Pendragon 1 #1 October 7, 2005 Am considering going out to Eloy for the boogie, but am looking to get lots for freefly jumps in; head-up and working on my head-down. Thinking about 8-10 jumps a day, if possible. Might even get the new wingsuit out too! Since I may well be travelling over alone, is there anyone else planning similar and would like to hook up over the period for lots of jumping together? I'd be arriving on the 16th December and leaving on the 2nd Jan. Drop me a PM if you're interested. FYI, my profile is up-to-date, and yes, I did somehow manage nearly 350 skydives in the last 12 months, even though I'm from the UK Edit to add: Am also open to other locations!-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 October 7, 2005 There's been a DZ.COM tent at the Eloy holiday boogie the last three years I've attended where people gather, meet each other (if you don't already know each other) and organize jumps with each other. Don't be shy, that's they key. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #3 October 7, 2005 Cool - didn't remember that from last year. However, I'm looking for a "partner" as I'll improve more as a freeflier jumping with the same person/people (if at all possible...)-- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 October 7, 2005 Dude, their LO's are awesome about getting groups together and keeping those groups together jumping for the day. Last year my buddy did a ton of jumps with punisher, Amy C, TJ, Jason etc. Since he wanted some quality jumps, he jumped with them during the boogie instead of me. You should have NO PROBLEM finding a group (small or large) to jump with on a consistent basis while you are there. Like Steve said, don't be shy. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #5 October 7, 2005 QuoteCool - didn't remember that from last year. However, I'm looking for a "partner" as I'll improve more as a freeflier jumping with the same person/people (if at all possible...) I know other years Omar and Greg (Gasson) have been doing coach jumps at the total cost of.... a pack job.. you might want to get together with one of those people. If you don't improve from those jumps.. I don't know what would improve your skills Also the Arizona Freefly Training Center people are there, and FlightClub.. I'm sure you'll be able to find a partner to fly with.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #6 October 7, 2005 I know this is besides the point, but 8-10/day sounds really pushing it unless you have a dedicated packer - especially due to the low # of hours of daylight that time of year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #7 October 8, 2005 QuoteI know this is besides the point, but 8-10/day sounds really pushing it unless you have a dedicated packer - especially due to the low # of hours of daylight that time of year. People don't sleep in in Eloy.. load 7 takes off at 9 AM.... instead of load 1 at 10:30 AM... maybe he wants to push it at least it sounds like it.. If you want to learn fast.. make a lot of jumps in a short amount of time.. and it sounds like that is the plan here.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #8 October 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteI know this is besides the point, but 8-10/day sounds really pushing it unless you have a dedicated packer - especially due to the low # of hours of daylight that time of year. People don't sleep in in Eloy.. load 7 takes off at 9 AM.... instead of load 1 at 10:30 AM... maybe he wants to push it at least it sounds like it.. If you want to learn fast.. make a lot of jumps in a short amount of time.. and it sounds like that is the plan here.. Eloy has the tunnel for those night hours as well...Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isabelle 0 #9 November 6, 2005 Wish I could say I would jump with you at Xmas.. But it is quiet now at Eloy and not much work..then I spend this time jumping and hope beeing packing hard during the boogie.. Eloy is great and you will always find some nice people with advance skills to freefly with...and also party!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 November 6, 2005 QuoteI know this is besides the point, but 8-10/day sounds really pushing it unless you have a dedicated packer - especially due to the low # of hours of daylight that time of year With 7-8 planes running all day long 8-10 jumps is not really pushing it. Wheels up at 8:00 and last load is around 5:30ish. There are plenty of packers if you should chose to really get your jump on. And...a slow day in Eloy is more like a hoppin' day in most places Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #11 November 7, 2005 QuoteAnd...a slow day in Eloy is more like a hoppin' day in most places Exactly! The load organisers for both freefly and rw are top notch. As you are arriving on 16 December that is perfect to get in some coaching in and get to know other local freefliers. You certainly won't be "Billy No Mates". Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #12 November 9, 2005 Quote FYI, my profile is up-to-date, and yes, I did somehow manage nearly 350 skydives in the last 12 months, even though I'm from the UK How many of these 350 were actually in the UK? Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #13 November 10, 2005 Quote How many of these 350 were actually in the UK? Kris. About 100... -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #14 November 10, 2005 You don't need to freefly, you'll be flocking with me. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pendragon 1 #15 November 11, 2005 QuoteYou don't need to freefly, you'll be flocking with me. Aw, go on. Just a few... but only if you do the "peck peck peck... peck peck peck... flappy flappy flappy" BM handshake with me But I guess Vampires don't do that? Right, freeflying anyone? -- BASE #1182 Muff #3573 PFI #52; UK WSI #13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #16 November 12, 2005 QuoteQuoteYou don't need to freefly, you'll be flocking with me. Aw, go on. Just a few... but only if you do the "peck peck peck... peck peck peck... flappy flappy flappy" BM handshake with me But I guess Vampires don't do that? Right, freeflying anyone? Matt, Richard does fly his wingsuit a lot but freeflying and swooping are what he really is keen on. If he had a choice between a solo freefly and a solo wingsuit, my money would be that he will choose the solo freefly . Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
