Calvin19 0 #1 July 7, 2015 http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/no-way-i-was-going-to-make-it-man-who-flew-on-chair-with-balloons-planned-to-skydive-into-calgary-stampede My favorite quote by our hero: Quote "“The winds were so violent up there. It was aggressive,” he said of the frightening conditions. “I was a little bit in shock it was so cold up there.”" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 July 7, 2015 Quote He says he jumped 30 times in preparation, but that still wasn’t enough to prepare him for his ascent into the clouds. Wait, what, we're saying that 30 jumps isn't adequate for planning and executing a surprise demo into a high-profile sporting event? "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarshall234 14 #3 July 7, 2015 It seems another hero (Larry Walters) made the same comment years ago even after FAA enforcement actions: "I have no regrets". Cluster Balloon Aviation...You've got to love the adventuresome spirit of it!! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Walters[url] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 July 7, 2015 So now we know that the Canadian cluster balloon program is 33 years behind the American cluster balloon program. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfreek 1 #5 July 8, 2015 this guy learned at the dz i work at. this balloon jump was his 20th jump. total. he doesn`t even know how to pack his own main yet.the last time i saw him jump was 2 days before the balloon stunt, and he missed the landing field... i think he is lucky to be alive. good thing cops in Canada are nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #6 July 8, 2015 He didn't have gopro stuck to his head? who taught this guy how to skydive? One solid push, wait for the epic double beeps, another solid push starts the camera.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #7 July 8, 2015 skyfreekthis guy learned at the dz i work at. this balloon jump was his 20th jump. total. he doesn`t even know how to pack his own main yet.the last time i saw him jump was 2 days before the balloon stunt, and he missed the landing field... i think he is lucky to be alive. good thing cops in Canada are nice... Seems to me, this guy's got a pretty memorable 21st jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #8 July 8, 2015 He had two Go Pros. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #9 July 8, 2015 Andy9o8 Seems to me, this guy's got a pretty memorable 21st jump. Can you imagine the stories this guy will have by the time he has 50 jumps?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #10 July 8, 2015 ryoder *** Seems to me, this guy's got a pretty memorable 21st jump. Can you imagine the stories this guy will have by the time he has 50 jumps?The next Nipplboy, if he survives that long! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nolhtairt 0 #12 July 8, 2015 raftman DGIT! Bounce Bingo board member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
