cpoxon 0 #1 December 6, 2005 Noticed this event in the calendar but couldn't find anymore information here or on the Skydive Arizona website. Does anyone have anymore details? It's listed under "training camps" so is it aimed at people who haven't been this big before? Mind you, 150 ways aren't very common so they could all be considered training. There seems to be a market for this; 100+ ways are becoming more common these days but there is nothing between those and the World Records. Mind you, it could be argued that the same skills apply and there isn't a great deal of difference. Perhaps it's a sequential event but then that would be a record and it would say. I guess the Airspeed guys are organising? Anyone? Betsy?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 December 8, 2005 I have just been informed by a certain Pixie that its a German 150 way. Ish bin Deutchland, ya?Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #3 December 8, 2005 Ich denke nicht so I'd do a lot of things to get on a big-way but turning German is taking it a bit far! :-P Seriously though, that is interesting. I guess this would be a German record, beating the one set in Dubai? Spooky, Darren and I were just talking last night about the logistics of organising a British record and the aircraft availability. interesting, that Eloy have made it viable enough for the Germans to decamp to there. would be interested to know how many jumps are intended and what the cost per person is? Are there 149 other suitably qualified Brits out there who fancy back-to-backing the Germans? :-D I nominate Andy Scott to key the second point! :-P The Dubai event where the Germans achieved their record was supposed to be a tri-nation event but there wasn't enough interest from the Brits or the Swedes(?) to do that and the Germans went ahead and set their NAtional record on their own.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AudreyRowe 0 #4 December 8, 2005 I think there is definitely a lot of interest in setting a new UK record and plenty of talent - if we can do a 63 way with 10 seconds to spare from 13500 It just needs someone to grasp the mettle of organisation and run with it - any takers - craig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyminxx 0 #5 December 9, 2005 Do brits living in the US count? Are you thinking of having it in the UK or Stateside? Heck, if there is another big way camp at Perris, you could probably get enough Brits to go to it there... You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 December 9, 2005 QuoteDo brits living in the US count? You know of any? How about Subjects of Her Majesty who lived in Engarand for 4 years? Seriously, I'm sure you guys could talk to Betsy if you are serious...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyminxx 0 #7 December 9, 2005 U dont count Remi!!! You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self.-Richard Bach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 December 9, 2005 QuoteU dont count Remi!!! The story of my life... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #9 December 9, 2005 Why aren't you doing WT?? I don't buy that "no time off" crap!Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 December 9, 2005 Seriously: just started a new job and cant take 2, let alone 3 weeks off in Jan/Feb. Otherwise, we would have worked on kate and Tony to get invites a lot more then we did! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #11 December 10, 2005 Quote Are there 149 other suitably qualified Brits out there who fancy back-to-backing the Germans? Here's one!... 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
kallend 2,027 #12 December 10, 2005 QuoteWhy aren't you doing WT?? I don't buy that "no time off" crap! Well, some of us have a real job with a real boss, Fortson.... 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
bbarnhouse 0 #13 December 10, 2005 QuoteIt's listed under "training camps Actually its listed under events. I'm sorry but it is a German invitational.We will be posting some big way camps in the near futureAs to a UK record...yep we can do that too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #14 December 10, 2005 Are there 149 other suitably qualified Brits out there who fancy back-to-backing the Germans? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's one John, she said "qualified" btw- you don't have a real job Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #15 December 11, 2005 The current sequential record is 121, and it was an international invitational. Any single country that can beat it without paying ringers will have something to crow about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #16 December 11, 2005 QuoteActually its listed under events. And under that, it's listed under training camps QuoteAs to a UK record...yep we can do that too I'll tell my compatriots ;-)Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #17 December 11, 2005 John, mirage63 is Fortson, mirage62 is Bob. Caught me out too for a while.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #18 December 11, 2005 QuoteJohn, mirage63[/url] is Fortson, mirage62 is Bob. Caught me out too for a while. Hmmm... I think it likely that both are Fortson. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #19 December 11, 2005 QuoteAre there 149 other suitably qualified Brits out there who fancy back-to-backing the Germans? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here's one John, she said "qualified" btw- you don't have a real job OK, so I'm overqualified I have a real boss, though.... 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
bbarnhouse 0 #20 December 12, 2005 QuoteAnd under that, it's listed under training camps Oh training camps on dropzone.com! I was looking at the SDAZ website I've made the correction...thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #21 December 12, 2005 right....thats what I meant "over qualified" Quote John, mirage63 is Fortson, mirage62 is Bob. Caught me out too for a while. For the record they are both me, ones at the house and ones at work.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpinDoctor 0 #22 December 14, 2005 QuoteI'll tell my compatriots ;-) Here! I missed the Brit 100 as I wasn't jumping wayyyyyy back then - but I'd be really up for a Brit 120 (or something similar) ----------------------- Connextion: British 8 Way Team www.bodyflight.co.uk ----------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #23 December 15, 2005 QuoteI missed the Brit 100 as I wasn't jumping wayyyyyy back then - but I'd be really up for a Brit 120 (or something similar) Same here. Maybe Lesley could take on the mantle of organising it, although I think Brit Chicks are set to do another record in 2006. Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #24 December 15, 2005 QuoteFor the record they are both me, ones at the house and ones at work. Ah, ok. You do know that is frowned upon?Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #25 December 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteFor the record they are both me, ones at the house and ones at work. Ah, ok. You do know that is frowned upon? He's used to being frowned upon. And insulted.... 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