Chris Colwell Accident on Spike TV

[OlSkoolBiker1369]

Hey Bro, I'm a paraplegic. I would REALLY like to talk with you. I don't know how much arm mobility you have, but if you're interested, I rigged my Harley so I can ride and it's really not too difficult. I speak in schools and military bases around the United States and Canada about the consequences of alcohol abuse,drug abuse and drunk driving. Drop me a line sometime.

[Looya91]

You are a HERO! 

[oggie1989]

Hey Chris, This is elp from Pahokee airport.. If you remember me I wouldnt mind hearing from you...

[daimyo21]

Hes lucky he still can use his arms and isnt a vegetable.

[696969sideways]

Wow I wouldn't try so save the guy now cuz of him u broke ur neck

[nastorrian]

@696969sideways He was trying to help. Your a dipshit. im glad i wont ever come across you in any jumps. jumpers rely on each other for everything.

[MrLiam236]

This shows how one moment can change your life....

[smurfsgot1]

i remember you mentioned this footage and i'm just now watch.i bet it's been a long road full of smiles and thoughts,huh

[britbrit317]

holy crap!!!! id be so scared...ur amazing!!! i got hurt as a passenger in a car accident n am now a c7...have u tandem skydived after ur injury? im looking to try in feb. next year in hawaii...

[aawood00]

You're a good man. Thank god you survived and continue living your life, sharing it with us and keeping that awesome personality going. You've recently inspired me to not be so negative and to find the good things in life that we can still enjoy as quadriplegics. I can't thank you enough!

[szqsk8]

Nail-biter to watch this! God Bless.

[GeneStarwind09]

It's great to see you still going strong in your videos. You're a true inspiration. I've always wanted to go skydiving myself but since I became epileptic a couple of years back I can't. But I like looking at videos of it. There are probably other things in life I can enjoy though, and seeing you doing whatever you can to keep doing things you enjoy doing when there's been such a massive change in your life is motivational. Thanks.

[Moaty4eva]

He weren't laughing at himself when he crashed HA! HA! Still mad as fcuk though.

[viper19861986]

Today on my first go at lvl 6.... i hit my instructor...

The moment i hit him i thought of breaking my neck or something...

And today i randomly found this video.....

Thanks for all the awesome videos you post on youtube :)

[tbasket]

i couldn't imagine seeing my injury beeing on video bud. im c3,4,5

[SharnsiR]

Ah, now I see how it happened. I missed the bit where you struck the student in the other vids.

I don't understand how the student 'falls too fast'. I was taught you increase speed until you're at terminal velocity at 260kph (every jumper).  How come this was different.

Woot, love your wheelchair! Do you have kids? I bet they borrow that monster!

[itbeshowinlikeamotha]

What happened to the student, like what was he doing wrong?

[OneSkiWonder]

Thank you.

[OneSkiWonder]

I thumbs downed you for that 2nd sentence, I am a skydiver, I am an extreme skier, I am a wildland firefighter, I am an EMT, I am atheist. Not everyone is religious, please don't assume we are.

[goingtoeatpizza]

@OneSkiWonder agreed

[DarthMuse]

how long ago did this happen?

[Btthus]

wow, ive never seen anything like it. I think you did a great job trying to save your student only wish things had turned out more favorable.

[sparklerocks]

My son Dalton skydives, he used to work at Skydive Deland.

I worry about him. But he loves it, he needs to fly.

I hate it you got hurt so badly, but i certainly admire how you wanted to take care of your student.

You seem like a beautiful young man and i love your smile!

Thanks for sharing the video.

and i see your still having fun! lol

GOTTA LOVE IT!

[Lindathemightywitch]

You inspire people to live on. Thank you so much. Just like you said in your other video.

*I favorited this video if you don't mind :-) *

[tnic469]

What happened to the actual 9 minute video that he posted a while back?

[maoidaboa]

What a douche.. the students emergency parachute would have opened anyway, just like his did.

[Siggerud3]

Have a little respect for the guy... They were supposed to skydive in formation, and of course he didn't know that he would almost lose his life because of that...

[alun101]

wow scarey - brave dude

[Sefardisafran]

Chris:I've avoided watching this video, I am not going through the routine of "U r a real mench and all that mierda" what you really are saying is when life hands you lemmons then you make lemonade.

I'm proud to call u my friend. The same thing when I began really feeling the effects of the MS that became Progressive in a short time rending me tetraplegic.

Hugs, lot of good moments and please keep in touch,

Luis M (Sefardisafran)

Hoboken NJ

[viannafin]

Wait a minute - why is the student not wearing a helmet? I mean everything could happen when you hit the ground, especially when you're just practising...?

