FreeFallin247 0 #1 November 30, 2007 Hey all, I am a newb to the sport of sky diving. I think the fact of just jumping out of a plane and free falling back to earth is crazy enough. Well that all changed when I found this. This guy sky dives and intentionally sets his parachute on fire!!! I was amazed. Has anyone on this board, either tried, or know someone who has tried, something insane like this??? Whether is was diving with a car or some other crazy idea? How do you mentally prepare yourself? I tip my hat to all you stunt guru's. http://www.burlysports.com/video/20004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 November 30, 2007 That video has been around for a while. Cool stunt nonetheless. I hope that canopy was well used when he burned it up."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #3 November 30, 2007 Not sure who that was in the video but i know that Troy Hartman did it for the MTV show "senseless acts of video" and Steve Curtis did one in Arizona just so Joe Jennings could get some aerial fire shots with a new highspeed camera If you think the stuff/stunts that you see out there on the web are crazy, you should see some of the stuff that the locals DON'T put out there! Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #4 November 30, 2007 Im pretty sure that was troy hartmanBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 November 30, 2007 I'M FUCKING WINNING! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 November 30, 2007 Quote I'M FUCKING WINNING! LOL.... That's a funny clip.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 November 30, 2007 Quote I'M FUCKING WINNING! That is one, but it is "out there" too, i am thinking about some of the test jump days, and one person jumping with multiple rounds. . . Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFallin247 0 #8 November 30, 2007 Well maybe someday, years down the road, and after much practice, I can mix up my jumps like some of you guys/girls(no discrimination, haha). I would love to see some of the locals footage if any is out there Brains. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #9 November 30, 2007 There's lots of local footage 'out there' but sometimes hard to find online. Some skydivers are crazy but most have enough sense not to broadcast the evidence. I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #10 November 30, 2007 It's all fun and games until a big, hot blob of molten, flaming nylon lands on your head... -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #11 November 30, 2007 on your head, or some wuffos head? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #12 November 30, 2007 Quote There's lots of local footage 'out there' but sometimes hard to find online. Some skydivers are crazy but most have enough sense not to broadcast the evidence. True that!! Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #13 November 30, 2007 QuoteIt's all fun and games until a big, hot blob of molten, flaming nylon lands on your head... Not in that kind of instance it wouldn't if you were flying it, simple law of gravity and airspeed, and it would likely have burned out before hitting the ground."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunderhead1 0 #14 November 30, 2007 what a cruel way to destroy a beautiful FOX... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LloydDobbler 2 #15 December 1, 2007 Quote Not sure who that was in the video but i know that Troy Hartman did it for the MTV show "senseless acts of video" and Steve Curtis did one in Arizona just so Joe Jennings could get some aerial fire shots with a new highspeed camera If you think the stuff/stunts that you see out there on the web are crazy, you should see some of the stuff that the locals DON'T put out there! Yep...that was Troy. Incidentally, if you've read the threads in here about Skydive California City closing down, you guessed it...that was the place where the clip was shot. The Desert Express (from the video) flew its last loads over that DZ last weekend. Heck, half of Troy's "Senseless Acts of Video" show was filmed up there. Ever see a vid of a piano dropped out of an Otter? Signatures are the new black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 December 1, 2007 Quote one person jumping with multiple rounds. Been there done that.Fun!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 1 #17 December 1, 2007 I love his cutaway...calmly laying himself on the back as he cuts away continueing the flip non stop. might be luck, but still nice. "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rapter 0 #18 December 2, 2007 That was Cal-City a few years ago, the bucket had MEK or something like that to soak in to catch one fire. Only the good die young, so I have found immortality, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #19 December 3, 2007 The problem with "extreme TV" is it’s impossible for the rubes to pick out what’s really dangerous from what's not. (And maybe that's a bit of a problem with us too). The most dangerous thing I ever saw Troy do is he launched himself from the ground in some home built multiple Helium balloon gadget from Lake Elsinore and he rode the winds aloft all the way to Temecula. Then he used a pellet gun to shoot out enough of the balloons to crash land. When I saw him next in the Perris Bombshelter I said, "Game over, brother, and you win." NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
