skydivenagasaki 0 #1 February 21, 2006 Hey all, just trying to get an idea as to who's flying what in the CPC this year. I'm flying non-crossbraced (Katana 120 loaded @ 1.9)...didn't know how many others there are. Let us know what you're flying, loadings, districts you're in, CPC goals/swooping aspirations...also, with the "apparent" new rule of 3-out-of-5 gets you to Finals in CO, how many think they'll be there at the end? I guess I'm just excited about the up and coming season and trying to rally up the troops... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #2 February 21, 2006 I will be flying a canopy made of ZP and it will have lines from the canopy to my harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #3 February 21, 2006 im going with lineless cotton this year. the new wave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivenagasaki 0 #4 February 21, 2006 You should run the lines to your feet and try swooping upside-down...see how your balls feel getting drug that way "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 21, 2006 QuoteI will be flying a canopy made of ZP and it will have lines from the canopy to my harness. Copycat.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #6 February 21, 2006 last year most of the guys in our region (NW) were flying xbraced, and we had everything: xaos, vx, and velo's. we had 1 competitor on a katana 97 as well who did pretty damn good. this year i'm guessing we'll see some jvx's as well. as far as who's going to colorado, i know i am.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #7 February 22, 2006 CPC NorCal District, Sabre2 135 @ 1.8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #8 February 22, 2006 I hear it's the popular way to go hahahaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #9 February 22, 2006 Quote I will be flying a canopy made of ZP and it will have lines from the canopy to my harness. I don't know. I was thinking of using a ZP canopy which was attached to lines and the lines were attached to some risers which were in turn attached to a container via a 3-ring release system. This way when my canopy tries to kill me, I can cut the bitch away. Who knows where I'll be competing (if I'll even be competing at all). I'm still waiting to hear about my options of what regions will exist and their respective schedules. But I am expecting the CPC competitions to be twice as competitive this coming season as it was last year and I certainly am going to go into the season with realistic expectations of just trying to be safe and then to just do the best that I can do and not worry about the other pilots. Unless I sell my home and cutaway (isn't going to happen, at least not this year), there's no way in hell I will be as current as I was last season and currency is the key to flying well. But if/when I do find a region that I can compete in, I will be using my JVX 96 for speed and distance rounds and I'll be using my Velo 103 for zone accuracy. I'm also hoping to shed that anchor on my canopy called a dbag & pc in favor of an RDS system. But I'm currently in debt and forking out several hundred bucks on an RDS isn't in my short term future. I miss CO and this wet wintery BC pacific northwest weather absolutely sucks almost as much as the $24 hop n' pops and $34 full altitude jumps I now find myself paying here in Canada (all the while making substantially less income and having to pay way more for everything else in life). It sucks to be me. But what can you do when you're born as an ice-back ... eh? At least I'm back playing competitive hockey again and have access to some BC bud. Hey this would not be good for my winter skydiving endeavors, but I could move to Calgary and take up recreational skelton racing and/or recreational ski jumping at Canada Olympic Park. I think ski jumping has some similarities to swooping and skelton, well it's just a huge adrenaline rush. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 February 22, 2006 QuoteCPC NorCal District, Sabre2 135 @ 1.8 Hey Iwan, you can lighten up on your wingloading if you lose your monsterous camera helmet. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cacophony 0 #11 February 22, 2006 I'll be competing in the new Indiana district. I fly a Velo 96 loaded roughly 2.1-ish. I might tack on an extra 5 or 10 lbs towards the end of the season as well as an RDS, but for the start, I'm staying stock. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 February 22, 2006 I was thinking about finding a fat friend to bring along and do it under a very highly loaded tandem...then again, the front riser pressure is a *bit* higher then most sport canopies. Well, in that case I'll stick with my usual XF2.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #13 February 22, 2006 QuoteI was thinking about finding a fat friend to bring along and do it under a very highly loaded tandem...then again, the front riser pressure is a *bit* higher then most sport canopies. I know just the coach you need. I will be competeing in the TX division on an H-modded cobalt 105 loaded 1.8:1 No wieghts, no RDS. My goals for the year are to improve my consistency at each meet i attend. Nothing more. Colorado, i haven't decided yet i will need to see the dates and see how i can work that in. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #14 February 22, 2006 I'm not sure how much I'll be able to dedicate myself to it this season, but I definetly want to compete in a few at least to get the experience. I'll be no where close to competetive with the top folks, but it'll be a good experience. I'll be jumpin a 96 velocity most likely. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #15 February 22, 2006 Go get um Jeff, hey when do we start getting to see your freestyle swoops at the DZ? I've got a new one for you its called the "prince A" It will blow peoples minds! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #16 February 22, 2006 QuoteKatana 120 loaded @ 1.9 You should be able to hang with the xbraced crew on that canopy. I personally am going to slather my fx in grease and see if that helps. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #17 February 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteCPC NorCal District, Sabre2 135 @ 1.8 Hey Iwan, you can lighten up on your wingloading if you lose your monsterous camera helmet. Um That's without the helmet my friend.. I'll wear my helmet in the speed round to get myself closer to 2.0, since I dont own a weight vest.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #18 February 22, 2006 QuoteI'll wear my helmet in the speed round to get myself closer to 2.0, since I dont own a weight vest.. No you won't - new weight classes - remember To the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #19 February 22, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'll wear my helmet in the speed round to get myself closer to 2.0, since I dont own a weight vest.. No you won't - new weight classes - remember Hmm.. I guess I';ll just have to have a heavy lunch in between rounds Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #20 February 22, 2006 Fat kids represent dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #21 February 22, 2006 QuoteGo get um Jeff, hey when do we start getting to see your freestyle swoops at the DZ? When we get a swoop pond. The stock pond is fun, but dangerous and not practical for good training. Quote I've got a new one for you its called the "prince A" It will blow peoples minds! Does it involve a hoop?? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 February 22, 2006 QuoteDoes it involve a hoop?? I don't think so, from what I've heard it involves a rodeo barrel, a midget and some balloons.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robap26 0 #23 February 23, 2006 I will be jumping a Velo 103 loaded at 2.2 This will be my first year competing and I plan to get to all five NORCAL events. I am not sure about CO. My goals are to have fun, learn a lot and not hurt or embarrass myself. What's up with the new weight classes? I haven't heard this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivenagasaki 0 #24 February 23, 2006 QuoteWhat's up with the new weight classes? I haven't heard this. Nothing that I know definite yet, details will be released at the end of Feb or thereabouts. If you go to CP.com, you can find a poll on weight classes which might give some indication of what they might actually be... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robap26 0 #25 February 23, 2006 Yeah, I just read through the forums at CP.com. I guess that the new weight rules will be released on Feb. 28th. From what I get from the discussions it should not affect me too much. my exit weight is 225 and I wasn't planning on using any weights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
