skydivenagasaki

You should run the lines to your feet and try swooping upside-down...see how your balls feel getting drug that way "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Hey all, just trying to get an idea as to who's flying what in the CPC this year. I'm flying non-crossbraced (Katana 120 loaded @ 1.9)...didn't know how many others there are. Let us know what you're flying, loadings, districts you're in, CPC goals/swooping aspirations...also, with the "apparent" new rule of 3-out-of-5 gets you to Finals in CO, how many think they'll be there at the end? I guess I'm just excited about the up and coming season and trying to rally up the troops... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

That is if he hadn't shredded his balls across the landing area trying to be cute... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Probably can't figure it out cause you can't figure out any canopy Course we've all seen my bullshit... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Kick ass man...nicely done... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I hope you're all doing the blue-sky dance cause the only two days on your ten day forecast that's shitty are SAT and SUN...go figure We'll see if we can bring some CO sunshine with us... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Here's my .02, you can take it for what it's worth...the freefly progression for 99% of skydivers is probably something along the lines of sit, stand, headdown. So naturally, the "safe" position when learning HD is your sit. How many times have we all corked out of sits? How can that be any more dangerous than corking from your head? If a person were to learn HD, then go on to Head-up positions, what's the harm? Then they have a safe position when they cork their sit which is probably more than most of us can say in the beginning. Whatever you decide to do, be careful, have fun, and the same rules apply when it comes to starting to fly with others, be able to hold your position... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I started learning how to swoop on my Sabre2 as well. I went on to a Crossfire2 and found it to be a great transition. Either canopy would be a better choice (IMHO) than the stilleto for swoop progression. "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Man, this is good old-fashioned shit talking at its finest but we really have gotten off topic now haven't we? IMHO, I don't see what's wrong with letting whoever wants to compete in the CPC do just that. I think that the prizes should be limited to negligible amounts so that if the motivation to "stay back" in the CPC is to clean house at all the comps, it would motivate those people to move into the PST. If a person likes to compete locally with his/her friends and family, possibly at their home DZ, then what's the harm in that? Look at the posibilities for everyone: The Newbies: They have someone that they know from their local, or at least regional, DZ that they can learn and absorb from. The Rookie Competitors: Sure, you've got someone in your division who's going to be near impossible to defeat, but isn't that the point? Didn't we all play King of the Hill when we were kids? It doesn't matter how long you stand on top, your reign's over as soon as you're knocked down and isn't victory luscious? Those Going Pro: What the hell do you guys have to complain about? Those who stay back are out of your competition brackets. If they were a pain in the ass before, they're gone now so adios. You'll go on to learn from the current pros and your knowledge increases while the person who stayed behind maintains a current knowledge. The Lingering "Champion": This is the only person that I could come up with that felt negative impacts of this choice. If you choose to stay back in your CPC league, it makes it hard to learn when you're the best. If teaching and coaching is your goal, then it is noble that you have chosen to stay back for the advancement of others. Teachers don't get paid shit but they sure don't come cheap. I also really like the idea of the %dg scoring and the "stricter" rules (harder courses) for those who have chosen to stay...and a point system for pro qualification even the playing field as well, cause if you can win, you can get in... Regardless of how this all turns out, '06 will be my introductory year to competition swooping. I can't wait to get out there and kick some ass and I hope to see as many of you as possible here in CO this summer... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I'm getting juiced just reading this thread in the anticipations of my new baby...KA120 should be here anytime now I'll be loading it @ 1.8 and coming off my XF2-139 @ 1.55, I'm stoked to see what this baby'll do. Thanks for the tips on openings, similiar to the XF2 in that if you try and fly them too much, they want to fight with you...just let them open by themselves and it treats you right...can't wait can't wait can't wait "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

awesome...can't wait "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

So Mark, assuming weather permits us to have as much fun as we want, what kind of jump numbers should be expecting to make over the weekend? "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

