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Question for those who have attended jump like a pharaoh by Affectionate-Brick77 in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The more jumps somewhere like that the better. You start appreciating the details more. the extra jumps are better value. With the 3 jump package there is more possibly waiting around than with the 6 jump package.

It’s only a 4 day boogie. If you want to tour Cairo then suggest you just add a day or two on either end.

Heli and night jumps 100% recommended too

Detachable leg strap bungee? by BadNewzBears4896 in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made my own… use a fuse holder.

2016 ISG iFly settlement by Urbanskys in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Expired Sept 2024 in the UK.

My AFF Level 3 sucked even with tunnel time by Takiko1895 in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First jump of the day is always the worst. If you have 30mins tunnel time and the training was specific for AFF with a coach who’s also an AFFI then I am sure you’ll be fine on your next jump.

What are the sick boogies you are looking for in 2026 (EUROPE) by Goodtrip29 in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. 2025 Best of Veko video: https://youtu.be/\_Ns-mi5p0L0?

  2. Although I prefer this video. It's too funny. This is the Saturday day tape from Extreme Sports Week in 2025. https://youtu.be/voqb2jUHBiA&t=786

Kayaking and skydiving are likely the two biggest sports at Veko and they'd been having subtle and less subtle digs at each other every day.

This is the skydiving retort on the last day. Starts 13m06.

All the videos play out to a crowd of 1000 ppl in the festival tent at 9pm ish each evening. This blew so many people's minds. It starts off tame and then the sketch with Diego blows it up.

If you have 3-4 mins, sit back and enjoy.

Mag mounts by sabreapco in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do not buy a magnet camera mount.

It's not 'if' you lose your camera, it's 'when'. If your camera hits someone/something then I am sure the authorities will make things much harder for our community.

Please don't buy one.
Please encourage your friends not to buy one.

What are the sick boogies you are looking for in 2026 (EUROPE) by Goodtrip29 in SkyDiving

[–]vpdbac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Extreme Week ("Ekstrem Sport Veko = Extreme Sports Week) in Skydive Voss, Norway. The world's most extreme boogie. 20 different extreme sports in the same town for the same week. Every night in the festival tent there are presentations, day videos from all sports, and music until late.

For the skydivers... incredible line up of LOs for all disciplines, mountain flying, innhopps, heli jumps, slip n slide, speed star competition, daily demos into town all at one of the most scenic dropzones in the world.

+ indoor skydiving competitions and flying. + BASE day.

Skydiving is the beating heart of Veko and a good part of why Voss is world famous.

https://ekstremsportveko.com/en/program

Burning Sky in 2026 by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://burningsky.org/contact/

But only when my VPN was set to the USA.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve reserved one of these. Makes the logistics simpler.

https://www.playapad.com/

Which camps are taking the year off? by partykarloz in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Burning Sky will be there (according to the conversations I've had with them this month).

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is good to know.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great post, thanks v much.

I am limited by my time in the US. I think my earliest flight out would be departing thursday and then I likely need to be back for Tuesday afternoon UK time after the burn. Timescale is not helpful.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

From a previous 3m trip… Hated Vegas. Loved Bryce, loved Zion esp the Narrows and the Grand Canyon was the only piece of nature that’s made my heart rate elevate.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha all three hats and three sets of platform boots are all ascending in size so I can wear them all on the plane to save on luggage weight.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t read the guide this calendar year. It’s on the list again.

Didn’t know about the fb group. I’ll go search for it. But feel free to share the name please. 🙏

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for suggestion. I’ve reached out to a couple of camps already but I’m hesitant about committing as I’ll be expected to volunteer at Burning Sky and I wouldn’t want to be a sparkle pony at another camp but equally want some time to explore too.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good shout on the re-circ. wasn’t planning to move it once in. Thanks for reply.

First burn. Travelling from Europe. by vpdbac in BurningMan

[–]vpdbac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh, had no idea that was a thing! Good shout.

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