slotperfect 7 #26 May 18, 2008 Can you put a number on "a little hefty?" The published weight limit for tandem students at Raeford is 230 lbs. We will take heavier students if 1) they are reasonably physically fit for their size, 2) there is a Tandem Instructor available that is willing to take a heavier student without compromising his personal limits or skill set, 3) the maximum rigged weight of our Sigma tandem systems would not be exceeded (500 lbs), and 4) the weather conditions are favorable for such a jump. I highly recommend you call the school to discuss it directly with the management and to help ensure that staff will be available to handle your friend's tandem.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deisel 38 #27 May 19, 2008 Thanks. I have no idea how hefty the guy is but I'll drop Tony an email.The brave may not live forever, but the timid never live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #28 May 19, 2008 jumpraeford@aol.com (910) 904-0000 Open Wed - SunArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #29 June 2, 2008 Looks like things are shaping up. I received my first submission for the film festival, Not only are we not sucking at Raeford right now, but we will most certainly not even remotely be sucking June 27th-28th. Let's tick it off, shall we? 1- No registration fee for the boogie 2- $20 jump tickets at a time when normal prices are $24-$26 at most places 3- At least two planes: PAC-750 and an Otter 4- Discounted tandems 5- World-Class Load Organizers (Wil Pesek, Mick, Kirk Verner, possibly Andy Honigbaum) 7- Film Festival with lots of prizes to give out, including 1-hr of ParacleteXP tunnel time for 1st place 8- Fun, friendly people and atmosphere...which can be said of nearly all DZs. I'm sure I can come up with more reasons to be here for this event. We're looking forward to seeing everyone here that weekend! Edited to add: Oh, and I'm sure if you ask Kirk and Andy nicely in advance, you could probably talk them into doing some big-ways that weekend. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #30 June 2, 2008 Looks like I won't be able to make it - must make the big move in a few weeks. Will be through Raeford o/a the 20th though!If at least a few of you don't come down here to Chester for Skyfest/Reunion Boogie I'm gonna be really sad! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #31 June 3, 2008 Oh no! I was really looking forward to seeing you at the film festival! You know, like how you surprised us last year? That was the best! Well, at least we'll get to see you around the 20th.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #32 June 10, 2008 ***QUICK UPDATE*** We've had a change in the free-fly load organizer line up, as Wil Pesek has a project out of state that will keep him until past the weekend of the boogie. In his place, Selwyn Facey will be the main free-fly LO, with Mick as his cohort. Remember, we've got no registration fee, $20 jumps and at least two planes, the PAC and the Otter, with another Otter on standby if we need it.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selwyn 0 #33 June 10, 2008 can't wait -- we'll be orginising all abilities and all skill levels welcome, pylons, vfs, tracking , hybrids, flocking, camp fires , and even free coach jumps for less experienced flyers. i will be there all weekend - mick is good for fri and sat, and i think we will have the mighty punisher on sunday pond swoops end of the day sunday cheeky freestyle comp. just trying to get a case of smoke now shouldn't be to hard !! then we can get a little naughty with swoops, flocks carve and track dives see y'all there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #34 June 18, 2008 Okay so, who would be interested in doing helicopter jumps at the Raeford boogie? If I can get enough people pre-registered, I might be able to make that happen. Sound off if that is of interest to you. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #35 June 18, 2008 What kind of helicopter?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #36 June 19, 2008 Not an Alouette, that's for certain. It's the same helicopter that was at Chester for Skyfest. He won't show up unless I get enough people to pre-register for helicopter jumps.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #37 June 23, 2008 That'd be an R-44 I'll be flyin' into town sometime midweek. I've really been looking forward to this boogie! Last year was a blast! Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #38 June 23, 2008 Great! We look forward to seeing you, Eric! It sounds like we're getting a fair contingent from both CSS and Chester this year. I can't wait! Oh, and based on the lack of interest in pre-registration, the R-44 helicopter is a no-go. He wanted 32 people to register in advance to commit to coming, plus we'd have to absorb the ferry fees, and those aren't cheap for a boogie that doesn't currently have a budget. However, we're still offering $20 jumps all weekend and no registration fee.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maurice1369 0 #39 June 25, 2008 Well McDuck you can count on me to be there on Friday all the way through. Hopefully, there will be some beginner freeflyers there as well that will jump with me or maybe I will have to push my abilities even farther againEXPECT THE WORST, HOPE FOR THE BEST!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #40 June 25, 2008 Just a reminder for all those that plan on coming - please make sure your rig is in date before you get here - that means packed on or after 2 Mar 08. I'm sure you do not want to incur the wrath of rigger rob or myself if you show up with an out of date rig and want it packed right away. And it would suck to have to sit on the ground and watch us having fun. Jump Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #41 June 25, 2008 QuoteWell McDuck you can count on me to be there on Friday all the way through. Hopefully, there will be some beginner freeflyers there as well that will jump with me or maybe I will have to push my abilities even farther again Don't worry, my friend. There will be freeflyers of many skill levels there to jump with you. In fact, Trevor Hill and Punisher will be on hand to load organize and work with freeflyers, regardless of skill level. And Steve's right, anyone planning on attending to jump will not want to incur the wrath of either him or Rob by showing up with an out of date rig. I'm hearing that the "rush" fees will be exorbitant.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maurice1369 0 #42 June 25, 2008 hey is anyone shows up on Friday with a rig out of date is a complete moron and needs to be shot on site. After they are shot we can auction off their equipment to the highest bidder. So remember ppl if you do not want to incur the wrath of the Skygods then have your rig up to dateEXPECT THE WORST, HOPE FOR THE BEST!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #43 June 25, 2008 I don't know about sky gods and being shot in sight, but I will say that there is a strong likelihood that anyone showing up with an out of date reserve is going to have some fun being a spectator for a while...or packing for cash to pay for the rush job. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #44 June 25, 2008 So is there enough room at this boogie for my big Mouth? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #45 June 26, 2008 Quote So is there enough room at this boogie for my big Mouth? Always - just don't count on jumping with sheck this time around. he's in Oklahoma pretending to be a soldier again - this time pretending to drive trucks!!! Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #46 June 26, 2008 Quote So is there enough room at this boogie for my big Mouth? Are you kidding me?? Of COURSE there's room! The last time I saw you was at Dublin '06, so it will be good to see your smiling face again. It looks like we'll have a good group out early on Friday, so if anyone was wondering when to show up, you now have your answer. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #47 June 26, 2008 Dude!!!! That is just wrong!!!!! I was in Oklahoma from April 24th until June 19th. I fly back to Ok the 27th of June until the 28th of July, then back to Ok again from Aug 11 to Sep 15th. I miss all you bitches!!! Stay safe!!!! BSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #48 June 26, 2008 That's okay. We're holding your daughter hostage in the gear store all weekend as retaliation for you not being here. You know, we're starting to get the impression that you really don't like us. I mean, I know John (Slotperfect) mentioned you have lots of responsibility with the gay community and such, but you could at least make time to visit the people that kept your secret for so long. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #49 June 26, 2008 You just chimed in cause I'm coming. That's fine though I'll get over it. Hey who"s packing up there now. You all know that is still against my religion. My last pack just resulted in a high speed mal...no thanks. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maurice1369 0 #50 June 26, 2008 Why would you not want to pack for yourself. I mean it will be quicker than waiting for a packer. But anyway I will see y'all on Friday morningEXPECT THE WORST, HOPE FOR THE BEST!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
