Spizzzarko 0 #26 May 20, 2005 Come on Ian, I know you sea level Sky gods aren't affraid of us mountain jumpers are you? I mean we are equidistance from Cali, and from Florida, so all the new skydiving tricks and techniques get around to us about 5 years after they went out of style. haaa haaa We are just starting free style (pronounced StIlie) here, and I think there are about three of us in the state who are stupid enough to try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #27 May 20, 2005 Quote aren't affraid of us mountain jumpers are you? Terrified of you guys. I heard a few mountain goat rumors and now I'm scared shitless to turn my back on you sheep herders! Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #28 May 20, 2005 Once you go goat, you never go back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #29 May 20, 2005 Quote Once you go goat, you never go back! I thought goat was still in Georgia?? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #30 May 20, 2005 trying to swoop water there is freestyle isnt it?. i mean that is what i was going to call it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #31 May 20, 2005 In the winter it's going to be called "Freezestyle". OH MY GOD, sometimes I just crack myself up! I should be a stand up comedian, what do you guys think? How about this one: "What do you call a fly with out wings?" Give up? "A Walk!" haahahaaahaaaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflypimp 0 #32 May 20, 2005 Just in case you didn't know the pond at skydiove the farm in ga. is 420'x220' so the one in colorodo will not be the biggest one yet! Just thought I would throw that out there!Free Flight is the way of the future! Learn how and get on board the adventure train!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #33 May 20, 2005 Quote What was up with the plane yesterday Steve? Yesterday's spark plug problems were nothing compared to today with no fuel at the DZ and a gazillion tandems and AFFs taking up every slot so far. Four hours and counting and load three hasn't even left the ground. So much for trying to get some training runs in today. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #34 May 20, 2005 Ryan T was planning on coming out there today to get some jumps too. Should I call him and tell him not to bother? What's this about fuel now? Are they going to beable to operate tomorrow? Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenHall 0 #35 May 20, 2005 So does getting the swoop pond mean wet AFF's? Enough students land over there already, and I'm thinking water being there is just going to attract more of 'em. Well at least when tandems puke and wet their pants we can just send em over to the pond now (haha I was on that load wednesday). Not that I would ever land in the pond by accident or anything . . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #36 May 20, 2005 I'm sure that if people start to land in the pond, then they are going to get a stern talking to. I'm also sure the pond is going to be HIGHLY monitored for quite awhile. Landing in water is really not all it's cracked up to be, trust me I know! As far as the students go, I'm sure they are going to swap the student landing area with the high performance landing area. I'm pretty sure the regular landing area will stay the same. You guy's dont want us zipping through your airspace any more than we want you clogging our airspace up. It's going to be really cool when it all get's figured out, but expect a lot of people to be on edge when this thing first starts off. I didn't hear about the Wednesday load. What happened? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopster33 0 #37 May 27, 2005 The dirt contractor has been hired and is scheduled to start next week. (tuesday). He said it will take 4 days to be complete with all of the dirtwork. I will post pics next week! Jason T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #38 May 29, 2005 Jason, With the size of this pond - here is what I want to do... Lets build a 50' pole that can hold a long rope... Right as you swoop by the pole, you can hook the rope and tie it off to ya... I will be on the other end of the rope on my wakeboard, and you can pull me across the pond.... Call it a reverse para-sail. I like to wakeboard at 20 MPH, but I have gone 60 MPH... So you pick the speed.... I will let go in time for your flare. But seriously, congrats on the pond! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopster33 0 #39 June 6, 2005 I was out at the pond today. The dirt contractor has finished digging, and is ready to start the "clean up' work. The pond is HUGE! Lyle Presse flew into town today and will be here for the rest of the week to oversee the final construction. We should be ripping it up very soon. Jason T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swooopa-x 0 #40 June 7, 2005 How deep is this pond...? looking at digging one at our dz here in SA so info welcome.People dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #41 June 7, 2005 Most modern ponds are in the 2.5 to 3 foot deep region. Shallow enough that you can stand up and get your rig out of the water, but deep enough to take a pretty hard glancing blow without pounding into the bottom. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopster33 0 #42 June 7, 2005 The Go Fast Pond will be 2'6" deep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #43 June 7, 2005 I was airborne today and got a good view of the freshly dug pond from the air and all I can say is that it is a monster. I can't wait to see the pros come here in September. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crewkeith 0 #44 June 8, 2005 here we go this is from 5 grand but you can see the pond there. big bastard aint it .The skies are no longer safe I'm back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #45 June 8, 2005 Quote i will not fondle the trophy girl fukit!!! i will!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
