JohnMitchell 16 #1 October 6, 2010 One of my favorite magazine subscriptions is to Air & Space, published by the Smithsonian folks. It is like Playboy for airplane wonks such as I am. Unfortunately, this November's issue has Jeb Corliss, in all his black wing suit glory, on the cover. Ack, I just can't bring myself to open it and find my fav mag sullied with his unbridled self promotion. What the hell should I do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 October 6, 2010 You could always write a letter to the editor telling them they've been duped and point out the glaring errors in the article. People that have bought into the story and were made happy by it will hate you, but . . . it's the price you pay.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #3 October 6, 2010 Quote What the hell should I do? pretty sure murder/suicide is the only option. Sure am glad I don't have a subscription. I was enjoying being alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #4 October 6, 2010 Quote What the hell should I do? Get over yourself? I know its the cool and hip thing to do around here to hate that guy, but seriously what has he ever done to you?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #5 October 6, 2010 Quote Quote What the hell should I do? Get over yourself? I know its the cool and hip thing to do around here to hate that guy, but seriously what has he ever done to you? Practice what ye preachethI'm pretty sure John was being tongue in cheekYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #6 October 6, 2010 Tongue in cheek in Bonfire??? Say it ain't so! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 October 6, 2010 ....buy seriously, what has they guy done that no one else has ?........he just runs around pointng a camera at himself...big deal.. smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 October 6, 2010 Quote ....buy seriously, what has they guy done that no one else has ?........he just runs around pointng a camera at himself...big deal.. So, it probably brings more interest to the sport than many many other things, except maybe total carnage. Good luck to him, You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #9 October 6, 2010 You could always challenge him to a thumb wrestle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #10 October 6, 2010 Quote ....buy seriously, what has they guy done that no one else has ?........he just runs around pointng a camera at himself...big deal.. That Empire State Building jump attempt was pretty original, and got a lot of press for jumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 October 6, 2010 Quote Get over yourself? I know its the cool and hip thing to do around here to hate that guy, but seriously what has he ever done to you? Where's the fun in that?Okay, I cracked the magazine open this morning and I'll work my way back to the article. Being Air & Space, I bet most of the writing will be very accurate. It's a good magazine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #12 October 6, 2010 Quote Quote ....buy seriously, what has they guy done that no one else has ?........he just runs around pointng a camera at himself...big deal.. That Empire State Building jump attempt was pretty original, and got a lot of press for jumpers. Allthe bad press we ever wanted, thats for sure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 October 6, 2010 QuoteBeing Air & Space, I bet most of the writing will be very accurate. I'll take that bet.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #14 October 6, 2010 Quote Quote Being Air & Space, I bet most of the writing will be very accurate. I'll take that bet. I'll double it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #15 October 6, 2010 When I worked for an aerospace defense contractor, my favorite magazine was Aviation Week & Space Technology. Or as we in the industry called it: Aviation Leak. I would read it to learn what the guys in the next cubicle were working on, since they were not allowed to tell me. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #16 October 6, 2010 QuoteQuote What the hell should I do? Get over yourself? I know its the cool and hip thing to do around here to hate that guy, but seriously what has he ever done to you? Pot, I'd like you to meet Kettle . . . Kettle, this is Pot, you two, Pot and Kettle, have a LOT in common, you should get along Famously.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #17 October 6, 2010 Quote Quote What the hell should I do? Get over yourself? Obviously you've never met John. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #18 October 6, 2010 wasn't this the guy who was low on the high/low bridge day jump ? ? ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #19 October 6, 2010 Quotewasn't this the guy who was low on the high/low bridge day jump ? ? ? Jeb was low guy at 2003 GoFast! Games, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #20 October 6, 2010 Quote Quote wasn't this the guy who was low on the high/low bridge day jump ? ? ? Jeb was low guy at 2003 GoFast! Games, yes. Which made another great impression for BASE and Skydiving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #21 October 7, 2010 Question is, is he good for the sport or bad? Discuss.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #22 October 7, 2010 QuoteQuestion is, is he good for the sport or bad? Discuss.... For the sport of wingsuit flying? Yeah, he's a freekin' god. Even if he never is going to actually land the wingsuit, he does do some freekin' amazing flying. For the sport of skydiving? Eh . . . not really certain people outside the sport even equate the two as something an average person coming into skydiving does.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #23 October 7, 2010 reminds me of that mike myers character , coffee klatsch talk amongst yourselves ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #24 October 7, 2010 Who can say good or bad? Without fail, a Bounce gets on the news, and we get calls from people wanting to make their first jump, because they saw the news!So...I guess in the news, Is Good news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDashe 0 #25 October 7, 2010 QuoteQuestion is, is he good for the sport or bad? Discuss.... He's generated a ton of interest in both skydiving and BASE jumping. He isn't a bad public speaker either, he speaks clearly, with thought, and explains the risks and why he takes them well. I found my whuffo friends felt bad for him about the empire state bldg thing. He has also captured some of the most incredible footage I've ever seen. I say: keep it floored, good shit. -BrettSo there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
