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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2022
  • One Star Reviews is back, this time from sunny LA where Taji's commitment to get to the bottom of businesses one star reviews continues. In this episode, Taji jumps from 2800-feet with a one-star-rated paraglider.
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  • @VICE
    @VICE  9 місяців тому +5

    WATCH NEXT: Faking My Death with a Sex Doll - ua-cam.com/video/7PXqDGQt9gM/v-deo.html

  • @keirangrant1607
    @keirangrant1607 2 роки тому +4847

    This reporter needs to be given an award for being brave enough to follow an instructor that says, "I haven't lost anyone so far this year." Hahahaha. Dude is Braveheart

    • @mozvidz
      @mozvidz 2 роки тому +98

      *_That one took me out. It's like the instructor is expecting at least one death per year!_*

    • @MrJoegotbored
      @MrJoegotbored 2 роки тому +128

      This is a pretty common joke with extreme sport instructors. Skydiving instructors are notorious for saying stuff like, it's ok if you die because I already got paid. It's just dark humor and entirely harmless. The goal is to drive up your anticipation so that you feel a bigger rush of adrenaline. These people are extremely safety conscious. Any injuries or deaths are bad for the entire sport and none of them want that to happen. They know their gear inside out and they know the safety stuff inside out.

    • @danrowlands3705
      @danrowlands3705 2 роки тому +34

      My father was an instructor and tandem pilot for 20yrs he used similar 1 liners to give people the edge.... Made for a great laugh afterwards ....
      I can't fault Claude from this video.
      Some people as much as their wants and intentions are just not suited to paragliding and can't appreciate the unpredictable nature of the sport

    • @ryanlorance6168
      @ryanlorance6168 2 роки тому

      @@MrJoegotbored bro you’re being waaaay to logical for these f’n morons to understand but I salute you! I don’t have the patience.

    • @dolfan0019
      @dolfan0019 2 роки тому +12

      Does anyone have the time to explain what jokes are?

  • @yakub3962
    @yakub3962 2 роки тому +2760

    Claude is just a no BS type a guy. No fluffy talk, no trying to befriend you because he wants your money, no fake smiles no nothing. Dude loves flying with the wind and will gladly take you along for the right price. Dude has to eat!

    • @kannonberning166
      @kannonberning166 2 роки тому +18

      I was gonna like this but it has 69 likes so no one else like it!

    • @kannonberning166
      @kannonberning166 2 роки тому +10

      Lhh too late now homies

    • @1337foxx
      @1337foxx 2 роки тому +10

      why did you do it. why did you create white man, Yakub

    • @californiaplant-basedeater2761
      @californiaplant-basedeater2761 2 роки тому +9

      "I haven't lost anyone yet this year."

    • @mitchelwilson4757
      @mitchelwilson4757 2 роки тому +27

      YES! so many people see these types of people as assholes when they're usually the opposite.

  • @903lew
    @903lew 2 роки тому +1742

    Paraglider here. Claude seems like a good, safe pilot. Kit looks clean and he’s very through walking to different take-offs to find the best one. I don’t think the one-star reviews understood things, we play it as safe as we can and sometimes that involves more time or, gasp, walking in or out. I also loved his little point about the crow, all good paragliding pilots love birds and their behaviour. I think Claude said it best; some people should go to Disneyland.

    • @derp195
      @derp195 2 роки тому +112

      Yeah, he just seems like a good paraglider and a really bad people person.

    • @billyp2465
      @billyp2465 2 роки тому +25

      As a paraglider i'm surprised you haven't heard of him. He is notoriously hated. Look him up. Has burned multiple flying sites and has been stripped of all his credentials.

    • @Thecatnamedkiwi
      @Thecatnamedkiwi 2 роки тому +11

      @@billyp2465 I keep searching google but can’t find anything. Is there an article I can read or Reddit page on him?

    • @thephilosopherstoner
      @thephilosopherstoner 2 роки тому +7

      @@billyp2465 Can't find anything about the dude niether have i ever heard from him and i've been jumping for a while.

    • @billyp2465
      @billyp2465 2 роки тому +14

      @@thephilosopherstoner What paraglider says "I've been jumping for a while". There is literally no jumping involved.
      But, if you google his name, the first page has a forum of people discussing sites he has burned.

  • @riley9577
    @riley9577 2 роки тому +388

    The animation team never ever disappoints ... Picking his nose into a star was an art form

    • @nigel1823
      @nigel1823 2 роки тому +12

      Yep
      Also we all do it
      Anyone who denies it is not truthful

    • @user-pg1ns1tf3o
      @user-pg1ns1tf3o 6 місяців тому

      @@nigel1823lol picking my nose ATM

  • @jingbot1071
    @jingbot1071 2 роки тому +1957

    Claude seems like a legit guy. Maybe a little intense in some scenarios, but he knew what he was doing and explained himself at every opportunity. 10/10, underrated gliding coach.

