Ekman_21 0 #101 February 1, 2010 hey guys this is gonna be my first year at the boogie i'm arriving on the 8th and have just left everything up in the air till the last minute... any one interested in splitting a car? mabey a room? or know of a couch to crash on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyfast 0 #102 February 2, 2010 So now were at Vega Baja Airfield? http://www.airfields-freeman.com/PR/Airfields_PR_W.html Scroll down to Vega Baja Auxiliary Airdrome, Vega Baja, PR. Previously used for illegal drag racing and drop off point for the drug cartels, I don't know about thoes tennis courts though...ZC OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #103 February 2, 2010 QuoteSo now were at Vega Baja Airfield? http://www.airfields-freeman.com/PR/Airfields_PR_W.html Scroll down to Vega Baja Auxiliary Airdrome, Vega Baja, PR. Previously used for illegal drag racing and drop off point for the drug cartels, I don't know about thoes tennis courts though... From the vantage point of the last picture.... not many "outs", huh??Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyfast 0 #104 February 2, 2010 Looks pretty tight, you'll have to be on point under canopy especially if the winds are honkin'. I would review your water landing EP's as well!ZC OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #105 February 2, 2010 Quote Looks pretty tight, you'll have to be on point under canopy especially if the winds are honkin'. I would review your water landing EP's as well! From the site: http://www.xtremedivers.com/vegabaja.shtml The landing area/airport looks narrow but is long. Outs seem limited directly adjacent to the airport but past the trees looks like some landing area that could be used. If winds are high, you can go with the wind a long ways to find a good landing are if needed. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyfast 0 #106 February 2, 2010 So Efrain whats good with this abandoned airfield? Do you fly model airplanes there? Have you done any late night drag racing with the Vega Baja locals?ZC OG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
totter 2 #107 February 2, 2010 QuoteThe landing area/airport looks narrow but is long. I am not going to be there, but that airfield looks mighty tight to be running this type of event. According to the historical website the runway was 4000' long. By looking at the Google Earth picture, all those obstructions give about 2000' useable. And by the picture that useable has trees growing in the middle of it. 3 otters w/ 23 per load. That's alot of traffic for that little area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #108 February 3, 2010 This area has been cleared and is getting conditioned right now. Its about 2000' x 300' ....HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #109 February 3, 2010 Quote This area has been cleared and is getting conditioned right now. Its about 2000' x 300' .... Does the adjacent neighborhood have a lot of power lines/wires? This girlie will definitely be taking a nice drive around the area looking for places I can land off safely, just in case. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #110 February 3, 2010 Quote This area has been cleared and is getting conditioned right now. Its about 2000' x 300' .... Every year I've been to PR boogie in Arecibo, the wind is always coming from west east. I hope it's the same here. If it was somehow north or south (unlikely, I think), there could be nasty turbulence from all those trees surrounding the narrow landing area. I'd rather land on the beach every time! 2-3 beach jumps a day is better than 5 airport jumps. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #111 February 3, 2010 I havent check for power lines, but if you look in google earth there are some big open fields east, west, and south of the location. Nothing to the north.HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #112 February 3, 2010 Quote I havent check for power lines, but if you look in google earth there are some big open fields east, west, and south of the location. Nothing to the north. Great. Thanks, Yeyo!! I'll take a look at the map and pan out more. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #113 February 3, 2010 I was gonna remind you about the wind direction, but you edited So yes, wind comes form the east like in Arecibo. Quote I'd rather land on the beach every time! 2-3 beach jumps a day is better than 5 airport jumps. Thats my plan. Considering the beach landing area is only 1 mile away, I dont see any reason not to do 5 beach jumps a day. Heres a 1 minute video of the 4 hours I spent on the roller today. You can see its already been cleared and we are working on the conditioning. The place was abandoned for 20yrs+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN_Bl7Z6Ih8HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #114 February 3, 2010 Quote I was gonna remind you about the wind direction, but you edited So yes, wind