metalslug 36 #1 February 9, 2004 This story relates to a program screened on South African television last night. I'm sure some folks here will smirk at some of the more 'whuffo' comments made by the presenter, such as "..Felix pulls the rip cord..". I wish it were possible for me to post the video aswell because there was some interesting video of the channel crossing included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #2 February 9, 2004 Felix is a tool. That said, he DOES pull his ripcord when he flies his copycat SkyRay. He uses a spring-loaded pilot chute and ripcord on that rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #3 February 9, 2004 This could just be hearsay, but didn't he say something along the lines of "I want to be known as a God of the Sky" when he crossed that body of water?? You're right, cheap imitation SkyRay. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 February 10, 2004 QuoteFelix is a tool. With you there - CAA are still looking for him after he did an illegal chopper jump from 1000ft in Cape Town. I heard the pilot lost his licence on that one. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 74 #5 February 10, 2004 QuoteFelix became a world champion in 1997 What did he become world-champion in? Freefly, Base?JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 February 10, 2004 QuoteWhat did he become world-champion in? I never said he was a world champion. World champion bullshitter - that's for sure! I jumped out of bed this morning. That's the lowest base jump in the world. Guiness has no record for the lowest base jump. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monkeyb 0 #7 February 10, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhat did he become world-champion in? I never said he was a world champion. World champion bullshitter - that's for sure! I jumped out of bed this morning. That's the lowest base jump in the world. Guiness has no record for the lowest base jump. t lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #8 February 10, 2004 I'm curious. Do you guys give Felix shit because you don't like him/are jealous of him/just messin around with him? I have a hard time distinguishing this South African humor. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #9 February 10, 2004 QuoteI'm curious. Do you guys give Felix shit because you don't like him/are jealous of him/just messin around with him? I have a hard time distinguishing this South African humor. Do a search for Felix in these forums, you'll find many opinions of him. Most are not favorable, and the country of origin of the posters plays no part in it. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #10 February 11, 2004 Why doesn't anyone like him then? The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #11 February 11, 2004 QuoteWhy doesn't anyone like him then? Probably because there are MANY posters on DZ.com who are capable of feats Felix has yet to imagine, but who are also humble, and involved in spreading their knowledge, rather than powering a PR campagn to make themselves seem more than they are. Felix has shunned the skydiving and BASE jumping fraternities at almost every turn. His greatest fear is to be judged by his peers. Whuffo's are easier to impress. That's my opinion. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 February 11, 2004 He's also famous for burning BASE sites that other much humbler jumpers have kept secret for a long, long time... My best was on a video of him landing a wingsuit onto a crowded beach somewhere, schmering the landing, standing up and shouting: "The real man has arrived!" Ponce. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBKid 0 #13 February 11, 2004 Hang-gliding dick. Felix, that is... Nick --------------------------- "I've pierced my foot on a spike!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
