gjhdiver 0 #1 April 13, 2011 Tonight at 9:00 on the Discovery Channel. It's the first airing of the episode filmed at Bay Area Skydiving in Byron last year. We spent the day throwing fifty pound blocks of ice out of the plane, and I spent the day strapped to Kari Byron. It's a tough job sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #2 April 13, 2011 I can't believe the blocks of ice got to altitude without melting. Kari Byron is hot enough to melt ice.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #3 April 13, 2011 Thanks for the heads up!For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #4 April 13, 2011 QuoteTonight at 9:00 on the Discovery Channel. It's the first airing of the episode filmed at Bay Area Skydiving in Byron last year. We spent the day throwing fifty pound blocks of ice out of the plane, and I spent the day strapped to Kari Byron. It's a tough job sometimes. No jumping?__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 April 13, 2011 Quote Quote Tonight at 9:00 on the Discovery Channel. It's the first airing of the episode filmed at Bay Area Skydiving in Byron last year. We spent the day throwing fifty pound blocks of ice out of the plane, and I spent the day strapped to Kari Byron. It's a tough job sometimes. No jumping? Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedOne513 0 #6 April 13, 2011 How do I get your job for one day.. Thanks for the heads up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMichaeli 1 #7 April 13, 2011 Quote No jumping? +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #8 April 13, 2011 QuoteTonight at 9:00 on the Discovery Channel. It's the first airing of the episode filmed at Bay Area Skydiving in Byron last year. We spent the day throwing fifty pound blocks of ice out of the plane, and I spent the day strapped to Kari Byron. It's a tough job sometimes. This is the "Blue Ice" episode I guess? You are one lucky son of a bitch. She is one good looking women. eta picture Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #9 April 13, 2011 QuoteTonight at 9:00 on the Discovery Channel. It's the first airing of the episode filmed at Bay Area Skydiving in Byron last year. We spent the day throwing fifty pound blocks of ice out of the plane, and I spent the day strapped to Kari Byron. It's a tough job sometimes. What was the "myth" to be tested? To see if freefall air produced enough friction and heat to melt the ice??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #10 April 13, 2011 I also heard you guys took the camera crew on tandems afterwards - very cool... Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #11 April 14, 2011 Quote What was the "myth" to be tested? To see if freefall air produced enough friction and heat to melt the ice??? It's about the myth of blue ice from airplane toilets escaping, freezing, and making it to the ground to cause damage... I won't spoil the ending for you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #12 April 14, 2011 Quote I also heard you guys took the camera crew on tandems afterwards - very cool... We did. It was only fair. We did eat all their food when they were out in the landing area filming..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 749 #13 April 14, 2011 Fair to guess it wasn't tested at proper altitude? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #14 April 14, 2011 So, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness?"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #15 April 14, 2011 Quote Fair to guess it wasn't tested at proper altitude? They determined the ice block would fall off at ~12k... just so happens... "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trafficdiver 8 #16 April 14, 2011 Myth Confirmed. Awesome. My new goal is to be a TI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #17 April 14, 2011 Quote Myth Confirmed. Awesome. My new goal is to be a TI. And give your student a gopro. I swear... cute girls get it all!!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #18 April 14, 2011 Where have you been???? Didn't you know that hand mounted GoPros are frowned upon... Congrats.... Cool episode! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 April 14, 2011 QuoteSo, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? Theory: They wanted footage of her sitting near the open door by herself, before she was hooked up to the tandem master. So she needed her own rig for safety in case she fell out. And then once that task was done and the door closed, they removed the student rig and hooked her up to the tandem master for her jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #20 April 14, 2011 Quote So, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? +1 I didn't understand the rational behind that at all either Here is a pic of what we are both asking about for all of those who didn't get a chance to watch it For info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMichaeli 1 #21 April 14, 2011 QuoteQuoteSo, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? Theory: They wanted footage of her sitting near the open door by herself, before she was hooked up to the tandem master. So she needed her own rig for safety in case she fell out. And then once that task was done and the door closed, they removed the student rig and hooked her up to the tandem master for her jump. thanks for the answer my roommates and i were asking that exact question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #22 April 14, 2011 QuoteQuoteSo, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? Theory: They wanted footage of her sitting near the open door by herself, before she was hooked up to the tandem master. So she needed her own rig for safety in case she fell out. And then once that task was done and the door closed, they removed the student rig and hooked her up to the tandem master for her jump. That is not a student rig. There are no 3 rings. It is a pilot rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #23 April 14, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteSo, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? Theory: They wanted footage of her sitting near the open door by herself, before she was hooked up to the tandem master. So she needed her own rig for safety in case she fell out. And then once that task was done and the door closed, they removed the student rig and hooked her up to the tandem master for her jump. That is not a student rig. There are no 3 rings. It is a pilot rig. The one she wore in the show most definatly was a Wings skydiving rig, the one in the picture posted above was a different show, where she was wearing a PEP"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #24 April 14, 2011 Quote Quote So, just out of curiosity, why is she wearing what looks like a student rig, over the tandem harness? Theory: They wanted footage of her sitting near the open door by herself, before she was hooked up to the tandem master. So she needed her own rig for safety in case she fell out. And then once that task was done and the door closed, they removed the student rig and hooked her up to the tandem master for her jump. I was going to answer this, but John did it for me. Well done sir ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #25 April 14, 2011 Quote That is not a student rig. There are no 3 rings. It is a pilot rig. Yes it is. It's one of our student Wings containers over a Sigma harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