comes form the east like in Arecibo. Quote I'd rather land on the beach every time! 2-3 beach jumps a day is better than 5 airport jumps. Thats my plan. Considering the beach landing area is only 1 mile away, I dont see any reason not to do 5 beach jumps a day. Heres a 1 minute video of the 4 hours I spent on the roller today. You can see its already been cleared and we are working on the conditioning. The place was abandoned for 20yrs+ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN_Bl7Z6Ih8 Aww, I was hoping it would be the whole 4 hours compressed to 1 minute timelapse. What are you making, the pad for the tent? That field is going to get VERY muddy if it rains, and all that mud will get tracked into the tent. On the plus side, maybe you will find some drugs left over from the cartels and get rich! www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devarona 0 #115 February 3, 2010 Sorry guys, ive been swamped with college work and I just got to read these posts. Good thing yeyo can pick you up. If yeyo cant pick you up, then let me know, ill leave you my cellphone via PM. I have not seen the new area yet! ill probably head down there this weekend and get a belly video of the area for you guys! From yeyo's and Jason's point of view, it looks like a pretty darn nice area and this time, it looks like you can actually WALK to the beach from the DZ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devarona 0 #116 February 3, 2010 Quote Quote ETA: There's no way I'll get my 100th at the boogie. The weather in Z-Hills last weekend and me cancelling my Sebastian trip due to the weather forecast this weekend has thrown a monkey wrench into my 100th plans. There's no way I can get 20 jumps in at the boogie. why do you think you can't get 20? you're going to be there for the entire duration of the event, correct? last year I got over 20 jumps in and that's with being lazy, without jumping the first day cause it was windy, and then slow calls on the weekend cause 2 aircraft were not enough anymore (and we had a big group so it was harder to manifest)... and still got to jump a lot. I'm sure you can get 20 jumps in, no problem. Going for high altitude loads in the morning helps... cause they determine you to wake up early even after all that partying. 5 jumps a day for 4 days is easily doable. Even 6 a day is not pushing it that bad when there's lots of load organizers to keep you going. I say go for it! I have to either buy the tickets to reach 100 in the boogie or spend my money on valentines day... I am actually going to dump my girl and try and get back with her after valentines! all for the sake of getting the jumps I want in the boogie! come on! you CAN do 20 in two days! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devarona 0 #117 February 4, 2010 6 days!!!! i Hope i meet everyone who posted on this forum. Ill be wearing a Liquid Sky suit with top red&yellow, a PR flag on one arm and black pants. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #118 February 4, 2010 Yooo Yeyo Ready for some hardcore track dives!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #119 February 5, 2010 Quote We are leaving in two days, I can't wait!!!!!!!! Yo, Monkeylip!!! See you soon!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #120 February 5, 2010 I'm sitting at my gate in Philly waiting to board. Can't wait to GTFO here before the blizzard!!! See ya in PR, bitches!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #121 February 6, 2010 This is my 2nd night in Puerto Rico and the weather is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! See you guys soon!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devarona 0 #122 February 7, 2010 Heres the video of the new area. Im having trouble with the gopro helmet mount. I had to adjust the angle from exit since I hit the wing lol and after it takes a good gust of wind it bends over a bit. I tightened the screw on the side but it still moves out =( Has anyone tried the side pivot mount? That might work better for me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nXOHkb2EKg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #123 February 7, 2010 leaving on tuesday...cant wait..-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #124 February 7, 2010 Quote Heres the video of the new area. Im having trouble with the gopro helmet mount. I had to adjust the angle from exit since I hit the wing lol and after it takes a good gust of wind it bends over a bit. I tightened the screw on the side but it still moves out =( Has anyone tried the side pivot mount? That might work better for me... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nXOHkb2EKg Post the landing! I'm most curious to see how big the field looks on final approach, below 1000ft.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #125 February 7, 2010 Did you guys all get the email about no turns more then 180 Degrees :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
