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Without JP, I would
never have gotten into skydiving. He was there when I
moved into my first shared house at University. "Hello,
my name is JP Reynard and I am president of Leeds
Metropolitan University Skydiving Club" is what I can
remember. He had done 2 static-lines at this point.
Charismatic, loveable, posh and a talented skydiver are
all things definitely associated with JP. It is a
pleasure to put his interview up here.
Interview by Simon
Brentford |
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Name |
JP Reynard |
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Age |
29 yrs and 31 Months |
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Years in the
sport |
13 Years |
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Number of jumps |
700 |
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Number of jumps
last year |
Not enough |
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What kit do you
jump |
Sabre 150 |
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Why
did you start jumping? |
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Because the other clubs at Freshers Fair were not
appealing enough – Karate was too dangerous and Orienteering was
too Extreme!
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What have you been
doing this year? (i.e. team, commitment, goals, aspirations, fun
jumping) |
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A bit of everything – keen to get into proper
camera work – Anyone know someone with a second hand camera suit
for someone 6ft2? |
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Who inspires you in this sport? |
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Everyone who has stuck with it – Those who can
forget about the 10 weekends being rained out and enjoy that one
break in the weather to the full! Anyone who is willing to share
their knowledge and experience for the good of the sport.
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Tell me about your favourite
jump. |
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Night jump at Lake Elsinore 2000! With Noel I
believe! All the jumps at Gap on the collegiate trip in 1999!
- I have particularly fond memories of the ‘Corn Field’ ‘Jump’
in 1997 - 2-way I believe!
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If you could do one thing to
improve the safety of the sport what would it be? |
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I think that the standard of safety in the UK is
pretty good. Perhaps other countries should follow where the UK
leads.
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Favourite Food and favourite
film? |
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Seafood and a nice cold bottle of Sancerre or a
nice Thai Curry and ice cold beer.
Any James Bond film…… naturally…..(Not the newer
ones – too much advertising and off the wall weaponry and not
enough Casinos and sophisticated ladies)
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Skydiving tips to progress in
this sport (i.e. weather related, training, attitude, coaching
style) |
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Don’t be
scared to ask – there is a wealth of experience out there…. Use
it! If you are trying to master a specific discipline make sure
you stay consistent and stick with it – a week booked in
Spain/Portugal will be potentially more productive than 3 months
of inconsistent jumping and relying on the weather.
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When you’re not skydiving what do
you do? (i.e. work, hobbies, interests) |
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MD of Quest Recruitment Solutions International
Ltd – Headhunting company based in Brighton. Enjoy shooting and
tennis. Spend a lot my spare time wishing Hib was 100 miles
closer!
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Photos |
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