We are proud to announce two new Sponsors. Rhythm has decided to partner with UPT for our container needs, and with Sky Systems for our helmets.

With nearly a 40 year history in designing and manufacturing harness/container systems, and over 50,000 units sold worldwide, Bill Booth's companies have long set the standard for for innovations in engineering and safety in skydiving. Among these are the hand deploy pilot chute system, the three-ring release system, the sky-hook, and magnetic riser covers. With the growth in popularity of free-flying, the Vector saw improved riser, pin and bridle protection to address the high-speed airflow rigs were now being subjected to from all directions. We are proud to be sponsored by UPT and look forward to making our own contributions to the continued development of this awesome equipment.

Sky Systems has been the premier company for skydiving helmets for over 20 years. With quality helmets like the Factory Diver, first released in 1988, and later the Oxygn, A3, Hurricane, Nvertigo-X, and others, countless world champions and weekend jumpers have enjoyed the fit, comfort, style and protection of Sky Systems helmets. Sky Systems also sells quality accessories like the Sky Tie, Tube Stoes, and Sky Eyes goggles. With the countless kicks and knees to the head we've given each other over the years, we are especially glad to have Sky Systems equipment protecting us!

Click on the logos above or the links below to visit our newest sponsors' websites.

Sky Systems
UPT

Labels: Sponsors

The team received its new Larsen & Brusgaard Optimas and Visos today! We can't wait to use them in our first jumping weekend in Sebastian two weeks from now!

The Viso is so much more than an altimeter, with comprehensive logbook data, speed meter, backlight, and more.

And with the Optima, you can not only set a variety of tones and beeps for the different stages of free-fall and canopy descent, but it also has a visual LED port to plug in a warning light at the altitudes you set. Click on the pictures to learn more about each product.

Labels: Sponsors

One of our newest Sponsors, Airtec GmbH, makers of the Cypres and Cypres 2, is celebrating the sale of their 50,000th Cypres 2 by giving away one gold-plated Cypres 2. Follow the link to check out their new website or click on the picture for details and to register by March 30, 2009. Also, the entire website has been revamped with tons of great info about Cypres, events, safety and more. Enjoy, and good luck!

Labels: Sponsors

Rhythm is very excited to announce Airtech GMBH (Cypres) as its newest Sponsor. The word Cypres has virtually become synonymous with AAD over the years. Since 1991, more than 80,000 customers over countless jumps have depended on Cypres for its quality and dependability to be their last chance at survival in case of a high-speed malfunction or no-pull situation. It is simple to use, as close to 100% reliable as you can get, and tested in the real world by countless jumpers. When all else fails, we trust our lives with Cypres.

Labels: Sponsors

SDC Rhythm XP is very proud to announce Larsen & Brusgaard as our newest sponsor. L&B are makers of the most advanced audible altimeters and other skydiving accessories, and we've enjoyed products like the PRO-TRACK, JUMP-TRACK, VISO, and OPTIMA as long as we've been skydiving. After years of personal experience, we appreciate the reliability and usability of Larsen & Brusgaard products, which also include the ALTITRACK, SOLO, and NEWTON RING SITES for camera fliers. We're excited to be a part of the Larsen & Brusgaard team, at the top in its industry. Feel free to ask us about their products!

Labels: Sponsors

SDC Rhythm XP is proud to announce that Para-Concepts will be sponsoring the team in 2009 for our gear and rigging needs. The Para-Concepts shop on site at SDC is a year-round full-service rigging loft and store, that carries everything a skydiver needs, from new and used gear to t-shirts and clothing, to replacement lenses, batteries, and gloves to videos, books, and jewelry, the list goes on and on. Para-Concepts staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly and provide first-rate service. Check them out next time you're at Skydive Chicago.

Labels: Sponsors

Rhythm is excited to announce that we will be training next year at Skydive Chicago (SDC). Our new website www.rhythmskydiving.com, the banners, and our new logo reflect the change. While the decision was difficult, we are confident this is the right move for the team, and we're excited by the opportunities at SDC.

This year's plan includes more training days, more jumping, and more tunnel. At the same time, there will be even more organized events, especially as we grow the team-for-a-day program and our popular tunnel trips. See the 2009 schedule for more details. There will be plenty of 3-day and 4-day training weekends over the summer, as we practice side-by-side with Mandrin, the Furies and the other VFS and FS teams. Plus, we'll be taking winter trips to Skydive Sebastian to train there before the Chicago weather warms up and the winds die down. SDC's support makes all of this possible.

We're looking forward to a great 2009 and beyond!

Labels: Sponsors

I was very happy to see the UPS guy today! A box from Velocity arrived with our new team rigs! They look great! Can't wait to get some canopies in them and start jumping.

Labels: Sponsors

CSC Rhythm proudly announces that Tony Suits has agreed to sponsor the team. Tony has been making jumpsuits for over 20 years and is now the largest jumpsuit manufacturer in the world. The team has put Tony Suits through its own test through thousands of jumps and about 200 tunnel hours. The jumpsuit is the piece of gear that gets the most wear, getting abused in the tunnel and in the air, during jump camps from sun-up to sun-down. They have to be comfortable, fit perfectly, and take hours of tugging, yanking, grabbing, scraping and pulling. Tony Suits Jumpsuits stand up to the worst we can do, and we're proud to be a part of that quality team.

Labels: Sponsors

CSC Rhythm is extremely excited to announce that Performance Designs will sponsor the team in 2008. PD is a premier, world-class canopy manufacturer. Continually setting new standards in performance, quality and customer support, PD has produced some of the most successful ram air canopies built to date. Team members have flown a number of PD canopies, including the Sabre, Sabre2, Silhouette, Spectre, Velocity, Katana and the PD Reserve and so our enthusiasm for the company is drawn from the experience of 1000's of jumps. In the 2008 season, we will fly a variety of canopies from the PD selection, including the new Optimum reserve. Teaming up with CSC, a demo center for PD, CSC Rhythm is looking forward to sharing our enthusiasm for PD's products with anyone who is interested in learning more.

Labels: Sponsors

CSC Rhythm is proud to announce that Paraclete XP Skyventure is our newest sponsor. Wind tunnels have become invaluable tools for skydivers who wish to improve their skills, and Paraclete XP Skyventure is the largest and most powerful in the world. This tunnel is 16'4" in diameter, 51' tall, and boasts 4 huge fans at 541 horsepower each. It is recirculating, which means contrary to "open air" tunnels, temperature is regulated and turbulence, dead spots and "choking out" of fans are virtually eliminated. All of our team tunnel camps will be at Paraclete XP Skyventure. Please see our 2008 schedule, and contact us if you are interested in joining any of our camps, or if you have questions about the tunnel. Also, due to great interest, we are looking at adding a camp before the season starts. Contact us for details.

Labels: Sponsors

CSC Rhythm is happy to announce our newest sponsor, Velocity Sports Equipment. The team will proudly wear Infinity containers and enjoy the Infinity's comfort, safety and reliability - qualities the team has grown to love through first-hand experience for a while now. For more information about the Infinity, feel free to contact a Rhythm team member.

Labels: Sponsors