Rstanley0312 0 #1 June 20, 2012 Has anyone else watched this.... holy crap. Horrible angle on our sport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/widow-tragic-regret-talked-hubby-fatal-skydive-article-1.1097450Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 June 20, 2012 Other than the video's title, where did it say that in the story? I didn't hear it, did I miss it? MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #3 June 20, 2012 QuoteOther than the video's title, where did it say that in the story? I didn't hear it, did I miss it? Matt The intro the woman go though: "an industry that has almost no regulations"Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulk04 0 #4 June 20, 2012 QuoteOther than the video's title, where did it say that in the story? I didn't hear it, did I miss it? Matt at the start of the video, the lady mentions it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #5 June 20, 2012 "Almost" the thread title "CBS report states no regulations in skydiving", then the story speaks of the FAA and USPA and even has Ed on. She tried to make it a dramatic story, but then the reporter was far more factual and fair. She tried with her "spot light" and "almost No regulations" comment, but the report did not say "No regulation in skydiving" it said "almost". Since CBS is already getting complaints from "us" I hope they are being factual. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #6 June 20, 2012 True.. Sells better tho, dont it? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #7 June 20, 2012 Quote True.. Sells better tho, dont it? Yes, the OP sold us very well! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #8 June 20, 2012 Quote Quote True.. Sells better tho, dont it? Yes, the OP sold us very well! Matt ?? In my shock I typed "No" but she does say in the beginning "almost no regulation". Important to remember that people often remember what they hear first and what they hear last.Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EppyNephrine 0 #9 June 20, 2012 Quote“You got your 10, 15 seconds, which is generally how long these falls go anyway and all of a sudden, you realize, something’s not right?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #10 June 20, 2012 QuoteHas anyone else watched this.... holy crap. Horrible angle on our sport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/widow-tragic-regret-talked-hubby-fatal-skydive-article-1.1097450 There are some stupid MFers commenting on that story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #11 June 20, 2012 Quote There are some stupid MFers commenting on that story. I thought the same exact thing!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #12 June 21, 2012 Quote Quote There are some stupid MFers commenting on that story. I thought the same exact thing! +3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #13 June 22, 2012 QuoteQuoteOther than the video's title, where did it say that in the story? I didn't hear it, did I miss it? Matt The intro the woman go though: "an industry that has almost no regulations" Which is actually true. Wanna have your 5-year-old make his first skydive solo at night over water? Perfectly legal.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #14 June 22, 2012 Quote Quote Quote True.. Sells better tho, dont it? Yes, the OP sold us very well! Matt ?? In my shock I typed "No" but she does say in the beginning "almost no regulation". Important to remember that people often remember what they hear first and what they hear last. Yes, You clearly demonstrated that. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #15 June 22, 2012 QuoteQuoteOther than the video's title, where did it say that in the story? I didn't hear it, did I miss it? Matt The intro the woman go though: "an industry that has almost no regulations" Now with the edited thread title the comments make no sense, time for the recycle bin with this thread. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decompresion 2 #16 June 22, 2012 QuoteQuoteHas anyone else watched this.... holy crap. Horrible angle on our sport. http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/widow-tragic-regret-talked-hubby-fatal-skydive-article-1.1097450 There are some stupid MFers commenting on that story. To summarize: She was sleeping with the instructor to get him to commit suicide with her husband strapped to him by accidentally falling asleep from narcolepsy while skydiving. All this is for the insurance money that does not cover skydiving and she does not need. On top of this: the Instructor, DZO, USPA, gear manufacturer, the dropzone dog and the mayor of Gardiner are all complicit/directly responsible for his death as well. And as everyone knows: Skydivers normally have only one or two or three(?) parachutes. Instructors are not experienced skydivers (huh?) and the pilots decide when to deploy the parachute (?) QuoteThere are some stupid MFers commenting on that story. -IndeedThere are no dangerous dives Only dangerous divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites