Bengel 0 #1 August 15, 2006 Hi! I recently put a video clip of my second Ground Launch trip to Switzerland on www.skydivingmovies.com. As again some questions emerged, I decided to create this new thread. So first of all, here is the link to the video: http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=4610 Or just search for “swoop control”. When I was back there in Winter, I heard that the ski lifts are still open during the summertime for the downhill bikers. So I was looking forward all the time to get back. This time I thought about not only flying close to the slopes but to make my first swooping attempts. Because, if you go right to half brakes after starting from the 1000ft upper spot you can get to 200-300ft above the landing area. I started with double frontriser approaches and later with 90 to 120 degrees frontriser turns. The canopy is a SabreII 150 and my weight is about 150lbs. So my wingload is about 1,13, I think. Last time I used an old military harness with my former canopy. This time I just took my normal skydiving gear. I just felt more comfortable with it. (By the way, for more information about the spot and my first attempts you can click this link to the first video and thread: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2053199 ) Unfortunately my foot hit a stone with (too) much speed and the arch of my foot got sprained very badly. After it swolled (?) to the size of a small water ballon, I decided to break camp. And unfortunately this happened on the second day . For the following days I had some hiking of higher mountains in mind, plus Ground Launching for the descent. Maybe I’ll get to do this in the end of the hollidays but I’m not quite sure. I hope you enjoy the clip anyway. For me it was a great experience again, especially flying in a density of 6500 ft ASL! If you’ve any questions about the spot, video, (techniques?) etc., feel free to ask. But always have in mind, that I’m everything else than a pro in Ground Launching and you better listen to the real experts! -Chris-I'm a British nanny, and I'm dangerous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velopilot 0 #2 August 16, 2006 Sure does suck to be you. That doesn't look like any fun whatsoever. I'm so glad I live where there are no hills and no oppourtunities to do anything remotely close to swooping down hills and being bored all day long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inertial 0 #3 August 16, 2006 Is your skydiving-profile up-to-date? 100 jumps within 2 years, flying Sabre2 150? Well, if so I wish you all the best for your future expeditions.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bengel 0 #4 August 16, 2006 QuoteIs your skydiving-profile up-to-date? 100 jumps within 2 years, flying Sabre2 150? Well, if so I wish you all the best for your future expeditions.... Well, yes. But I'm a real lighweight as you can see from the wingloading. Before I ordered the canopy, my instructor even gave me the advice to go for a SabreII 135. But as I test-jumped size 150, I realized, that this was way enough for me and especially for the amount of jumps I do during a year. I must say, that I feel very comfortable with the canopy. I don't feel the need to get something faster and I don't think it's something I can't control yet. Maybe I'm wrong, but such a low wingloading is very common, isn't it?I'm a British nanny, and I'm dangerous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hparrish 0 #5 August 17, 2006 Pretty Damn Good for 100 Jumps.............Keep up the good work. looks Fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frost 1 #6 August 17, 2006 QuoteIs your skydiving-profile up-to-date? 100 jumps within 2 years, flying Sabre2 150? Well, if so I wish you all the best for your future expeditions.... Did he ask for advice on what to fly? No. He posted a great video for people to look at. Why do people feel the need to give their input on something they werent asked to give input on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris74 0 #7 August 17, 2006 You did right Bengel, Fuck the rules ! Blue skies Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #8 August 23, 2006 sweet vid keep it up cant wait to see more... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #9 August 24, 2006 I hint a little jelousy? there a a couple of guys in new zealand that ground launch with ... wait for it.... 0 skydives! without those willing to try there would be nothing! that is a sick video. i especially like the fence 'hop' charge on my brother!"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
BetteSimon 0 #10 August 29, 2006 Hey Bengel.. please tjeck your PM inbox.. thanks.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
