steveorino 7 #1 May 16, 2011 My wife taped a show (Oprah, I think) that had Shania Twain doing a tandem with a lady friend. Shania's tandem was uneventful, but it clearly showed her friend landing and the TM DID NOT flare!. They hit hard!! The TM's feet were up for slide in so her butt hit first (with NO flare) How she did not break her pelvis I do not know. I THINK the jump was in Canada. Why would a TM not flare??????? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #2 May 16, 2011 QuoteI THINK the jump was in Canada. Skydive Toronto according to the front page of their website QuotePeople choose to jump with Skydive Toronto for many reasons - for the thrill - for the unmatched excitement - for a once in the life time experience - to change their lives - to go beyond - to rebuild - to draw a line in the sand, turn things around and come charging back at 120 miles per hour! Join Canadian international superstar Shania Twain at Skydive Toronto on her new show, Why Not with Shania Twain, on the Oprah Winfrey Network, premiering May 20th at 9pm ET.Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #3 May 16, 2011 Yeah, it was at Skydive Toronto last October. I wasn't able to make it to do camera that day. The footage was used for this appearance of Shania on the brand new Oprah Network, also apparently timed to match up with Shania's new book. I think it was just a badly timed flare. Haven't seen the video yet to see how badly though! Some instructors are generally decent and reliable but not everyone is at the top of the game. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #4 May 16, 2011 The same thing happened with that good looking woman on the cooking network, she ate it big time on landing (which was very fast down wind). WTF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #5 May 16, 2011 Rachel Ray Tandem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #6 May 17, 2011 QuoteThe same thing happened with that good looking woman on the cooking network, she ate it big time on landing (which was very fast down wind). WTF? Not so sure it was downwind, maybe just no wind. Their lousy landing was at least in part due to her not picking up her legs.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #7 May 17, 2011 Take a look at the video. Pause at 3:39. Check out the wind sock! Totally down wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #8 May 17, 2011 Quote I think it was just a badly timed flare. Haven't seen the video yet to see how badly though! I watched the video many times. there was NO attempt to flare! WTH? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #9 May 17, 2011 QuoteTake a look at the video. Pause at 3:39. Check out the wind sock! Totally down wind. I should have noticed the sock in the video, but it does not look like it is indicating a downwinder, more like a crosswinder, but it is hard to tell.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #10 May 17, 2011 For the record, those flags are pretty useless, the slightest breeze has them all over the shop so I wouldn't take them to mean that it was a strong down winder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #11 May 17, 2011 The bigger the crowd, the more likely you fuck up.... 2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 May 17, 2011 Quote The bigger the crowd, the more likely you fuck up.... Sort of like when the Golden Knight TI pounded in Bush '41 on his birthday a few years ago...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 May 17, 2011 Quote Quote The bigger the crowd, the more likely you fuck up.... Sort of like when the Golden Knight TI pounded in Bush '41 on his birthday a few years ago... I think THAT one was intentional 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
shropshire 0 #14 May 17, 2011 Quote Quote The bigger the crowd, the more likely you fuck up.... Sort of like when the Golden Knight TI pounded in Bush '41 on his birthday a few years ago... Contract Hit (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamLanes 1 #15 May 17, 2011 That's not a wind sock, just a small flag. Winds could have been light and variable, and chasing a flag can be dangerous. Looks like Rachel could have gotten her legs a little higher, which would have resulted in a much better landing. Does anyone have a link to the Shania Twain tandem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #16 May 17, 2011 QuoteQuote I think it was just a badly timed flare. Haven't seen the video yet to see how badly though! I watched the video many times. there was NO attempt to flare! WTH? I wasn't there for this, but I heard some speculation that the TM was a bit distracted by the crowds as he came in for landing. Without seeing the video I am guessing it was indeed a late flare, but that probably isn't an excuse. This is an experienced TM, well over 1000 tandem jumps.If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #17 May 17, 2011 Yeah, hard to tell, and it might not be that good of an indicator. But still, that landing looked quite a bit quicker than most tandem landings I see. That video still cracks me up! hahaha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 2 #18 May 18, 2011 edited to remove comments cause I saw this video was from a long time ago & I'm sure the TI already got enough grief over it =p~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #19 June 15, 2011 Never enough grief! Yes he pounded her in. Yes it was down wind. Yes the harness was entirely too loose. Never enough grief!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #20 June 15, 2011 QuoteRachel Ray Tandem LOL. He said good looking...I figured he was talking about Giada. jBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #21 June 15, 2011 Looking at the video it appears Marie (sp) is helping to flair and she locked up at 90 degrees. If that is the case, it is not all on the T-I. He can spend more time teaching the flairing tech or not let the 1st time jumper land, but fly the pattern sure. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #22 June 25, 2011 Quote Rachel Ray Tandem Nice down winder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #23 June 25, 2011 Anyone have a link to the Shania Twain tandem video?? Looked all on line and have yet to find it... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashtested 0 #24 July 3, 2011 Did he have both sets of toggles in his hand?? Her legs did not help the situation, but it did looked like a tailbone bruising at that speed... Although Shit happens, maybe he got caught in a burble, or misjudged a surge.. blah blah blah... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgoltry853 0 #25 July 3, 2011 QuoteAnyone have a link to the Shania Twain tandem video?? Looked all on line and have yet to find it... http://www.oprah.com/own-shaniatwain/Battling-Betrayal-Episode-Clip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
