popsjumper 2 #1 January 7, 2010 So...the lucky ones competitors are there. Does anyone know where, if any place, results of the "competition" will be posted/announced?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abu2010 0 #2 January 7, 2010 I live in Dubai close to the Palm.. Does anyone know who from the U.S. is actually here.. I did see an link on line for the postings .will see if I can find again..thanks.. Have been watching them practice..on the beach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 January 7, 2010 I thought they were only going to get something like one or two practice jumps due to having to use helicopters and shutting down airspace or something like that? The US team is roughly the World Cup team, with a couple substitutions, as I understand it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 January 7, 2010 Team members are on this page (click on the "participants" link for each category). Haven't seen any results here yet but maybe they'll also post them on the site. http://www.emiratesaviation.org/dubaiteams.html"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdhezel 0 #5 January 7, 2010 any ifo on the status of the DZ, Ihad heard it had been shut down for regular jumpers, ?? BluesWhen I go, I want to pass away in my sleep, just like my dear old Grandmother, NOT screaming like the passengers in the car she was driving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 January 8, 2010 QuoteGo Hansi! FAT CHINAMAN POWER!! More beer, more belly, more speed!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berchtoldaj 0 #7 January 9, 2010 updates here: http://www.thepdblog.com/ photo gallery:http://www.thepdblog.com/photos/2010_dubai_championships/index.html Doing my best to keep both updated with fresh info daily************ Watch out for planters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #8 January 9, 2010 Quote I thought they were only going to get something like one or two practice jumps due to having to use helicopters and shutting down airspace or something like that? We were told that we would get 2-5 practice jumps, but those that were here early got to do more at $15 a jump. The competition has started with 1 or two rounds in each event being completed. The dropzone is really well laid out and they have thown an unprecedented amount of money at it. The opening ceremony was quite spectacular. One guy from Brazil hit quite hard in the distance event today, he is O.k. but was quite dazed, was unconcious for a little i was told. I was in the chopper when it happened. Not sure of his name at this point. The swooping can only be held first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon due to tides, we have been released for the day, it is hot and dusty so I might go snowboarding?! I'll post some updates as news comes to be, if somebody else doesn't first. I'll also try to get some photos happening!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #9 January 9, 2010 here are a couple of photos, nothing too exciting. Looking through them reminds me that I need to get my camera out more!!! I'll do that tomorrow and get some more photos of the DZ and stuff on for y'all."When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #10 January 11, 2010 more photos"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #11 January 11, 2010 more results up now too. http://www.emiratesaviation.org/results.html"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 January 11, 2010 Didn't you say that this was going to be your first real swoop comp? Care to express your experience with the comp, in terms of being an experienced skydiver/swooper and trying out the competitive world?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #13 January 12, 2010 This is my first swoop comp, although I have competed in freestyle skydiving at the world meet/world cup 3 times before. This competition is well run, the accomodation is above expectation, the food is above expectation, the weather is above expectation and the facilities are above expectation. We are released when they know we are not going to jumps anymore. the Prince was here yesteray and was very happy with the set up and announced that this will be an annual event. I will definately be coming every year... Any specific questions i'll be happy to answer!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 January 12, 2010 QuoteThis is my first swoop comp, although I have competed in freestyle skydiving at the world meet/world cup 3 times before. Cool! How was the transition from DZ swooper to swooping gates, course with flying strategy? I started competitive swooping on the local level when I had just started to swoop, so I was wondering how the transition was for someone with many more jumps and experience. I think there is an incredible amount of canopy piloting talent out there that simply isn't willing to take the time to practice with gates a little bit and try a competition. Which is too bad.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #15 January 12, 2010 To be perfectly honest, I did not get too much practice before, and have never hit gates over a pond/water before coming here. my accuracy has always been pretty good though, so it hasn't seemed to take too long. The practice rounds, the 1st distance and the second round of accuracy I missed the gates. I have scored every round since. and have a better formula to make the entry more likley. I am fortunate to come from a country that does not have many competative skydivers, I bet there are plenty of people in the USA that deserve to be here over me but with the PD factory team and arizona airspeed, it doesn't leave many slots. there are however international teams so if one (you) really wanted to participate here, I am sure they would accomodate you. We just completed the speed rounds and I scored each one, only the results of the first round are official but I am ranked 13th (in speed)at the mo. shannon for pd factory team got a 0 today so i will score higher than him for sure, but we are all human right? One thing that I have had going for me is tight landing areas with not much outs so i have really had to be on my game for high performance landings... I hope to score the rest of the rounds, but already I am more than happy with my performance. It is really nice to watch the best guys and see that they are humble people. everybody is really cool and enjoying thamselves. see you here next year?"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #16 January 12, 2010 ranked 14th out of 38? in speed event!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saucy_dee 0 #17 January 12, 2010 Yep, it's still closed I'm afraid. Me and my husband work here. Right now we do not have any idea as to when it will be reopening but they assure us it will be. We are still employed by them so they must think it will be soon. Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saucy_dee 0 #18 January 12, 2010 Beers fine as there's a liquor store next to the DZ that you don't need a licence for. Plus you can drink in Hotel bars so not a problem! Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aykay 0 #19 January 14, 2010 Looking at the photos the distance from the last gate to the shore in zone acc looks huge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saucy_dee 0 #20 January 16, 2010 From the entry gate to the shoreline it was about 40m or so. I wasn't there Thursday but I hear a few people got a bit wet Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
