CanuckInUSA 0 #1 September 29, 2003 This weekend while visiting Brush CO, I picked up a copy of the "Out of the Blue" DVD and got to watch it last night once I got home. For anyone who enjoys the canopy aspects of our sport, this is a must see movie. The cinematography is outstanding (especially the mountain scenes) and the featured pilots are all world class. There are two parts of this movie that really got to me: The mountain scenes were fantastic and I really want my slightly older non-skydiver but ex-pilot brother to watch this portion of the movie as we both grew up skiiing some gnarly mountains together. As I was watching these mountain swooping scenes, I couldn't help but think about my skiiing experiences (both myself and my bro have worked as ski patrollers at Lake Louise in Alberta) and it was sort of like bringing the two most exciting sports I enjoy together into one. So I really want my bro to see this part of the movie. Then maybe he'll understand my skydiving needs. The other part I enjoyed watching was near the end of the movie where they showed the pond swooping chows. It really solidified the fact that swooping is not safe and when you see world class swoopers bounce, you've just got to think that if they're crashing like that, I too can crash like that if I'm not careful. Anyway, for those of us who truly enjoy the canopy aspects of this sport we know and love, this is a must see movie. Run (don't walk) to your nearest gear shop or website and pick up a copy of this movie. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 September 29, 2003 There's some reviews of the DVD here. Not all of them are as positive as yours. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pd190 0 #3 September 29, 2003 Yeah! What he said..... One of the guys brought a copy out this weekend. After everything calmed down on Sunday, we all sat and watched it. Well done! The shots through the mountains were spectacular and the chow scenes rocked! Some of the best not mentioned were the alternate vehicle attempts and completions. Awesome! Good job to the boys who put it together! Must have for anyone interested in canopy flight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 September 29, 2003 I personally thought SwoopTwo was a better video. Better storyline, better camera angles, better soundtrack... Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 September 29, 2003 Phree, I've got to agree with you. Although Out of the Blue is entertaining and has some seriously sweet canopy piloting in it. Swoop 2 is just one seriously kickass video. The jokes were pretty good...poking fun at Sonic for half the video...these guys know how to have fun.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #6 September 29, 2003 QuoteI personally thought SwoopTwo was a better video. Better storyline, better camera angles, better soundtrack... I haven't seen SwoopTwo yet and I'm sure I will like it. I just really enjoyed the mountain swooping in "Out of the Blue" thanks to my skiiing back ground. I likely will never get the opportunity to swoop a mountain, but as a skydiver and a skier, I really could picture myself up there with the guys. It was like some of my skiing, only better. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #7 September 29, 2003 Thanx for the info. I WILL check it out~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 September 29, 2003 Sonic... and the bottle of Vodka.. and the Hotdogs... and in the very end "Sonic, I taught your Grandma how to swoop!" I liked how it seemed to be edited ready for something like Discovery Wings already.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 September 29, 2003 QuoteI liked how it seemed to be edited ready for something like Discovery Wings already. Ok, so I'm not the only one that noticed that. I was thinking more along the lines of Monday evenings on Discovery, before Monster House, Monster Garage and OCC, since that video would definately appeal to the type of people that watch those showes.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 September 29, 2003 Yeah.. the whole swimming thing and the timer with hours till start, it was not a normal editing job. It is too long for an hour TV show since it runs about 58 minutes. But there are parts that could easly be cut and the rest used for TV. I liked the basic info for each person like Name and canopy flown, then the explaination of what is a chow so even whuffos understand. Jeffro is funny the whole time Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