    • @Cris_the_coder
      @Cris_the_coder 2 роки тому +4

      Solid dude

    • @clockhanded
      @clockhanded 2 роки тому +74

      He could probably benefit from having an assistant to handles the instruction.

    • @Methanol2000
      @Methanol2000 2 роки тому +9

      I'd go paragliding with him.

    • @jdkgcp
      @jdkgcp 2 роки тому +65

      Yep Claude just seems like a guy focused on the result and not holding hands. Which if you're taking tourists, probably should learn some hand holding skills.

    • @clownchkn
      @clownchkn 2 роки тому +7

      In this case I'd prefer someone that is intense. Means he is thinking and a good sign he is a professional. I wouldnt hesitate to go with him.

  • @GnomeLord
    @GnomeLord 2 роки тому +1719

    LMAO! Massive love to whoever does the editing on these videos. Watching the instructor transition from picking his nose, to Animorphing into 1 star, had me cackling way harder then I thought I would so early on my Easter holiday.

  • @pjm204
    @pjm204 2 роки тому +586

    I appreciated his response when he mentioned "Disney Land" as I know exactly what he meant. People expect everything to happen on time, at their pace, and perfectly. Paragliding is not an amusement park ride. Sometimes we sit at launch for hours waiting for the perfect conditions. Sometimes we go home without flying at all.

    • @skippythealien9627
      @skippythealien9627 2 роки тому +14

      thanks for sharing that! i think in our society today we just expect everything to be given to us or treat things a little too lightly. instead we gotta remember that passions like these are serious and people devote a lot of time and energy to them

    • @wesbroome2411
      @wesbroome2411 2 роки тому +4

      the longer it takes the more you get that aesthetic sunset landing haha

    • @deadpxn3517
      @deadpxn3517 2 роки тому +1

      If people expect things to happen on time at their pace and perfectly then Disneyland is not a good place for them lol

    • @noeluhli9224
      @noeluhli9224 2 роки тому

      On time, at their own pace, and perfectly? I mean have you ever been to Disneyland? It is none of those things!

    • @wesbroome2411
      @wesbroome2411 2 роки тому

      @@noeluhli9224 I'd say relating it to something like a Ferry would be better. where the ferry is going to take off regardless if you show up or not.

  • @austinkaufman9402
    @austinkaufman9402 2 роки тому +599

    As a paraglider myself I can tell a lot of these reviews are from people who have little understanding of the sport. It is completely weather dependent, and the pilot has little control if a flight needs to be canceled due to conditions, also it is nothing like base jumping and far safer. As for the complaints about landing off beach, depending on the conditions you can get caught in sink and experience forced descents through no fault of the pilot, as long as the landing is safe that's no reason for a bad review. However, He should probably do a better job briefing people on these possibilities and have clear policies about refunds etc in place.

    • @bgva4349
      @bgva4349 2 роки тому +5

      and ppl expect him to explain thermo pockets and everything while hes tryin to explain the key safety things ppl need to kno to survive the jump...i see nuthin wrong with Claude...and u sir are right base jumping is completely different and much much much more risky...

    • @bridgeotto3320
      @bridgeotto3320 2 роки тому +15

      My problem is he literally avoided talking about safety and never revisited the subject

    • @bgva4349
      @bgva4349 2 роки тому

      @@bridgeotto3320 im jus goin on solely what i saw in this...im sure your experience could have been different....

    • @bgva4349
      @bgva4349 2 роки тому

      how long have u been paragliding man?

    • @Subsistence69
      @Subsistence69 2 роки тому +2

      I have never personally paraglided or base jumped but I definitely know the clear distinction between the two unlike that one guy lol

  • @cabrerarodrigo82
    @cabrerarodrigo82 2 роки тому +1068

    Omg, i flew with Claude in 2020, he was great! Idk why people left such negative reviews for him. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and i had a great time. He did a great job explaining why we did what we did. It was an amazing view and would definitely do it again!

    • @greatexpectations6577
      @greatexpectations6577 2 роки тому +51

      You should copy and paste what you wrote here on yelp.

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader 2 роки тому +56

      hmm yeah nice try, CLAUDE

    • @RuNThebRoNx
      @RuNThebRoNx 2 роки тому +29

      @@JunkBondTrader the account is 14 years old and has 1 comment. Pretty legit to me

    • @timpea777
      @timpea777 2 роки тому +39

      Yeah, well I flew with Claude in 2020 and now I’m dead.

