bkdice 0 #26 September 22, 2003 There is a site called Snopes that looks into this stuff. Here is what they say: http://www.snopes.com/photos/isabel.asp There are a few other pics on this site that i've seen on this site, or have been sent. Funny what is real and whats not as well as what has been twisted into something false. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nightjumps 1 #27 September 22, 2003 Hey Chris, BKDice added a hyperlink supporting your statement that the picture is not one of Isabelle. It would appear that a lot of folks were "hoaxed." Regarding your posted pictures - Here in Oklahoma, we see your "Neb" picture a lot between May & June. And there have been times that we've jumped right in front of them. I've had only one close call where we tried timing it and it was moving towards us faster than we thought. We could see the forty-five degree shear of rain and at 7500' bailed out, the pilot rolled the plane & landed just about the time we did. We walked into the hangar as he rolled the plane in and the wall of rain hit. Another time, four guys "thought" they could "beat it." They went to 3,000' for a quick HnP, On jump run, those of us on the ground suddenly saw the trees bend in half as a wall of wind (literally) came at us. I jumped up and ran towrds the radio and started hollering, "No Jump, No Jump!!" But, they had already exited in 60 mph winds. All were very experienced skydivers. All turned into the wind and fought to keep their canopies level. At 3,000' exit, they got pushed a mile backwards as we were runnning and driving to catch them.... knowing some or all were going to be seriously injured. They all landed, did a rear PLF. A couple were able to cutaway, one hit hard and was drug thru about 75 yards of cow manure. No one was hurt. No one. Amazing. We went in the hangar, dropped the gear and everyone toasted a beer to bonus days. We made a deal not to "mess with Mother Nature anymore." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites The111 1 #28 October 2, 2003 QuoteThey all landed, did a rear PLF. A couple were able to cutaway, one hit hard and was drug thru about 75 yards of cow manure. No one was hurt. No one. Amazing. That is amazing. And I get yelled at for jumping in 15mph. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
nightjumps 1 #27 September 22, 2003 Hey Chris, BKDice added a hyperlink supporting your statement that the picture is not one of Isabelle. It would appear that a lot of folks were "hoaxed." Regarding your posted pictures - Here in Oklahoma, we see your "Neb" picture a lot between May & June. And there have been times that we've jumped right in front of them. I've had only one close call where we tried timing it and it was moving towards us faster than we thought. We could see the forty-five degree shear of rain and at 7500' bailed out, the pilot rolled the plane & landed just about the time we did. We walked into the hangar as he rolled the plane in and the wall of rain hit. Another time, four guys "thought" they could "beat it." They went to 3,000' for a quick HnP, On jump run, those of us on the ground suddenly saw the trees bend in half as a wall of wind (literally) came at us. I jumped up and ran towrds the radio and started hollering, "No Jump, No Jump!!" But, they had already exited in 60 mph winds. All were very experienced skydivers. All turned into the wind and fought to keep their canopies level. At 3,000' exit, they got pushed a mile backwards as we were runnning and driving to catch them.... knowing some or all were going to be seriously injured. They all landed, did a rear PLF. A couple were able to cutaway, one hit hard and was drug thru about 75 yards of cow manure. No one was hurt. No one. Amazing. We went in the hangar, dropped the gear and everyone toasted a beer to bonus days. We made a deal not to "mess with Mother Nature anymore." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #28 October 2, 2003 QuoteThey all landed, did a rear PLF. A couple were able to cutaway, one hit hard and was drug thru about 75 yards of cow manure. No one was hurt. No one. Amazing. That is amazing. And I get yelled at for jumping in 15mph. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
