Remster 24 #26 April 5, 2013 Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #27 April 5, 2013 Quote You're showing your age, Wendy Ah, but I do it with style Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #28 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. And a hook-turn is what ya did at 50 feet NOT to get hurt! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #29 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. And a hook-turn is what ya did at 50 feet NOT to get hurt! I'll bet you still remember F-111 Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #30 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. And a hook-turn is what ya did at 50 feet NOT to get hurt! I'll bet you still remember F-111 Well, I do! My first canopy, a Falcon, was F-111 "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #31 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. And a hook-turn is what ya did at 50 feet NOT to get hurt! I'll bet you still remember F-111 Well, I do! My first canopy, a Falcon, was F-111 ummm...think you mean F1-11 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #32 April 5, 2013 Quote The Tevas, yeah, we wore those to tropical boogies a few times, no injuries but realized your toes are really hanging out there. We switched to closed toe river sandals for our jumping-in-paradise shoes. The best jump shoes I ever used were "water shoes", (e.g. Teva Gamma), which were much like river sandals, but looked more like an athletic shoe. Lots of mesh panels for ventilation, a fairly smooth sole, and absolutely no snag points."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
AggieDave 6 #33 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. No way, Swoop was a guy in a movie... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #34 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. No way, Swoop was a guy in a movie... Yeah, and you had to be cool just to be able to talk to him! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #35 April 5, 2013 Quote Quote Quote you didn't turf-surf You're showing your age, Wendy Next thing, you'll say that swooping is what you do to get down to a formation. No way, Swoop was a guy in a movie... Pffft... That was well after. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjames 2 #36 April 5, 2013 The only time I do not wear Tevas is at Skyventure ... they frown on sandals. "exit fast, fly smooth, dock soft and smile" 'nother james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JulianC 0 #37 April 6, 2013 Quote Skateboard shoes. They're sturdy and slide pretty well when I'm turf surfing. - Yeah, their flat thick soles definitely seems to be the main appeal of skate shoes for most people. Quote I used to have a custom made pair of Etnies that were black with camo accents and "SWOOP" was embroidered on the side. - that sounds awesome! Did you have them made just as a one-off or as a batch for a team or something? It's interesting that skate shoe brands have never specifically associated themselves with skydiving even though lots of jumpers use them. I wonder if people would be interested in them doing that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #38 April 6, 2013 ....and a matching thong for when ya sit fly , right ?... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #39 April 6, 2013 .....also a good example of why suits must have booties if ya want to be good !! smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #40 April 6, 2013 Quote It's interesting that skate shoe brands have never specifically associated themselves with skydiving even though lots of jumpers use them. I wonder if people would be interested in them doing that? The sky market for skate shoes would not equate to anything worth their time or effort.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #41 April 6, 2013 So who remembers these? (Besides 'Twardo) http://www.defynewyork.com/2012/01/30/adidas-parachuting-sneaker-1987/"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
JohnMitchell 14 #42 April 6, 2013 Quote So who remembers these? (Besides 'Twardo) http://www.defynewyork.com/2012/01/30/adidas-parachuting-sneaker-1987/ I do! I was googling for those but couldn't find 'em. I did find some lower top Adidas for "skydiving". One of my jumpmasters used to wear those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #43 April 6, 2013 Quote Quote Skateboard shoes. They're sturdy and slide pretty well when I'm turf surfing. - Yeah, their flat thick soles definitely seems to be the main appeal of skate shoes for most people. Quote I used to have a custom made pair of Etnies that were black with camo accents and "SWOOP" was embroidered on the side. - that sounds awesome! Did you have them made just as a one-off or as a batch for a team or something? It's interesting that skate shoe brands have never specifically associated themselves with skydiving even though lots of jumpers use them. I wonder if people would be interested in them doing that? They were one offs. I don't know if you still can, but you used to be able to order custom made shoes on Etnies' website with custom embroidery.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #44 April 6, 2013 Quote Quote So who remembers these? (Besides 'Twardo) http://www.defynewyork.com/2012/01/30/adidas-parachuting-sneaker-1987/ I do! I was googling for those but couldn't find 'em. I did find some lower top Adidas for "skydiving". One of my jumpmasters used to wear those. I knew just one guy (Dick Higley), who had a red pair."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
AggieDave 6 #45 April 6, 2013 QuoteQuote It's interesting that skate shoe brands have never specifically associated themselves with skydiving even though lots of jumpers use them. I wonder if people would be interested in them doing that? The sky market for skate shoes would not equate to anything worth their time or effort. I approached Etnies back in 2008-ish about that very idea and they basically said that it wasn't worth their time. Much like the same reasons why skydiving was a flash in the pan for the X-Games. 10 year olds can't buy skydives or skydiving gear.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #46 April 6, 2013 Quote Quote Quote So who remembers these? (Besides 'Twardo) http://www.defynewyork.com/2012/01/30/adidas-parachuting-sneaker-1987/ I do! I was googling for those but couldn't find 'em. I did find some lower top Adidas for "skydiving". One of my jumpmasters used to wear those. I knew just one guy (Dick Higley), who had a red pair. I had a pair of Adidas boxing shoes in the late 70s that looked identical to those, except mine were blue with red stripes. I wore them all through student status and until I starting jumping my own canopy (Piglet II). They worked quite well, and were very comfortable. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #47 April 6, 2013 Quote Quote So who remembers these? (Besides 'Twardo) http://www.defynewyork.com/2012/01/30/adidas-parachuting-sneaker-1987/ I do! I was googling for those but couldn't find 'em. I did find some lower top Adidas for "skydiving". One of my jumpmasters used to wear those. I have a pair of the black all leather ones...like new! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #48 April 6, 2013 Crud, those are ugly. Now, maybe with a heel and a different color,not so tall on the ankle,take away the laces,do a little redesigning and then maybe you would have a nice shoe.No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #49 April 6, 2013 Quote Crud, those are ugly. Now, maybe with a heel and a different color,not so tall on the ankle,take away the laces,do a little redesigning and then maybe you would have a nice shoe. SOME of US weigh more than a popcorn fart...the 'tall ankle' is why we're still walkin' with no hitch in the git-along! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #50 April 6, 2013 Quote SOME of US weigh more than a popcorn fart...the 'tall ankle' is why we're still walkin' with no hitch in the git-along! Thanks for 'splainin' that to her. BTW, isn't she on crutches right now? Maybe she should have been wearing some of them there "ugly boots". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