    • @ryanlorance6168
      @ryanlorance6168 2 роки тому +31

      Because people are Karen’s an want to cry about everything an we’ve allowed the internet to let customer Karen’s rate people on f’n everything

  • @ThatOtherRaccoon
    @ThatOtherRaccoon 2 роки тому +1309

    One of the greatest series on UA-cam. This man puts himself on the line just for our entertainment.

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. 2 роки тому +9

      It’s kinda insane but definitely interesting lol

    • @madhukarjonathanminj2772
      @madhukarjonathanminj2772 2 роки тому +4

      the only Vice series worth watching

    • @Joshyohmygoshy
      @Joshyohmygoshy 2 роки тому +2

      He should just get his own channel and recruit more people just like him.

    • @randybobandy1309
      @randybobandy1309 2 роки тому +4

      Yeah I mean I’m sure all of the cameras and the fact they’ve got millions and millions of people that watch these videos doesn’t change the way these people act or anything

    • @marcusmccomas3826
      @marcusmccomas3826 2 роки тому +11

      Ya but he took the idea from my bucko phil.

  • @EvenstarSaima
    @EvenstarSaima 2 роки тому +165

    I went paragliding with Claude last Friday and it was amazing! Super cool guy and if you just follow his instructions you'll be fine. Nice video 😁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @jujub4553
    @jujub4553 2 роки тому +118

    This seems soooo fun, and Claude seems like he’s just a get to the point no sugar coating no phoniness type of person

  • @V8chump
    @V8chump 2 роки тому +518

    Damn the explanation behind the death story sounded like it kinda got to him. Claude’s a class guy

    • @JunkBondTrader
      @JunkBondTrader 2 роки тому +8

      Classy Claude.

    • @billyp2465
      @billyp2465 2 роки тому +1

      It's bullshit. His student didn't die of a heart attack. The whole paragliding community hates him. Here's a quote from somewhere else: "Fiset has already been completely banned from all the sites in the Santa Barbara area - they know how dangerous and reckless he is. The several times I have witnessed him and his students, I was amazed at how undisciplined and unsafe the activities were. I have seen a crash or unsafe event each time.
      Indeed, as noted above, after the accident, Fiset was advised to lie low and avoid the site for awhile. HE WAS OUT THERE THE NEXT DAY GIVING TANDEM RIDES. He is only concerned about his business.
      His quote in the local Malibu paper, if it is accurate, that the pilot "must have had a heart attack" demonstrates how ignorant and deceitful he is. He and anyone familiar with the site knows that heavy west winds can be very dangerous and a pilot can easily rotor out in that exact spot and get whacked. I have no idea how experienced this pilot was, but he should not have been flying (especially alone) if he was a new student of Fiset's, and especially in those conditions.
      Read more: forum.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=8657#ixzz7RAPK60L2"

    • @Simon-ni1ko
      @Simon-ni1ko 2 роки тому +6

      went from sussy clussy to classy claude real quick

    • @velocirshtr3756
      @velocirshtr3756 2 роки тому +1

      It’s the editing dude.

  • @Gago3000LP
    @Gago3000LP 2 роки тому +363

    I honestly think Claude is just a crazy adventurer that has no ill intend whatsoever. Its not that he doesnt know safety but he is so confident in himself and others that he doesnt think its that important to worry about safety. Just enjoy the show!

    • @shawny2scrawny
      @shawny2scrawny 2 роки тому +6

      Lol I feel the same way.
      Like nice guy, but tbf I'm not brave enough.

    • @Azafell
      @Azafell 2 роки тому +1

      @@shawny2scrawny same bruh

    • @billyp2465
      @billyp2465 2 роки тому +4

      There's a video from Node of Claude almost killing some first time students, by sending them out in active turbulence on their first flight and putting one of them on a 20 year old intermediate wing (wings should be retired after 5 years).
      But I'm sure there's no negligence there at all!

    • @skinnybear3441
      @skinnybear3441 2 роки тому +3

      @@billyp2465 link the video or you just made up a lie

    • @jarldredix5743
      @jarldredix5743 2 роки тому

      @@billyp2465 Link or you're full of shite

  • @themugwump33
    @themugwump33 2 роки тому +17

    Claude reminds me of some of my favorite doctors. “I’m not here to be your friend, I’m here to keep my primary focus on keeping you alive and making sure you have a good experience.”

  • @ConsensusX
    @ConsensusX 2 роки тому +45

    6:18 Camera operator is a true professional. Falls with the camera facing forward and never stops shooting!

