Again waking to mayonnaise layered skies, the mood is still upbeat and the mission is focused. Regardless of the weather everyone makes ready for the inevitable get-it-on short call. Circle up at 8am ready to skydive begins the day. I can’t help but feel a sense of purpose that brings back so many memories. Over the years in Sebastian, or Margaritaville, everything is so laid back. Here in Perris, one of the nerve centers of skydiving’s evolvement, the mission and objectives are clear and the purpose is very focused. In short, this is SERIOUS fun. It’s why the learning curve is so high, it’s why they can organize two separate 100 ways during a single weekend for a “get ready” …
Cali State Records Day 1
Day 1 at the California State Record 162-way Attempts.Rain and overcast conditions. Now awaiting arrival and hopefully quick departure of a thick fast moving front. Dirt dives are now in progress for the sectors with a full dress full formation dirt dive coming up. No jumps today but a LOT of dirt diving and pre-flights. No one will have an excuse for not knowing where they are, that’s for sure. Call for the day 3:30pm. I am on team of seven photographers for one skydive. We will each have our own group to film with one lucky guy getting the ability to fly where, when and how he wants as long as he calls his flight plan to the rest …
Perris Valley California State Records
Time for another road trip. Leaving in the morning to work and shoot with the infamous Craig OB at Perris Valley Skydiving.And then it is off to a photography class in Santa Barbara with David Jay.I will be gone till the 1st of Feb.BUTWith this new blog I will be able to keep up while on the road. Check back for pictures and events as they happen. The trip is sure to turn up some good stories and pics. Cali always has a way of bringing out the adventure.You can also now leave comments and feedback with ease.And as always, keep in touch!HP
PDFT X-Project
They finally did it. Performance Designs Factory Team, the most infamous and south after team for skill coaching in the world, has finally expanded. And, I was lucky enough to be chosen to document and blog about the final camp help for the selections. Situated in the boonies of Central Florida, 15 lucky candidates spent a week with the team showing the team what they were made of and the team grilling the candidates in a physical and mental tear down. What a week of 12-16 hour days. But it was worth it. Hey guys, I know some of you were looking at where to get pics. Been swamped. Please look over the PD page, next link below, and send …
Team ILL VISION & The WingSuit World Records
Another chance to jump with Team ILL VISION, this time in Elsinore, CA. for the WingSuit world records. As a team of 9 and armed with the same designs in different sizes, we shredded the competition and flew the right wing with speed and precision.