deadwood 0 #1 December 3, 2005 I'm reaching the age where I wonder how long I should keep doing tandems. (I'll be 54 in a few weeks) Who is the oldest active tandem instructor out there?He who hesitates shall inherit the earth. Deadwood Skydive New Mexico Motorcycle Club, Touring Division Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #2 December 3, 2005 I JUST started doing'em and I'm 51Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #3 December 3, 2005 My DZO is 57 and still does tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #4 December 3, 2005 You're not too old, a guy at my dropzone GOT his tandem rating at 57! He's 75 now and just made his 5000th jump a few weekends ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteS 0 #5 December 3, 2005 Mike Spurgeon has made over 1300 tandems this year, he is 65 or 66, over 10,000 jumps. I think over 8,000 tandems! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #6 December 3, 2005 Mighty dog in palatka, I dont know how old he is, probably in his 60s there abouts, hes doing them still from time to time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #7 December 3, 2005 Mike Spurgeon took me on my first tandem in Xenia Ohio 11 years ago last weeK. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 December 3, 2005 QuoteMike Spurgeon took me on my first tandem in Xenia Ohio 11 years ago last wee. That was your last wee? You bladder must be HUGE! Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #9 December 3, 2005 QuoteMike Spurgeon has made over 1300 tandems this year And get's a Social Security tip! Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 December 3, 2005 Last thing I heard, Mr. Jones was still a tandem examiner in Alaska and he must be in his seventies. Calendar age is at best a vague measure. Health and fitness are far more important. Heck! I know plenty 20 year olds who will never be strong enough to do tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE841 3 #11 December 3, 2005 Geez, Rich. Looking at the posts about all those Senior TIs makes me think you should be around for a long time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauras 0 #12 December 4, 2005 Bill Brandon at Zhills is in his mid-60s and is way more active than most jumpers in their 20s and 30s. Bill's usually pretty busy hauling tandems or doing AFF every weekend. Actually, we've got a lot of hard-core guys in their 60s and 70s. Our Max is in his early 70s and still jumping hard. We should all be that cool in our 70s! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #13 December 5, 2005 Chris Harrison at Langar in the UK is one of the more senior TM's out there. I'm rubbish at estimating ages but I'd say that he won't see his 50's again but he is still very active taking AFF and tandem students most weekends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazydiver 0 #14 December 5, 2005 I have a couple friends who are over 50, both from Colorado. Bill Jackson is well over 50 I believe as well as Mitch Arnold who is also an instructor examiner. Brendan McHugh is also 50 some years old. Cheers, Travis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #15 December 5, 2005 My dad will be 70 in this year and he still does the occasional tandem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #16 December 5, 2005 I have a fond memory of him taking my Little Brother for a jump under the "pink monster" out of Domino's. That was only 7 years ago though, you knoe when he was still young and all.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blakeman 0 #17 December 6, 2005 I had a guy come up from Australia a few years ago to do tandems for me. He looked older than dirt. Jesus, but he was old. Must have been 200, at least. He gave me hope, let me tell ya... He was a pro. His name was Des, and last I heard he was still doing tandems in Singapore. Then again, being from Australia, he could have been a sundried 25 year old... Still, I'm pretty sure he was 200. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
schon267 0 #18 December 29, 2005 bill is one hell of a nice guy!!!! he did a coach jump with me and always helps me every time I'm at z-hills. he also took my wife on a tandem a few weeks ago. great guy, can't say enough about him and all the staff at z-hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #19 December 30, 2005 QuoteMike Spurgeon has made over 1300 tandems this year, he is 65 or 66, over 10,000 jumps. I think over 8,000 tandems! If Mike's not the oldest active TM out there, he's at least the oldest looking! (and crankiest) Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #20 January 26, 2006 Bob Daughs is 65 and is still a very active tandem master. And pilot, DZO, master rigger, airplane mechanic, instructor, etc. <<<<< Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