    • @Subsistence69
      @Subsistence69 2 роки тому +7

      Probably really good at saving beers

    • @EvenstarSaima
      @EvenstarSaima 2 роки тому

      I had to trek down that exact same path, almost slipped, it was hard but imagine carrying that big cam with you- this cameraman was great and professional

    • @EL-wz6qg
      @EL-wz6qg 6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah genuinely very impressive, man has an inbuilt gyroscope

  • @okat32
    @okat32 2 роки тому +182

    Claude deserves the 5 five stars, he seemed honest and went straight to the point, just a normal guy trying to make the best outcome for his business and clients

  • @2WheelsGood.01
    @2WheelsGood.01 2 роки тому +288

    I actually like Claude's personality. No bullshit, no unnecessary information, just what you need to know when you need to know it. Some people are just like that, they don't mean to come off as standoffish. I always take reviews with a massive grain of salt, some people are just not built for certain situations and have unreasonable expectations, you cannot take their advice. It's fuckin' paragliding, there are a million different variables that can change at any moment and you're signing up for that.

    • @singularity___
      @singularity___ 2 роки тому +12

      Right? I found him decently likeable, not rude at all. Not exceptionally conversational, but that's ok: not everyone has to be.

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 роки тому +1

      @@singularity___ exactly. I think extroverts often confuse quiet with rude or impolite.

    • @joelglanton6531
      @joelglanton6531 2 роки тому +4

      Bro I have my own plumbing business and sometimes I get the most bizarre, negative reviews. Sometimes people act nice and satisfied and act like they were totally happy with the service and then I see that they left me a one star review. Growing up I had a lot of peers that didn't like me because I was "weird" so sometimes I chalk it up to that, just different personalities. I wish that it wouldn't cause people to disparage my business though. Either way it's given me a totally new perspective on how much consideration I should give to online reviews.

    • @cbjueueiwyru7472
      @cbjueueiwyru7472 2 роки тому +4

      I don't know.... When you ask someone about safety protocol and they say "I don't like to talk about that stuff"

    • @2WheelsGood.01
      @2WheelsGood.01 2 роки тому

      @@cbjueueiwyru7472 there are some situations where the less you know, the better it is. He's got full control of the parachute.

  • @newwave233
    @newwave233 2 роки тому +52

    Taji is freaking HILARIOUS.. his videos never disappoint he’s so awkward n funny idk if he does it for the content or not but he pulls it off amazingly

  • @erikgodau9552
    @erikgodau9552 2 роки тому +46

    Honestly Claud seems like such a great person. A complete straight shooter in a world where honesty is harder to find than diamonds.

    • @billyp2465
      @billyp2465 2 роки тому

      Except it's bullshit. His student didn't die of a heart attack. The whole paragliding community hates him. Here's a quote from somewhere else: "Fiset has already been completely banned from all the sites in the Santa Barbara area - they know how dangerous and reckless he is. The several times I have witnessed him and his students, I was amazed at how undisciplined and unsafe the activities were. I have seen a crash or unsafe event each time.
      Indeed, as noted above, after the accident, Fiset was advised to lie low and avoid the site for awhile. HE WAS OUT THERE THE NEXT DAY GIVING TANDEM RIDES. He is only concerned about his business.
      His quote in the local Malibu paper, if it is accurate, that the pilot "must have had a heart attack" demonstrates how ignorant and deceitful he is. He and anyone familiar with the site knows that heavy west winds can be very dangerous and a pilot can easily rotor out in that exact spot and get whacked. I have no idea how experienced this pilot was, but he should not have been flying (especially alone) if he was a new student of Fiset's, and especially in those conditions.
      Read more: forum.hanggliding.org/viewtopic.php?t=8657#ixzz7RAPK60L2"

  • @overitall1310
    @overitall1310 2 роки тому +98

    What a awkward conversation to have while gliding. But for my laughs and entertainment this was well worth watching

    • @MattnUska
      @MattnUska 2 роки тому +6

      Ya. Don’t talk about death while flying. It’s a buzz kill. Haha.

    • @UnChicharo
      @UnChicharo 2 роки тому +10

      It's his signature move to confront them during the peak of the experience

    • @MattnUska
      @MattnUska 2 роки тому

      @@jamesbender1967 al?

  • @D_M_T_Experience
    @D_M_T_Experience 2 роки тому +37

    I love Claude.
    He reminds me of myself, my father, uncle, my friends, REAL PEOPLE and not internet trolls.

  • @YinYangx3
    @YinYangx3 2 роки тому +26

    I always love how this series is able to put things into perspective and allow us to get both sides of the story 🥺

  • @josephjones5552
    @josephjones5552 2 роки тому +24

    This show is so unique and such a brilliant idea. This dude deserves an award for his personality, originality, and ability to gracefully carry a story.

  • @notsoberoveranalyzer8264
    @notsoberoveranalyzer8264 2 роки тому +108

    How are you going to complain about walking 2 miles and carrying stuff lol? Even the emergency landing, it’s paragliding..? The fact that people complained about coaching, instruction and safety but still went off is kinda confusing.

    • @FHL-Devils
      @FHL-Devils 2 роки тому +3

      His biggest problem is his review reactions. If he would have simply taken the time to write the review response as he spoke in the video, the credibility of those reviews would have been destroyed.

    • @ryanlorance6168
      @ryanlorance6168 2 роки тому

      @@terrytwo bingo that’s what clown crybaby Karen’s do! Whine an cry about everything 💯

  • @lioneldm5130
    @lioneldm5130 2 роки тому +40

    When i took my first paragliding lessons in 89/90, instructors were shouting all the day" run! Run! Run! Stop! Oh s##t... " landing in trees was not uncommon, instructors were all mountain guys who were a bit crazy...it was a very good time.

  • @Nanamiogawa
    @Nanamiogawa 2 роки тому +54

    Taiji needs 3x more the hazard pay he is currently getting for this kind of content. I mean literally risking your life in the name of 5 star content is just both terrifying and amazing. He should be compensated appropriately.

  • @VesicaPiscis33
    @VesicaPiscis33 2 роки тому +8

    Tajis smile brings me so much joy:) always appreciate his willingness to give people a chance to clear their name.

  • @gtx6872
    @gtx6872 2 роки тому +36

    The way he smiled after talking to his mom like “dude she spoke to me and she said she loves me” 😂 this dude is a legend

    • @clydeceniza2521
      @clydeceniza2521 2 роки тому +1

      Well mom's love is the best. Well not for all but at least for him it is

  • @AddictionHappiness
    @AddictionHappiness 2 роки тому +144

    Paragliding is probably one of the best things you can do! Experiencing world from whole different perspective. I’m doing it for over a decade now and it really changed my life 🙏☀️ 🦅

    • @903lew
      @903lew 2 роки тому +1

      @@JasonTriple7 Give it a try. I thought I was afraid of heights but it was mainly vertigo (which can be ‘cured’ through exposure). Started paragliding six years ago, did my first climb to 2000m (6550 feet) the other year. Didn’t feel a thing apart from joy while being very safely strapped into a very comfy chair.

    • @AddictionHappiness
      @AddictionHappiness 2 роки тому

      @@JasonTriple7 actually I am also afraid of heights but somehow while paragliding it all fades away.. very interesting.

    • @isick357
      @isick357 2 роки тому

      ​@@JasonTriple7 In skydiving (Not sure about paragliding), there is something called tandem jumps which basically means you are attached to an instructor while being taught the basics and core mechanics of parachutes and skydiving in general. You also have ground school where you get to get comfortable with your tools and skills that you need to remember while skydiving. I suppose learning skills in paragliding is very similar for skydiving. So I guess the moral of my explanation is that If you do your research and have good instructors, part of your fear will go away because you know you will be in control while flying since you learned the basic skills. Its completely rational to have fear, but the fun you will have sure as heck will outweigh your fear. I hope you enjoy the paragliding hobby if you decide to go into it. Good luck man! :)

  • @ojm5736
    @ojm5736 2 роки тому +25

    This series is one of the handful of reason I watch VICE. Please keep it up!

  • @climaxhubbard
    @climaxhubbard 2 роки тому +10

    Literally the only Vice content I consume. Nice work as always Taji!

    • @WaffleShortage
      @WaffleShortage 2 роки тому

      there's another guy who I can't recall the name of who does long-form investigative pieces where he just kinda hangs out with different groups of american subcultures and is just this super awkward pasty white dude. it's great. he did a piece on high school graduating class in Gary Indiana.
      I think his series is called 'Balls Deep' or something

  • @GCowner
    @GCowner 2 роки тому +38

    Lebanese. The question we’ve been wanting answered for ages.

  • @arosez1991
    @arosez1991 2 роки тому +104

    Awwww he seems like such a sweet guy :/ I am sure he doesn’t mean no harm to anyone :/ but maybe he could use some customer service training which would help put people at ease 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @garethclisby3105
    @garethclisby3105 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for giving Claude a chance to tell his side, he seems like a legitimately decent guy, just living his life doing what he loves to do.

