irishrigger 31 #1 November 4, 2010 that is terrible news,i hope he makes a full recovery.he is one of the best guys i have ever met. i hope that everyting turns out alright Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 0 #2 November 4, 2010 new update on the PDFT FB page!! Hang tough ShanMan! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #3 November 4, 2010 Per the PDFT FB page: Update on Shannon Pilcher Thanks for your love, prayers and patience. Here is the latest update on Shannon's situation. He is out of surgery and in a stable condition in post-op recovery. The surgery went as planned and the doctors feel positive about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #4 November 4, 2010 Positive {{{Vibes}}} sent to Shannon and the PD team. On a positive note: Switzerland heal is on the cutting edge of medicine and has top notch Doctors! heal fast Shannon! Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #5 November 4, 2010 Worth noting that Brian Vacher is also in hospital after dislocating a hip at the same event. From FB he was also speed flying and performed an emergency landing after realising he has in the corner, dislocated hip on PLFing. Heal well both. CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 November 4, 2010 These guys are at the top of their disciplines. They fly on the edge of performance and are always pushing the limit, and I'm sure they are well aware of the risks. One slight miscalculation and shit happens. Speedy recovery to the guys. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #7 November 4, 2010 QuoteThese guys are at the top of their disciplines. They fly on the edge of performance and are always pushing the limit, and I'm sure they are well aware of the risks. One slight miscalculation and shit happens. You are right. Guys like Shannon are a bit more the skydivers in my eyes at least. They are pioneers in this sport and not the average Joe. Newbies dont use this as a way to say... "see even the best guys get hurt" It isnt that simple. These guys are taking very calculated risks and working together with guys that have years and years and years in the this sport to give us all a good platform from which to move forward.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #8 November 4, 2010 True. Unfortunately pioneers have always paid a high price. Hoping for the best.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robinheid 0 #9 November 4, 2010 Quote True. Unfortunately pioneers have always paid a high price. Hoping for the best. Indeed - though if you know what these guys have been doing in the mountains during the past few years, then you know it's a testament to how good they really are that so few of them have so far paid a high price for routinely doing stuff at the very edge of the envelope. Totally amazing bunch of guys, totally dedicated to their craft, totally dialed into what they're doing. hopefully, Shannon will be back in the saddle soon. SCR-6933 / SCS-3463 / D-5533 / BASE 44 / CCS-37 / 82d Airborne (Ret.) "The beginning of wisdom is to first call things by their right names." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #10 November 5, 2010 Actually , I would endorse the idea that even the best guys do get hurt. Skydivers push the envelope at all levels of experience. It is an important thing for everyone to remember, there simply isn't a plateau of invincibility and there is always that drive for a new risk that should be managed. I would encourage everyone to learn both the positive and negative lessons from icons in the sport.death,as men call him, ends what they call men -but beauty is more now than dying’s when Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #11 November 5, 2010 QuoteWorth noting that Brian Vacher is also in hospital after dislocating a hip at the same event. From FB he was also speed flying and performed an emergency landing after realising he has in the corner, dislocated hip on PLFing. Heal well both. Just to be clear, Brian was not 'in the corner'. He did not have enough altitude to clear a ridge while flying straight and level (there are multiple ridges) on a speed flying run, and made a decision to seek an alternate landing area. Lets keep this thread to Shannon please. IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 November 5, 2010 do you have any news, ian!?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #13 November 5, 2010 Update: QuoteWe've had a good 24 hours. Shannon's post-op recovery has shown signs of improvement. The doctors have made some basic contact with him. His mother and sister are here with him in Switzerland, as is the whole team. Shannon has suffered severe back trauma and head trauma as a result of the fall. The doctors have been waiting for the swelling to go down from the accident and the surgery to be able to accurately assess the damage. Although there was some intercranial swelling there have been no signs of internal bleeding. Regarding the back trauma - he has been voluntarily moving all of his limbs and his latest spine CT scan looks positive. He is still considered in a critical condition due to the nature of his injuries, but we have hope and continue to pray for more good news. We have been reading all the messages of love and support out there for our team mate. It's overwhelming and is providing great comfort to all those close to him. We are staying strong and positive and are thankful that Shannon is still with us. We continue to wait for more news and will post when we have it. PDFTPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #14 November 5, 2010 That is the best news yet. Thanks for the update and I hope