waltappel 1 #1 December 20, 2007 Saw this link in an accident thread. Quote Jean-Albert is described in New Zealand Air Games publicity as skydiving's biggest star. He is the current world champion and was named skydiver of the decade, having completed more than 11,000 jumps. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... Does this guy write his own press releases? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #2 December 20, 2007 I can name at least a half dozen local guys that would make him look like a student. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #3 December 20, 2007 He is the biggest star now?So he must have defeated Felix Baumgartner? "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
waltappel 1 #4 December 20, 2007 Quote He is the biggest star now?So he must have defeated Felix Baumgartner? I thought Felix held the "God of the Skies" title or something like that.Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 December 20, 2007 Was it UFC style on pay-per-view? I'd pay to watch that. Or was it for getting kicked out of countries?Either way I hope he heals up well. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 December 20, 2007 Fromt the same article: QuoteWingsuit flying is the practice of gliding wearing only a special jumpsuit. Well shit...if that's the case, my S-3 is now on the market, cuz I'm just not ready for that kind of commitment! Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 December 20, 2007 Sounds like it was written by a Kiwi....fruit.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #8 December 20, 2007 I've been telling everyone that I'm "Skydiving's biggest star", for years now. I've got dibs! Besides, what's he ever done? John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 December 20, 2007 Skydiving started going downhill when people stopped being part of the community and started being "stars" of the community. Wishing he gets well soon though.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #10 December 20, 2007 Quote I've been telling everyone that I'm "Skydiving's biggest star", for years now. I've got dibs! Besides, what's he ever done? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1PE0AWljn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0tU3Hy7et8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWvaXZymt-k uhmm, is this telling you something??????you guys most be joking....i hope so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #11 December 20, 2007 65 years in the sport and you've only got an F license?skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #12 December 20, 2007 Quote65 years in the sport and you've only got an F license? im working on my G, i have been busy with BASE...i that good enough mr skygod? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #13 December 20, 2007 Quote uhmm, is this telling you something??????you guys most be joking....i hope so The guys got some major balls for sure, but if he claims to be skydiving's biggest star, he must be joking. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #14 December 20, 2007 Quoteim working on my G, i have been busy with BASE...i that good enough mr skygod? Oooooooooooooooooooooh, a BASE jumper!!! Gee, aren't you special. [yawn] Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #15 December 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteim working on my G, i have been busy with BASE...i that good enough mr skygod? Oooooooooooooooooooooh, a BASE jumper!!! Gee, aren't you special. [yawn] Walt Well, I have been praised for having balls before, but I've never been called "mr. skygod"skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 December 20, 2007 Quote Quote uhmm, is this telling you something??????you guys most be joking....i hope so The guys got some major balls for sure, but if he claims to be skydiving's biggest star, he must be joking. Walt I didn't read it as Jean-Albert was describing himself that way but that the New Zeland Air Games PR folks were describing him as "Skydivings biggest Star" Jean-Albert is described in New Zealand Air Games publicity as skydiving's biggest star. He is the current world champion and was named skydiver of the decade, having completed more than 11,000 jumps. Frankly I don't have a problem with it... I have heard of him and from what I've seen/heard he seems pretty important to the development of wingsuiting... I certainly hope he gets better soon... edited to add: I wouldn't presume to know anything about who is or is not the "biggest star" in skydiving... or anything else for that matter (nor do I care really... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havensiangst 0 #17 December 20, 2007 QuoteQuoteim working on my G, i have been busy with BASE...i that good enough mr skygod? Oooooooooooooooooooooh, a BASE jumper!!! Gee, aren't you special. [yawn] Walt have mercy.....it`s fun everytime i visit the skygod...dorkzone forum, 1 word from me and i have stirred up all the gods hahahaha...fuckers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #18 December 20, 2007 Quote Well, I have been praised for having balls before, but I've never been called "mr. skygod" I think he's European. I hear the men look a bit different over there, so maybe he's all confused. I've also heard that the sheep look a bit nervous, but that's a whole 'nother thing. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #19 December 20, 2007 Quote Fromt the same article: Quote Wingsuit flying is the practice of gliding wearing only a special jumpsuit. Well shit...if that's the case, my S-3 is now on the market, cuz I'm just not ready for that kind of commitment! Blues, Dave Hey if *all* you are wearing is a special jumpsuit.. thats hot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #20 December 20, 2007 Quote I wouldn't presume to know anything about who is or is not the "biggest star" in skydiving... or anything else for that matter (nor do I care really... Exactly. Who gives a fuck who skydiving's biggest "star" is? If skydiving is someone's only interesting facet, then I'd consider them pretty dull. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #21 December 20, 2007 Quote have mercy.....it`s fun everytime i visit the skygod...dorkzone forum, 1 word from me and i have stirred up all the gods hahahaha...fuckers That's because we're so in awe of BASE jumpers that we get really giddy when one of you shows up.It's kinda like being in the presence of a swooper. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #22 December 20, 2007 Walt, if you wont tell me who skydiving's biggest star is, I'll just have to continue to worship you. And Turtle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #23 December 20, 2007 I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean to sound disrespectful. Really I didn't. I kinda take that whole ten commandments thing seriously, and I would never refer to myself as a god. I HAVE been called a devil on a couple of occasions tho.skydiveTaylorville.org [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #24 December 20, 2007 Quote Walt, if you wont tell me who skydiving's biggest star is, I'll just have to continue to worship you. And Turtle. I can't tell you who skydiving's biggest star is, but rumor has it that these people can! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightskyguy 1 #25 December 20, 2007 I once convinced 2 female first jumpers that it was a 1st jump tradition for them to ride the airport beacon naked, since there were 2 of them on it, they rode face to face, holding on to each other to keep balanced. If that doesn't make me the skydiving's biggest star, I don't know what would. John Wright World's most beloved skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