[loro1rojo]

The student seems to be an experienced skydiver practicing his free flying skills. Licensed skydivers don't need to wear helmets.

[massore1980]

sorry i have no audio, what the hell just happened?

[MiraclesArePossible]

Respect man. I had a close brush with death a few times years ago reason why I got this screenname. A miracle that I'm alive but still doing it whenever the weather's nice. You're a hero man glad 2 know you're ok.

[LanceCampeau]

These experiences are very important. Painful yes... but a useful guide for others that may find themselves in this situation... It would be easy to dispair without information like this to focus on.

[Californiachik85]

What a great guy! He tried to help someone. So much respect for him.

[LSP51888]

i also a c6-c7 incomplete quad wonder,

as you reached your final thought of, "this is it i'm going to hit the ground and die."

was there any thought in your head that god spared you for a divine purpose?

i guess what i'm trying to ask is, do you believe in jesus christ as your personal lord and saviour?

if not could i ask you, "what do you have belief in?"

hope to hear from you soon,

l.shane powers

[Brittanyz22]

OMG that is so sad i am soo sorry man!!

[Blankwarrior]

shit i saw this episode, dude i feel for you man

[shivalingpd]

yeahhh, you are a real hero, that´s right. I wish you all the best man :-)

[TalithaKoumi3]

I have seen other videos of your but I've never seen this one about how the accident happened. The greatest gift a man can give is his life for another. You truly risked your life for saving your student. You are a real hero.

[benanaman]

this is sickening to me. I have 130 jumps to my name, and the sky keeps calling me but this scares the shit out of me. I hate watching videos like this because as afraid as this makes me, I also know, you can't let it stop you.

[LindaFlorida1]

Chris, every time I see another of your videos, it reaffirms my belief that my daughter has found a true gem in you. I hope you remain a lasting part of our "clan".

[DarkkLadyy3]

Your video brought tears to me eyes. You are a brave person to risk your life in order to save another.

[dfdgfdgf0000]

oh my god. its too sad. I hope he lives his life the best way he can.

[dirytmagic]

some ppl post how sad this video is..i dont think its sad ...im mean...he survived...if he would have died then yes the video would be sad but this video is extroadinary

[TomiPaldanius]

Search for = Jason Becker Documentary

Jasons story is something most extraordinary.

[Lizco93]

omg! thats sad! :(

i wish all good cris!

[massagejoedallas]

And to explain what I mean: We all have to look at what WE HAVE each day. We live in a society that brainwashes us to bitch and strive and postpone our happiness telling us we are not good enough. But we are great, that is the secret. Gratitude is a skill we can cultivate to combat this cultural trance. Please check out all of Chris's videos. Thanks

[Nickshark1982]

Man that is sad! I could not think of anything worse than being paralized

[massagejoedallas]

Hey Dude,

When I first saw the unedited version of this I was depressed for two days. But then I watched the other videos of him doing stuff. He's amazing. Truth is we will all die, not to be morbid or take anything at all away from this. But Chris's awesomeness is way way bigger than the sadness of these videos. Please check them out as well as his music. It's wierd but I think it will inspire you.

[superfrees]

and not one word about your music ! A missed opportunity....

[massagejoedallas]

I show this to as many people as I can. I am excited to see when you get much deserved coverage of what you do now.  AMAZING.

[gordo101d]

Wow.. In your earlier post of this video, obviously not narrated, I had all of these questions, like why didn't his parachute come out before? Why didn't he just pull the string or whatever, and why didn't he steer away from the pavement? But this definately explains it!! Thanks for posting! You truly are amazing!!

[kk2write]

Congratulations on video 100 Chris! Hemingway said, "Courage is grace under pressure." Your story--the one you tell in your 100 videos--brings that to life. Thanks for your openness in sharing with all of us.

[Turbospacegirl]

Dude, you're awesome. That's all I gotta say.

[tacobeef]

The Fact that ur Still Kikn ass in life is a testament to your Character sir.

Good on Ya!!!!!

[massagejoedallas]

Awesome Chris. I'm always sending positive vibes your way. You kick ass.

[TigerTuber]

thanks for posting. That version on TV, narrative and such explains your accident in quite a bit of detail.

[LadyMiranda1]

I get chills when I see this video babe. -blows you a kiss-

[harfangd]

By the way, it's nice ti finally get to see that TV show.

[harfangd]

Hey, man!!!

THIS IS YOUR 100th video!!!!!!!

CONGRATULATION ... We should have a big party! Yeah!!