So can someone please explain to me exactly what longer risers do for swoops? Lighter pressure? Longer recovery arc? Bigger pendulum effect? I am in the process of switching rigs and am transitioning from a XF-2 139 with 18" risers to a Katana 120 with 22's. Apart from the fact that they are different canopies (obviously) would longer risers be equivalent to a longer lineset if the same canopy were used in the comparison? Thanks for the input... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Awesome, thanks again...I'll be in touch as it draws closer...blues "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Alright Mark, it's official, the CO boys are coming to play for the weekend and we're both pretty excited to see what you've got in store for us...the plane tickets are booked so we'll see you soon... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Awesome pics and swoops on the new pond...props to all of you especially the Ice Back for all your focus and dedication this past year...can't wait to come play someday... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Actually, the Crossfire2 would probably be a more forgiving canopy to fly at that wingloading because if and when he needsd it, the flare on the Xfire will save his ass much quicker than a Safire 1 or 2. I got my Xfire 139 loaded at 1.6ish with 334 jumps and when learning how to swoop found it very powerful but very forgiving. It only took those two jumps on the Safire to know that flare and responsiveness were not it's main strength. If no speed was induced on the Safire (loaded 1.5ish) the flare was terrible, and taking a wrap on the control lines just made it twitchy as if to stall. Obviously, I know nothing of this person and when choosing a canopy, or trying anything new in this sport, an experienced coach or mentor should be brought into the picture and their opinion highly regarded. Just something to think about. But I suppose with my mere 665 jumps I know nothing... "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Russian, French, or from the friggin moon, the kid's got a serious question and this is the best answer you two cool guys have is to bust his balls about how arc is spelled...wow, thanks for the insight. As far as the canopy, I believe that Icarus gave the Safire 2 a bit shorter arc but couldn't tell you for sure. I've only got a couple of jumps on a 2 and none on a 1. With the way that you wingload your canopy, you might consider a Crossfire2 - the flare is unrivaled among non-crossbraced canopies and the recovery arc is legnthened a bit IMHO. "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Having traveled to different dropzones lately, variances in exit order strategy have come into play. There are different reasons for each scenario both pros and cons and I’m wondering if anybody has really figured out the best order. I personally feel that RW big to small, FF big to small, AFF, Tandem, is logically the best. (Of course that theory is trashed when the solo FF dumps at 4K and the AFF-I's get sucked low and pass the FF at 2K in a snivel. And the same type incident could take place with a tumbling tandem or a videographer who has to deal with a student who was dumped out at 8-9K out of control.) Depending on uppers, the Crew Dogs, Trackers, Wingsuits, and Up-Top-Hop-N-Pops can get out 1st or last. But lately, new versions have come into play. Some examples: One of the dropzones that I visited thought it best to put the FF out first due to the fact that they have faster fall rates thereby reaching pull altitude quicker than the belly flyers. Also, the FF are typically (but not always) flying smaller, faster canopies so they should be below the larger slower canopies. But what happens when a slow-falling FF pulls at 4K and the RW flyer behind him doesn’t pull till 2.5K and then has a cutaway and ends up in/on/through the FF? Another dz thought it proper to put the AFF’s out with the RW groups before the FF. The response was that horizontal separation is better than vertical. Well what happens when that student (who is backsliding up jumprun) goes haywire and has to be dumped out at 7K as the FF are coming through the same altitude? Doesn’t make for a pretty situation. I like the idea the swooper’s have during competition with WL high to low but then you split up disciplines. Same pros and cons for opening altitudes low to high. Already appreciative for the responses to come… Sorry for the novel of a post but necessary background for the thread… "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I'm looking to get some opinions from previous or current Katana pilots. Optimum wingloading? Recovery arc? Openings? Speed and distance capabilities? Whatever compliments or criticisms are out there I'd like to hear. "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

Approaches have been everything from double-fronts, 90s, 180s, 270s, upwind, crosswind, downwind (up to about 12mph), small carves crosswind to upwind, rear-riser plane-outs, all starting from full-flight, 1/2-3/4 brakes, and rear-risers; all while keeping accuracy in check. "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I fly the green xfire and helped you set-up your demo 230. What do you charge for the 1-on-1 and for the class? "and if you don't like it then 'Hey Fuck You'" --The Beastie Boys--

I'm currently flying a Crossfire2-139 loaded about 1.6 (I'm 220lbs out the door). I have 620 jumps and the last 350 or so have been of the swooping variety. I'm fairly current (about 400 jumps per year and I'm looking at downsizing towards the end of the year or beginning of next after about another 150-200 jumps wearing weights to bump up to about 1.7. What's a better transition before going to cross-braced down the road: a Crossfire2-119 or a Katana 120. Both would be loaded roughly 1.85. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated.