Namowal 0 #1 October 30, 2012 Back when I started the sport, an older jumper mentioned to me that he found it annoying that a lot of the younger jumpers didn't recognize (or hadn't heard of) distinguished jumpers from the past and even the present. In your opinion, is there a list of skydivers you think all of us should be familiar with? Who are they? (Aside from yourself, of course ...My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ashtanga 0 #2 October 30, 2012 Roger Nelson. Gene Paul Thacker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #3 October 30, 2012 Jim Slaton "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juggalo17 0 #4 October 30, 2012 Lew Sanborn D-1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottd818 0 #6 October 30, 2012 Brian Germain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #7 October 30, 2012 There's a couple lists. - Historical: Sanborn, Istel, Ottley, Morehead, White. There are others, but those are the first that come to mind. - Pioneers, but a little more recent: Bill Booth, Ted Strong, Dan Poynter. Again, there are others. - Champions: Dan BC, Kirk Verner, Rook and Missy Nelson, Eli Thompson. Again, many many others. Camera: Norman Kent, Joe Jennings, Greg Gasson, Brian Buckland. Again, many others. One good reason to know who the "names" are is because a few of them post on here. And sometimes people don't quite realize who they are. It can get a "bit" amusing. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3409804#3409804 And don't forget the most famous of all skydivers... DB Cooper Who else has a thread of over 1000 pages (pages, not posts). "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divalent 132 #8 October 30, 2012 And for completely different reasons: - Ted Nelson - Sangi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #9 October 30, 2012 Jeb Corliss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #10 October 30, 2012 Bill Booth - 3-ringThe choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #11 October 30, 2012 QuoteAnd for completely different reasons: - Ted Nelson - Sangi Yeah, I was thinking of including the "Learn from their lessons" category, both dead and alive. It would include the Madd Skilz crowd like you listed, but it could also include those who pushed the limits just a bit too far. Patrick De Guyon, Shane McConkey, Eli, JT and others."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #12 October 30, 2012 Not just jumpers, Stories and history. But I'll add to the list. People: Paul Fayard, Jim West, Mike Mullins,Scotty & Tami Carbone,Don Kirlin, and of course me. Books: Cowboys Caravan, The Bluegrass Conspiracy Stories: About the World Freefall Convention, Any of the original jumpers and groups out west(Cali and TX.),Couch Freaks, Lost Prairie,SkyFest,The Z-hills Turkey Meets, 10-way speed start comps,The Marvins Boogies, Nationals in Muskogee...oh and the St.Patricks Boogie or Fitz 2013. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #13 October 30, 2012 Quote Quote And for completely different reasons: - Ted Nelson - Sangi Yeah, I was thinking of including the "Learn from their lessons" category, both dead and alive. It would include the Madd Skilz crowd like you listed, but it could also include those who pushed the limits just a bit too far. Patrick De Guyon, Shane McConkey, Eli, JT and others. Oh Oh oh...that Lutz dude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #14 October 30, 2012 Off the top of my head, here's some I didn't see yet. Carl Boenish, Jim Handbury, Ray Cottingham, Sammy Ramos, Tom Sanders, and Steve Fielding. Let me get my nap and I can probably think of a few more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #15 October 30, 2012 What about : Dave DeWolf Moe Viletto Bob Sinclair Robert Pecnik Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #16 October 30, 2012 Quote Patrick De Guyonthat would be De Gayardon Others, for various reasons Loic Jean-Albert Jari Kuosma Carl Boenish Eric Fradet Marco Manna Marco Tiezzi Olav Zipser As said above, the list is Loooong, just trying to add names which were not mentioned yetscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #17 October 30, 2012 Tom Piras. He taught us all how it was done - and then he bounced. He wasn't wearing a helmet, but at least his Cypres was turned off.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 October 30, 2012 Oh and also André-Jacques Garnerin who successfully descended for the first time (case of French wine) with a parachute in 1789scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #19 October 30, 2012 Captain Hook.....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #20 October 30, 2012 Was going to add Tom but couldn't remember his last name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboy6554 3 #21 October 30, 2012 Jerry Bird should be on the list. One of the truly great RW organizers, instructors, coaches etc of his time and era. And a great guy to boot!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 October 30, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXfm24p2ISE ELMO! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #23 October 30, 2012 Not much love in this list for the canopy piloting guys. I guess that's a reflection of the sport though."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 October 30, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVvMGLJ0xww Bill Cole 'Chuteless' on dizzdotcom ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 466 #25 October 31, 2012 No there's no need to hero worship, and he was just being a grumpy old fart. That said it is nice to know milestone people and general trivia. Tiny Broadwick Tom Piras (good reference for never being too good to die) Joe Kittenger Dan Poynter, bill booth, Ted strong Your AFF instructor!Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
