Keys Boogie 2005 - Skydive Sebastian - Marathon Key

[javip82 0]

where can I find a cheap flotation device.

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[bendywendy 0]

We have a VERY limited quantity available to rent. If the gear store opens back up (they keep telling me that it will be open for for Halloween) then I am sure that you could purchase through them. I'll keep you posted on that.

[sickwill 0]

Flotation devices can be found under every seat of any commercial air liner...

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[The111 1]

I wasn't even looking for flotation gear, but I just stumbled on this by accident... looks like a good deal and maybe it will help someone.

www.WingsuitPhotos.com

[bendywendy 0]

That's awesome - that is exactly what we used to sell and a lot cheaper than we paid for it!!!

Will - do not advocate destruction of airline property.

Matt - can you maybe list the hotel or hotels that you mentioned to me were less expensive than the ones with our discounts? I have people asking but I forgot the name and lost the note (like that's a surprise to anyone).

[The111 1]

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Will - do not advocate destruction of airline property.

I don't think he was advocating destruction - you wouldn't be able to use it if you destroyed it! More of an "intact borrowing".

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Matt - can you maybe list the hotel or hotels that you mentioned to me were less expensive than the ones with our discounts?

HOTELS

I just did a search on Google maps. Follow this link and you will see all the results. On the bottom left, below the first 10 results is a little blue arrow, you can keep clicking it, there are PAGES of results. Some are good and some seem bad (i.e. not what I was looking for, like an RV park or something). I just basically called a lot of them and looked at the websites if they had one to see if they had pictures of the place. If you click on any entry you'll get contact info and a website if it exists.

The two that I remember are the Sea Dell (the one I chose) and the Sandpiper... both of those places were under $60/night, looked decent from the pics, and 1-2 miles from the DZ. Like I said though, there are MANY results to be searched through, maybe there are better deals to be found if you call more places than I did.

www.WingsuitPhotos.com

[bendywendy 0]

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I don't think he was advocating destruction - you wouldn't be able to use it if you destroyed it! More of an "intact borrowing".

I stand corrected - borrowing. I know how this borrowing works. I have had so many things borrowed. I have probably done a little borrowing myself if I really thought about it.

Thanks for the links. Get your rooms - and keep sending those registrations in. I've got a bunch but there are so many people that I KNOW are coming that haven't sent me their forms. Please send them in early so we can make sure we have plenty of everything for everyone!

[carbonezone 0]

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The two that I remember are the Sea Dell (the one I chose) and the Sandpiper... both of those places were under $60/night, looked decent from the pics, and 1-2 miles from the DZ.

Scotty and I stayed at the Sea Dell several times. It is a very nice Hotel. Some of the rooms have kitchen as well. We would give the Sea Dell 2 thumps up!
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[MarkM 0]

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And btw... Porky's (they catered for us last year) now have a full liquor license so there will be a cash bar at the party - not that there seemed to be a shortage of alcoholics (I mean alcohol) last year!

Can we still bring our own booze? I promise I'll bring enough tequila for everyone.

I never bring any of my stash to Sebastian, because I'm afraid I'll put Tiffany out of business. But I like watching skydivers all hopped up on quality tequila. It's my second hobby

[plowdirt 0]

I picked up a few at outdoor world for a buddy of mine, 40$. so that would leave me to believe that you may be able to locate one at any bait and tackle shop, but you never know.


Have fun guys, I'm sittin out another one.

[The111 1]

Actually yeh, when I bought my float gear from a skydiving gear store I assumed stupidly it was a skydiving-specific thing. From the packaging and manual it was clear it was designed for boaters and watersports. So there are probably many places you can find these things for sale, probably cheaper.

Just did a search for Stearns Inflatabelt (what I paid $90 for last year through a skydiving gear store) and found this. Cheaper and smaller than the big bulky one I have.

www.WingsuitPhotos.com

[bendywendy 0]

Update time!

Coconut Cay is full although I may possibly have a room or even two that I was holding for staff that I might not need and rather than just turn it back to the hotel and risk it going to non-skydivers, I'll pass it on to someone if they want it. Let me know. I should know by tonight if I need the room(s) or not.

Also Jim Harris of EastSide Freefly and Will Lajeunnesse will be freefly organizing for us.

RW will have Roger Ponce and Lyle Presse.

