swooper81 0 #1 September 19, 2006 so i heard from one of my friends this past weekend that lives in oregon that stuart schoenfeld has switched to PD. also heard he was offered a slot on team X but still went with PD. any truth to this? that would be kind of interesting if true. thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #2 September 19, 2006 Quoteso i heard from one of my friends this past weekend that lives in oregon that stuart schoenfeld has switched to PD. also heard he was offered a slot on team X but still went with PD. any truth to this? that would be kind of interesting if true. thanks in advance I would think, that, all that is possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tetra316 0 #3 September 20, 2006 Quoteso i heard from one of my friends this past weekend that lives in oregon that stuart schoenfeld has switched to PD. also heard he was offered a slot on team X but still went with PD. any truth to this? that would be kind of interesting if true. thanks in advance Yes that's true. PM him and I'm sure he'll give you the details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shadowswoop97 0 #4 September 20, 2006 I know of Stuart making a choice to sign a binding contract with PD prior to him having any knowledge of the opportunity he had with the Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ntacfreefly 0 #5 September 20, 2006 Stu is out of town and doesn't have internet access. He will post the details when he gets back. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #6 September 20, 2006 Congrats to all those dudes who were picked up for major gear sponsorship. I think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kolla 0 #7 September 20, 2006 Hey Nick, PD's contracts (or agreements as we usually call them) are a fairly simple document that outlines what we expect from our sponsored athletes, and what they they are provided with in return. Agreements are signed from 1 to 2 years (depending on the situation) - but can be canceled or altered at any point should the need arise. They are binding in the sense that while the athlete chooses to work with us, we will hold him/her to the agreement made. However, if a sponsored persons heart is no longer in it - for any reason - it is usually best to end the relationship there and then and move on. In that sense, the contract/agreement isn't as "binding" as you might think. We prefer to work with people that have a passion for the sport, our products and company. We are fortunate to have a great relationship with quite a few athletes (sponsored to varying degrees) and we are very happy to have Stu as a part of the PD family. As people on the forums know, he's a talented swooper and a person of integrity and character. We hope to have a long and good relationship with Stu for years to come.... contract or not :) The sky is a big playground - there is room for people under all kinds of different parachutes up there. I look forward to next season, we have a bunch of new pilots coming up through the ranks that will for sure add some spice to the competitions. May whoever has the most fun win! Blue ones, Kolla Kolbeinsdottir Performance Designs, IncBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #8 September 20, 2006 QuoteThe sky is a big playground - there is room for people under all kinds of different parachutes up there. May whoever has the most fun win! Awesome way to put it Kolla. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shadowswoop97 0 #9 September 20, 2006 QuoteCongrats to all those dudes who were picked up for major gear sponsorship. I think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... Why would you fly a non competition bread canopy when you just ordered a JVX sail, doesnt make much sence to me, That would be taking a step in the other direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shadowswoop97 0 #10 September 20, 2006 Makes sence thanks for the explanation Kola, no harm in what I said, and of course Stew is an excelent candidate for sponsorship, I hope he will be happy with all his decisions he makes, cheers and blue skies Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #11 September 20, 2006 I think I'm going to have 1000lbs dacron non- cascaded lines installed on the canopy too... It's a joke Nick. I have no desire what so ever to jump the neos (gayos). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dharma1976 0 #12 September 20, 2006 that would me moothos mister Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #13 September 20, 2006 QuoteMay whoever has the most fun win! cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhys 0 #14 September 21, 2006 QuoteI think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... (drumroll..cymbol crash)"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites superstu 0 #15 September 21, 2006 Yes, I am very happy to say that I am now part of the PD family. PD has always been a staple in the skydiving industry and with their professionalism, passion for customer service, product quality, and for skydiving I am glad to now be part of the team. My decision was not based on one single factor but multiple factors that I felt were important to me, and yes I did have a choice between PD and Team X. In fact, PD gave me the option to “bow out” of our agreement after learning I was offered a slot because they knew how big this could be. I don’t think it’s necessary to publicly tell why I switch but I will voice one of the factors that played a part in switching to PD. That being the opportunity to jump an HMA lined Velocity of similar size and wing loading to my JVX and being absolutely blown away on how it flew. Again this was only one small factor in the whole scheme of things. Thanks again to both Daedalus and especially PD for the opportunities to work with your company. The next few years are definitely going to be exciting in the world of canopy piloting and I’m just glad to have a small part in it. See ya in the air…stuSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down 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
