Chris joined Eloy's Skills Camp Thursday, April 19th.
He had planned on some fun jumps that day, but one of the high-speed jumpers, Ned, broke her wrist on a team jump the day before. Chris filled in with her team at Point.
Ned, Neal and Larry came down from different parts of Canada to train. Larry and Ned had attended previous camps, and all were dedicated and enthusiastic RW flyers. Coach Christopher, from Perris CA and former Airspeed flyer, was the fourth.
Enjoy some choice clips from our jumps! (New photos in the CG album too) Thanks to Brent Henderson for all the camera support.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
Weekend numbers.. 4-7 and 4-8
Not a lot happened this weekend, Chris and Cate hit up skydive perris for a jet jump, and I spent the day at Elsinore. but not jumping, and no jet jump was made. The skies above did not agree with those of us wanting to toss ourselves out of airplanes. So, ZERO jumps were made. a sad sad day. or was it.. not for me!
In the evening, i made my way with some friends to hike some place in ortega mountains, gorgeous views, and such. Then did some 'rock climbing' though I'm sure any experienced/novice rock climber would laugh at how easy it was.. I was scared! Yet, at the same time, was exhilerated, and now I want more.. ohh, but alas, with Dave out with a broken bone, I didn't want him to feel alone.. so on the hike back, i hurt my ankle. from the spot it hurts, and the fact that it is still swollen, after 3 days, i think it is a fracture, but hopefully it is just a sprain. I can still walk on it, and still jump, so that is all i care about!.
Next time Carpe Grips meets to do jumps, you better watch out! we are gonna get at LEAST 23 points. and that is that!
In the evening, i made my way with some friends to hike some place in ortega mountains, gorgeous views, and such. Then did some 'rock climbing' though I'm sure any experienced/novice rock climber would laugh at how easy it was.. I was scared! Yet, at the same time, was exhilerated, and now I want more.. ohh, but alas, with Dave out with a broken bone, I didn't want him to feel alone.. so on the hike back, i hurt my ankle. from the spot it hurts, and the fact that it is still swollen, after 3 days, i think it is a fracture, but hopefully it is just a sprain. I can still walk on it, and still jump, so that is all i care about!.
Next time Carpe Grips meets to do jumps, you better watch out! we are gonna get at LEAST 23 points. and that is that!
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Profile/Introductions
I was thinking that it would be fun if we filled out a profile about ourselves, so that our readers can get to know what the core of carpe grips is, what we stand for.. so, I am going to start, feel free to add some 'questions' to put your own fun information. it will be fun!
Name: Steven Sherman
nickname: Shermanator *most people will blankly stare at you if you refer to me as steven*
birthplace: Anaheim, Ca Martin Luther Hospital.. now adult education center
marital status: In relationship
Occupation: Shipping proccessor
Education: high school diploma, CPhT#62986
pet peeves: a few
hobbies: skydiving, internet, dabble at snowboarding, instrumental music
container: Infinity
Main: Safire2 169
reserv: PD 160
AAD: NOpe
Home DZ: Elsinore
Licenses and ratings: B29289
Total Jumps: 272
Cutaways: 1. i pannicked on line twists
life philosophy: 'It is what it is' and 'It's all good'
most people don't know this about me...:I can play the saxophone, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, percussion, and 'know how' to play the oboe, bassoon, double bass, french horn, and trumpet.
shhh, don't tell anyone: I can come accross as outgoing male shovenist pig, but really, I am a very quiet, shy person, who wants nothing more than a seriouse relationship, and family. there is a side of the 'shermanator' that not many see, and that is the real me.
One jump that stands out the most?: hmmm, nope
what do you like most about the sport?: the people, the friends, and that the rich play with the poor, but social boundries dissapear.
what do you like least about the sport?: politics that I am starting to see, skygods
mentors/heroes?: Mel Curtis, Lou S, instructors who care, the high number jumpers who will jump with those of us with little to no jumps.
future skydiving goals?: there are so so many. compete at competition, get a coach rating, maybe go for tandem rating/aff rating, become efficient freeflyer, be invited on some of the 'invite only' dives. maybe a larger formation.
suggestinos for new students?: Have fun! enjoy it, relax, and just let things happen. If you think too much about what you are trying to do, it will cause you to tense and not be able to perform, don't think about it, just do it.
most embarrassing moment in freefall or at dz?: luckily, nothing as of yet.
what do you consider your most significant life achievemen?: I see myself as a failure.
did you ever do a tandem?: Nope, I wanted to do it myself, for me.
