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I used to know an engineer at RWS who was constantly dreaming, brainstorming, and coming up with kick ass new ideas. I'd hate for him to have read a post from someone like you. Who are you to tell someone to stiffel their creativity and imagination? He never said this plan would be put into action. I bet most of the safety innovations in this sport have come from brainsotrming creatively with people of all experience levels. Experience is relative. There is someone out there who makes your jump numbers look miniscule. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Flying with no suit is great but the skin flappin makes me cringe SkyVenture Arizona T-Shirt Flying Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Congrats! They picked a great person to shed a positive light on the sport. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Thanks Gail. I try hard and have amassed a few hours here and there You are turning into quite the flyer yourself

I've always heard, you fall in the sky and fly in the tunnel. Who really cares though, long as you are enjoying yourself

7-9 people static hd in the winter It's an amazing tunnel. Def. make a trip out there with your team. The round glass is super super nice. I loved carving head up and dragging my shoulders along the glass and hd carving was great for draggin the feet. It was so smooth and wonderful. I can't wait to go back! Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

wouldn't that be nice a tunnel big enough to do all the blocks without cramming them in Eloy doesn't have enough room? Since I don't do 4-way I really have no clue. When I was there visiting Craig mentioned that they do some 8 way in there but can't do all the blocks. I imagine if they can pull some of that off, most 4 way might be doable. But what the heck do I know about 4 way Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

You're still gorgeous with the eye liner and big hair The Cure rocks! Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

You will need basic tunnel skills to fly any environment successfully, even the sky, esp. if you want to stay relative and turn points falling down the tube. You could be back sliding (or have another issue) in the sky and not know it (not saying you do just using a generic example). The tunnel is very different than the sky. It can be much harder as you actually fly and go up, unlike jumping where you are always going down. The tunnel will fix and point out problems which is why some skydivers don't like it. They realize they aren't as good as they had thought. I'm not sure why this even mattters. I go to the tunnel to fly, learn, and have a good time. That's what it's all about, not who's better than who. Personal improvement is the name of the game. I look at the tunnel as a way to point out parts of my and others flying that needs improvement. No one is so good that they don't have room for improvement. A big suggestion I have is to go in w. expectatins of having a good time and that's it. The learning and skills will come if you are relaxed and having a good time regardless of the tunnel you choose to fly. If air speed & quality was that important, the Flyaway rats wouldn't be as good in the sky as they are with as few jumps as they have. Being in any air gives you better feel and understanding of how your body will work. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Great pictures, adorable kitty! I just got an all white one myself George (the orange kitty is Foxxy Love) Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

I think everone is tired of hearing it's slow, you can't do this, you can't do that, when you actually can. A simulator doesn't have to be a SV to improve your flying. That's a BIG point many skydivers miss and don't get. Just being in the air and flying helps, regardless of the air speed. Edited to add: the experience of the person making the post would not be working on advanced RW skills for his first tunnel session. I'd say that basic if not close to AFF stuff would be what he works on first. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

incorect. you are unable to. that does not mean it is impossible. the real flyers can fly lv in street clothes. You are so right on! The things the boys and girls can do at Flyaway are amazing. Esp. in shorts and a t-shirt! They are all incredible flyers out there. We all have so much to learn from them about tunnel flying. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

No. Nothing in the tunnel that can cause harm to the instructors or fans. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Sky experience does not necessarily translate to bodyflight in a tunnel w.o a rig. This misconception has lead to skydivers whining about the tunnels being too slow or it's no fun. I say learn how to fly not fall, air is air, fly it, love it!

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It's a selfish act for me (getting tattoos) and I could give a shit less what the peanut gallery thinks about design or location. I enjoy all my tattoos, even my skank spot. Of course I did get it when I was 15/16 (can't remember) and it wasn't so completely trendy at the time. Who cares where she's gonna get it, as long as she enjoys it! Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

If you are belly flying you should be able to wear your own suit. You may end up tucking the booties in if you have them but that's not so tragic. If you aren't good w. heat then I suggest visiting Flyaway during the cooler months and not the summer. I LOVE THE TUNNEL but it is hot, damn hot. Fly as much time as you can afford. You will learn a crap ton in the tunnel. GET COACHING!!! If you need recommendations, I have the best instructor exaiminer at SVO offering super cheap coaching to my peeps. Flying 15 minutes in a day is nice but if you are looking to knock out an hour, I say do 2, 15 minute blocks in a day. The more you fly in a day the more you learn but your body gets to a point where it gives out from being tired. I find that 2, 15 minute blocks w. time inbetween for rest works best for a lot of my students. If you want time at SVO book it NOW! Flyaway is first come first serve. Packages are really only for Flyaway tunnels. SV's do blocks, like I said before do 2, 15 minute blocks over 2 days. Hope this helps. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

So gald you girlies had a good time at the boogie. Can't wait to see the pics!!! Wish I could have been there to see everyone again. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Thank you!!! The patches and stickers are beautiful; bitter sweet but a great reminder. Thanks for all your help in the process. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Paige is dead on (as usual. SVAZ doesn't pay much money, but there are health benefits plus a little time to fly. Just a little fly time You guys deserve every minute of it for keeping all of us safe! Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Not much but at SVO they get benefits & profit sharing. Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

I moved down in 2004 and was in the state for 3 mons. and we had 3 hurricanes. I believe it Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com

Ahhh, I just can't wait!!!! I want to fly in NH so bad. It's been a long trip/haul for you guys, I'm glad you will be up and operating soon! The more tunnels the better.

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