kallend 1,623 #1 October 24, 2012 www.boston.com/news/world/united-nations/2012/10/23/felix-baumgartner-offers-chief-skydiving-lesson/9dPGgfdAoXUeVQ9nqlF1TI/story.html... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 October 24, 2012 QuoteWhile Ban looked less-than-enthusiastic about the skydiving lesson, he did call Baumgartner ‘‘the most courageous person in the world.’’ Oh, for the love... What Felix did was uber-cool, but I think I know thousands of people willing to take his place. "Courage" wasn't the issue; it was all about the opportunity.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #3 October 24, 2012 Well, he made the opportunity!"Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #4 October 24, 2012 QuoteWell, he made the opportunity! Oh, hey, I give him all sorts of props for finding the money. But I don't think that makes him "the most courageous person in the world." I tend to reserve that for people who knowingly sacrifice themselves for the greater good; not the greater sugary beverage. United 93 types; not professional stuntmen.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #5 October 24, 2012 Quote I tend to reserve that for people who knowingly sacrifice themselves for the greater good; not the greater sugary beverage. "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
shermanator 3 #6 October 24, 2012 well said, and very true.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #7 October 25, 2012 Quote Oh, hey, I give him all sorts of props for finding the money. But I don't think that makes him "the most courageous person in the world." I agree. But it wasn't Felix promoting himself, it was just a whuffo statement. I'm told I must be brave for jumping out of planes. Not hardly. I'm awed by our men and women in the armed forces. They willingly face dangers I've never had to. Felix= Super cool, did a good job. He's not proclaiming himself as a hero. I think his head is on straight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 October 25, 2012 Quote He's not proclaiming himself as a hero. I think his head is on straight. Maybe. Anybody remember how absolutely hated he was in certain parts of the skydive/BASE community ten or so years ago. I'd say he's pretty well respected now for this.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #9 October 25, 2012 Quote Maybe. Anybody remember how absolutely hated he was in certain parts of the skydive/BASE community ten or so years ago. Don't know anything about all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 October 25, 2012 Quote Quote Maybe. Anybody remember how absolutely hated he was in certain parts of the skydive/BASE community ten or so years ago. Don't know anything about all that. He burned a couple of high profile sites in his wingsuit. Christ the Redeemer was one of particular note.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
base283 0 #11 October 25, 2012 Quote He burned a couple of high profile sites in his wingsuit. Christ the Redeemer was one of particular note. How did he burn that object when he was the first to jump it? Also, I dont know of any wing suiters that would exit at appx 100ft. Been jumpin long? Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
