side door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #9 November 20, 2002 Quote How much resistance would the average person have if it was tailgates for most the jumps? 4 way, 8 way, 10 way just for you Prof , 16 and even the artistic stuff? otter...nothing like looking up at a sweet 8-way exit locked out on the hill...when it works. arlo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #10 November 20, 2002 Quote Quote How much resistance would the average person have if it was tailgates for most the jumps? 4 way, 8 way, 10 way just for you Prof , 16 and even the artistic stuff? otter...nothing like looking up at a sweet 8-way exit locked out on the hill...when it works. arlo HAHHAHAHAHA very funny.... the ONE dive that we wanted to get off the otter.... oh well one of these days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arlo 0 #11 November 21, 2002 yeah, no kidding. If that rear float would've anchored like a good rear floater is supposed to do, it could've helped out the situation. a p.s. glad they were talked into it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeFe 0 #12 November 21, 2002 Quote I would -certainly- hope this would be announced at the beginning of the season (say by mid-January) because it would totally blow to train in a Twin Otter all season only to be "treated" to tailgate exits for Nationals. wait to see the next World meet with the RIGHT side door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 November 21, 2002 Quotewait to see the next World meet with the RIGHT side door My guess is that if I'm ever at a World Meet as a competitor . . . I'll just be happy as a clam with whatever the f*** I get!quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #14 November 21, 2002 LOL...I was thinking the EXACT same thing!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
