Zeemax 0 #1 May 18, 2009 As some of you may be aware, during April our good friend James Boole had an accident while filming for a Russian TV project. Due to focussing on the subject he was filming, and while flying into a snow filled volcano he became disorientated and impacted into the ground before his BASE canopy had a chance to deploy and is extremely lucky to still be alive. Several UK news outlets are covering the story today in typical wuffo speak, claims like 'forgot his chute' are being thrown around, which is a shame considering they were given the real details. Anyhow, more information, and a link to the video of accident ( ), can be found on World Wide Wingsuit News - here But in the mean time, get well soon J, rest up and heal fast Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisgray 0 #2 May 18, 2009 Thank you for posting this. Holy crap that was close. James best of luck and get well soon. I'm glad you're still around to tell the tale.WSI-6 / PFI-55 The Brothers Gray Wingsuit Academy http://www.myspace.com/cgwingsuitpilot http://www.myspace.com/thebrothersgray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #3 May 18, 2009 Made the Dutch news today click ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #4 May 18, 2009 heal fast and well, James. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #5 May 18, 2009 QuoteMade the Dutch news today click Always funny reading how The Sun takes the facts, turns em in to whuffo language by adding their version of how stuff works, and then having Dutch news copy the Sun as a source and do THEIR own version in Dutch.. But again...glad this all ended okay, and to still have James here..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsane 0 #6 May 18, 2009 I don't think that I'd challenge either James or Robi to a low-pull contest. But, between the two of you guys, I think James just won the prize. I'm glad you're still with us, James. Get well soon, and wipe that smirk off your face. The Grim Reaper hates it when you smirk! Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #7 May 18, 2009 Most people fear the Grim reaper. James loves ringing the doorbell, and then running away when he opens the door JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #8 May 18, 2009 Quote Most people fear the Grim reaper. James loves ringing the doorbell, and then running away when he opens the door I'm pretty sure James stuck around after ringing the doorbell and got into a fist fight this time ... "That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IslandGuy 0 #9 May 18, 2009 Damn James - dancing with the devil... where's a hard opening when you need it? Get better soon! I want to hear the "no shit, there I was" version in person some day - drinks on me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birdman_Mike 0 #10 May 18, 2009 I'm glad you're still with us James. We missed you at Flock and Dock. I wish you a quick recovery. Purple Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #11 May 18, 2009 Does this technically mean he's the first person to land a wingsuit?Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MexPilot 0 #12 May 18, 2009 James, Glad to hear you are ok. Heal Fast amigo. "When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." Leonardo da Vinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #13 May 18, 2009 QuoteDoes this technically mean he's the first person to land a wingsuit? I don't think so. What I heard that his slider did not come down...so it was not landing without a parachute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #14 May 18, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8056511.stm The BBC has a nice item on James as well.JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmut 0 #15 May 18, 2009 From one BASE jumping dad to another heal fast hug your kids and get back out there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottGray 0 #16 May 18, 2009 James - our thoughts and best wishes are with you. So very happy you are still with us. Good to see the pic of you standing !! Heal fast !!WSI-5 / PFI-51 / EGI-112 / S-Fly The Brothers Gray Wing Suit Academy Contact us for first flight and basic flocking courses at your DZ or boogie. www.thebrothersgray.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #17 May 19, 2009 Quotehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8056511.stm It's humbling watching one of the giants make a mistake. The parachute look like it changed his orientation but not his velocity (close to a drogue assisted wingsuit landing) ... heal fast and well and hopefully keep producing stuff that the rest of us just dream about."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #18 May 19, 2009 Quote Does this technically mean he's the first person to land a wingsuit? No. Had the small amout of parachute he had out not changed his body orientation, he undoutedly would not be around to see his little girl grow up . His mistake was relying on someone else during this technical base jump. Like I said, James. Heal fast, and always remember your little girl needs you. Life is about choices.....www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greybeard 0 #19 May 20, 2009 Cool video. Heal well amigo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuietStorm 0 #20 May 20, 2009 Stupid whuffo's; always a sensationalist spin.....and why I never bother to answer thier stupid f*cking questions anymore. Same stupid questions from a point of factual ignorance and internal fear....just change the face. Glad we could jump together at Eloy a few years back.... those were fun jumps! Remember the jump where you let go of the yellow caution tape and it wrapped all around Scott Callentines camera helmet? That was really funny! Heal soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #21 May 20, 2009 More BS from the media: Skydiver survives 6,000ft fall without parachute How a blind journalist can write anything? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #22 May 20, 2009 Journalist just so love the word 'plunged' usually combined with 'to his death' and 'from XX altitude' Combining that with some selective quoting and sensational writing, anything is cool. Seeing how many websites picked up this video and hosted it on their own 'amazing/funny/death' video selection is shocking (though to be expected).JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #23 May 20, 2009 Quote and impacted into the ground before his BASE canopy had a chance to deploy It was deployed, it didn't have time to inflate. Not as bad as what the papers came up with though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #25 May 20, 2009 Quote His mistake was relying on someone else during this technical BASE jump. Isn't a skydive from an aircraft in flight using BASE gear still a skydive, and not a BASE jump, regardless of the gear used or the altitude deployed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites