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Well wingsuit fans, What a Boogie... Fantastic jumps, fun people, crazy activities, a nest full of new skills, thrills and excitement! 45 NEW FLOCKERS, Aussie 11 WAY FLOCK record and a SKYVAN FULL OF BIRDS!!! A big Thank You to Robert from Phoenix-Fly for sending James and Tiff for our boogie, they were more than great... James for his relentless energy for running yet another FFC and his timeless help for anyone with even the most oddest question. And Tiff, your happiness and your willingness to help everyone was priceless, sorry bout the heat, and for making you use the PA... you accent was too nice not too. And Robert, your suits are amazing! Id also like to thank all the instructors who came along and helped in so many ways, Jimmy Freeman, Neil Fergie, Greg and Elaine Cox, Darren Griggs, Heather and Glen Singleman. It was inspiring to see Heather and Glen testing their oxygen and comms systems on our flights, also jet boy Tim with his designs for his jet boots. The future looks amazing... where will all this go? Congratulations to all those on the 11 way, pics to come... Id also like to thank Jii-Wings for providing the GS1. Ive had about 50 jumps on it now and have found for flocking and camera, even from the worst position, I was able to get into my slot everytime. Its a lot of fun... Finally to all those who travelled far and wide I thank you for making this the biggest and best wingsuit boogie in Aus! And with 45 new flockers the future looks great... BTW... Easter Anyone?

Heya Wingsuiters DONT FORGET you must register for cheap jumps and free beer before Dec 1 www.sydneyskydivers.com.au Dont delay, you'll be dissappointed paying full price for everything!!! Rocket

There's nuthin like a little self promo is there Oli??? Definately with Team New Gravity...who else could even come close to having the skills to pull this off???

Jimmy Freeman 205cms 73kgs (bout 6'9 and 160lbs) put a string on him and he'd be a human kite! rocket

There are packers at the drop zone, its gonna be a blast!! rocket

Gday Macca Nearest airport is Sydney, its about an hour from the dropzone. If you can give us details of flights we'll make sure someone is there to meet u...

hehehehehe forgot to mention where in Aus ... Picton, which is in New South Wales rego at http://www.sydneyskydivers.com.au/birdman.htm rocket

Gday Wingsuiters and funnsters Worldwide Our boogie has really taken shape. 26 Dec 2 Jan 2006 Breaking news - Robert Pecnik (the designer of the modern wingsuit) and James Boole from phoenix-fly will be coming!!! So far... Two way competition and acrobatics will be run by PFI/BMI and base jump legend Jimmy Freeman Time/distance/GPS comps will be run by Kim (Scatty) Hopwood - Matter Inst Flocking record run by Russell Thornton - BMI Mass Rodeo run by Rod (rocket) Millner - BMI FFC and BMI course - BMCI's Greg Cox and Fergie Plus much more in the way of coaching and equipment info. So much energy has already gone into the boogie for free coaching, cheap jumps, making records, trialling equipment, seminar info, safety, and more making sure you get the best of everything on offer ultimately giving the best value for money you can get. A real focus will be put into this boogie as the seminar and training conference which will focus on where we are right now in wingsuiting, where do we want to go and how do we choose to get there? Subjects such as saftey, progression skills, competition types and rules (which will be used at the event), instructor ratings, all designed to help give a framework to what we all love doing. Plus we are having a wingsuit trade show!

The hits just keep on coming!!! Fireworks by piro for new years eve. Trade show of the latest and greatest in wingsuits and skydive equipment, 4out of 5 wingsuit manufacturers confirmed. We have New Plane!!! An XL 750, very fast. So now we have a Skyvan, XL 750, Otta, Beaver and all the parts are in for the second skyvan!!!! This boogie is gonna rock... blue oysters rocket

Gday matt You guessed right, in an unrecoverable spin u cant bring your legs in. I got whipped into a spin so fast it was impossible to bring my legs in due to the speed. I had experienced a flat spin before and recovered using the ball up method, but this time I was stuffed! I was amazed and surprised that I wasnt able to bring my legs and thought Id better do something fast. In this case I raised an arm using all my strength into the direction i was spinning. This seemed to slow the speed of the spin down and combined with my whole body trying to turn over I was able to get back over. I was flying a skyflyer 3 prototype at the time. I havent been in a flatspin since so I cant say ive tested the technique but that was my experience at the time. Once I got to the ground the nerves and adrenalin kicked in big time! Rocket

The stuff that Mike Forsythe uses is much smaller, is good for five minutes after activation, and is actually really cheap to buy (like $300). Do you have any more details of what he uses and a website or other info on where we can get hold of it.

Wow!!! Looks like we're gonna have a BOOGIE!!! For those of you coming from other countries (gees Youre gonna love Aus if you've never been) YES we will have an International two way comp if there are two contestants from same country and there are enuf countries represented. It seems as tho already there will be an Australia/New zealand Jump off!!! Sponsorship is increasing with some really good prizes starting to be offered from companies. Im still working on getting it totally sponsored and if thats so, those selected on record jumps will jump free. Plus $$$ for prizes. No garantees but I should have some more info on that soon!!! i love this shit!! Rocket

Sydney is beautiful this time of year, last we jumper everyday over the xmas boogie. Its hot, 28 to 35Celcius. Its a lil humid but not uncomfortable. On the Friday night is Comedy night with 3 comedians giving us their full performance after their first jumps that day. We'd all like to invite as many Northern hemisphere birdies as can make it. Jumping in Aus is fantastic, great people and especially the parties! It really is a great time of year and if you can make it you can spend as little or as much time going up the coast and seeing why this country is so much fun... And ultimately theres mores competitions, skill jumps and records all going up for grabs, thats y its the biggest! email me for more or specific info funnjumper@yahoo.com.au Rocket

Ever felt like a WARM Christmas??? and FREE BEER! Now's your chance and to Wingsuit like mad Downunder!!! Sun, Surf and SKY!! Dec 26 to Jan 2 2005/6 Worlds first 2 way comp, drag races, time and distance, flocking records plus acrobatic coaching, high performance coaching, flocking, GPS jumps, rodeos and so much more. Keep an eye out for new developments, many more things are in the process of being organised. Four of the five wingsuit manufacturers have already garanteed new product for demos, 5 hopefully soon. The focus is to keep developing higher and higher skills. Many coaching jumps will be free... 7 instructors already booked. BMI courses avail, FFC's as well as seminars and discussions on Wingsuits, skills table and future directions of the sport. Sydney Skydivers is putting on its famous Xmas prices AUD$25 jumps, Thats about 13 Euro and 17USD which includes FREE BEER for 8 whole days for the Wingsuit Boogie!! all for $80 AUD Rego at http://www.sydneyskydivers.com.au/birdman.htm to get the cheap deal U MUST REGISTER before Dec 1 2005 More info direct email me on funnjumper@yahoo.com.au Rocket

Take no prisoners!!!

a bit like an Openhiemer, left arms linked and you track. Eventually the Centrifugal force will rip you apart, first to let go buys the beer!!!!! Just be prepared to get stable and avoid everyone. Rod

Biggest slotted formation ever flown (by count of people actualy being in their slot) - record I was thinking of this when i wrote the question but lets find out both.. anyone know?

Does anyone know what the world flock record is?? Who was in it and where and when it was??? and finally does anyone have a pic or a site where we can see it?? Love to see how wicked flocks are getting...

Gday Omar I couldnt agree with you more. And I reckon our sport will definately develop in that direction. Good on you for putting it up. Put some diagrams or whatever you have as soon as you can. Id love to try them down here in Aus. rocket