Kimblair13 0 #26 January 17, 2006 QuoteKim Winslow I'm a HERO!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jloirsdaan 0 #27 January 17, 2006 Ernie Long and Mandy Schaeffer. Don't know how well known they are outside of Texas....but they are who my wife and I look up to in skydiving. They are the head instructors at Skydive Dallas.....great all around people. Jordan Go Fast, Dock Soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #28 January 17, 2006 Paul D. Rafferty. I could never say enough about him to adequately express how much he gave to me and to the skydiving community. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #29 January 17, 2006 in reply to "Who do you look up to? _________________________________________ Some time ago in Australia during the 90's a tandem master and hugely experienced skydiver Laurie (truck) Sams lost a leg and a bit by absorbing the impact when he and his passenger hit the ground hard after a double mal. This guy could have let the passenger take the hit but instead protected his charge resulting in NO injuries for the passenger. Other tandem masters less well endowed with honour or a sense of responsibility when asked said they would have allowed the passenger to hit first if they had a choice. Mr Sams showed he had the goods in an extreme situation when a persons true character becomes unavoidable. Laurie recieved a bravery award for this action. Good on you Laurie, some of us know what a true champion you are and have not forgotton. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #30 January 17, 2006 Bill Smith, who taught me how to jump and how to make sane decisions in skydiving. Jerry Bird (though I've never met him). Smith pointed him out in the numerous skydiving films available when I was a fledgling and told me about Jerry Bird. Rudy Krenz. He helped me back into the sport after a 22 year layoff. He's been jumping for over 40 years and is still active -- a true hero. shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #31 January 17, 2006 Wesley Snipes Keanu Reeves Patrick Swayze Dennis Rodman 007 Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #32 January 17, 2006 They certainly won't believe a word of this, but the truth is, my skydiving heroes are Kevin Hawkins and Josh Zammit. My actual freefall experience with each of them is limited, but these two have taught me more about what it means to be a skydiver than either of them will ever know. I have yet to take advantage of either, but both of them exude this "i'm available anytime you need to talk to me about anything" vibe that is priceless to me. My only regret is that I haven't used them to their full potential, and it makes me feel like an asshole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #33 January 17, 2006 I gotta say Pat & Rex Menke! They're our DZO's near Spokane... Pat & Rex did things that enabled me to continue as a student when I was broke and gonna stop, then again going through a divorce, & when I got in trouble with alcohol. They are just plain great people! I've also gotta say Mike McGowan. Met him briefly in Eloy during a sandstorm. We talked for over 30 mins and not once did he say anything about himself, but was more concerned with how I was doing,,, awesome! Natural Born FlyerZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashland 0 #34 January 17, 2006 Mine are Dave and Stump, my kind of heros. Got and idea and made it work hats off to you guys. And I will add Billy , DJ and VAL my instructors and of course Bob. Great job guys blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #35 January 17, 2006 Paul Rafferty Melissa Nelson Amy Chmelecki All great people, very friendly and warm, and GREAT skydivers.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #36 January 17, 2006 Adrian Nicholas - A true gent, friend and one of the reasons i got into skydiving. Blue Skies old chap, you were taken before your time Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darnknit 0 #37 January 17, 2006 Kevin Vetter, he saved my life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #38 January 17, 2006 I don't have skydiving "heroes". That word is saved for actual heroic deeds. A hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves. If one were to ask me who I admired the most in the skydiving industry, then I would have a definite answer to that. It takes more than great accomplishment, for all the awards/credentials on the wall still do not make for a decent person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #39 January 17, 2006 Oh yeah, Kevin Carver tops my list too.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #40 January 17, 2006 TJ Landgren, Amy Chmelecki, Melissa Nelson, Jason Peters and Greg Gasson. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #41 January 17, 2006 Tim Hanrahan and Brad Slager (BSBD) If it wasn't for these two I would have never been pushed to be as good as I can be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darnknit 0 #42 January 17, 2006 QuoteI don't have skydiving "heroes". That word is saved for actual heroic deeds. A hero is someone who does what needs to be done, when it needs to be done without thought of consequence to themselves. that's pretty much what Kevin did for me at the 96 nationals. in fact he was named skydiver of the year by skydiving magazine for his selfless actions. he truly is my skydiving hero. blue stuff, p.j. pulling is cool. keep it in the skin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #43 January 17, 2006 Mark ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #44 January 17, 2006 QuoteWesley Snipes Keanu Reeves Patrick Swayze Dennis Rodman 007 If Captain Kangeroo was Navy, he outranked both 007 and Major Dad. They aren't so hot. If not, he didn't outrank either. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darnknit 0 #45 January 17, 2006 Greg Robertson is another one of my skydiving heroes. he and Kevin both have humble personalities considering the actions they took to spare others pain and grief without thought of their own safety. i consider myself lucky to have crossed paths with both of them. billions of people will not get that opportunity. blue stuff, p.j. pulling is cool. keep it in the skin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #46 January 17, 2006 CHRIS MARTIN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyGuyIIx 0 #47 January 17, 2006 Chris Gay!! You just can't find a nicer guy and is beyond skygod status in my book! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinmunky 0 #48 January 17, 2006 Nathan Hall of Salt Lake City. He tought me to skydive, rock climb, jump off bridges and over all, just love life. The 14th marked the 5th anniversary of his death. Even in his death I learned something, to not take for granted the people in our life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #49 January 17, 2006 My step-dad KevlarHe kicks ass my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #50 January 18, 2006 awwww mikey don't feel like an a-hole, I appreciate you saying such things, thank you very much! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
