NWFlyer 2 #26 February 18, 2011 Mike got beat by a girl! "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #27 February 18, 2011 Quote Quote We didn't shoot the Riggers Rodeo, but it was pretty fun to watch. I was just about to PM you and ask about this... damn! I heard Mike G got schooled... I did shoot the final round...Margaret vs Mike. Mike got schooled, but he was ahead at one point...then Margaret put her teeny lil' hand into the PC and pulled the loop through. Mike was using a shotgun rod and that slowed him substantially by comparison. I'm editing the rodeo video right now. It'll be up by morning, but it's around 20 mins long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #28 February 18, 2011 Quote Margaret vs Mike. Mike got schooled, but he was ahead at one point...then Margaret put her teeny lil' hand into the PC and pulled the loop through. Congrats to Margaret. She is one of my rigging heroes/models. Got the chance to see her at work, and WAWE, she can do awesome stuff with her hands. Ok I didn't get to see many riggers at work, but she does work with incredible precision, and she looks better than any old bearded rigger (no disrespect for old bearded riggers, I hope I will become one) scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #29 February 18, 2011 World's Fastest Reserve Packjob! is now online for your viewing pleasure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #30 February 18, 2011 like TK's necklace! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #31 February 18, 2011 That massive thing is a weapon! He looked like Bling Daddy Bling, but damned lucky he didn't hurt himself or someone else with it. It weighed at least 3lbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangis 0 #32 February 18, 2011 Where's Icarus??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #33 February 18, 2011 Quote Got the chance to see her at work, and WAWE, she can do awesome stuff with her hands. That doesn't sound right... Yeah Margaret!!!! Now she wont have any excuse if she says "I don't have time to repack you reserve for the next load" Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #34 February 18, 2011 Quote like TK's necklace! it's pinpin'scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #35 February 18, 2011 For whatever reason, Icarus never had anyone free to do an interview. Stopped by their booth more than once. This year's show was significantly more busy than other years, so some vendors were unable to take the time to do an interview. You won't see CYPRES or Sunpath being interviewed either. We did our best to grab everyone we could. In fact, Jeffro ended up being L&B's spokesman because of how busy Mads and Stefan were, too. The banquet last night was awe-inspiring. Not awesome, inspiring. Colonel Joe Kittinger showed some film, told some amazing stories, and announced he'll be back skydiving in March, 2011, because he's "goddamn sick and tired of people asking 'when was your last jump.' My last jump is gonna be in 2011, so SCREW YOU." The food was great too, filet mignon and shrimp...Howard White did a killer job with the slideshows, live switching of media, and keeping the screens rolling (6 large screens throughout the room). Howard is single now too, ladies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #36 February 18, 2011 They packed a RESERVE faster than I pack my main........ For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #37 February 18, 2011 Quote They packed a RESERVE faster than I pack my main........ and certainly better too ;-) scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrumpot 1 #38 February 18, 2011 Whatever happened to the hot chick "surprise host(s)" we were promised, Spot? I call BAIT & SWITCH!! As usual, nice job regardless, bringing just a bit of the PIA, to those of us homebound, and unable to attend. coitus non circum - Moab Stone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #39 February 18, 2011 Great interview with Nancy LaRiviere---President and Owner of JumpShack. http://www.youtube.com/user/VASSTTraining#p/u/0/YFDrk1QhCDw I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #40 February 19, 2011 Quote Whatever happened to the hot chick "surprise host(s)" we were promised, Spot? I call BAIT & SWITCH!! As usual, nice job regardless, bringing just a bit of the PIA, to those of us homebound, and unable to attend. Damm false advertising. I'm calling the FCC...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #41 February 19, 2011 Quote The banquet last night was awe-inspiring. Not awesome, inspiring. Colonel Joe Kittinger showed some film, told some amazing stories, and announced he'll be back skydiving in March, 2011, because he's "goddamn sick and tired of people asking 'when was your last jump.' My last jump is gonna be in 2011, so SCREW YOU." Yes, Joe was inspiring! No Doubt. I got a lot of photos with him too. But I can not help to speak of Shannon Pilcher in the same way. I saw him when he arrived and it was the first time I had seen him since his accident. I just said good-bye to him as you was leaving just about an hour ago. Actually, it was pretty great to see a lot of other people too! MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
