mww115 0 #1 October 10, 2003 I'm starting to work on formations. Doing some catting, accordians, etc. I seem to learn a new formation/ name everytime I go up. And that's good b/c the day I stop learning is the day I go in the ground. But I was wondering... Is there a book I could purchase and look at some pictures of formations? I checked the SIM and couldn't find anything. And we don't have a Skydiving U anywhere close. Thanks for any help. Mikey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #2 October 10, 2003 Here is the dive pool for competition. http://www.omniskore.com/divepool/IPC/about_downloading.htm Also you could check out "Freefalling Together" and "Freefalling Together #2" for larger formations. You shuld be able to get them at Square One or just about any another gear store. They are nice as a formation reference guide. They dont have names of formations but are a huge source of ideas for formations. they are broken down to sections of 2-ways, 3-ways 4-ways ect... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RozeAY 0 #3 October 11, 2003 Section 7 of the Competition Manual on USPA's website has the 2-way dive pool for Collegiates as well. That will give you some formations when it is just you and one other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiveMaker 0 #4 October 11, 2003 QuoteI'm starting to work on formations. Doing some catting, accordians, etc. I seem to learn a new formation/ name everytime I go up. And that's good b/c the day I stop learning is the day I go in the ground. But I was wondering... Is there a book I could purchase and look at some pictures of formations? I checked the SIM and couldn't find anything. And we don't have a Skydiving U anywhere close. Thanks for any help. Mikey see Formations for Dummies - All formations consist of one or more of eight possible grips you can take on other jumpers. Online DiveMaker .DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #5 October 11, 2003 How many different accounts do you have on DZ.com? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/faq/smartfaq.cgi?answer=1057949469&id=1036010317My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #6 October 11, 2003 There used to be a couple of books, with lots of formations sorted by number of participants. A while ago I tried to locate them, as I organie a lot, and wanted a resource for dive planning, especially with non-standard numbers of jumpers. It is very handy to be able to look up formations for an 11-way, or a 7-way... Unfortunately, I think the books are no longer available. I'd buy them in a heartbeat if they were. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #7 October 12, 2003 Square one has freefalling together #2 listed on their sight. It is the series of books your talking about. #2 and is for formations of 21+, I think it starts at 21 but anyway.... If they have #2 you might want to see if they have FreeFalling Together #1 Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 October 12, 2003 QuoteIf they have #2 you might want to see if they have FreeFalling Together #1 AFAIK that series is out of print. Also AFAIK, Sq1 hasn't had #1 for a year or two. Great books if you can find 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #9 October 12, 2003 QuoteThere used to be a couple of books, with lots of formations sorted by number of participants. A while ago I tried to locate them, as I organie a lot, and wanted a resource for dive planning, especially with non-standard numbers of jumpers. It is very handy to be able to look up formations for an 11-way, or a 7-way... Unfortunately, I think the books are no longer available. I'd buy them in a heartbeat if they were. I have #1, but what I'd really like to get is "Blocking Together", which doesn't just give formations, but also complete point progression through skydives up to (around) 20-ways. It is also out of print. I'm surprised that someone can't make a few bucks reprinting these books.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mww115 0 #10 October 19, 2003 Thanks for all your input guys and girls. This past weekend there was 3 or four of us doing RW, most with low jump numbers. Somehow, I wound up the organizer. The pictures gave me a few ideas. Now it's just nailing the exit and not going over my partner. She's out, I'm in (my feet aren't on my ass, they're IN it). And of course the RW skills. Thanks again. MikeUntil you've stepped out at 800' in the dead of night with 100 lbs of chute and equipment.. you haven't jumped. AIRBORNE ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #11 October 27, 2003 Quotesee Formations for Dummies - All formations consist of one or more of eight possible grips you can take on other jumpers. Online DiveMaker Are these links working for anyone? They really sound beneficial. I keep getting the white page of death.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mww115 0 #12 October 28, 2003 They worked for me.Until you've stepped out at 800' in the dead of night with 100 lbs of chute and equipment.. you haven't jumped. AIRBORNE ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #13 October 28, 2003 DOH! coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #14 October 29, 2003 Check out the SCM (Skydiver's Competition Manual), section 5-3 (starts on page 63). If you continue with RW, you will find it most helpful to be at least passingly familiar with the names and shapes of the 4 and 8 way dive pools. Of course, just about any combination of jumpers and grips works just fine, names or no names. It's all about having fun with your friends. Don't feel constrained about any single dive pool, or limit yourself to 2/4/8 way because of a manual. Play around, and enjoy the air! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #15 October 29, 2003 Quote Don't feel constrained about any single dive pool, or limit yourself to 2/4/8 way because of a manual. Play around, and enjoy the air! Nice job at nationals! I rather like formations where the number of jumpers is a prime, like 7, 11, 13 or 17 ways.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #16 October 29, 2003 As well as 1, 2, 3 and 5?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #17 October 29, 2003 QuoteAs well as 1, 2, 3 and 5? Smaller than 7 is for pussies. 23 is good.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #18 October 29, 2003 J.K. - I like your new avatar. It's you dude!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #19 October 29, 2003 QuoteSmaller than 7 is for pussies. 23 is good. So 4way guys are all pussies?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 October 29, 2003 I -think- he was talking about prime numbers smaller than seven and just to yank my chain a little. Of course, you never really know with the Professor. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mww115 0 #21 October 29, 2003 91's prime. I'll check out the SCM, Dave. It is all about fun... MikeUntil you've stepped out at 800' in the dead of night with 100 lbs of chute and equipment.. you haven't jumped. AIRBORNE ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #22 October 30, 2003 QuoteJ.K. - I like your new avatar. It's you dude!! Just like yours is you!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #23 October 30, 2003 Nerd Humor PROOF THAT ALL ODD NUMBERS ARE PRIME: Mathmatician -- 3 is prime, 5 is prime, 7 is prime, the rest follows by induction. Statistician -- 3 is prime, 5 is prime, 7 is prime, 9 is expermental error so throw it out, 11 is prime, 13 is prime, the rest follows by induction. Computer Scientist -- 3 is prime, 5 is prime, 7 is prime, 9 is prime, .... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #24 October 30, 2003 Sorry ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #25 October 30, 2003 Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
