autoset 0 #1 January 7, 2007 I remember watching a video which had a few scenes of a skydiver jumping without a parachute on his back but instead it was connected to his left hand, crazy shit, I was just wondering if you knew who that guy was, if he's famous or anything, I don't think there are that many people who would do that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #2 January 7, 2007 Greg Gasson I believe. (and not necessairly crazy) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
autoset 0 #3 January 7, 2007 Quote Greg Gasson I believe. (and not necessairly crazy) yeah thats him!, is he still alive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuote Greg Gasson I believe. (and not necessairly crazy) yeah thats him!, is he still alive?he was last time I saw him scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 January 7, 2007 QuoteQuote Greg Gasson I believe. (and not necessairly crazy) yeah thats him!, is he still alive? He's not THAT old! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #6 January 7, 2007 It wasn't as scary as it looked on video. They took precautions. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeDiver 0 #7 January 7, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYlsZ7kYAPg If you ask me... he IS crazy I do wonder what precautions were taken?? He deployed the chute only holding on too the legstraps. If he had lost grip he would've been a dead man... assuming he was somehow attached to the chute. What would have happened if a reserve ride was needed, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #8 January 7, 2007 Greg is far from crazy. In fact, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He makes it a point to jump with anyone who wants to during the Dropzone.com holiday boogie at Skydive Arizona. As for being famous, thats for you to decide but he was recently the lead bad guy in a foreign film titled Don where he does another very cool skydiving/aerial stunt. PS: the rig trick actually used a very thin but strong safety wire that you cannot see."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
Elisha 1 #9 January 8, 2007 QuoteGreg is far from crazy. In fact, he is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He makes it a point to jump with anyone who wants to during the Dropzone.com holiday boogie at Skydive Arizona. PS: the rig trick actually used a very thin but strong safety wire that you cannot see. I second this. A year ago, he did a free coach jump at the Holiday boogie of me attempting to sit (videoed revealed that I held, for a solid 20+ seconds....a knee fly! ). He gave Grue the footage, who combined it with the Magic Carpet footage from Greg Gasson and TallGuy. I guess I owe Grue dinner too if I'm down in Oz. He recognized me this year and said hi. Nice guy. Re: safety wire - someone told me about this before. Still looks...crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark24688m 0 #10 January 8, 2007 If he had a special safety wire attached to his hand what did he do when he hung by his feet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #11 January 8, 2007 Please, Scott, spill the beans! I was wondering the same! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 January 8, 2007 There will be no bean spilling If anyone wants to know all the details I suggest they contact Greg(he's on DZ.com) as he will gladly tell you the details as I'd hate to get them wrong. If I remember correctly, there was only 1 part that was sketchy and it had nothing to do with the hanging part. But I'll leave that to greg to explain."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
Elisha 1 #13 January 8, 2007 Fine!!! Anyway, I think I figured out who you are when I was there. Evelyn and I were finishing up breakfast in the prop on rainy 12/28 and I was also talking to Karl. I'm guessing you go by Lou Diamond...since you look like him. Ev convinced me to leave around noon and jump at Perris the next day since we were going to leave Eloy sometime on 12/29 anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #14 January 8, 2007 Well you should have introduced yourself if you knew who I was. As for the screen name I did not pick it out, Lambert has the honor of giving me that monkier back when I was jumping at Orange."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
wildcard451 0 #15 January 8, 2007 QuoteWell you should have introduced yourself if you knew who I was. As for the screen name I did not pick it out, Lambert has the honor of giving me that monkier back when I was jumping at Orange. Dunno where he ever thought that one up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #16 January 8, 2007 QuoteI do wonder what precautions were taken?? He did the stunt wearing a condom........ Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #17 January 8, 2007 QuoteFine!!! I'm guessing you go by Lou Diamond...since you look like him. . He looks more like on of the Siamese cats in 1001 Dalmations You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,426 #18 January 8, 2007 Hi Mark, Look at the video again; two different patterned canopies = two different jumps. Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #19 January 8, 2007 I wasn't 100% positive - just didn't quite make the connection - and I didn't want to sound like a dork just introducing myself out of the blue. There is always next time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
