D22369 0 #1 August 21, 2003 Just curious, a couple of years ago, all you every heard was Olav zipser this and that, whatever happened to him?? RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #3 August 21, 2003 http://www.1olav.com/ gree'z chronistin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deaffreeflyer 0 #4 August 21, 2003 I don't have a single idea what's up with him and his plan. There are some clues on his http://www.worldfreefly.com. His house, boat and mobile-house are for sales (near Skydive Palm Beach DZ which is closed now). I guess he is moving out to somewhere in US or Europe with Stefania... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymonkey 0 #5 August 21, 2003 I heard Italy still doing the Space Games thing.. Miguel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #6 August 21, 2003 Talent got too good here in the US so he went to Europe. Didn't stand out enuf anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #7 August 21, 2003 last I heard of him was at the BPA AGM during a seminar on Freeflying. When the speeker asked olav about his ideas on what freeflying ment he was told Quote "Freefly" TM is a trade mark and it belongs to me. Everytime you use the word "Freefly" TM without my permission, you do me out of $5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 August 21, 2003 QuoteJust curious, a couple of years ago, all you every heard was Olav zipser this and that, whatever happened to him would you be talking about Olav who gives a shit?? what an ass....his team mates were SOOOO much nicer than him. Rook and Mike are the bomb...Olav...just an ass. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyanvil 0 #9 August 21, 2003 >>would you be talking about Olav who gives a shit?? what an ass....his team mates were SOOOO much nicer than him. Rook and Mike are the bomb...Olav...just an ass. << have you met him personally? .Vid "stons fal, evrysing fals, but doesnt on purpos change its flite pas an positioning..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #10 August 21, 2003 Quotehave you met him personally? Most of the people I've talked to who have met him in person say he's a pretty nice guy. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #11 August 21, 2003 Quotelast I heard of him was at the BPA AGM during a seminar on Freeflying. When the speeker asked olav about his ideas on what freeflying ment he was told Quote "Freefly" TM is a trade mark and it belongs to me. Everytime you use the word "Freefly" TM without my permission, you do me out of $5. Kind of like that whole Dolphin award thing(some would say scam) going huh?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDolphin 0 #12 August 21, 2003 There is not a human being alive that could possibly be more full of themselves. (Ok that might be a slight exageration) And before anyone asks, yes I have met him personally on many occasions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverchick 0 #13 August 21, 2003 I've met Olav personally. I spent about three months in Skydive America. All I can say is that Olav is a really cool person who everyone could learn something from. As for his plans I don't know except I believe he is doing coaching in Europe right now. Mother Hen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #14 August 21, 2003 QuoteThere is not a human being alive that could possibly be more full of themselves. Felix "god of the skies" perhaps?? havent met either, but everyone who i've talked to about Olav said he is a really great guy and that lots of the BS you hear about him is taken way out of context____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #15 August 21, 2003 More times than not, it comes with the popularity territory unfortuately... -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #16 August 22, 2003 QuoteThere is not a human being alive that could possibly be more full of themselves. (Ok that might be a slight exageration) And before anyone asks, yes I have met him personally on many occasions. How ironic is it that your nickname on here is "SkyDolphin"? Just jokin dude! Chill. I can agree with you here a little bit. I just feel like he has the "power" to do more good for the sport. Instead, the father of freefly (TM) chooses to develop the sport in a proprietary way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyanvil 0 #17 August 22, 2003 >>Most of the people I've talked to who have met him in person say he's a pretty nice guy.<< same here - that's why I asked.Vid "stons fal, evrysing fals, but doesnt on purpos change its flite pas an positioning..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #18 August 22, 2003 sounds like a lot of jealousy amoungs some out there.www.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #19 August 22, 2003 QuoteMost of the people I've talked to who have met him in person say he's a pretty nice guy. Absolutely. He was at our dropzone with Stefania last year before the championships. Both of them really nice & helpful. gree'z chronistin Chronistin (Home @ http://www.fallschirmspringer.net/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TattooedMoFo 0 #20 August 22, 2003 Quotehttp://www.1olav.com/ gree'z chronistin Thanks, but i was been sarcastic. I met him a few years back and he may be an awesome free-flyer, but what a wan*er. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #21 August 22, 2003 oh. I'll have to disagree. When I met him, he seeemed to be a very nice person & a very professional skydiver. gree'z chronistin. Chronistin (Home @ http://www.fallschirmspringer.net/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JankyBob 0 #22 August 22, 2003 Have you been to Europe and seen some of what is going on over there? I was blown away by some of the things they are doing. The Funkflyz from Denmark are absolutely incredible and Aria and Babylon are probably two of the top three freefly teams in the world. I thought freeflying was starting to get a bit stale, but going to Europe this summer really got my juices flowing again. Its going to be an interesting World Champioships next month! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #23 August 22, 2003 QuoteAria and Babylon are probably two of the top three freefly teams in the world Absolutely! And aside from the fact that we aren't supposed to talk sh!t about people in these forums, doesn't Olav deserve some respect? Whether or not 'he' feels he's entitled to it or not - we are here now, in part, because of what he and a handful of others did over 10 years ago. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #24 August 22, 2003 Did you miss this- I was trying to be funny- apparently this is a serious forum! Chill out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fozchek 0 #25 August 22, 2003 I find all of this amusing as hell... The main point is: we wouldn't even be discussing Olav if he wasn't a kick-ass freeflier. It is what it is... I would never tell him he couldn't jump with me because he's too much of an asshole. I don't really care to even have an opinion on the matter of good Olav vs. bad Olav. I love freeflying! The greatest part about the pioneers of freeflying, and the skygods: they have all been at the point I am at right now. Now THAT gives me something to look forward to and strive for. Thanks to everyone who played a part in making freeflying (TM) into what it is today. ***This post is not directed towards anyone. (please refrain from getting panties in a twist) ****ccowden rocks the free world!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
