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  1. kirkverner
    Projected opening date is July 1st 2007 ParacleteXP
  2. kirkverner
    The construction is going great. The foundation is underway and should be done early next week. Skyventure components are to be delivered soon and the big cranes will start showing up. You can look on the website to see photos of the site. www.paracletexp.com ParacleteXP
  3. kirkverner
    I have to disagree. Even training 4-way in a 12 ft tunnel is beneficial. While you are limited by the size you would be surprised at what blocks you can do. I just got done training 4-way for 4 hours in Skyventure Colorado and the results were fantastic. the difference with tunnel training and real skydiving training is that not every formation builds on the center point of the previous formation but has to be centered up on the center point of the tunnel. A small factor in the big scheme of being truly competitive in the world of 4-way FS. ParacleteXP
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    I think its pretty clear that tunnels cannot depend on skydivers alone to fill their schedules. They will have to build up their customer base by producing programs aimed at certain clientele. Skyventure Colorado has had great success in this area. They are extremely busy with very few skydivers filling their time. Military training programs, both domestic and foreign, are also a viable source. In any business, you cannot put all of your focus on one program. You must be creative. As far as expense goes, money is a small part of achieving personal best, things like time, commitment, and inspiration to work hard get you where you want to go. ParacleteXP
  5. kirkverner
    We'll see you here Kirk ParacleteXP
  6. kirkverner
    Opening late june 2007 ParacleteXP
  7. kirkverner
    Another masterpiece! It looks great! All the best, Dave. Kirk ParacleteXP
  8. kirkverner
    Remi When I mentioned next-generation I figured everyone would know that I am merely ballast. Seeya ParacleteXP
  9. kirkverner
    The ParacleteXP Skyventure tunnel is well under construction. Once the county planning commission gave us the OK it has gone full steam ahead.It is a circular chamber 16.5 feet in diameter. It is a recirculator and has a cooling system in it for hot days. We will have high definition video throughout and will be able to debrief in the antichamber to be more efficient. It has 9000 square feet of usable space with class rooms, party rooms, debrief rooms, and a huge viewing area with bleachers. The chamber is only 3 pieces so the viewing side has one seam. It is a next-generation tunnel with a next-generation staff. The website is under construction but still accessible. www.paracletexp.com ParacleteXP
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    George, Be careful over there! See you soon. ParacleteXP
  11. kirkverner
    Who is this? Another weekend cowboy who has a few jumps over a million years. 1200 jumps isnt a career its a good 9 months. ParacleteXP
  12. kirkverner
    We broke ground Monday and are pushing the road in this week. Today they start digging a hole for the foundation. This monster is a next generation tunnel, completely state-of-the-art. ParacleteXP
  13. kirkverner
    Of course. Each skydive is its own entity. While thousands of jumps make you familiar, familiarity breeds complacency. On every skydive whether you have thousands or if it's your first, you must stay in the moment so that you can make clear, concise decisions. ParacleteXP