freekflyguy 0 #1 September 25, 2013 I saw this posted on Facebook, and wondered what people think about it. Personally I think it's one of the single most dangerous and stupid things I have ever seen done with a tandem. Even if all parties concerned are experienced skydivers, I cannot see how this could be done without removing the possibility of the closing pin being dislodged. [email]It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 September 25, 2013 That is not a rodeo FYI it's a barbers pole. Also see safety & training for current thread on the topic.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #3 September 25, 2013 stratostarThat is not a rodeo FYI it's a barbers pole. Also see safety & training for current thread on the topic. Thanks for educating me Stratostar, it's still fxxxxxg stupid though. Mods please lock this thread. QuoteIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites feuergnom 22 #4 October 4, 2013 it never ceases to maze me that - despite of knowing the possible disastrous outcomes - "TI"'s are still pulling this ridiculously stupid stunt.... and: I keep wondering what kind of penalty one would have to come up with to stop this from happening over and over again The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fencebuster 7 #5 October 4, 2013 A good question. Big smiling face that clearly identifies the TI. Standing by to see what USPA action is taken. If this doesn't qualify for revocation of the rating, what does? DOes it qualify for revocation if it results in a fatality? If so, what is the difference-- same danger, just different outcome?Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BMFin 0 #6 October 5, 2013 May I ask what exactly makes you think this happened in the US? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fencebuster 7 #7 October 5, 2013 You may ask, but stupid transcends territorial boundaries. If it was in Eastern Europe, it was stupid. If it was in West Africa, it was stupid. If it was in Egypt it was stupid. If the TI was rated by USPA, it should not matter where it occurred. Period. If you are a TI and don't see that, you should turn in your rating card because you have a serious judgment issue.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites feuergnom 22 #8 October 5, 2013 Puling ratings works only in environment where the possession of a rating is a) controlled by some official body (that doesn't even work in the U.S. with the USPA as governing body for skydivers.....) b) vital for working as a TI c) more than a piece of paper that you show once and then never again. How to handle the problem in a professional way? DZO's should step up and ban the "TI" in question. IF they are not involved in allowing and encouraging such behaviour in the first place..... The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ShotterMG 0 #9 October 7, 2013 fencebusterYou may ask, but stupid transcends territorial boundaries. If it was in Eastern Europe, it was stupid. If it was in West Africa, it was stupid. If it was in Egypt it was stupid. If the TI was rated by USPA, it should not matter where it occurred. Period. If you are a TI and don't see that, you should turn in your rating card because you have a serious judgment issue. Exactly how is this different then any other hybrid, or rodeo, CRW, or a myriad of other different stunts skydivers do? You sound ridiculous. You're a a relatively newb instructor ass kissing on dorkzone.com to make yourself sound knowledgable. More dangerous, are newbie instructors like you taking up students. You have no ability to think for yourself. You just regurgitate the bulkshit on here hoping Dave Lepka or Bill Vonn will pat you on the ass. , You don't know what the fuck you're talking about and you should hand in your ratings because you can't fix stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stayhigh 2 #10 October 7, 2013 Wasted my time thinking that it was tandem pair over top of wingsuiter.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 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
feuergnom 22 #4 October 4, 2013 it never ceases to maze me that - despite of knowing the possible disastrous outcomes - "TI"'s are still pulling this ridiculously stupid stunt.... and: I keep wondering what kind of penalty one would have to come up with to stop this from happening over and over again The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencebuster 7 #5 October 4, 2013 A good question. Big smiling face that clearly identifies the TI. Standing by to see what USPA action is taken. If this doesn't qualify for revocation of the rating, what does? DOes it qualify for revocation if it results in a fatality? If so, what is the difference-- same danger, just different outcome?Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #6 October 5, 2013 May I ask what exactly makes you think this happened in the US? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fencebuster 7 #7 October 5, 2013 You may ask, but stupid transcends territorial boundaries. If it was in Eastern Europe, it was stupid. If it was in West Africa, it was stupid. If it was in Egypt it was stupid. If the TI was rated by USPA, it should not matter where it occurred. Period. If you are a TI and don't see that, you should turn in your rating card because you have a serious judgment issue.Charlie Gittins, 540-327-2208 AFF-I, Sigma TI, IAD-I MEI, CFI-I, Senior Rigger Former DZO, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #8 October 5, 2013 Puling ratings works only in environment where the possession of a rating is a) controlled by some official body (that doesn't even work in the U.S. with the USPA as governing body for skydivers.....) b) vital for working as a TI c) more than a piece of paper that you show once and then never again. How to handle the problem in a professional way? DZO's should step up and ban the "TI" in question. IF they are not involved in allowing and encouraging such behaviour in the first place..... The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShotterMG 0 #9 October 7, 2013 fencebusterYou may ask, but stupid transcends territorial boundaries. If it was in Eastern Europe, it was stupid. If it was in West Africa, it was stupid. If it was in Egypt it was stupid. If the TI was rated by USPA, it should not matter where it occurred. Period. If you are a TI and don't see that, you should turn in your rating card because you have a serious judgment issue. Exactly how is this different then any other hybrid, or rodeo, CRW, or a myriad of other different stunts skydivers do? You sound ridiculous. You're a a relatively newb instructor ass kissing on dorkzone.com to make yourself sound knowledgable. More dangerous, are newbie instructors like you taking up students. You have no ability to think for yourself. You just regurgitate the bulkshit on here hoping Dave Lepka or Bill Vonn will pat you on the ass. , You don't know what the fuck you're talking about and you should hand in your ratings because you can't fix stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #10 October 7, 2013 Wasted my time thinking that it was tandem pair over top of wingsuiter.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
