cptchaos 0 #1 July 7, 2006 ilive in capetown south africa. i broke my back 4 years ago doing a low turn(27 jumps) i was told i would never walk again and more shocking.. never skydive. one year later i proved them wrong by doing my first tandem on the anniversary of my accident. i decided then that i would come back to the sport for real. i was told that because i was paralized i would never be able to jump on my own and that it could not be done. shortly after this i got in touch with an instuctor called "tonto" he was the first to say that it could be done and that he would guide me. i invented a few simple pieces of equipment and got started with aff. to make a long story short, i now have 60+ jumps and loving itall that is gold does not glitter not all those who wander are lost! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dancingdolphin 0 #2 July 7, 2006 Good for you! Enjoy! If you're holding anyone else accountable for your happiness, you're wasting your time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #3 July 21, 2006 Wow, respect to both of you! Could you plese share those piecess of equipment with the rest of us? Thank you and i wish you a lot of fun and succesfull skydives :) Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptchaos 0 #4 July 21, 2006 it is a little difficult to explain, but basically i have a half shell brace that keeps each leg bent at 90 degrees. also two slings on my jump pants to hitch my legs up to my chest strap for landing. i'm just waiting for some good weather to get some video how is my driving? call 0800-kiss-my-axleall that is gold does not glitter not all those who wander are lost! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDanInc 5 #5 August 20, 2006 Any video yet? I have a friend that was hit in a drunk driving accident involving the other driver being drunk. All of his friends are pissed. Since I just started my AFF I realized that this was a good place to find out weather or not he could jump. He knows all about my jumps and I would really love to toss him out of a perfectly good plane. I did tell him that is has been done I have also told him about the accident that happened within the past year and he could care less about that. He feels bad and wished his best for their family but he still wants to move his body at roughly 120-140-160 mph not aided by a vehicle. Thank you for any info up front.Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptchaos 0 #6 August 21, 2006 no video yet. tell me a bit more about your friends level of injury. dropzones i have been to are most accomodating so it should not be a problem.all that is gold does not glitter not all those who wander are lost! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanDanInc 5 #7 August 25, 2006 I will ask him everything. I do know that he has no movement in his lower half. I will keep you informed thank you for responding! BLUE SKIES!Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ammon 0 #8 September 23, 2006 Good for you!! Way to stick to your dreams and passion after such a traumatic experience. I'm pretty much a newbie (20 jumps) although, I watched my dad for years skydiving while I was a kid. I have a friend who is paraplegic. We climbed El Cap last year and he wants to climb it again this year, but in a day this time. I suggested he did a tandem jump to celebrate after the climb. Any tandem instructors with any more info on techniques, let's hear it please. I'm thinking a big cushion on his arse.... haa haa. Cheers, Ammon"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." - Goethe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #9 September 30, 2006 Very coolWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orribolollie 0 #10 December 11, 2006 Top bloke! Keep wearing out log books. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites orribolollie 0 #11 December 11, 2006 Huh its amazing what you can learn! Check this guy out..youll be pleased to know that he is BASE jumping following an accident that left him paraplegic!!! Mental. http://zerop.net/base/#about_me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,121 #12 December 12, 2006 That would be pBasetobe here on dropzone.com Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
orribolollie 0 #11 December 11, 2006 Huh its amazing what you can learn! Check this guy out..youll be pleased to know that he is BASE jumping following an accident that left him paraplegic!!! Mental. http://zerop.net/base/#about_me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #12 December 12, 2006 That would be pBasetobe here on dropzone.com Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
