fasterfaller 0 #51 September 11, 2002 Quote I think it would be pretty funny if someone grabbed one of their rigs and started to the plane , with the excuse that the rig is just as much theirs as the knights because they pay taxes!! Just let know when this is going to happen so I can get it on video . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 1 #52 September 11, 2002 I used to be real impressed with em.....till I saw them rolling all over the ground at Lost Prarie .....with the rest of us.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #53 September 11, 2002 That was the GK tandem team at Lost Prarie. Still, it's all about rolling around on the ground at a boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #54 September 11, 2002 Quoteit's all about rolling around on the ground at a boogie. Yes it is...... I certainly got my share in Rantoul... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #55 September 11, 2002 Yup those guys where way cool in LP. They where the Golden Knights freefly team....oops I meant tandem team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #56 September 11, 2002 QuoteI used to be real impressed with em.....till I saw them rolling all over the ground at Lost Prarie .....with the rest of us. I did enjoy swooping past them to a nice stand-up landing as they were picking themselves up and dusting themselves off w/ a canopy 1/2 the size they were flying. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #57 September 11, 2002 hehe...you should have heard the manifest chick bitch about the landing they gave her. She was wearing nothing but chaps and a thong, after that landing she had road rash all over her ass.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #58 September 11, 2002 Quoteafter that landing she had road rash all over her ass. Dammitt Dammitt Dammitt.....where was I to soothe her wounds????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #59 September 11, 2002 BWAHAHA! Good one, Derek! Didn't anyone say they were swoop lords, now did they? My favorite GK botched swoop of all time was at last years PSN when John Hoover piled into the pond directly in front of the judges stand. The 4-way guys were there as guest judges and they were attempting a synchronized pond swoop on their stiletto 120's (Gasp!). Anyway, John piled in, but was a good sport about it. Another one was about a decade ago when one of the younger 8-way guys, Darren Schuster was coming over the DZ flipped up onto his slider. When he went to unflip, he caught a foot in his front riser and spiralled in upside down into a mudhole behind the outer hanger; NICE, but I digress. I feel like a complete thread hijacker now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #60 September 12, 2002 -I was a Demonstrator on the Gold Demonstration Team during the '92, '93, '94 show seasons. -I went through tryouts with Chuck's wife and spent two years on the road with her as my teammate. -I was also a tryout cadre member when John Hoover came through. -Yes, they should compete. If not allowed at Nationals, then who would they compete with? Unlike the Olympics, these lads have no other professionally competitive league to return to where they land multi-year, multi-million dollar contracts. -Yes, they have a GREAT deal. Is it an unfair advantage? I don't know enough about other teams like AZ AS to make a comparison. It IS, however, an opportunity open to anyone willing to join the Army and give it a shot. -Yes, they spend your tax dollars (and their own) to skydive for a living. -Yes, it is a GREAT life. -Yes, I have spent time "out of the public eye" (and out of uniform) rolling on the ground, as it were. I get to have a life too. -We could not get tunnel time my first year...years 2 and 3 we trained during off hours (usually 0400-0600) and only a couple of times a year. -I am crushed that Betsy would not be impressed with the likes of me -The Army has been berybery gootome. Being a Golden Knight was an honor and privilege I will value for the rest of my life. Jose, I miss you pal.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #61 September 12, 2002 QuoteI am crushed that Betsy would not be impressed with the likes of me Ahhhhhh me think you put words into my mouth Grasshopper.......the verbage used was not many impress. As BB has never met slotperfect she has the right to reserve her opinion. It wasn't intended to be a blanket statement. Truth be told....nobody but me should give flying f**%what I think...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #62 September 12, 2002 So...I have a CHANCE! Woohoo! Next time I'm coming to Tucson, I'll let ya know. I always make it to Eloy whilst in town. BTW - I hereby withdraw the words I placed in your mouth, Master! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #63 September 12, 2002 QuoteNext time I'm coming to Tucson, I'll let ya know You do that! Will be nice to meet you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #64 September 13, 2002 WE LOVE YOU MAN !!!!!!!! Thats our 2 cents worth and we're stickin to it <<>> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #65 September 13, 2002 The GKs do a good job promoting skydiving and recruiting at airshows and sporting events and stuff like that. I don't think the general public, even the ones that know who the GKs are, know they compete though. I have no problem with it, but it does kind of surprise me that the government pays for all that training. I do think they should be winning every US competition though for all that money. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #66 September 13, 2002 QuoteI do think they should be winning every US competition though for all that money. Wow! I only expect them to be human and do the best they can do on any given day. That is all we can expect from anyone. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #67 September 13, 2002 QuoteI only expect them to be human and do the best they can do on any given day. That is all we can expect from anyone. What? They are the GOLDEN KNIGHTS not mere MORTALS...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #68 September 13, 2002 QuoteWhat? They are the GOLDEN KNIGHTS not mere MORTALS stomps her feet well HUMPH! All those Knights and not ONE rescue attempt What do they think? Princesses grow on trees? hehe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #69 September 13, 2002 QuoteAll those Knights and not ONE rescue attempt Maybe you need to look more "In Distress..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #70 September 13, 2002 QuoteMaybe you need to look more "In Distress Bwahhhhhhhhh riiiiiiiiiight! Do ya think? roflmao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #71 September 13, 2002 QuoteQuoteI do think they should be winning every US competition though for all that money. Wow! I only expect them to be human and do the best they can do on any given day. That is all we can expect from anyone. Cheers! Generally, for all the money the US spends on its military, do you not expect it to be the best military in the world? The Golden Knights may be people trying their best, but they're also payed by me and you. What am I paying for if they aren't the best? My point is, they should be representing our country in world competitions. They are our national team. Why aren't they the best? By the way, I'm just bored. This isnt something I've been thinking a lot about. I don't really care. I just like to jump out of planes. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #72 September 13, 2002 Quotedo you not expect it to be the best military in the world? The crazy fact is...we DO have the best military in the world. There was many a night a sat in the dark thinking to myself..."If we are this fucked up I sure would hate to be the other guys..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #73 September 13, 2002 Ummmmmm They are the best 4-way team and are representing the United States at the World Cup. Airspeed will represent the United States in 8 & 16 way. 10 Way is TBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #74 September 13, 2002 Just an FYI... World meet does not have 10 way.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #75 September 13, 2002 Quote10 Way is TBD Silly freestylist.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
