PhreeZone 20 #1 March 27, 2007 This is a notice so that if you have plans you can change them: www.freefall.com Mar 27th 2007 Don Kirlin and the World Free Fall Convention announced today the 2007 event has been cancelled. Citing logistic and personal reasons, the world's largest skydiving event is taking a break. The convention has always been on the cutting edge of the industry. From unusual jump ships to manufacturers with new products to debut, the convention has been the place that lured skydivers from around the world to Illinois for 10 days each year. As the sport has changed over the years, the convention has taken on many different looks appealing to different segments of the industry. The convention takes months of planning and money to strive to be what it's founder, Don Kirlin believed in most... He always challenged his team to produce the best skydiving event in the world year after year. After 17 years, and moving the event from Quincy, IL to Rantoul, IL, he says it's just time to take a little break. "We need to recharge our batteries and start fresh reinventing the World Free Fall Convention for the future. I've always tried to think outside of the box, I'm open to ideas, and look to the skydiving community for ideas as we assess every aspect of our operation. I'm not sure where we will be in 2008, but, it is my desire along with the staff of the WFFC, that we will be back in the grand form in which the convention grew up from in the 90's." Mr. Kirlin noted that the WFFC has been the only boogie ever to provide a Boeing 727 for jumping purposes. Other remarkable jumpships include a Super Constellation, Family Channel Blimp, C-130, and Bell 412 Helicopter. B-17 and B-24 Bombers from World War II were a hit as well. Recently a glider and an AN-2 were featured along with a DC-9. Over 600,000 jumps have been completed during the course of the WFFCs' 17 years. Visitors from every State and over 70 foreign countries have come to jump the variety that only the WFFC has provided. "We have loved every minute of the past 17 years."Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #2 March 27, 2007 I heard it was because Don Kirlin became a Scientologist, and doesn't want to be surrounded by all those non-Thetans any more. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #3 March 27, 2007 Not much of a surprise, based on attendance records - but I'm still sad to see it. I have fond memories of the WFFC's from my first one in 1993 through the last one I went to in 2005. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #4 March 27, 2007 QuoteI heard it was because Don Kirlin became a Scientologist, and doesn't want to be surrounded by all those non-Thetans any more. No - Chuck Norris wanted the AN-2 for himself.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #5 March 27, 2007 In other words, I should plan on getting to LP as early as possible if I want prime real estate for my trailer. And Fred should probably offer pre-registration to see if Larry needs to send another plane or two. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 March 27, 2007 Bet it was a swooper's fault. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
llkenziell 0 #7 March 27, 2007 "Living like fallen angels who lost their halos" - Unknown Prophets -Love Life- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #8 March 27, 2007 Now's the chance for the Dublin boogie to take over as the premier event next year, even if the WFFC comes back. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #9 March 27, 2007 Crap I was actually planning on trying to go this year, especially since I just got my parachutist yesterday and saw that they were having a special "Yahoo Muff Muff" day for Johnny... what a huge bummer... I never had the oportunity to go before now either.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #10 March 27, 2007 OuchI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #11 March 27, 2007 QuoteBet it was a swooper's fault. Are you are gonna need a bigger spoon to stir that pot? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 March 27, 2007 QuoteAre you are gonna need a bigger spoon to stir that pot? Spoon hell. Big stick stir deeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #13 March 27, 2007 QuoteIn other words, I should plan on getting to LP as early as possible if I want prime real estate for my trailer. And Fred should probably offer pre-registration to see if Larry needs to send another plane or two. Blues, Dave Don't give anyone any ideas.... my trailer is arriving the 30th - hopefully I won't end up in BFE. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #14 March 27, 2007 QuoteBet it was a swooper's fault. Nuh unh . . . it was because we never separated the landing areas. And no one wanted the Mr. Bill to be landed in a swooper INFESTED area.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #15 March 27, 2007 We posted this about the same time, I was in events. This is a sad situation,I was looking forward to helping out this year. To the point of doing something I said I would never do and that was to change the dates for SkyFest. So my question now is does SkyFest go 10 days? Anyway, raise a beer to the falling of a great event and the memories that it produced. Oh wait, I can never get back some of those days I dont remember Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #16 March 27, 2007 QuoteBet it was a swooper's fault. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #17 March 27, 2007 QuoteBet it was a swooper's fault. Are you saying that the WFFC made a 270?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 March 27, 2007 QuoteAre you saying that the WFFC made a 270? Maybe not a 270, but definitely more than a 90. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #19 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteAre you saying that the WFFC made a 270? Maybe not a 270, but definitely more than a 90. That shit will get you grounded yo! on a serious note: I only went once in 2003. I stayed for 7 days and had an awsome time. I met so many peeps, and made only a few jumps. Its been an icon in the sport for a long time, and I work with a guy that lived near there growing up, but never jumped, and even he talks highly of the event.Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #20 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteAre you saying that the WFFC made a 270? Maybe not a 270, but definitely more than a 90. That shit will get you grounded yo! Wait a minute - The WFFC cleared it's airspaceI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #21 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteIn other words, I should plan on getting to LP as early as possible if I want prime real estate for my trailer. And Fred should probably offer pre-registration to see if Larry needs to send another plane or two. Don't give anyone any ideas.... my trailer is arriving the 30th - hopefully I won't end up in BFE. Unfortunately, anyone coming in lieu of WFFC will probably think the first weekend is the big one and screw those of us not showing up till Monday. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #22 March 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteIn other words, I should plan on getting to LP as early as possible if I want prime real estate for my trailer. And Fred should probably offer pre-registration to see if Larry needs to send another plane or two. Don't give anyone any ideas.... my trailer is arriving the 30th - hopefully I won't end up in BFE. Unfortunately, anyone coming in lieu of WFFC will probably think the first weekend is the big one and screw those of us not showing up till Monday. Blues, DaveI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosmobuddy 0 #23 March 27, 2007 I think that I'll go to Illinois for a quiet vacation. Fredwww.SkydiveLostPrairie.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #24 March 27, 2007 Naw, that's what Couchfreaks is for. 27years and going strong... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #25 March 27, 2007 Bet is was a bigway jumper's fault... -Hixxxdeath,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
