elmo87 0 #1 March 21, 2007 how do i make are skyballDream as you´ll live forever..Live as you´ll die today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #2 March 21, 2007 Quotehow do i make are skyball tuck are your limbs up very tightly Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #3 March 21, 2007 Seriously, sorry. I think those things are pretty dangerous. Maybe hooking up with someone who knows how to make one and knows the risks, in person, would be a good idea.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo87 0 #4 March 21, 2007 okayDream as you´ll live forever..Live as you´ll die today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 March 21, 2007 Quotehow do i make are skyball Kick it in the nuts.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #6 March 21, 2007 Very carefully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gitRdone 0 #7 March 21, 2007 http://www.vladiball.org/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVE619 0 #8 March 22, 2007 What about at Cal city? They have a designated drop area, so if it goes in it wont kill anyone except maybe a cactus. I made a bunch of them, but havent made it out there to try them out. My design is simple, I just dont know how heavy i need to make them, or how much drag to add. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #9 March 22, 2007 For belly... the whole thing needs to be about 1.2lbs when done... that's Tennis Ball + Shot + Streamer + What ever you use to attach the Streamer. Make the Streamer 10 to 12 inches long. Some will tell you that's too long, screw them, you can always trim it off to make the Space Ball faster. Yes, you can jump them at Cal City, but YOU MUST tell Manifest and the Pilot (Van) before you get on the plane and if you're new to the place or low time, they're going to have one of the local ol' grey hairs give you some guidance on where to get out (don't be offended)... in days gone past, we've found Space Balls and other "stuff" that went in just yards off of Cal City Blvd, on the Taxi way and just off of Lindberg (the street that runs right past the airport). Last, but not least, depending on what jump run is that load, you may get out first, you may get out last, so you're way out over the desert. Don't expect to get back to the landing area (i.e. don't bitch if you don't)... its the trade off you make for being allowed to jump a Space Ball. A lot of places, they won't even let you on the plane with one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo87 0 #10 March 22, 2007 hey thanksDream as you´ll live forever..Live as you´ll die today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #11 March 22, 2007 Hey tim! I miss being able to jump with those things. They get kind of bent out of shape here in Colorado about it. Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAVE619 0 #12 March 23, 2007 CAL CITY IS THE SHIT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #13 March 23, 2007 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2688211;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LloydDobbler 2 #14 March 23, 2007 Quotehttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2688211;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread First I was wondering when Cal City would come up in this thread...and then I was wondering how long it'd take before someone was invited to the Peckerhead Meat... ...definitely a good time to get out to Cal City, if you've never been. Back on topic, yeah, I flew a space ball a few weeks ago, and was surprised that they had us getting out first. It ultimately makes sense - all depends on the jump run direction. Nonetheless, Sparky's right - it's all about letting people know you're flying it, and getting feedback. There are lots of people who can help you with the weight, and lots of them who know their DZ well enough to tell you where/when to get out. Nice thing about Cal City is, even if you land out from tracking or flying a space ball, you're probably not going to have too many obstacles to avoid... Signatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #15 March 23, 2007 Quote Nice thing about Cal City is, even if you land out from tracking or flying a space ball, you're probably not going to have too many obstacles to avoid... Just watch out for the cactus. I've seen people land in cactus. Its not pretty and usually results in a bottle of Tequlia and needle nosed pliers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #16 March 23, 2007 Van Jr. told me a story once about having to "de spine" some poor first jump student when he was younger. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZigZagMarquis 9 #17 March 24, 2007 QuoteVan Jr. told me a story once about having to "de spine" some poor first jump student when he was younger. Yeah, we had to do the same thing to Ushi... handed her a bottle of Tequlia... told her to start drinking and that we'd be back in about an hour with pliers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BMFin 0 #18 March 24, 2007 Quote Back on topic, yeah, I flew a space ball a few weeks ago, and was surprised that they had us getting out first. It ultimately makes sense - all depends on the jump run direction. Space ball at 55 jumps... Now thats pretty damn liberal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ZigZagMarquis 9 #13 March 23, 2007 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2688211;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LloydDobbler 2 #14 March 23, 2007 Quotehttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2688211;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread First I was wondering when Cal City would come up in this thread...and then I was wondering how long it'd take before someone was invited to the Peckerhead Meat... ...definitely a good time to get out to Cal City, if you've never been. Back on topic, yeah, I flew a space ball a few weeks ago, and was surprised that they had us getting out first. It ultimately makes sense - all depends on the jump run direction. Nonetheless, Sparky's right - it's all about letting people know you're flying it, and getting feedback. There are lots of people who can help you with the weight, and lots of them who know their DZ well enough to tell you where/when to get out. Nice thing about Cal City is, even if you land out from tracking or flying a space ball, you're probably not going to have too many obstacles to avoid... Signatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #15 March 23, 2007 Quote Nice thing about Cal City is, even if you land out from tracking or flying a space ball, you're probably not going to have too many obstacles to avoid... Just watch out for the cactus. I've seen people land in cactus. Its not pretty and usually results in a bottle of Tequlia and needle nosed pliers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #16 March 23, 2007 Van Jr. told me a story once about having to "de spine" some poor first jump student when he was younger. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #17 March 24, 2007 QuoteVan Jr. told me a story once about having to "de spine" some poor first jump student when he was younger. Yeah, we had to do the same thing to Ushi... handed her a bottle of Tequlia... told her to start drinking and that we'd be back in about an hour with pliers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #18 March 24, 2007 Quote Back on topic, yeah, I flew a space ball a few weeks ago, and was surprised that they had us getting out first. It ultimately makes sense - all depends on the jump run direction. Space ball at 55 jumps... Now thats pretty damn liberal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
