TomAiello 25 #1 September 25, 2009 Attached are some photos of the handiwork of the Red Bull Air Force. Apparently, they wanted to clear out some "trash" that was getting in the way of filming the latest radical video for their web site. Nice work, guys. You've got to love the Red Bull "I'm So Rad I don't give a Crap about Anyone But Myself" Air Force. These are the same guys who wanted to take over the USPA. Great spokesmen for parachuting sports, aren't they? Discussion here. Next time you see someone selling themselves to Red Bull for a few bucks, I suggest you kick them in the crotch.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #3 September 25, 2009 That is by far the most egregious and flagrant display of disrespect for both a site and BASE that I have seen perpetrated by a group of so-called professional sportsmen. I would be happy to see huge fines levied. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #4 September 25, 2009 I don't know much about the Red Bull team, but since when did cutting down a few trees become a crime? I could understand if they were in a neighborhood or something, but from the looks of it, its a huge forest I guess we should stop using writing paper and owning wood furniture too? lol -Evo Zoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #5 September 25, 2009 When the trees are not yours? Or even in your country? When they are on public land, and you haven't sought any permits? When thousands of other jumpers use and enjoy the site? When one of the trees is actually used as an exit point? The last time BASE jumpers cut down trees like that was in Yosemite, in 1981. The end result was that parachuting (of all types--including BASE, paragliding and skydiving) was virtually banned in National Parks in the USA. Those who do not know history, and even some who do, appear to be doomed to repeat it.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #6 September 25, 2009 Quote from the looks of it, its a huge forest... It's actually a small point of earth clinging to the side of a cliff. The trees help to prevent it from eroding completely away, which could destroy the exit point and render the cliff unjumpable.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #7 September 25, 2009 You know what your right! Sue the shit out of those bastards, make them pay for chopping down some trees! Down with the the RBAF!.....Cmon now. "its not that serious" -Evo Zoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 September 25, 2009 Very narrow minded Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #9 September 25, 2009 Did they break any laws? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #10 September 25, 2009 I think you might change your mind after reading the thread on Basejumper.com, clicky a few posts up. I don't BASE, but after reading the thread I could easily see why many in the BASE community are upset over this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #11 September 25, 2009 wow...people never cease making me hate them more. if it true that they did it, should some fines be in the works? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #12 September 25, 2009 QuoteCmon now. "its not that serious" It is a big deal about erosion! If you notice the tree's are about the only vegitation there. If the tree's die that they cut down then the root system dies and the cliff will erode. That exit point will erode to were its not jumpable. BTW I am an erosion expert and know just a little bit about it!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #13 September 25, 2009 QuoteQuoteCmon now. "its not that serious" It is a big deal about erosion! If you notice the tree's are about the only vegitation there. If the tree's die that they cut down then the root system dies and the cliff will erode. That exit point will erode to were its not jumpable. BTW I am an erosion expert and know just a little bit about it! No offense to you at all, but a 4 year old could put that together, I mean its not rocket science, you take what holds the soil in place away, and guess what, its gonna erode, if anyone cant see that, then I feel for them.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #14 September 25, 2009 Well its very evident Will_Evo didnt understand that! And that's who it was addresed to!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #15 September 25, 2009 will, outdoorsman motto is take pictures leave footprints, and many other way of saying the same exact thing, you just dont go around cutting shit down if you are a climber or base jumper or hiker or anything that involves you going outside, its the first thing you learn when you start whatever hobby you are trying to get into. its absolutely crap, its disgustingJewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #16 September 25, 2009 Quote Next time you see someone selling themselves to Red Bull for a few bucks, I suggest you kick them in the crotch. or send them Banesura scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #17 September 25, 2009 I already didn't have the highest opinon of RBAF. This stint just makes it even worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrwrong 0 #18 September 25, 2009 Most things RedBull get's involved in turns to shit.... Ass holes!! “The sum of intelligence on the planet is a constant; the population is growing.” - George Bernard Shaw He who dies with the most toys, wins..... dudeist skydiver # 19515 Buy quality and cry once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #19 September 25, 2009 This is wrong on so many levels. Not cool. So not cool. Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #20 September 25, 2009 +1 ... and if people can't see that this is vandalism, there's no hope for them (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k-dubjumps 0 #21 September 25, 2009 Oh look , you can leave comments here: http://redbullairforce.com/2009/09/mike-and-miles-flying-wingsuits-in-switzerland#comments Adrenaline is my crack DPH #3 D.S. #16 FAG #12 Muff Brother #4406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #22 September 25, 2009 No excuse for that kind of destructionKinda make me sickBry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #23 September 25, 2009 But, but, but... they're so, like, X-treeeeeM - they have to show everyone!!!!!1!one1 The more I read about Red Bull Air Farce the less I feel that they give 'extreme sports' a good name. I have 275 jumps so why don't someone just go and flame my ass for speaking my mind. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #24 September 25, 2009 QuoteDid they break any laws? BASE jumping has it's own code of ethics, which are largely independent of laws. We do many things that are illegal, but perfectly ethical (within our context), like trespassing onto buildings to jump them. On the other hand, there are many (perfectly legal) behaviors that are unethical from a BASE perspective (calling the police to arrest another jumper during an illegal jump, for example).-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #25 September 25, 2009 yea, I didn't think about the spot being ruined, that would suck, so I would agree with everyone on that point. I was mainly poking fun at the tree lovers Sorry if it came off the wrong way lol. -Evo Zoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