tetra316 0 #3 September 20, 2006 Quoteso i heard from one of my friends this past weekend that lives in oregon that stuart schoenfeld has switched to PD. also heard he was offered a slot on team X but still went with PD. any truth to this? that would be kind of interesting if true. thanks in advance Yes that's true. PM him and I'm sure he'll give you the details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowswoop97 0 #4 September 20, 2006 I know of Stuart making a choice to sign a binding contract with PD prior to him having any knowledge of the opportunity he had with the Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntacfreefly 0 #5 September 20, 2006 Stu is out of town and doesn't have internet access. He will post the details when he gets back. Blues, IanTo the mind that is still, the whole universe surrenders. ~ Lao-Tzu It's all good, they're my brothers ~ Mariann Kramer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #6 September 20, 2006 Congrats to all those dudes who were picked up for major gear sponsorship. I think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolla 0 #7 September 20, 2006 Hey Nick, PD's contracts (or agreements as we usually call them) are a fairly simple document that outlines what we expect from our sponsored athletes, and what they they are provided with in return. Agreements are signed from 1 to 2 years (depending on the situation) - but can be canceled or altered at any point should the need arise. They are binding in the sense that while the athlete chooses to work with us, we will hold him/her to the agreement made. However, if a sponsored persons heart is no longer in it - for any reason - it is usually best to end the relationship there and then and move on. In that sense, the contract/agreement isn't as "binding" as you might think. We prefer to work with people that have a passion for the sport, our products and company. We are fortunate to have a great relationship with quite a few athletes (sponsored to varying degrees) and we are very happy to have Stu as a part of the PD family. As people on the forums know, he's a talented swooper and a person of integrity and character. We hope to have a long and good relationship with Stu for years to come.... contract or not :) The sky is a big playground - there is room for people under all kinds of different parachutes up there. I look forward to next season, we have a bunch of new pilots coming up through the ranks that will for sure add some spice to the competitions. May whoever has the most fun win! Blue ones, Kolla Kolbeinsdottir Performance Designs, IncBlue Skies Magazine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 September 20, 2006 QuoteThe sky is a big playground - there is room for people under all kinds of different parachutes up there. May whoever has the most fun win! Awesome way to put it Kolla. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowswoop97 0 #9 September 20, 2006 QuoteCongrats to all those dudes who were picked up for major gear sponsorship. I think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... Why would you fly a non competition bread canopy when you just ordered a JVX sail, doesnt make much sence to me, That would be taking a step in the other direction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadowswoop97 0 #10 September 20, 2006 Makes sence thanks for the explanation Kola, no harm in what I said, and of course Stew is an excelent candidate for sponsorship, I hope he will be happy with all his decisions he makes, cheers and blue skies Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #11 September 20, 2006 I think I'm going to have 1000lbs dacron non- cascaded lines installed on the canopy too... It's a joke Nick. I have no desire what so ever to jump the neos (gayos). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #12 September 20, 2006 that would me moothos mister Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #13 September 20, 2006 QuoteMay whoever has the most fun win! cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #14 September 21, 2006 QuoteI think I'm going to get a neos and compete on it this upcoming season... (drumroll..cymbol crash)"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #15 September 21, 2006 Yes, I am very happy to say that I am now part of the PD family. PD has always been a staple in the skydiving industry and with their professionalism, passion for customer service, product quality, and for skydiving I am glad to now be part of the team. My decision was not based on one single factor but multiple factors that I felt were important to me, and yes I did have a choice between PD and Team X. In fact, PD gave me the option to “bow out” of our agreement after learning I was offered a slot because they knew how big this could be. I don’t think it’s necessary to publicly tell why I switch but I will voice one of the factors that played a part in switching to PD. That being the opportunity to jump an HMA lined Velocity of similar size and wing loading to my JVX and being absolutely blown away on how it flew. Again this was only one small factor in the whole scheme of things. Thanks again to both Daedalus and especially PD for the opportunities to work with your company. The next few years are definitely going to be exciting in the world of canopy piloting and I’m just glad to have a small part in it. See ya in the air…stuSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
