slotperfect 7 #1 July 4, 2001 A couple of weekends ago, while on a work trip to Arizona, some friends and I stopped by Skydive Arizona at Eloy to enjoy our day off skydiving. Arizona Airpeed (the lads that did not go to Spain) were there training. This was my first contact with them.As we boarded the Otter for our first lift, one of the Airspeed members introduced himself, asked where we were from, etc. On the ride to altitude, while not involved in mental dirtdives & handshakes, all of them were upbeat, friendly, and passing around the "have a good one" salutation to the entire plane.At day's end at the DZ bar I shot the breeze with another member, Christopher, for a while as well.Airspeed, considering their status in the skydiving world, are far from arrogant or stand-offish. Rather they are refreshingly friendly, helpful, and personable. They represent their home DZ, their sport, and their country very well.I know Craig Girard from many years ago; unfortunately he was not there that weekend for me to pass my comments to. Maybe he will read this post instead.Great job guys . . . keep up the good work, and thanks for not forgetting where you came from! Respectfully,SP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #2 July 4, 2001 It's true man. Those guys totally rock. I met some of them over the holiday boogie and then again a couple of weeks ago. It's cool cause they actually remembered me and my name. They are totally friendly. Maybe it helps when you sell t-shirts for them, but still.Is is true that they didnt win gold in the 8-way in spain? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #3 July 4, 2001 True.... cant win'em all....http://www.omniskore.com/comp/2001/wag/champions.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 July 4, 2001 They are also true sportsmen. The Russian team missed the plane for the third round of 8 way - they were in the running for medals with France and the US when it happened. The Airspeed guys (along with the other 8 way teams) petitioned the judges to allow the Russians to rejump their round 3. Russia ended up winning gold by one point in the third round!Congrats to the Russian 8 way team!!!pull and flare,lisa----I don't think much, therefore I might not be Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #5 July 5, 2001 My friend Tony won a jump with them over easter. He said he was so nervous that he was messing up the dirt dives and was sure Airspeed thought he wasn't too bright. But they were great, they calmed his nerves, helped him get over being "star struck" and they turned 24 points on the jump!Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #6 July 5, 2001 Quote The Airspeed guys (along with the other 8 way teams) petitioned the judges to allow the Russians to rejump their round 3.THAT IS THE DEFINITION OF SPORTSMANSHIP!!!!!I APPLAUD everyone who showed their TRUE COLOURS for this to happen. Just goes to prove my original belief...SKYDIVERS are THE NICEST people in the WORLD!!!!!Kahurangi e Mahearangi,PykeNZPF A - 2584 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
