2009-08-23 Jumps 107-112

It was a beautiful day!

Jump 107
Horney Gorilla attempt with Todd. Decent video. Todd went upside down after we went out the door and we broke apart. We went to belly, docked and then did a propeller. Very fun. Nice landing, but about 20' from my target.

Jump 108
Another Horney Gorilla attempt with Franz. We kind of got it but Franz was so light and wasn't gripping my legs. It was more backflying than sit. Another good landing, about 10' from the target.

Jump 109
5-way with Franz, Kathy Lynne, Rob, Tyler and myself. We broke apart on exit so we never created the star. Rob stayed away as Kathy Lynne and Tyler zoomed around trying to dock with me. Franz was nowhere to be seen. Tyler finally docked and Kathy Lynne was almost there when we got to break altitude. Good landing, 20'.

Jump 110
Horney Gorilla with Dave. We got flipped several times, but finally got it for a second. Then we broke apart, docked and did a propeller. Very fun. Great landing--5'.

Jump 111
Heyka's #300. A hybrid attempt gone bad. I was in the base. Katie B, Heyka and Brian F all docked on our leg grips and tried to go into a hang. Heyka kind of made it. Katie flipped over the top and Brian bodychecked the fellow next to me. Lots of funny scenes. Decent landing with 10' accuracy.

Jump 112
Tracking jump with lots of folks. I was on the camera step waiting for everyone to jump, but waited for the last person to go before realizing that he wasn't on the tracking run. Went into head-down and caught up with the group. Absolutely beautiful with the marine layer reflecting the setting sun and contrasting the jumpers.


Video: From jumps 111 & 112, plus pictures from other jumps.