Quantem Leap

[skyjunior 0]

Jim and Kari Cowen are leaving Quantem Leap skydiving center located 50 miles south of St. Louis. Jim and his brother Scott opened Quantem Leap 10 years ago and have represented the U.S. in CRW competitions several times. It looks like Jim and Kari are looking for some warmer weather to spend their winters and the rest of the year. Jim and Kari will be missed around the dropzone and all the staff and jumpers wish them much happiness and luck in their move to warmer temps.

PLEASE REMEMB

[jumpinjackflash 0]

They both make the trip out from St. Louis worthwhile.

Kari does a great job making everyone feel welcome at manifest and runs a great show.

Jim has really made me feel comfortable in my quest to become a skydiver. He never seems "hurried" and is always willing to stop and share his wisdom. He's spent quite alot of time with me in the last few weekends, training me for my last AFF levels, and always on the radio to talk me in and teach me basic canopy work.

I was just thinking the other day. I can jump from here on out, telling people that I had a gold medalist training me.

You know it sounds silly, but you just feel SAFE knowing that Jim's on the radio. That he'll guide you in, all you have to do is listen.

You would never know it either from his presence. No flash, No show, just calm quiet ability and a skydiving record that speaks for itself.

Class Act, Truly a Class Act.

Takes the wind right outta me. It's been a short time, but I'm going to miss them both greatly.


Blue Skies, THANK YOU KARI AND JIM!


Jack

It's a gas, gas, gas...

[kai2k1 0]

I'll miss both of them. Who is going to take over day to day operations?

Thanks to Jim and Kari for making me feel welcomed when i made my frist jump at QL.

Blue Skies
KAI

There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan

[NoShitThereIWas 0]

I met Jim and Kari at Quantum Leap this summer stopping through on my way down South and they were way cool. Being from the west coast, for a DZ I had never heard of not only was I really impressed with the DZ itself, but the entire staff there is really nice and seem to be like a cohesive team. I am sure those two are going to be missed. Happy Trails, Blue Skies and Warm Temps Jim & Kari!

Roy Bacon: "Elvises, light your fires."

Sting: "Be yourself no matter what they say."

[dmitch31 0]

Heavy bummer man!

I'm a student there. Haven't had the chance to meet Jim yet, but Kari is so cool and very supportive. I've been able to go into manifest and talk my jumps over with her and her input has been great.

They will be missed.
David

[Meathorse 0]

I second all the warm words directed your way. Thanks for making us all feel so welcome at QL! Good luck wherever you go Kari and Jim.