  • @RickDecember
    @RickDecember 2 роки тому +80

    Claude doesn't have time for BS when he's taking people to jump off a cliff, he seems far more focused on knowing natures moves than caring about feelings on the ground before the jump. Great 5 star review

  • @DrFill-ht3eh
    @DrFill-ht3eh 2 роки тому +110

    I was expecting Claude to be a prick, but he's actually a pretty decent guy.

    • @a2pabmb2
      @a2pabmb2 2 роки тому +8

      ... That's been the overarching theme of this entire series

    • @fingmoron
      @fingmoron 2 роки тому +8

      I think people are just soft, Claude is no BS and that's a good quality in dangerous sports especially ones that are weather dependent. Better to be alive with hurt feelings than dead.

    • @DrFill-ht3eh
      @DrFill-ht3eh 2 роки тому +1

      @@fingmoron 💯

    • @skippythealien9627
      @skippythealien9627 2 роки тому +3

      @@a2pabmb2 yup i binge-watched these and the only exceptions i can think of where the one stars were deserved were the buffet, the weird psychic Bruce Lee person, and the dude with the strip club who blamed everything on liberals. everyone else is fine

  • @jaypatz4426
    @jaypatz4426 2 роки тому +34

    I see this man is still holding vice up on his shoulders give him a raise

  • @andrewvargas4141
    @andrewvargas4141 2 роки тому +6

    Taji has been putting massive work for Vice. Although he's constantly stepping out of his comfort zone, he's doing what many people have on their bucket list. Thanks for the awesome content and the editing from the editors and crew as well! Taji, I love your personality as it's only starting to grow. Keep up the amazing work and stay humble. Much love ❤

  • @xonicholasnicholasxo
    @xonicholasnicholasxo Рік тому +1

    “Have a great LIFE on the ground” is an amazing comeback from a Paraglider.

  • @darlenefraser3022
    @darlenefraser3022 2 роки тому +36

    Really high recommendation when the instructor says, “I haven’t lost anybody yet… this year”. Yeah, that would fill ME with confidence!

    • @datFUNKYb
      @datFUNKYb 2 роки тому +7

      It's a joke. My uncle, an electrician, would say "Ive only burned down 3 houses so far".....it's funny to some people

  • @jaredlewis3232
    @jaredlewis3232 2 роки тому +13

    Imagine showing up to work and your client is Taji ⭐️ 💀

  • @thomasbrian1708
    @thomasbrian1708 2 роки тому +6

    The difference between a Rich person and a Poor person is how they use their time. Your Future is created by what you do Today not your Tomorrow.

    • @davidwester6021
      @davidwester6021 2 роки тому

      The rich see an economic crisis as a garage sale and also the rich stay rich by investing and diversifying their portfolio with stock, crypto currency investment which is the wisest thing every individual need to do and it is really profitable.

    • @carrieeveritt9702
      @carrieeveritt9702 2 роки тому

      You are right about that do you mind sharing with me how to get intouch with Mrs Amy Robinette. I have little to no knowledge about crypto currencies and I have seen the rise from 100 USD to over 50k USD in the last few years.

    • @carrieeveritt9702
      @carrieeveritt9702 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much I will definitely reach out.

    • @davidbrown1005
      @davidbrown1005 2 роки тому

      Wow, Is amazing to see people who have also invested with Amy Robinette. I thought am the only one she helped through this rough market.

    • @stephenhomokki3601
      @stephenhomokki3601 2 роки тому

      I've heard about Mrs Amy Robinette but was sceptical to invest due to fear and ignorance, anyway can i verify her service ?

  • @alfieleavy88
    @alfieleavy88 2 роки тому +4

    Still can’t get over how good the editing is of all the one star animations there needs to just be a montage of all of them so good 😂

  • @josephthompson8179
    @josephthompson8179 2 роки тому +6

    "I havent lost anyone this year" loooool

  • @mekanwoke6968
    @mekanwoke6968 2 роки тому +5

    the booger transition will live rent free in my head forever!

  • @MegaIzzy777
    @MegaIzzy777 2 роки тому +8

    Let's not forget, Claude was probably on his best behavior knowing VICE was filming. He even mentions he has VICE on his Apple TV

    • @nigel1823
      @nigel1823 2 роки тому

      I wonder how much they’re told about the filming and what it’s about though?
      I doubt he just hits them with the bad reviews

    • @oatmealformana
      @oatmealformana Рік тому

      @@nigel1823 to my understanding, it depends on the vice reporter and crew,, but i'm pretty sure that taji fills them in that it's a show for vice where they review yelp businesses that have notoriously or generally large amounts of 1-star reviews, and give them an outlet to redeem themselves against said reviews.

