Recently, Sept. 11-14, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld, Kate Cooper-Jensen, Tony Domenico and Larry Henderson led a large group of jumpers through a four day camp structured to enhance and improve to big way skills. Participants learned and applied the techniques of diving, floating and base work in this 4 day 18 jump camp.
Campers received training on exit techniques from both right and left trail aircraft, tracking tips, canopy control in large groups, and just about anything else they might have had questions on when it came to 100+ formations. The proven model that the organizers used allowed smaller formations, 20 - 40 ways, to duplicate all the jobs, visuals, and responsibilities of a 100+ way formation. It was a "no fault" approach to teaching where campers were encouraged to push their limits while learning.
Any person aspiring to hold a world record in large formation skydiving, who would like to be on their first 100 way, or who already has experienced the above but wants to brush up on their skills should attend this camp. Quite a few camp participants are repeat attendees--even current World Record Holders attend--as they find new ways to challenge themselves and learn each time they join the camp.
The following week, Sept. 18-21, the same set of organizers hosted an event giving participants an opportunity to be a part of two groups, one 100-way and one 60-way. This event was an opportunity for past big-way camp participants to show off their skills. And, show off their skills they did, with a number of completions.
