Skydivers Stories
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Skydivers Stories
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Author : Parachutists Around the World
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-10-17
Skydivers Stories written by Parachutists Around the World and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-17 with categories.
An action-packed day of adventure involving parachutes often ends with pumped-up jumpers exchanging stories at the bar or around a bonfire. When the tales they tell each other begin with "NSTIW", they may or may not include "TIWGD", but they'll always have everyone within earshot leaning closer, waiting to hear the tale of near death, hilarity and/or mishaps their friend experienced. These stories are written by the people who lived them. Most of one's jumps tend to fade over time, but those jumps where something went wrong are forever etched in our memories. The reader will find tales that begin up there--in the bright blue yonder--and end on terra firma, usually happily and without injury or death. In-between are the moments of terror, self-doubt, triumph, and Adrenalin-pumping action that define a jumper's world. They are part of the history of the sport called skydiving, and around the world, at parachute centers and drop zones everywhere, their telling and retelling--often with embellishment--is part of our ritual. Even if you've never thought you'd want to strap on a rig and jump from an airplane, you can laugh, sweat, and shake your head in wonder along with the rest of us who enjoy a good story. Most of these stories happened in the 1960s to the '80s--the early days of skydiving--when sex was safe, and skydiving was dangerous. When the rules were just rough guidelines and the sport went from round canopies and style/accuracy practice to squares and relative work (today's formation skydiving). From the joy of seeing a friend survive disaster to taking part in a DZ prank or two, these stories bring back that era like none other. This compilation of stories (150pp) was first published in late 2015 to entertain their fellow skydivers and friends, and is a labor of love by its collaborators--Tim Long, Doug Garr, Michael Kearns and Jan Works. Profits from the book's sale will be donated to building and maintaining the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame.
More Skydivers Stories Close Calls Epic Feats Above Planet Earth
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Author : Parachutists Around the World
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-03-28
More Skydivers Stories Close Calls Epic Feats Above Planet Earth written by Parachutists Around the World and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
If you enjoyed our first book, NSTIWTIWGD, you're going to love this companion volume of more skydiving stories. New adventures, more thrills, and scary mishaps in our aerial playground.Every skydive, no matter how routine it may seem, is a unique experience. It begins with the familiar rush of air on exit, and your body accelerates through the sky. Often a jump involves playing in the air with others, dancing through formations and watching a number of smiling faces. Then there is the conventional separation where you clear your airspace and deploy your canopy.At this point the bliss begins to fade as you anticipate opening shock. If something goes wrong, you know it right away, and a story will begin where ecstasy can quickly turn to terror. The tales you'll read within these pages have happy and sometimes humorous endings. These are the kinds of skydives you could never forget; the stories are told by the skydivers who actually experienced them. They are all true. This compilation of stories is a labor of love by its collaborators--Tim Long, Doug Garr, Michael Kearns and Jan Works--and is intended to entertain their fellow skydivers and friends. Profits from the book's sale will be donated to building and maintaining the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame.
The Endless Fall
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Author : Mike Swain
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
The Endless Fall written by Mike Swain and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Skydivers categories.
Mike Swain remembers his career skydiving and filming skydivers.
My First 1 000 Jumps
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Author : Norm Heaton
language : en
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Release Date : 2019-06-10
My First 1 000 Jumps written by Norm Heaton and has been published by Page Publishing Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
You are holding the only comprehensive history of the early days of the sport of skydiving yet published. It is the story of not just one skydiver but the story of many, the true pioneers of the sport. Just as important this book includes a complete history of the national organization established for the express purpose of promoting sport parachuting. While this history is restricted to a short fifteen years (1961-1975), those years were the most productive, most far-reaching, and the most exciting for the fledgling idea of jumping out of perfectly good airplanes for the sheer joy of it all, eventually establishing the sport of skydiving as an integral part of the world of aviation sports. This book tells the story of those formative years with details of battles fought to maintain freedom of the skies for all parachutists when government and corporate interests made numerous attempts to severely restrict the right of skydivers to use our nation's airspace. This story is told by a man who dedicated his life to the advancement of the sport, serving for twelve years as the chief executive officer of the national organization for skydivers, the Parachute Club of America / US Parachute Association. The reader will embark on a most exciting journey, a journey not told before, continually laced with personal stories that will touch your heart, make you smile, and occasionally make you laugh. This book contains over 400 photographs and 1,500 names of people from around the world who participated in that wonderful and exhilarating sport called skydiving.
Would You Dare Go Skydiving
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Author : Robert Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2016-12-15
Would You Dare Go Skydiving written by Robert Kennedy and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Skydivers fearlessly perch at a planes open door. Yes, they have a parachute, but its a long way downsometimes 8,000 feet (2,438 m) above the ground! Readers will muse if theyd dare take the plunge in the pages of this thrilling volume. From packing their parachute rig on the ground to spotting a landing zone from the air, the essentials of skydivingalong with breathtaking vistasawait them in this high-interest, accessible book.
Bedtime Stories For Skydivers
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Author : Larry Schatz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Bedtime Stories For Skydivers written by Larry Schatz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Parachuting categories.
Parachuting
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Author : Dan Poynter
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
Parachuting written by Dan Poynter and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Skydiving
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Author : Tony Norman
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Release Date : 2006
Skydiving written by Tony Norman and has been published by Gareth Stevens this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Text and photographs describe the extreme sport of BASE jumping, safety gear used by skydivers, and true stories by those who enjoy the sport.
Extreme Skydiving
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Author : Bobbie Kalman
language : en
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Release Date : 2006
Extreme Skydiving written by Bobbie Kalman and has been published by Crabtree Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There was a time not so long ago when a surfboard in the sky was the stuff of comic book fantasy. Today, extreme athletes are surfing the air with ease and grace. The sports of sky surfing and its parent, skydiving, are the subject of our new high-velocity title, Extreme Sky Ports. Kids will get their hair blown back by brilliant aerial photos of sky surfers and divers in action, as clear concise text explains the history and techniques of these young, thrilling sports. Deploy! Gallery of expert sky-surf tricks; Stars and legends of the sport; The designs and function of the equipment; How this daring sport keeps safety its first priority.
Above All Else
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Author : Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2011-09-15
Above All Else written by Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-15 with Business & Economics categories.
World famous competitive skydiver and coach Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld presents proven tools and techniques for success and explains how they can be used in everyday life. Dan survived a plane crash from which sixteen of the twenty-two people on board were killed. He was left critically injured and woke up from a six-week-long coma with a broken neck, broken skull, severe head trauma, a collapsed lung, and other serious internal injuries. Against all odds, Dan recovered and went on to become one of the greatest competitive skydiver in the world. With the love and support of friends and family, Dan was able not only to resurrect his life but return to skydiving to achieve greater heights than he could have ever imagined. His techniques and methods for excelling are applicable to all people, no matter their goals. Dan uses his experiences to teach the lessons he’s learned—as a competitor, coach, business owner, father, and husband—to help others achieve their dreams, overcome obstacles, and reach their peak performance.