Weekend happenings – August 21st, 2009

This weekend is panning out to be just as exciting as the last. As one that originally started out fairly laid-back in terms of jumping, I’ve managed to quickly load up my skydiving agenda.

 

Of course, I’m not complaining.

 

Saturday, Aerodyne will be at Skydive Tecumseh for a demo tour. This is a great chance for anyone who is thinking about getting a Pilot or Triathlon (read: me) to head on out and test their canopies and complete rigs at no cost. 

 

You better believe I jumped at this opportunity! (cheesy pun not intended)

 

Sunday I’ll be headed back to Canton Air Sports to jump with my friend Rick on his 200th and maybe even dabble with some free fly. I’ve been dreaming of giving my free fly skills a test for a while and now seems like an ideal time.

 

If you’re not near Tecumseh or Canton, below are a few other events around the world I recommend checking out. Oh, and if you are in the area, why don’t you come out and jump with me!

 

  • 8/22 – Target Skysports, UK. 50-way formation skydiving and Skyvan weekend event. Click here for more details.
  • 8/22 – 8/23Skydive City, Zephyrhills. PD demo weekend. Performance Designs will be setting up camp in Z-hills this weekend. Demo canopies and PD swag as expected. Check out Dropzone.com for more information.
  • 8/25 - Cross Keys & Freefall Adventures. Swoop club for all canopy pilots. More details at Dropzone.com.

 

Where ever you end up this weekend…

 

Blue Skies!

 

Ashley

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6 Comments

6 Responses to “Weekend happenings”

  1. JJ says:

    I’ve consistently flown a Pilot 188 for a long time now and I really love it (rental gear, but essentially it’s “my” canopy at the store). Aside from Aerodyne, my coaches recommend PD canopies. Bear rents a PD canopy (I think his is a Spectre 230). I’m thinking of purchasing a Sabre 170 when it comes to getting my own gear.

  2. JJ says:

    Forgot to mention: GO CROSSKEYS! (That’s my DZ.) \m/

  3. Pedro says:

    I usually fly a PD 210 and I think it’s a great canopy. Though I must confess that my first jump in the Netherlands with a Sabre 190 really got me excited :D

    Of course, we should always downsize responsibly! ;)

  4. Floost says:

    Valuable thoughts and advices. I read your topic with great interest.

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  6. Ashley says:

    jj – I’ve flown a Saber and really liked it. Though if it’s a Saber 1 be sure you pack it for a soft opening…

    pedro – I can’t wait until I find that canopy size where I finally open and say, wow, this is fun!

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