BrianSGermain 1 #1 July 8, 2008 Check out this funny video by Brian Germain about an old skydiver giving safety advice to his grandson who just graduated AFF. You are going to love it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQtn1dFhp0Y Here is the "Making Of" video showing the indepth makeup process: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvJfjOLBh20 Blue Skies! BrianInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 July 8, 2008 Great Billy Crystal impression! "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #3 July 8, 2008 Ha i saw that video long ago and i still think about it everytime i put batteries in an altitude device. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 July 8, 2008 Andy Copland checked it out. Was ok in Andy Copland's opinion.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #5 July 8, 2008 I think Billy Crystal was doing an impression of my Grampa. That's who I was playing! -BGInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #6 July 8, 2008 "Back in my day we did 300-ways." I actually laughed out loud sitting here at Panera Bread, sipping coffee (free WiFi). People looked up from their meal and wondered what the heck I was doing...Nicely done. Also watched "The making of...". Wowwee. I wouldn't have been able to sit there, breathing slowly, and trusting like you did. I even cringed when he began shaping the nose. Yeah, trust....Something about loving the air we breathe! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #7 July 8, 2008 The best part is, that was 100% improv! I had no script at all. Straight from the heart. --BGInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #9 July 9, 2008 LOL...Enough already, you sounded like a cross between an old jewish grandpa and top cat! You summed up about 1000 DZ.com threads in 10 minutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #10 July 9, 2008 Brian, Granpa should stop smoking so close to equipment. dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #11 July 9, 2008 OK i need to bite, this has been bothering me a while now. How come you are allowed to advertise in your sig lines? I thought that was against DZ.com rules. Mods? QuoteThe advertising policy covers all aspects of the forums including avatars and signatures. Use the Classifieds section for all advertising and see the Advertising pages for more information about how to advertise on Dropzone.com via banners, block ads or forum sponsorships. 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #12 July 9, 2008 Quote Brian, Granpa should stop smoking so close to equipment. I think at his age, he should stop smoking altogether!Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #13 July 9, 2008 Quote Quote Brian, Granpa should stop smoking so close to equipment. I think at his age, he should stop smoking altogether! Why? What does he have to fear? Getting cancer? He has only a couple of years anyway dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireballgrl 0 #14 July 9, 2008 Quote Brian, Granpa should stop smoking so close to equipment. So that was funny (and very reminiscent of Billy Crystal) Thanks for sharing it... also made memorable reminders especially for us low timers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #15 July 9, 2008 Quote OK i need to bite, this has been bothering me a while now. How come you are allowed to advertise in your sig lines? I thought that was against DZ.com rules. Mods? Quote The advertising policy covers all aspects of the forums including avatars and signatures. Use the Classifieds section for all advertising and see the Advertising pages for more information about how to advertise on Dropzone.com via banners, block ads or forum sponsorships. SEARCH is your friend."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #16 July 10, 2008 QuoteLOL...Enough already, you sounded like a cross between an old Jewish grandpa and top cat! You summed up about 1000 DZ.com threads in 10 minutes. My thought was that an old skydiver can impart wisdom that a younger one cannot, regardless of the number of jumps they have under their belt. So glad you enjoyed it! --BrianInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #17 July 14, 2008 QuoteMy thought was that an old skydiver can impart wisdom that a younger one cannot In this sport, getting old is something of which to be proud. I've got a group photo taken at Taft in 1980 -- the camera man as well as many of the subjects didn't get old. What's so sad is that people are dying today because they're forgetting rules we learned 40 years ago: "After opening and clearing from other canopies, your first task is to make sure you have a canopy you can land." "Hook (or whatever you want to call them) turns can be dangerous." There was a hook turn fatality under a square in the 1971 fatality list. "keep your head on a swivel, look out for other canopies" "When in doubt, whip it out" If your main is doubtful, don't waste time; go for the reserve." Can anyone come up with some others? BSBD Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #18 July 17, 2008 QuoteQuoteMy thought was that an old skydiver can impart wisdom that a younger one cannot In this sport, getting old is something of which to be proud. I've got a group photo taken at Taft in 1980 -- the camera man as well as many of the subjects didn't get old. What's so sad is that people are dying today because they're forgetting rules we learned 40 years ago: "After opening and clearing from other canopies, your first task is to make sure you have a canopy you can land." "Hook (or whatever you want to call them) turns can be dangerous." There was a hook turn fatality under a square in the 1971 fatality list. "keep your head on a swivel, look out for other canopies" "When in doubt, whip it out" If your main is doubtful, don't waste time; go for the reserve." Can anyone come up with some others? BSBD Harry How about: "It's better to be on the ground, wishing you were in the air, than in the air, wishing you were on the ground."Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #19 July 17, 2008 QuoteHow about: "It's better to be on the ground, wishing you were in the air, than in the air, wishing you were on the ground." How about: "It's better to be on the ground, wishing you were in the air, than in the back of an ambulance, wishing you'd stayed on the ground.""Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #20 July 17, 2008 This was in somebody`s sig line: "If you can't operate in a sky full of retards, than skydiving isn't for you."dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #21 July 17, 2008 not to be disrespectfull - but am i the only one who finds the clip a bit lame? The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #22 July 17, 2008 Quote ...am i the only one who finds the clip a bit lame? Yes, you probably are. But it is way easier to criticize the work of others than to produce any actual contribution of your own. So, let's see your contribution to skydiving safety so we can appreciate how much less lame it is. Got nothing?? What a surprise.Kevin Keenan_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mircan 0 #23 July 17, 2008 IMHO this clip contains subtle sense of humor regarding people who think that skydiving was invented 15 minutes ago when they did their first sitfly and, on the other side, the old geezers. If you are one of those, please i meant no offense.dudeist skydiver #42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #24 July 17, 2008 Quote people who think that skydiving was invented 15 minutes ago when they did their first sitfly and nope, i am not one of those Quote the old geezers i am not sure what this means as for contributing to safety: i've been working with students for the last five years The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinchicken 0 #25 July 17, 2008 QuoteIf you pull when you're in a sit...Forget da boutit Hehe. "Diligent observation leads to pure abstraction". Lari Pittman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites