2fat2fly 0 #1 February 12, 2007 I've already gotten calls and emails from 'concerned' family and friends since Today is doing a segment on an accident this morning. In my proactive way, I've made a little sign to hang outside me cube today. "Yes, I'm aware that the Today Show did a segment on a skydiving accident on this morning's edition. In South Carolina, a person is injured in a traffic accident every 16.2 minutes. Did you walk to work? Kinda terse, but the same people come by everytime a news story come out making the same comments and jokes.I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #2 February 12, 2007 I'm going to get kinda the same thing at work this morning myself. Kinda sucks. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 February 12, 2007 Oh yeah, I saw the promo for that. What was the incident?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #4 February 12, 2007 Not 100% sure - From what I can tell, he opened up into a spinner and blacked out from the G's. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 February 12, 2007 I like the idea of your sign...we'd have to modify it a little to use in Georgia..."a still explodes every other batch...did you check your condenser coil this morning?"My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #6 February 12, 2007 QuoteOh yeah, I saw the promo for that. What was the incident? Main spinner,,,, Two video perspectives One from the Jumper involved, one from his buddy above him. the involved jumpers' video showed the cutaway cables after they have cleared the housings, but the main doesn't seperate..... the Upper video shows the main spinning,,, looks like maybe 2/3 of the square footage is 'open'.. i e not a streamer. The jumper said at some point, under a grand, he pulled the reserve and the upper video seems to show the pc launch but, No indication that the reserve cleared the freebag. NO word at all about an AAD NO indication AT ALL by either of the jumper guests,, of WHY the main didn't leave... NONE... ( could it be tuck tabs??) ( speculation on MY part).... No apparent effort is made to tear at the 3 rings, or "help the risers" to let go... spin spin spin,, Matt Lauer made a point of saying,, " you spun 84 times".. sheesh... The interview ends with both men saying, yes, the jumper involved will certainly will jump again. ( he said he has over 7000 jumps...) I was disappointed with the lack of real explanation, as i would guess that gear inspection was conducted. maybe there is more to come. As it stands , the general public is given a 'scare story' of a gear problem, with no real explanation of why.....only the stock statement,,, 'boy was he lucky'... jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 February 12, 2007 Seems like a good example of pure media sensation with no content...at OUR expense. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #8 February 12, 2007 Actually, I didn't think it was all that bad. The guys seemed credible. It IS a sensational moment even in the skydiving world. It shows that nothing is perfect. Wouldn't it be nice if people took responsibility for their actions to participate? Didn't Javelin just get sued by someone who refused to take responsibility that skydiving is dangerous and bad stuff can happen? The comment from the person suing Javelin was "I didn't expect the hold harmless section of the waiver to stand up in court." WTF?!! Over... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #9 February 12, 2007 I think the jumper did a pretty good job keeping control of the interview. When asked if he'd jump again, he said "of course, it's what I do" and mentioned that it was a freak, one in a million accident. Is pretty amazing he survived. I do like how he waved goodbye to his camera though - leave it to a skydiver to geek the camera all the way to impact it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #10 February 12, 2007 Fuck, I just heard Matt Lauer say;"Ive jumped twice, This is why you don't jump out a third time"! nice, just when I'm about to launch a recruitment campaign for a club.Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #11 February 12, 2007 dammit... i think i missed it... maybe it will be on the web later... ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #12 February 12, 2007 It's 9 12 here, theyre doing a recap in a few minutes.Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #13 February 12, 2007 QuoteFuck, I just heard Matt Lauer say;"Ive jumped twice, This is why you don't jump out a third time"! nice, just when I'm about to launch a recruitment campaign for a club. So Matt Lauer's a pussy (he did go to OU). Show the guy talking about how the main malfunction was "normal" .... compare and contrast to Matt whimpering about how scary it was. it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #14 February 12, 2007 I just turned on Today Show, they'll have another interview with the jumper eventually. I can't believe I'm actually going to voluntarily watch Today Show though Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 February 12, 2007 Quote nice, just when I'm about to launch a recruitment campaign for a club. As odd as it may sound, bad PR will help more in that regard than hinder. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #16 February 12, 2007 9: 28 east coast.. stay tuned it's next, be awarel -the media wonks will be viewing us.Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #17 February 12, 2007 Just watched it, actually thought it was well done. The jumpers were articulate, quick to point out misconceptions, did a nice job of describing what went wrong. He said that the gear did what it was supposed to do, but something was snagged on the container preventing use of the reserve. The driving analogy was also used when he was asked if he was going to jump again. It's absolutely incredible that he survived with such relatively minor injuries. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #18 February 12, 2007 Saw it this morning. Ugly Malfunction. New EPs for me. If all else fails and you see you are not going to be able to Track into your Riggers car as you should, Look for Blackberry Bushes to land in. Incidents thread here on this accident. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2584814#2584814 Looks like the Main Lines Hitched around the Main Flap and would not release. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #19 February 12, 2007 QuoteI've already gotten calls and emails from 'concerned' family and friends since Today is doing a segment on an accident this morning. In my proactive way, I've made a little sign to hang outside me cube today. "Yes, I'm aware that the Today Show did a segment on a skydiving accident on this morning's edition. In South Carolina, a person is injured in a traffic accident every 16.2 minutes. Did you walk to work? Kinda terse, but the same people come by everytime a news story come out making the same comments and jokes. TOTALLY using that on my email and blog today. Thank you._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #20 February 12, 2007 I've already had 7 or 8 people come up, see the sign and leave crest fallen since they couldn't share the news. I hate that I ruined their dayI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #21 February 12, 2007 good thing you convienced me to wait. WoW intense. In the end it was luck that got him to the bush and not a water landing or a beach landing that probably would have ended up less favorable. ~i cant type...~ ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #22 February 12, 2007 QuoteI hate that I ruined their day Bullshit. You love ruining peoples' days. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #23 February 12, 2007 <I'm going with that. I will try to refrain from saying that Matt Lauer is a Pusssaaay. Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #24 February 12, 2007 sure this has been mentioned somewhere...but my wife and i just watch the show. she commented that a hook knife to cut the main risers may have helped? all depending on the nature of the snag on the container. wonderful that he survived. blue skies for him! ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #25 February 12, 2007 QuoteI will try to refrain from saying that Matt Lauer is a Pusssaaay. I'll do my best to refrain from agreeing with you that Matt is a Pusssaaay Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
