Bridging the Gap
by Michele Lesser
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| Coach Mike Inabinet works with
novices on formation skydiving skills. |
Bridge the Gap, a
boogie for low-number jumpers of all disciplines, took place at
Skydive Elsinore in California June 7-8. DZ co-owner John Hamilton
explained why he developed this boogie: "Everyone who is
an experienced skydiver was new in this sport at one time-everyone,"
he said. He started Bridge the Gap three years ago in an attempt
to create a clear path of learning for new jumpers, and the boogie
has grown and improved since its inception.
Nearly 50 participants gathered at Skydive
Elsinore for the intensive training weekend. Michael James, a coach
and competitor with team Elsinore Equinox, served as a group leader
for the boogie. John LeBlanc, vice president of Performance Designs,
gave seminars on ram-air flight and packing. Kama Mountz, who runs
the DZ's gear store, and master rigger Greg Beecher led an equipment
seminar Sunday morning.
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| The Bridge the Gap coaches and participants
gather at Skydive Elsinore. |
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Coaches
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| Lou Ascione |
John Hamilton |
Tammi Rettig |
| Melanie Curtis |
Mike Inabinet |
Robert Smith |
| Wyat Drewes |
John LeBlanc |
Scott Smith |
| Chris Fiala |
Laurent Lobjoit |
Andrew Staich |
| Doug Forth |
Michael James |
Leon Toson |
| Stan Gray |
Kama Mountz |
Brett Willard |
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