Vertifly 0 #1 July 22, 2009 There is a 108 way going on in like 10 days from now. Where is all the hype happening? Common people, it's one hundred and eight freeks attached in the sky. That better than eggs benedict. Would you agree? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #2 July 23, 2009 Maybe their trying not to jinx it. Although with the talent I saw at the Tryouts, I'm pretty sure they'll get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 July 23, 2009 So, where's it at, who's on it and is there a link to give us updates?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #4 July 23, 2009 It will be at Summerfest in Chicago from July 30th to August 2nd. Warm ups will be on the 29th. http://www.skydivechicago.com/Summerfest2009/tabid/184/Default.aspx If you guys want to see the planned formation and list, I've attached it below Be at Summerfest if you want to see history in the making. The first time a head down formation breaks three digits in size. 108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #5 July 29, 2009 67...that's my boy! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifell 0 #6 July 29, 2009 Good to see a couple canadians in there, I watched em fly the canadian record last weekend... hope this one works out as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,112 #7 July 30, 2009 I watched some of the warm-up jumps today, and they looked very good.... 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
dqpacker 7 #8 July 31, 2009 I heard a rumor of a 101 completed today. If true congrats to everyone that was part of it. Maybe 108 later? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDashe 0 #9 July 31, 2009 anyone getting ground footage out there? That thing has got to make one helluva roar!So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #10 August 1, 2009 Official 108-way set today at Skydive Chicago on the 6th jump today. Exit at 17.5K, break-off at 7K, working time of about 40 sec. Congrats to all. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #11 August 1, 2009 Quote Official 108-way set today at Skydive Chicago on the 6th jump today. Exit at 17.5K, break-off at 7K, working time of about 40 sec. Congrats to all. . Holy shit! Absolutely amazing! Well done to all involved Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #12 August 1, 2009 Thats fucking awesome they do it right up there. congrats to all. Good shit. don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 August 1, 2009 Very cool! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #14 August 1, 2009 Quote Official 108-way set today at Skydive Chicago on the 6th jump today. Exit at 17.5K, break-off at 7K, working time of about 40 sec. Congrats to all. . congrats now.. videoooooooo pleeeeasssse scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 August 1, 2009 Link to Brian Buckland's report on the Blue Skies Magazine website.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humanflite 0 #16 August 1, 2009 Quote Quote Official 108-way set today at Skydive Chicago on the 6th jump today. Exit at 17.5K, break-off at 7K, working time of about 40 sec. Congrats to all. . congrats now.. videoooooooo pleeeeasssse Not got one yet of the 108 way but heres a superb diary of the attempts and build up to the record. Oh, and some excellent video!! http://infiniteskydiving.wordpress.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #17 August 1, 2009 Hell Yeah...........Way to go!!! Congrats to all involved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #18 August 2, 2009 Does anyone have a list of those people that were on the official jump?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #19 August 2, 2009 I'm sure somebody does somewhere. There were a lot of people rotated in and out and at least one no-show from the original invite list. Definitely a good time though, every attempt we did was over 100. According to Bryan Buckland's camera, we held the complete formation for less than a second. The working time was really tight. I was a pod closer on the all the way outside pod we only had a completely built pod for about 2 seconds before breakoff. I probably could have gotten it built for 4 seconds but I totally slipped and had to reset . On the second dive when we built 106 our pod was closed for a good 6-7 seconds though. After the jump we all knew that it was close and nobody was sure if we actually got it. It was pretty high tension given that we were all tired and the next day was going to be weathered out. The organizers and judges had no problem keeping the news under wrap and letting all the suspense build. We all waited around for at least an hour for the news. Once the news hit, there was a LOT of tequila pouring and champagne (and spraying). People were zero to drunk in about 20 minutes (I know I was). Huge party at the tiki bar that night, and a LOT of really hung over freeflyers this morning for the team photo shoot. I can't wait for the next record in 2011. Not sure what the number will be yet, but I've been dropping suggestions for a million-way. So get out to the dropzone and start freeflying and go hit some tunnels! 108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #20 August 2, 2009 well done bro, you are all a bunch of legends!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor 0 #21 August 3, 2009 this is from the cover of the DVD that anyone can order at http://www.brianbuckland.com/ text should be at the FAI website in the next few days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #22 August 3, 2009 Some pics and news article here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1203782/Lets-Amazing-pictures-108-skydivers-set-new-world-record-freefall-formation.html Ans someone posted a video here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/5966657/Video-108-skydivers-set-the-freefall-world-record.html 108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #23 August 3, 2009 SICKNESS!!!! Congrats to all yall and nice job Trent getting on the climb in footage. HaHa. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 1 #24 August 3, 2009 Yahoo has a story about it on its front page...... do yourself a favor and turn the sound down so you do not have to listen to the idiot whuffo newscasters..... it ruins the magic http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=14883304&ch=4226726&src=news Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thirteenbux 0 #25 August 4, 2009 a little tribute to the poor bastards who didn't make it on the record... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7kRx36Z9Pc (especially the african, other M, and big D) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
