jakee 1,563 #1 April 10, 2007 Summer came early to the south of England this weekend and we celebrated in style with 4 solid days of Skyvan flocking with James from Phoenix-Fly organising, filming and distributing demo suits. There were loads of suits around, the whole PF range from Prodigies for the hordes of first timers to a Super-V2+ (hairy edition, to match World Record Holder Craig Poxon) were there, BM was well represented and there was even a couple of Tony suits. As for the actual jumping, well, we did not suck! I did 22 jumps, on 4 different suits and I wasn't the only one racking up the freefall time. I don't think we had a single jump without at least 3 or 4 people right there in the flock and with James' tips and tricks the skill levels were soaring, with faster builds and tighter flocks as the weekend went on. The final jump on monday evening was an 10 way flock + James on camera - the relatively more experienced flockers were put to shame as jumpers with less than a handful of Prodigy flights were sitting right in their slots, and the visuals from the clouds around the sky made it the perfect end to the weekend.Huge thanks to Liz for setting up the weekend and James for the organising, coaching and making us all look good on camera (Speaking of which, here's a few of the best - The first jump of the weekend; The most diamond shaped diamond we made; And the final bigway on monday.)Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 April 10, 2007 Looks like you guys had fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #3 April 10, 2007 Any more pics of the Super V2+? I see what you mean by hairy edition . I totally forgot about this weekend . Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,563 #4 April 10, 2007 Quote Any more pics of the Super V2+? I see what you mean by hairy edition . Yeah, there's quite a few - Craig was jumping it all day friday. It's not new though, it was a prototype that Robi was jumping before the V2 was released and is apparently just a shade bigger than the production V2 (if I remember right what James was saying). It was truly an epic weekend Kris, I think there are more planned for this summer though, the Skyvan will be back!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #5 April 11, 2007 Here are a few more photos. Special mentions to: - Jack on his 300th jump - Charlie on her 500th jump - Mike on passing the PFI course Special thanks to Liz Ashley for organizing the event and also to Robin and everyone at Nethers for making me feel so welcome. Until the next time J BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #6 April 11, 2007 Quote nether4.jpg Bigger please! There were also a couple of First Flights on Friday, Neil de Witt and ...? Anymore through the weekend? Sorry I could only stay for the Friday but was chuffed with the 7 jumps . Good to see you again Big Spoon. And Jack, why I oughta...Thanks to Liz for setting it up and the rest of the flockers!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiler 0 #7 April 11, 2007 QuoteThere were also a couple of First Flights on Friday, Neil de Witt and ...? Anymore through the weekend? Friday - Neil de Wit, Justin Ferris, Phil Welch Saturday - Ian Thomas, "Deano" Hoskins, Nick Brownhill Sunday - Elana Cain, Jackie Harper Monday - Austin Sambrook, Mark Bayada, Spike Harper, George Easton, Jay Brittain, Ed Bowyer All the ones on Fri, Sat and Sun jumped but only Spike jumped on the Monday cos it was getting cloudy. He did well though, FFC in the morning then ended the day with 3 Prodigy flights and was on the 9 way! I need to update the website with text and photos but am really busy at work so it may take a while. Anyone who wants to help out with writing any text for it, would be very welcome - reviews of suits, FFC experience, something about the flocking - email me on eightwayliz@yahoo.co.uk. Otherwise I'll put something up asap...www.wingin-it.co.uk Wingin' It wingsuit school Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #8 April 16, 2007 Video from the event can be watched here: http://www.phoenix-fly.com/videogallery.htm or here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1429383407366172513&q JBASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #9 April 16, 2007 Sweet video! Looks like good diciplined flying in that last bigway! And awesome camera-angles.. We should do a 2way in germany, both wearing our helmet cams JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #10 April 16, 2007 Far too much of me holding hands with Uncle Charlie....I will get my revenge ! or maybe I already did....my hackey needed a little 'grip assistance' for most of those jumps......I hope you washed your hands before dinner UC ! Sweet video....very nice and stunning, stunning cam angles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 April 16, 2007 The pair of you are GEEKS... Jesus, i don't know who is worse here, you or James! Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #12 April 17, 2007 Quote We should do a 2way in germany, both wearing our helmet cams Lets do it Hopefully it will work better than our wingsuit /wingsuit rodeo attempt last year If we get good footage we won't show it to Macca. He is ignorant in such matters btw. Pimms is out, Ricard is in!BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #13 April 17, 2007 Dont forget the pornstar glasses!JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #14 April 17, 2007 Quote Dont forget the pornstar glasses! I think he's lent them to Robi....not much chance of getting them back, I wouldnt argue with a P.I.M.P. looking just 'dat good ...http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=82089; Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #15 April 17, 2007 Those are not pornstart glasses... Thats a car-windshield JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #16 April 17, 2007 Hey, i'm not ignorant! I know how to look cool... i think anyone who was in germany can vouch for that... Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #17 April 17, 2007 hmmm, it maybe time to dig out that miniDV tape I haven't watched it yet... BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #18 April 17, 2007 Would that be the famous Ice-Files tape?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #19 April 17, 2007 Really, theres no need. It would only serve to prove how cool i really am, and i don't want to show anyone up....Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #20 April 17, 2007 Quote Really, theres no need. It would only serve to prove how cool i really am, and i don't want to show anyone up.... I'll put together a montage of the "coolest" bits BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #21 April 17, 2007 Your a very busy man and i would hate for your free time to be used up with something like this. I think the words we have here are good enough to prove my point. Macca ____________ Head of coolPhoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #22 April 17, 2007 .. found the tape, lots of memories are flooding back... PILE ON!?BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #23 April 17, 2007 i mean, again, really, what would video prove that we haven't already talked about here?? There's really no need to waste time with the video. Lets just accept that i am, indeed, cooler than you and Jarno...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie95 3 #24 April 17, 2007 some people have voiced their doubts via PM... so I think it is worth the effort... BASEstore.it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #25 April 18, 2007 These people are clearly just joking and want to see your valuable time wasted with a fruitless exercise.Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
