skykittykat 0 #1 June 2, 2005 I have been working in the Isle of Man for my stepfather's motorbike team and have had no time until now to find out any info, sooooo.... Does anyone know what the jump was and was it achieved??? Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #2 June 2, 2005 >Does anyone know what the jump was and was it achieved??? Not sure what the formation was, other than there were a lot of backins, so I suspect a jewel of some sort. It came close but did not complete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #3 June 2, 2005 Quote>Does anyone know what the jump was and was it achieved??? Not sure what the formation was, other than there were a lot of backins, so I suspect a jewel of some sort. It came close but did not complete. one grip....missed by one grip. Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #4 June 2, 2005 Quoteone grip....missed by one grip. Bummer How close had they been before that last jump? Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #5 June 3, 2005 QuoteQuoteone grip....missed by one grip. Bummer How close had they been before that last jump? Liz If we were closer than one missed grip on previous dives, we would not have done all 6 dives. The formation was a 16-way jewel with 8-way opals off the center of each side of the jewel, in-out lines connected between the opals, off the end of the opals were donuts with a room person. It was an awesome weekend as usual. The weather Gods even gave us cool temps and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday nights. .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 June 3, 2005 QuoteThe weather Gods even gave us cool temps and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday nights. Since we did have to do much dirt diving out in the hot sun it was great. And we had some AWESOME lightning shows on those nights I'd have to say also. The Challenge was exactly what it was meant to be, a CHALLENGE, and as always, it brought some of the best formation skydivers from all over the world together for some great skydives. It was great to see Todd during the weekend also. I cant wait until next year. Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ph8068 0 #7 June 3, 2005 QuoteThe formation was a 16-way jewel with 8-way opals off the center of each side of the jewel, in-out lines connected between the opals, off the end of the opals were donuts with a room person. Anyone got a photo? Or could draw it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 June 3, 2005 QuoteAnyone got a photo Yeah I have one. I'll scan it when I get to work for you.Also, Ash one of the Airspeed vidots said that the formation completed on the video for about 2 seconds but not on the photograph. So there ya go. Sorry the ends are cut off..got a new copier that I havent learend to use very well....yet! You get the idea though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #9 June 5, 2005 QuoteAlso, Ash one of the Airspeed vidots said that the formation completed on the video for about 2 seconds but not on the photograph. So there ya go. Before they had digital still cameras, the judges had only the video to look at to determine a completed formation. And now with the new rule that you -don't- have to hold a formation for 5 seconds for it to count, the 2 seconds it was held is enough, right? It doesn't have to be in a still picture to be ruled a completion, the video does the job. Correct? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #10 June 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnyone got a photo Yeah I have one. I'll scan it when I get to work for you.Also, Ash one of the Airspeed vidots said that the formation completed on the video for about 2 seconds but not on the photograph. So there ya go. Sorry the ends are cut off..got a new copier that I havent learend to use very well....yet! You get the idea though. Watching it from the ground, I was SURE they were going to make a skull and cross bones..... Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #11 June 7, 2005 wasnt around for the finale but some of the work ups looked fucking incredible even from the ground.. and we fun jumpers LOVED the extra altitude... also i have to say (as was was pointed out by more than one observer) that the male/female ratio for skilled bigway jumpers is completely different from that of your 'average' jump weekend.... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