  • @hannahdivic28
    @hannahdivic28 2 роки тому +6

    Claude seems like a down to earth guy who really knows his stuff and really loves his sport. Sometimes nature-lovers are misunderstood, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t the most experienced people for the job.

  • @novadirector
    @novadirector 2 роки тому +18

    I absolutely loved my paragliding lesson over the hills of Southern England. If memory serves me right my instructor was also a little unconventional. Lol

  • @private9402
    @private9402 2 роки тому +16

    Best episode so far, hats off. Claude is a G.

  • @fatkidfrontflip
    @fatkidfrontflip 2 роки тому +3

    Glad to see Taji still doing this. Some of my favorite Vice content has come from this dude!

  • @Tateelgacy
    @Tateelgacy 2 роки тому +1

    honestly, your awkwardness makes the reviews so much funnier. you should be in every single vice review honestly. keep up the good work mate

  • @imadequate3376
    @imadequate3376 2 роки тому +15

    Claude seemed totally chill. Maybe the guests were annoying Karen's or perhaps people who weren't about it.

    • @preciadoalex123
      @preciadoalex123 2 роки тому

      Probably people thinking it was going to be way more "official" like flight school or something

    • @dewmontain123
      @dewmontain123 2 роки тому +1

      People that have never done things on their own. Never had to improvise in their life.

  • @Rascofresco11
    @Rascofresco11 2 роки тому +9

    “To jump off a cliff with a one-star paraglider, is to court death”
    Taji: YES.

  • @brezhou29
    @brezhou29 2 роки тому +17

    Ahaha as a PG pilot myself, and knowing that there are some cowboys out there, I was wondering how it would pan out.
    Perfect take off, for a nil wind day... Seriously, it was a textbook "that's how you must do". Soft landing too.

  • @filifili4275
    @filifili4275 2 роки тому +1

    Na it was the “haven’t lost anyone yet this year “ in the beginning for me 😂🤣🤣

  • @richardmoore9874
    @richardmoore9874 2 роки тому +21

    Always love Taji's videos, keep them coming, 5 stars lol

    • @jenny2282
      @jenny2282 2 роки тому +1

      Yep!! It doesn't matter the subject of the video at all. I'll watch anything w Taji in it. Always makes me laugh and smile!!!

  • @cmilla111
    @cmilla111 2 роки тому +106

    I’m guessing none of the reviewers have ever dealt with a French person before. I wouldn’t call him friendly or particularly likeable but not all of them are going to that stereotypical coked up enthusiastic adrenaline junky like the guy I went tandem skydiving with.

    • @Jay-mm1kw
      @Jay-mm1kw 2 роки тому +2

      He's from Québec actually ;)

    • @invertexyz
      @invertexyz 2 роки тому +8

      @@Jay-mm1kw So, French, just the Canadian kind. In terms of personality stereotypes they're pretty much the same.

    • @Eye-it-azz
      @Eye-it-azz 2 роки тому

      @@Jay-mm1kw
      What language is spoken in Quebec ?

    • @Jay-mm1kw
      @Jay-mm1kw 2 роки тому

      @@invertexyz No they aren’t. He’s French Canadian but not French.

    • @Jay-mm1kw
      @Jay-mm1kw 2 роки тому

      @@Eye-it-azz French but that doesn’t make him French. That’s like saying an American is English.

  • @davidashton4600
    @davidashton4600 6 місяців тому +2

    PG pilot here - It is an inherently dangerous sport, people shouldn’t expect the same risk level as a commercial airliner. Things happen! You’re at the mercy of the weather and terrain available to you, you won’t always make LZ, you may brush some trees on the way off. Seemed like a good pilot, just doesn’t have a very official looking business. I’d fly with him!

  • @stompdownzor
    @stompdownzor 2 роки тому +1

    The ending Sentence was gold

  • @piercemason9951
    @piercemason9951 2 роки тому +23

    what next, a trip to space with a one star astronaut?

    • @kasnitch
      @kasnitch 2 роки тому +1

      aka Jeffrey Bezos ?

    • @joel5314
      @joel5314 2 роки тому

      Spaceship put together with ducktape XD

  • @brid5970
    @brid5970 2 роки тому +5

    I completely agree with Claude -so many people are used being waited on and coddled while on holidays. Youre not at a resort lining up to ride a banana boat, you’re jumping off a cliff. An instructor who is professional and courteous and delivers on experience is all you could hope for. Because he didn’t act like a servant or like a tour bus guide, he gets slated

  • @chrisbaker7858
    @chrisbaker7858 2 роки тому +1

    "I was more than happy to be his little biotch!" Lol

  • @BMarie774
    @BMarie774 2 роки тому +2

    Him getting blamed for the dudes death is pretty shitty honestly. And it makes sense. He just seems like a straightforward guy. He’s not gonna kiss your ass. And I think it’s a great thing he doesn’t just go because customers want to, when it’s such a weather dependent thing.

