redlegphi 0 #26 April 17, 2010 I'm just saying, I think there are probably more young skydivers who could accurately identify who Scott Lutz is and what he did than who could accurately identify Jacques Istel (or any other historical figure in our sport) and what he did. And that's kinda sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #27 April 17, 2010 Quote I'm just saying, I think there are probably more young skydivers who could accurately identify who Scott Lutz is and what he did than who could accurately identify Jacques Istel (or any other historical figure in our sport) and what he did. And that's kinda sad. Just goes to show you what publicity and TV will do for ya huh?? If it bleeds... it leads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joea 0 #28 April 17, 2010 Quote If it bleeds... it leads Tru dat. I've worked in the media (TV) for over 20 years and while the story is indeed important, superfluous details, like how a freakin' parachute actually works, is irrelevant. A beginner surviving a mishap -ANY mishap- is the big deal. HOW it happened doesn't sell advertising space. Additional details that fluff up the survival aspect (exaggerated speeds, embellished malfunctions, or the ever famous "his chute didn't open!") only add to the mystique of the story and the wild imagination of viewers/readers who just don't know any better. Sad indeed.It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #29 April 20, 2010 QuoteThat is actually a really good point, might want to change it to the kLUTZ Award. ...................................................................... I corrected the spelling for you!!!! Hah! Hah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver604 0 #30 April 20, 2010 "The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it." - Michelangelo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #31 April 21, 2010 You're not kidding but my first thought was... You've got to be kidding... Get over it.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #32 April 21, 2010 Quote I'd like to propose a 10 year limit on making fun of failed skydivers who haven't actually sued a DZ/Instructor/Rigger/etc. Let's start counting the 10 years from the last time he went on TV promoting himself, not from the date of the incident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #33 April 21, 2010 Why do you have Greg Gasson's picture in one of the photo albums? If you are wondering who that is, it's the guy who is not wearing his rig.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #34 April 22, 2010 Quote Has Shana Richardson been nominated yet? j I nominate her instuctor-boyfriend. Shayna was just a student who talked and listened to her instructor. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
