jblooming 0 #1 August 17, 2005 We have a rookie 4 way team at Skydive Chicago. We have competed in the NSL at 2 meets. The average number of jumps on the team is about 150. So, we had all this video of the things that you probably shouldn't be doing while doing 4way. I decided to take the video from the meet's and a couple of practice jumps and have some fun with it. You can see the video at http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=2548 We had a bunch of fun doing the jumps and hope you have some fun watching them. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #2 August 17, 2005 Thats a very nice video......very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #3 August 17, 2005 Oh my god. I never realized we sucked so bad. I knew we sucked, but this level of suckness sucks too much. I hereby tender my resignation from Chasing Amy, as we suck.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #4 August 17, 2005 I needed that good laugh, nice job! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan_iv 0 #5 August 17, 2005 great video and nice editing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #6 August 17, 2005 QuoteOh my god. I never realized we sucked so bad. I knew we sucked, but this level of suckness sucks too much. I hereby tender my resignation from Chasing Amy, as we suck. Well your exits were not that bad I have seen up close and personal worse ones Just keep having fun! Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #7 August 17, 2005 I would say stick with the black jumpsuits. You look much smoother in black.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulieBS 0 #8 August 17, 2005 I e-mailed my teammates on FU2 so they could check out your video. I'm sure they'll enjoy it as much as I did. In the meantime fair is fair, if you'd like to laugh at us check out www.heyrobin.com/fu2. Right now it only has our first meet on it and a couple of fun jumps we did the next day. I swear we've gotten better! We were definitely the comic relief for the judges at the first competition when we funnelled the first exit for 2,000 feet or so. Allright you guys - Let's see some video from the other rookie teams! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #9 August 17, 2005 LOL! Are you sure that's not my first year Rookie teams 4 way video? The moves look the same. the good part is my first year on an intermediate team I looked competent…well kind of. I’m hoping by my 4th year of serious 4 way to look more like the guys in the black jumpsuits. Keep it up. You WILL get there."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dionysus 0 #10 August 17, 2005 That is freakin' great! I laugh because I'm only in my second season of 4way myself. I, like you it sounds, have realized the importance of keeping the training fun. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #11 August 18, 2005 Thats awesome. Next year just get some matching gear and a new cameraman, somehow he's missing all the points........... Everyone started somewhere, just keep it fun. Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #12 August 18, 2005 Great video. Are we going to see you at SDC this weekend for meet 4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #13 August 18, 2005 Awesome video! It captures the fun y'all are having on the jumps. I love the titles for each section; it brought a big smile to my face, remembering when my 4way jumps were like those. I hope y'all never lose sight of the fun aspect of 4way! You shame more than a few teams! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grisha 0 #14 August 18, 2005 to jblooming : nice work :) !c-ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #15 August 18, 2005 Jim - excellent video!! Thanks for putting it together. It's been great for my friends and family to watch. Doug - you can't quit or we'll rename the team "Doug sucks!" In fact, I vote we do that anyways Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #16 August 18, 2005 QuoteGreat video. Are we going to see you at SDC this weekend for meet 4? Absolutely! We have a reputation to uphold. Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #17 August 18, 2005 Quotewe'll rename the team "Doug sucks!" In fact, I vote we do that anyways I think we've found our team name for next season.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 August 18, 2005 Great and fun video. You guys are right on track and doing better than you imagine. It's a challenge always. We were there at the East Troy meet and you had a feel good energy - it's great to be around teams that enjoy 4-way, whether they are beginning or pros. It won't be long at your pace to the point where you are arguing with the teammates about whether or not to go AA or AAA. ... 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
rasmack 0 #19 August 19, 2005 I hope to be that good one day... HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaryshari 0 #20 August 19, 2005 Fun video!!!! Wish my team looked that good when we first started!!! And: Julie, Julie, Julie!!! FU2 is totally kicking some big time booty!!! Congrats on the handicap win as well!!! You guys have literally improved by "leaps" and bounds.Re: WW video...we refuse to share our secrets is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryand96 0 #21 August 23, 2005 You guys are doing awesome. It's so cool to see you guy's having so much fun. My favorite is the jump where Hoochie falls through your burble and you all geek the camera for the rest of the jump. That was a classic! Sorry we missed you guys this past weekend at SDC. We'll see you at Hinkley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #22 August 23, 2005 I don't think we're going to Hinkley. Jim and Amy can't make it, so there's really no point in paying for the registration, etc. with 2 alternates. Stew and I might come out and fun jump though.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #23 August 23, 2005 Quote Sorry we missed you guys this past weekend at SDC. We'll see you at Hinkley. Yah, oh well though... I hope that we can make the next meet. This one kinda fell right on our DZs big boogie of the year so we missed it. haha yeah you guys are fun to watch cause you're having fun...~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryand96 0 #24 August 23, 2005 Quote haha yeah you guys are fun to watch cause you're having fun... That's what I was thinking. I think our team could learn something from them. It shouldn't be only about how many points you turn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #25 August 24, 2005 For the sound track I suggest "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen.... 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
