steve1 5 #1 August 11, 2004 In about another couple hours we take off to do a demo in Missoula. It's a fair and bull-a-rama. It's not all that tight, so I get to go. I don't have a pro-rating yet so I feel privelaged to be included. The winds are calm and it ought to be fun. Damn I love these kind of jumps. It just doesn't get any better than this. I'll let you know how it turns out.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #2 August 11, 2004 Two things, 1. Be careful 2. How much does it pay?My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 August 12, 2004 #3. Me & Sparky are packed..! Got room for 2 more?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #4 August 12, 2004 Everything went according to plan. Beautiful weather and the grandstands were full and cheering. My wife and daughter were on the dropzone crew. We did a five way out of the 206 from about six grand. One of the guys that jumped with us is an ex-Bobcat football player who went swooping over the crowd hollering "yeigh" as he went in for a nice landing. Needless to say he is one of the crazier guys in our club. My only regret is that I only get one jump into the fair this year. I don't know what it paid. If there was much money involved it probably went to our club. It's really turning into a red-tape nightmare to make a demo these days, and there's talk that these might be the last fair jumps we'll be making. I wish Artwardo and Sparky could have been with us. It would have been good to have some experts show us yahoos how it should be done. I've definitely got to get a pro rating, when I grow up some day.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #5 August 12, 2004 Quote Everything went according to plan. Quote That's what maters Steve...Congrats! Having the family there makes it even better!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #6 August 12, 2004 Steve, I am glad to hear it went well for you. Demos are some of the highest adrenaline jumps going. My comment on "what does it pay" was to remind you not to make a habit of doing demos for free. Your time and skill are worth compensation. Some day sit down and figure what you sent on gear and jumps to be able to pull that off safely. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #7 August 12, 2004 You wanna talk about demos and adrenaline - my last demo was into my own wedding with my tux on - man o man I didn't want to mess that one up !!! -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #8 August 12, 2004 I'll wrap up the leg....count me in!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