he continues to improve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StefB 0 #15 November 5, 2010 http://www.schweizmagazin.ch/news/regional/bern/4956-Kandersteg-Fallschirmspringer-schwer-verletzt.html (German language) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishrigger 31 #16 November 5, 2010 hi ian well that sounds like a big step in the right direction!! i am sure there is tousands of skydivers that are keeping ther fingers crossed for him,that he will continue to improve!!! and all the best to the rest of the team, i am sure it is also a very difficult time for yous also. rodger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #17 November 5, 2010 Poor choice of words. My bad. CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathleenL 0 #18 November 5, 2010 Thanks for the update Ian. Keep us posted as to Shannons condition. We will be sending all our prayers, love and healing vibes his way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knowitall 0 #19 November 6, 2010 Rob Harris, Patric de Gayardon, Eli Thompson.............. the list goes on and on... to then men and women who have fallen before us and reach heights we never thought were possible. To loving stength and light to Shannon to heal quick!Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites smoothflyin 0 #20 November 6, 2010 prayers going out to shannon and everyone at PD...Please pass along the good vibes... -Aaron (one of those guys who was amazed at the team while learning how to jump at deland) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hausse 0 #21 November 6, 2010 Quotehttp://www.schweizmagazin.ch/news/regional/bern/4956-Kandersteg-Fallschirmspringer-schwer-verletzt.html (German language) Translation of parts of the Article: One of the skydivers hit the cable of a transport cable car which ripped apart the lines of the parachute and the man fell to the ground and then 40m over a ridge onto a snow field. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BobMoore 0 #22 November 6, 2010 QuoteTranslation of parts of the Article: One of the skydivers hit the cable of a transport cable car which ripped apart the lines of the parachute and the man fell to the ground and then 40m over a ridge onto a snow field. I am sure for those involved, and closest to him, their lowest priority is to log onto DZ.com to let us know. It's unfortunate that what we hear is from a newspaper article."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #23 November 6, 2010 Bob, The team has been giving regular updates on the Facebook page, and posting them here - including the cable strike information. As always, we will continue to give information as it becomes available to us - we're doing the best we can to keep everyone informed. IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chuckakers 370 #24 November 6, 2010 QuoteQuoteNewbies dont use this as a way to say... "see even the best guys get hurt" It isnt that simple. Actually it is that simple. The best get hurt too. It should serve as a reminder. Keep healing, Shannon.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #25 November 6, 2010 This was very informative: http://www.connect.facebook.com/notes/pd-factory-team/pd-factory-team-swiss-alps-expedition-day-5/449368047610 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
smoothflyin 0 #20 November 6, 2010 prayers going out to shannon and everyone at PD...Please pass along the good vibes... -Aaron (one of those guys who was amazed at the team while learning how to jump at deland) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #21 November 6, 2010 Quotehttp://www.schweizmagazin.ch/news/regional/bern/4956-Kandersteg-Fallschirmspringer-schwer-verletzt.html (German language) Translation of parts of the Article: One of the skydivers hit the cable of a transport cable car which ripped apart the lines of the parachute and the man fell to the ground and then 40m over a ridge onto a snow field. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobMoore 0 #22 November 6, 2010 QuoteTranslation of parts of the Article: One of the skydivers hit the cable of a transport cable car which ripped apart the lines of the parachute and the man fell to the ground and then 40m over a ridge onto a snow field. I am sure for those involved, and closest to him, their lowest priority is to log onto DZ.com to let us know. It's unfortunate that what we hear is from a newspaper article."For you see, an airplane is an airplane. A landing area is a landing area. But a dropzone... a dropzone is the people." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #23 November 6, 2010 Bob, The team has been giving regular updates on the Facebook page, and posting them here - including the cable strike information. As always, we will continue to give information as it becomes available to us - we're doing the best we can to keep everyone informed. IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #24 November 6, 2010 QuoteQuoteNewbies dont use this as a way to say... "see even the best guys get hurt" It isnt that simple. Actually it is that simple. The best get hurt too. It should serve as a reminder. Keep healing, Shannon.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyrider 0 #25 November 6, 2010 This was very informative: http://www.connect.facebook.com/notes/pd-factory-team/pd-factory-team-swiss-alps-expedition-day-5/449368047610 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
skyrider 0 #25 November 6, 2010 This was very informative: http://www.connect.facebook.com/notes/pd-factory-team/pd-factory-team-swiss-alps-expedition-day-5/449368047610 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
