Zennie 0 #1 March 11, 2001 The Learning Channel is airing "Understanding Risk-Takers / Thrill Seekers ". One of the groups they cover is skydivers. Ought to be interesting.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 March 11, 2001 Wonder if thats the one where they tell everyone that jumpsuit grippers are really "static dispersers" or something like someone posted before-LOL D.Chisolm C-28534[email protected]http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #3 March 11, 2001 I think this is a new show. If they do say something stupid like that, I'm throwing a brick at my TV.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #5 March 12, 2001 QuoteI'm throwing a brick at my TVDon't waste a good brick on a lousy tv program! There are bazillions of those... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 March 13, 2001 Yep, the footage (20 minutes or so devoted to skydiving) was shot at my home DZ, Skydive the Point in West Point, VA! It was shot last May. They interviewed Carol Clay, among others. I was there when they were filming. Some TLC staff were filmed doing an AFF1 jump. I was on the same CASA load with them! When the TLC guy landed, his feet were sticking straight out in front of him and he sort of landed/skidded flat on his ass. Wasn't hurt though. With the cameras rolling he grabbed his AFF jumpmaster, Doug Boyd, and kissed him on the cheek! And said "This guy saved my life!! I was being totally irresponsible up there!!!I wonder if Doug owes beer for it being the first time he was kissed by another man on national television. (If it was the first time.....)-Speed Racer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #7 March 13, 2001 So what was your take? Did they seem to be asking intelligent questions and trying to get a feel for what we're really about? Do you think they left with a positive impression?------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 March 13, 2001 I wasn't hanging around them when they were doing the interviews, so I don't know. They didn't interview me, of course, since I'm just a lowly newbie. I only know they shot a lot of footage that day, but obviously they're only going to use a small bit of it, since the show will only devote 20 minutes to skydiving in total. I also remember that we had a pig roast afterwards to celebrate our newfound fame.Jim Couch, our S&TA who sort of represented us & was the main contact person with TLC, has received a video copy of the show already, so sometime when we're on weather hold or something we might get a sneak preview.-SpeedRacer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #9 March 13, 2001 If you get NESN (New England Sports Network), they do a show that is very similar except its got footage of my first 2 BASE jumps!!!! Its called RUSH! and is all about what makes skydivers, BASE jumpers, Free climbers tick. Pretty interesting. Here are the showtimes...3/14 @ 8 PM, 3/18 @ 9 PM, 3/20 @ 8 PM, 3/24 @ 7 PM, &3/25 @ NoonEnjoy!"I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #10 March 14, 2001 dont want to forget to watch this program so im bringing this thread back up to the top cause writing it down on a piece of paper would just be a waste of ink, id end up loosing the reminder :) froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #11 March 14, 2001 Quotedont want to forget to watch this program so im bringing this thread back up to the top cause writing it down on a piece of paper would just be a waste of ink, id end up loosing the reminder :) Wow.. is there another "You know you're a skydiver when..." you use the DZ.com forums to keep track of important dates. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #12 March 15, 2001 wildblue,lol. its true! i cant always be home to read little post it notes sticking around. And i cant check my hot mail account when im away from home (my friend set it up and hes having fun keeping my password a secret from me :), but i can always get an internet connection to reach the threads! lets keep this one high up there :)froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diver123 0 #13 March 15, 2001 What time is it on? "pull high! It's lower than you think..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #14 March 15, 2001 Diver. lol. im guessing that its EST and PST. thats what programs usually are. But thats just my guess. ANybody else?froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #15 March 15, 2001 Froggie,I decided to bump this one back up to the top for you!Here is the website sent to me by Jim Crouch of Skydive the Point where they filmed it:http://tlc.discovery.com/schedule/episode.jsp?episode=544466035Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #16 March 15, 2001 thanks a bunch speed racer. Lemme see, its the 15 th today, only one more week of bumping this thread up to the top. I think that we can do it! :)froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #17 March 15, 2001 Here is an idea for you all. Why don't you go HERE and set a Dropzone reminder that will e-mail you when you want it to with your message of choice. Not that I ever do that or anything.Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #18 March 16, 2001 thanks! ill do that. but dont be surprised if this thread still gets brought back up cause im not always around to get my emails. Wait, is it in our dz mailbox? coolfroggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #19 March 16, 2001 Posting this here cause I didn't want to waste a whole new tread on it....Today 3/16 at 4:00 PM EST on the History channel "Worlds most dangerous sports". Just thought I would let you know, they might throw in some skydiving after some clips about skateboarding and bicycle riding LOL. Actually I don't have any idea what they will show since I only heard the title for the show.CraigEdited by Craig on 3/16/01 08:58 AM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 March 20, 2001 Boy, I had to really dig to find this post again!Here's an excerpt from an email that Jim Crouch sent me (he's the S&TA of Skydive the Point in West Point, VA:--------------------------------------just returned from a preview showing of Understanding Thrill Seekers, at the MCI center in DC. This is the documentary that was filmed last May at Skydive The Point. The people at Ward TV that filmed the documentary did an outstanding job of editing this show together. The footage from West Point and other BASE and skydiving footage were very impressive on the big screen. Oscar Oczkowski, Chris Noel, Willie Ward, Brian O'Neal and Eric Sutherland all contributed great aerial footage. Crowd reaction was great during the show. Lots of oohs and aahs. The show will air this Friday night, March 23 at 10 PM. We will be having viewing parties at Tequilla Grill in Washington DC and Mulligans Sports Bar on West Broad St in Richmond. There will be tshirt giveaways and tandems given away at each location. At Mulligans there will be a 26 inch Mitsubishi TV given away and West Broad Mitsubishi will have cars on display as well. So you can buy a car to take your new TV home. See you at the scrambles meets! Let's all hope for better weather than we had last year and have had through the winter so far. I feel like I moved to Northern Europe!! Blue Skies, Jim Crouch -------------------------------------------------Anyway, I don't know if any of you live near Washington DC, but a group of us from STP will be getting together at the Tequilla Grill starting around nine-ish to watch the show. Tequilla Grill (yes, spelled with two L's) is on K Street in downtown DC, close to the White House. (There'll probably be lots o' sexy interns there, so just tell 'em you're a congressman & you might get lucky! Bring your own cigar!)Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #21 March 20, 2001 Anyone here from the DC area?Here is a webpage showing some DC interns who hang out at Tequilla Grill:http://www.students.dsu.edu/beersa/washingtondc.htmThink I'll run for congress in 2002.....Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #22 March 20, 2001 Nice Find!!! Man, I thought that I had a lot of time on my hands!!! Good one!"I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKY 0 #23 March 22, 2001 *deep breath* pleaseI love you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #24 March 23, 2001 << BUMP!!! >>Anyone from the MD/DC/VA area gonna join us at the Tequilla Grill (K-street, downtown DC) for this show tonight at around nine-ish??Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #25 March 23, 2001 << BUMP!! >>Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
