laird 0 #1 February 12, 2005 Well I guess this goes in this forum it has to do with skydiving, somewhat. I have been online looking at video trailers of a wide variety. Skiing, motocross, kite boarding, paragliding, MTN biking, and wakeboarding to name a few. It saddens me not seeing as many skydiving/BASE videos. I've thought long and hard about what we the skydiving community should do. Before I get to that I should explain the problem. It has been proven by the tremendous increase in motocross video sales that the formula for success lay in said videos. I believe we could adapt that same formula for skydiving/BASE videos. I'm not saying we should copy, but we should utilize their finer points. We could do without the projectile vomiting, and Poo throwing. But I truly believe deep in my heart that the skydiving/BASE video audience want, na deserve MORE freakin T&A! Would it kill ya ta throw in some drunk chicks makin out. I don't think so! I mean really, lighten up. This world is full of chicks willing to take their clothes off, and is it to much to ask to get that on freakin tape. It is just so clear the path we should take. Pass out flyers at your local hooters restaurant. Take up a collection and by your favorite stripper a naked tandem. Its all about the scenery people. Im sorry if I come across as...no..no...Im not sorry I feel very passionate about this! I won't sit idly by and let the sport I love be misused. I suggest we band together, form an alliance, take an oath. For justice and nudity for some! VIVA la revolution!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who's with me? "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #2 February 12, 2005 hmmmm.... www.skydivingmovies.com .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #3 February 12, 2005 Well for one if you require nudity to watch a video go to the local video store and rent a porn flick. I do laugh when I see a skydiving tape of someone doing their 100th or something similar but I do not think its right to have this broadcast to whuffos. It is not what that person intended it for and really is a disrepect to what they are celebrating. We do not have enough women in skydiving, and I do not think heaps would flock in when they see women being portrayed in a tasteless way like this. Probably the main difference between motorcross and skydiving is there are alot of armchair motorcross riders. And I know I thought skydiving would be relatively easy but I now respect the videos alot more now I have done it, so I think the userbase is more people who have done it or really want to do it. Anyone can get a friends dirt bike and take it for a spin and hence you have done it and experienced it (you know the I am the best even though I have done it once mindset). To alot of people skydiving is a black art and something they could never do or do not have the guts to do. Also due to the age limit there is a specific age group that normally buys crap like this that would not be interested because its too expensive to take up or they are not old enough. There are alot more motorcross riders and it is also a sport where SO might enjoy watching. And at big events there are the rev head groupies which are distinctly lacking at dropzones (thank god). I also question your thought of wanting to capture an audience that even enjoys seeing projectile vomiting etc.. I know I have been to a few nights out and some things are funny to watch when you are pissed or in context but really toilet humor is pretty bad and if that is your audience then I feel sorry for you. Since skydiving is such a small community it would not work very well. And I think the whole idea of including whuffos in videos just so boobs are shown is in poor taste and would bring a bad name for skydivers even if the ones that are nude are not even skydivers. I know your post is a pisstake, but I did think it was worthy of a reply as I am disappointed so many people do buy tapes based on the qualities you mention. It is a funny society we live in. And I would just like to add I have seen DZ tapes with stupid shit in it, and it was done in the moment and in good fun and definately added to the tapes I have watched. But if it was done just for the video or if people got the video just for the silly stuff then it would dissapoint me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #4 February 13, 2005 Haven't you ever watched the Chronicles???? Hello!???!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #5 February 13, 2005 Yeah, because look how much respect squids get for their crazy rice rocket videos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #6 February 13, 2005 I'm with you brother!!! Oh yeah...check out Chronicles. Sick flying and naked chicks!Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 0 #7 February 13, 2005 First of all when was the last time you saw quality T&A at skydivemovies.com? NEVER! Not a drunk chick to be found. Sad, so sad. "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #8 February 13, 2005 Never is not the right answer at all !! If you search all the boogie clips you will find drunk chicks on stage dancing. You will find party's as well. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 0 #9 February 13, 2005 I don't know where to begin. You obviously have no grasp of my dream. Yes I've seen some hootage in my time, but I won't rest till I've seen them all. P.S. Thanks for your opinion. Just curious was your wife/girlfriend/mother/sister or someone staring over your shoulder when you posted. "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 0 #10 February 13, 2005 I'll be researching that and retracting my statement as necessary. "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #11 February 13, 2005 I am sure it will not be what you are looking for though, check out chronicles, it is for sale in the classifieds section at the moment, a great video.....nice females washing down the plane etc .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #12 February 13, 2005 I understand your dream, but I have always thought of people like yourself as being low life drop kicks that really need to get laid instead of watching tight tops. No females were in the room when I wrote my previous response. I am just really sick of any group that has females as a minority always seem to have some people who do dumb shit that makes you understand why that is the case. I for one would like more females (and guys for that matter) in the sport and think comments like yours do not help the fact. More females in the sport would mean more likelyhood of you getting more interesting footage and it would mean more people in the sky so I get more loads on the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #13 February 13, 2005 Pssst! Put a couple of spaces at the top of your signature line so it doesn't get swallowed up by the text in your post! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 0 #14 February 14, 2005 First off "low life". Ok. I'll take that. I like it down here. You said some things that make me think your either gay, fat or both (your just a little to sensitive) Not that theres anything wrong with that. Though it does help me understand you comments. Unfortunately I don't make those kinds of videos....sorry. But Hey the skydiving community is a diverse lot, and I'm sure you'll find you place in it. Good luck with that. "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyTM 0 #15 February 14, 2005 QuoteYou said some things that make me think you either gay, fat or both that was my first thought as well, but the guy seems alright. He will soon realise that Girls love attention. hmmm, more conservative females in the sport, yes would be a good thing for all,,,, more outrageous party chicks hanging around the dz and getting loose, Automatic smile. I am not looking for fame but if the guys who surf 5ft waves and basketball players and the skaters and motocross riders and all that get groupies.... well where the fuck are ours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laird 0 #16 February 14, 2005 I'm starting a new cult in honor of the "PINK TACO". I here by offer you the highly regarded position of taco taster. "HIGAF" Honestly I Give A F*^% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #17 February 14, 2005 Quoteyou either gay, fat or both Mate, this is General Skydiving Discussions, not Personal Attacks for Fun and Profit. Lay off a little, ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intheclouds 0 #18 February 14, 2005 Mate, this is General Skydiving Discussions, not Personal Attacks for Fun and Profit. Lay off a little, ok?Ditto... But in saying that, I like the idea of the original post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,995 #19 February 14, 2005 Hopefully you realize why this thread got locked. No personal attacks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.thumb.jpg.4bb795e2eaf21b8b300039a5e1ec7f92.jpg)
Share this post
Link to post
Share on other sites