Ever jump through clouds?: nope, NEVER ohhh loook , over there, some industrial haze!
Ever landed off the DZ? haha, oops. yeah, too many times. my favorite was.. tracking dive, break off, go to do barrol role, get unstable, finally pull, neptune records in saddle at 1400. Instead of landing in the huge dairy field, I decide I don't wan't to have to climb over the barbed wire with my gear, so i pick the small dirt road, that is parallell to the barbed wire, AND landing perpendicular to some power lines in front of me. i managed alright. and got some honks of passers. fun times!
explain yourself in words: trustworthy, fun, sarcastic, relaxed, quiet
Name: Steven Sherman
nickname: Shermanator *most people will blankly stare at you if you refer to me as steven*
birthplace: Anaheim, Ca Martin Luther Hospital.. now adult education center
marital status: In relationship
Occupation: Shipping proccessor
Education: high school diploma, CPhT#62986
pet peeves: a few
hobbies: skydiving, internet, dabble at snowboarding, instrumental music
container: Infinity
Main: Safire2 169
reserv: PD 160
AAD: NOpe
Home DZ: Elsinore
Licenses and ratings: B29289
Total Jumps: 272
Cutaways: 1. i pannicked on line twists
life philosophy: 'It is what it is' and 'It's all good'
most people don't know this about me...:I can play the saxophone, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, percussion, and 'know how' to play the oboe, bassoon, double bass, french horn, and trumpet.
shhh, don't tell anyone: I can come accross as outgoing male shovenist pig, but really, I am a very quiet, shy person, who wants nothing more than a seriouse relationship, and family. there is a side of the 'shermanator' that not many see, and that is the real me.
One jump that stands out the most?: hmmm, nope
what do you like most about the sport?: the people, the friends, and that the rich play with the poor, but social boundries dissapear.
what do you like least about the sport?: politics that I am starting to see, skygods
mentors/heroes?: Mel Curtis, Lou S, instructors who care, the high number jumpers who will jump with those of us with little to no jumps.
future skydiving goals?: there are so so many. compete at competition, get a coach rating, maybe go for tandem rating/aff rating, become efficient freeflyer, be invited on some of the 'invite only' dives. maybe a larger formation.
suggestinos for new students?: Have fun! enjoy it, relax, and just let things happen. If you think too much about what you are trying to do, it will cause you to tense and not be able to perform, don't think about it, just do it.
most embarrassing moment in freefall or at dz?: luckily, nothing as of yet.
what do you consider your most significant life achievemen?: I see myself as a failure.
did you ever do a tandem?: Nope, I wanted to do it myself, for me.
Ever jump through clouds?: nope, NEVER ohhh loook , over there, some industrial haze!
Ever landed off the DZ? haha, oops. yeah, too many times. my favorite was.. tracking dive, break off, go to do barrol role, get unstable, finally pull, neptune records in saddle at 1400. Instead of landing in the huge dairy field, I decide I don't wan't to have to climb over the barbed wire with my gear, so i pick the small dirt road, that is parallell to the barbed wire, AND landing perpendicular to some power lines in front of me. i managed alright. and got some honks of passers. fun times!
explain yourself in words: trustworthy, fun, sarcastic, relaxed, quiet
Monday, April 2, 2007
Elsinore's Best 3-way Team
Once again CarpeGrips holds Elsinore's 3-way title. We had some great 3-way jumps on Saturday. We just need to find a fourth to fill in for Dave until his leg heals. We're thinking about you, Dave, and really missing you.
Sherm and I almost had Chris in a sit (gasp!) on one of our jumps. Chris, we'll get you free flying soon.
On Saturday, I (Cate) finally got to wear my camera. The initial jump with it was a bit hard on my neck during opening. The packer Chris gave me some tips for creating sweet openings. So, my second opening with the camera went much more smoothly. And since the camera was turned on that time, we got some footage to boot.
Chris, you're doing an incredible job with posting our videos. I hope we have many more to post in the future.
Sherm and I almost had Chris in a sit (gasp!) on one of our jumps. Chris, we'll get you free flying soon.
On Saturday, I (Cate) finally got to wear my camera. The initial jump with it was a bit hard on my neck during opening. The packer Chris gave me some tips for creating sweet openings. So, my second opening with the camera went much more smoothly. And since the camera was turned on that time, we got some footage to boot.
Chris, you're doing an incredible job with posting our videos. I hope we have many more to post in the future.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
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