Scary Perry for wingsuits.

Possibly a CRW organizer.

Norman Kent will be shooting video and

Dano will be making an excellent Keys Boogie video again! He did a fantastic job last year. If you are at the boogie - you will be on the video!

[Bolas 5]

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Ahmed
bendywendy
BirdBabe1
Bobby
Bolas
Brett
bubbles4384 - Nicole
Carlos A
Christine
cynci
Damon
dano
Dave
dave jennings
Doug
Emmett
Erica
freefalle
Gary
Glenn
Gregor
Jim
Josh
keith smith
Lauraliscious (Just to party) Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Mike E.
mikeforsythe
Misty
popsjumper
Sara
Scotty
sickwill
Tami
Tammy
The111
TJ
Yonathan

maybe....

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Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[javip82 0]

I am not on the list

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[thegreekone 0]

Okay, this cleveland weather is getting too cold too damn fast. (and I am tired of missing out on all the Boogie-woogie-woogie fun)

What is the tent/shower/bathroom/food situation like at Sebastion?

(this trip is gonna be down and dirty cheap so I can jump my ass off)

[bendywendy 0]

Well, the camping/shower situation at Sebastian is great. (Now that we are on city water.) HOWEVER - this particular boogie is not actually at Sebastian.

The Keys Boogie is in Marathon, FL on Vaca Key. That is dead center in the keys after you leave the mainland and hit the islands.

The camping situation there is not good. As in almost non-existant - as in you can't camp on the airport at all and I don't really know where you can - not good.

You can usually hook up with a group of similar minded jumpers who pile a zillion people into one hotel room thus bringing the overhead way down.

Or you treat it like a boogie/vacation and go big with a nice room and enjoy your margaritas on the beach.

If I remember correctly someone told me that there actually is a camping place on the island but it was so expensive it worked out better to share a room rather than pay a lot to sleep under nylon!

[bendywendy 0]

More news...high altitude jumps!!! This is the first year we will be offering hi-alt in the keys!

There may possibly be an accuracy meet as well - Actually the whole event is kind of an informal accuracy meet.

[berchtoldaj 0]

- Actually the whole event is kind of an informal accuracy meet.

[freefalle 0]

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More news...high altitude jumps!!! This is the first year we will be offering hi-alt in the keys!

There may possibly be an accuracy meet as well - Actually the whole event is kind of an informal accuracy meet.

NICE!!!! What altitude? whats the cost going to be?

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

Thanks so much for a great weekend Wendy! Sebastian is so awesome! Also, thanks for encouraging me to complete my C license yesterday...

See you at the Keys!

Beach jumps...Wooooooooo Hooooooooo!!!!

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[MarkM 0]

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More news...high altitude jumps!!! This is the first year we will be offering hi-alt in the keys!

Cool. Any idea on what the reqs for this will be(is chamber training needed, etc?). Also what's the altitude they'll be going up to?

[bendywendy 0]

Mark - I believe 20,000 feet. I don't know the requirements yet.

Finally, Kaylene! I've matched the real you with the dz.com you. Congrats on the C and you are going to have so much fun that.... damn, I forgot what the saying is. Something flies out of your ass but I can't remember what it is.

And barefoot Jeff - you need to get your butt back to Sebastian do 2 or 3 more jumps and finish your test. Less talky more jumpy and you can join us down there.

[carbonezone 0]

A few of us are heading down a bit early to enjoy the keys. We are thinking about snorkeling and maybe the dolphin snorkel/tour thing. PM if you are going early and we can talk some more!
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Scotty and Tami

[RkyMtnHigh 0]

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Mark - I believe 20,000 feet. I don't know the requirements yet.

Finally, Kalyne! I've matched the real you with the dz.com you. Congrats on the C and you are going to have so much fun that.... damn, I forgot what the saying is. Something flies out of your ass but I can't remember what it is.

And barefoot Jeff - you need to get your butt back to Sebastian do 2 or 3 more jumps and finish your test. Less talky more jumpy and you can join us down there.

Silly girl..I've known who you were for two years and you just now figured out the connection of here and there...hilarious Wendy..absolutely hilarious! Take a peek at your Naughty Cupid Boogie video.."Hustler costume" was me too

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[MikeForsythe 0]

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"Hustler costume" was me too

Oh the things I could tell about that night!

Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is!