marks 0 #26 January 17, 2006 QuoteSandbaggers Mark Shimell 2nd place! Ian drennen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widgeon 0 #27 January 17, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #28 January 17, 2006 QuoteCurious, that's all. I just wanted to see which competitors who placed in the top 10 in Denver would be returning as guests. Tyler was ranked 9th, according to the standings on cp.com. I'm just not exactly clear on the guidelines as to who has to compete as what. I also wanted to see who would just be doing it anyway, even though technically they don't have to. Unless I'm mistaken, last years top 10 finishers have one calendar year to complete their pro qualifier attempt (and there is nothing forcing anyone to actually do it). So all top ten finishers (except Brian) should be allowed to compete in the 2006 season as a CPC competitor. No questions asked. There is no guarantee that a top ten finisher will pass their qualifier. It becomes more of a question of what happens next year and so on. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LoudDan 0 #29 January 18, 2006 I don't know if I agree with that. These guys have already proven that they were the top of there respective regions (includeing one unofficial world record holder, through five foot gates). How do you justify allowing those accomplishments to compete on ten foot gates in a league intended to foster up and coming pilots. I could see potential pilots saying "fuck it". But that's just my two cents. Five foot gates all of you!!!! Off my kool aid! Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #30 January 18, 2006 QuoteFive foot gates all of you!!!! I'd actually like to attempt 5 footers and see how that goes and I wasn't even one of the top guys. Plus, I'd like to see if Chris Hayes's scoring system can be adopted by more regions. Why not if it's a way to allow the lesser experienced folks to compete against the more established. Let's anti-up, treat our judges, video-people and other volunteers well and have some fun. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanopyPiloting 0 #31 January 20, 2006 There will be several new rules for the 2006 season that will be released with the PST schedule at the end of Feb. ALL pilots are considered amatuers until they get their pro card and their name appears on the athlete list at www.proswoopingtour.tv NEW FOR 2006 -New Weight control system -New Pro/Am events -New percentage scoring system -New CPC districts -New PST Training Camps -New Judging courses -New pilot selection process for CPC Championships -New "pro" card standards -New electronic scoring system -New inflatable courses -New Team event -Largest cash purse event (pro/am) and much more! Release date: Feb 28, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LoudDan 0 #32 January 20, 2006 I hear ya homey. What I will say is this.....New Ideas are a great thing...that said it is way easier to spout new ideas then to actually implement them. I pay my dues and compete, and voice my opinion no doubt, I'm sure Chris and Jim can attest to that. However, I know that both Jim and Chris are trying to make our sport grow, both in competitior and spectator popularity, and I go on a little faith that both these guys and all others involved are trying their best to ensure a safe environment, a fair competitive playing field, while at the same time fostering the growth of the sport. Easily not the the simplest job in the world. Simply put: the personal time invested just to make any competition go off is immence, coordinating with dropzones can be a nightmare, and getting the judges to agree to work for the promise of a crowded hotel room, take out lunch, and a tip at the end of the day a miracle. So I say cut the guys some slack and "quit yer bitchin'" until we actually have a comp and see how everything lays itself out. After the first comp I'm sure we'll have an equal share of totally pissed and totally happy, but at least there will be a premise for all of us to go on. Practice hard. It's only a month away. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
CanuckInUSA 0 #28 January 17, 2006 QuoteCurious, that's all. I just wanted to see which competitors who placed in the top 10 in Denver would be returning as guests. Tyler was ranked 9th, according to the standings on cp.com. I'm just not exactly clear on the guidelines as to who has to compete as what. I also wanted to see who would just be doing it anyway, even though technically they don't have to. Unless I'm mistaken, last years top 10 finishers have one calendar year to complete their pro qualifier attempt (and there is nothing forcing anyone to actually do it). So all top ten finishers (except Brian) should be allowed to compete in the 2006 season as a CPC competitor. No questions asked. There is no guarantee that a top ten finisher will pass their qualifier. It becomes more of a question of what happens next year and so on. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #29 January 18, 2006 I don't know if I agree with that. These guys have already proven that they were the top of there respective regions (includeing one unofficial world record holder, through five foot gates). How do you justify allowing those accomplishments to compete on ten foot gates in a league intended to foster up and coming pilots. I could see potential pilots saying "fuck it". But that's just my two cents. Five foot gates all of you!!!! Off my kool aid! Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #30 January 18, 2006 QuoteFive foot gates all of you!!!! I'd actually like to attempt 5 footers and see how that goes and I wasn't even one of the top guys. Plus, I'd like to see if Chris Hayes's scoring system can be adopted by more regions. Why not if it's a way to allow the lesser experienced folks to compete against the more established. Let's anti-up, treat our judges, video-people and other volunteers well and have some fun. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanopyPiloting 0 #31 January 20, 2006 There will be several new rules for the 2006 season that will be released with the PST schedule at the end of Feb. ALL pilots are considered amatuers until they get their pro card and their name appears on the athlete list at www.proswoopingtour.tv NEW FOR 2006 -New Weight control system -New Pro/Am events -New percentage scoring system -New CPC districts -New PST Training Camps -New Judging courses -New pilot selection process for CPC Championships -New "pro" card standards -New electronic scoring system -New inflatable courses -New Team event -Largest cash purse event (pro/am) and much more! Release date: Feb 28, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #32 January 20, 2006 I hear ya homey. What I will say is this.....New Ideas are a great thing...that said it is way easier to spout new ideas then to actually implement them. I pay my dues and compete, and voice my opinion no doubt, I'm sure Chris and Jim can attest to that. However, I know that both Jim and Chris are trying to make our sport grow, both in competitior and spectator popularity, and I go on a little faith that both these guys and all others involved are trying their best to ensure a safe environment, a fair competitive playing field, while at the same time fostering the growth of the sport. Easily not the the simplest job in the world. Simply put: the personal time invested just to make any competition go off is immence, coordinating with dropzones can be a nightmare, and getting the judges to agree to work for the promise of a crowded hotel room, take out lunch, and a tip at the end of the day a miracle. So I say cut the guys some slack and "quit yer bitchin'" until we actually have a comp and see how everything lays itself out. After the first comp I'm sure we'll have an equal share of totally pissed and totally happy, but at least there will be a premise for all of us to go on. Practice hard. It's only a month away. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
