skymama 37 #1 August 21, 2005 I saw my first game of flaming footie last night. You South Africans are crazy! Overheard: "What's that smell, the jet fuel?" "No, it's the smell of burning hiar and flesh!" For those who don't know, they light a roll of toilet paper that's been soaked in jet-A on fire and they kick it around. They kick balls of fire! Who comes up with this stuff?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #2 August 21, 2005 That sounds like fun! I hope they use the good double quilted stuff though, I'm sure it holds alot more Jet A. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 August 21, 2005 I'm at Zhills today and was trying to remember what they called that game last night... it was very fun..to watch Many proudly displayed their blisters and singed leg hair around the Heineken keg afterwards _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 August 21, 2005 QuoteThey kick balls of fire! Who comes up with this stuff Good GAWD Almighty, Great Balls-O-Fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #5 August 21, 2005 Doesn't surprise me in the least that skydivers also play it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikki_ZH 0 #6 August 21, 2005 We play it from time to time at our dropzone, 2 rolls of toilet paper tyed together and soacked with jet fuel... Lot's of fun!!!Michi (#1068) hsbc/gba/sba www.swissbaseassociation.ch www.michibase.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #7 August 22, 2005 Never tried it with toilet paper. We used to use tennis balls soaked in gas, diesel, or kerosine. Bas burns brighter. The other two last longer as I remember. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #8 August 22, 2005 I think I ruined my right shoe. And I'm definitely missing a lot of leg hair. Very fun though. We turned it into hackey sack at the end and managed 3 consecutive hacks... And I was not aware the game already had a name, but I would prefer to call it FIREBALL. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 August 22, 2005 Saw it done at The Goodtime Boogie a few years ago. Think they called it "South African Football" at the time. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 August 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteThey kick balls of fire! Who comes up with this stuff Good GAWD Almighty, Great Balls-O-Fire Get it right! It's supposed to be: "Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire!" Well that's how Jerry Lee Lewis puts it anyhow... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #11 August 22, 2005 I played once at Cross Keys. I was wearing nylon pants. They melted into nylon shorts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tustinr 1 #12 August 22, 2005 Yeah a good South African skydiving tradition, particularly at Skydive Citrusdal. The drunker you are the less painfull it is - not sure whats worse the next morning - the hangover or the burnt flesh ! Flaming Footie rules ! Rich (ex Citrusdal SA). --------------------------------------- Everything that happens to you in life is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your life and be taught. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallingchip 0 #13 August 22, 2005 QuoteDoesn't surprise me in the least that skydivers also play it. The game usually starts when the "Triangle" is completed... SKYDIVERS / ALCOHOL / FIRE WARNING: All three elements are commonly found at all dropzones!______________________________________________ "A radical man is a man with both feet firmly planted in the air." -Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 August 22, 2005 QuoteYeah a good South African skydiving tradition, particularly at Skydive Citrusdal. The drunker you are the less painfull it is - not sure whats worse the next morning - the hangover or the burnt flesh ! Flaming Footie rules ! Rich (ex Citrusdal SA). Crap, we've been playing it here in Oz for decades asswell Last time a friend had l;ight nylon track pants on and she kicked the ball first (VERY wet) the excess fluid splashed on to her pants, which subsequently ignited and her partner was heard abusing her for making him waste good beer trying to douse the flames She did unfortunately have small 3rd degree burns on her leg So dress for success peopleYou 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
McG 0 #15 August 22, 2005 We've started to explore hammershleering (is that the proper word?) with a flaming cannonball. Awesome when dark, oiled bodies, torches etc... I boldly stole one of J-Stone's pics, lets see if I can add it here --->If God meant for man to fly, He´d have given him much more money. McG, DZ EFVA dictator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #16 August 22, 2005 QuoteYou South Africans are crazy! Yup Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #17 August 22, 2005 I've got some good video of someone getting a crotch-shot with a flaming roll of toilet paper Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #18 August 22, 2005 I got in a lot of clean kicks, but didn't even singe any leg hairs (even though I was playing in my Tevas). One guy, Festy I think, had his lower leg on fire for like fifteen seconds. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #19 August 22, 2005 Oh, I saw Festy's burn on his shin. Ouch! I bet it was feeling a lot worse once the alcohol wore off the next day. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #20 August 22, 2005 I think my boyfriends toe is broken from the flaming footie on Sat. Very swolen and purple. Aparently the DZ's industrial sized TP roll was a lot harder than Charmin. The sound of the flaming roll wizzing by is so cool! I'm sure the guys and Krys were proud! The reason for the event still sucks but at least friends were together and a great time was had by all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 August 22, 2005 It's all fun and games until someone gets a swollen and purple toe! I hope it heals quickly. I wonder how many other people are still smartin' from the game. It was definitely very cool to watch though!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #22 August 22, 2005 Sounds like a cool(stupid)thing to do?Of Course since my last Halloween "Fire" in honor of my Dying Dad,we are no longer aloud to have "Fire Fun" at the airport anymore.Crap,this sucks I wanna burn something!(lol) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schafdog 0 #23 August 22, 2005 I am pleased to say the pain I feel today was worth it! The chomz are smiling at us! //Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #24 August 22, 2005 QuoteThe chomz are smiling at us! Or in your case with your toe, probably pointing and laughing! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #25 August 22, 2005 A couple of my toes are purple too. I knew they hurt but didnt know how bad they hurt until the next day when I swooped the peas - it felt like someone was smashing my toes with a hammer. Great time tho. Blue ones - Derek P.S. I wont be needing to shave my legs for a few weeks. Festy did get it VERY good too. I dont think anyone else was BURNT except him. He said it best "when i woke up this morning I had to peel the sheets off my legs." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