  • @Joshyohmygoshy
    @Joshyohmygoshy 2 роки тому +7

    Show of hands. This man is the coolest yes or no.

  • @jonathanedwardgibson
    @jonathanedwardgibson 2 роки тому +6

    Closest thing to a flying dream

  • @LegendaryGodKing
    @LegendaryGodKing 2 роки тому +1

    Claude says "I have vice on my apple tv" hahahaha 🤣

  • @DutchDouchebag
    @DutchDouchebag 2 роки тому +1

    5:54 The "students have died under his instructions" was whiny enough to be believable, well done lol

  • @jblancodj
    @jblancodj 2 роки тому +17

    I love this guy and the reviews he does!!!

  • @uprightape100
    @uprightape100 2 роки тому +13

    The fact Claude yet lives gives him credence. Five stars.

  • @salvadorpena4575
    @salvadorpena4575 2 роки тому +1

    I loved how he was picking his nose and you guys turned it into a star transition that was clean and funny!!

  • @supposedhumanmars
    @supposedhumanmars 2 роки тому +1

    Watching Claude pick his nose blatantly on camera told me all I needed to know 😂😂😂

  • @SilverIcon2000
    @SilverIcon2000 2 роки тому +5

    Claude morfing into a star, deserves an Oscar for visual effets!

  • @ConsensusX
    @ConsensusX 2 роки тому +7

    Instructor didn't seem too bad. I would strongly sugest that he works on customer service. Given that customers are trusting him with their lives, he needs to understand how important that is. Also, a little more professionalism and kinder attitude goes a long way. Based on this video, I'd give him a solid 3 stars.

    • @Ram-zc4fi
      @Ram-zc4fi 2 роки тому +2

      yeah him not talking in car, being a little dismissive, isnt always the best approach to something like paragliding. think he’s a good instructor, just maybe could work on his people skills a little if he wants to do it as a business

  • @No-kx1gm
    @No-kx1gm 2 роки тому +1

    What a down to earth, approachable, passionate and confident man! Well done claude!

  • @taylorofford5169
    @taylorofford5169 2 роки тому +1

    This made me happy, the way you have respect and understanding for other people! Good job man

  • @llfallen0nell884
    @llfallen0nell884 2 роки тому +8

    The only reason I watch vice is for the 1 star reviews

  • @Paul-sl9zm
    @Paul-sl9zm 2 роки тому +7

    One Star Reviews is literally keeping Vice alive 👌

  • @twizl4
    @twizl4 2 роки тому +1

    Claude doesn’t even seem rude he just seems like he has a complex personality, I think he’s a good dude

  • @zetamafia911
    @zetamafia911 2 роки тому +2

    Just when we needed him most, he returns.
    Please don't die man, we love you Lol.

  • @pierrespoint
    @pierrespoint 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks for this, one of the best reviews. I wish I could find this guy one day and jump.

  • @Keiran-qr2ty
    @Keiran-qr2ty 2 роки тому +4

    This man was around in the tv- UA-cam and Netflix transition thru the years and now is on UA-cam going Netflix style with tv quality 😂

  • @istoleyourpc6721
    @istoleyourpc6721 2 роки тому

    fucking lost it when they shapeshifted Claude's booger picking into a star lolololol

  • @shelbybrown8312
    @shelbybrown8312 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is soooo dedicated, he needs to be rewarded with something more than just the a show on vice!

  • @Yeti1183
    @Yeti1183 2 роки тому +4

    We need more videos with Taji. I love them.

  • @tropical_flak
    @tropical_flak 2 роки тому +14

    God bless Taji. Man is doing God's work bringing content like this to the masses. Props to the teams behind all this too. Without the both of em, none of this beautiful work would ever come to fruition.

  • @jonny-rg1hv
    @jonny-rg1hv 2 роки тому +1

    As a small business owner, I greatly appreciate someone trying to humanize other business owners after they get trashed by reviews. Reviews can be so detrimental, frustrating, and disheartening. The people you go above and beyond for never bother to leave a good review (usually), but the difficult customers (ones you can’t please no matter how hard you try) are always quick to leave bad reviews. Thanks, Taji, for going above and beyond and giving these business owners a chance.

  • @bluegrasskid
    @bluegrasskid 7 місяців тому +1

    A dare say that not even 1/16th of America’s journalist are this committed to the story. Well done, sir. Well done.

  • @derKischda
    @derKischda 2 роки тому +5

    You have to keep in mind that this is in L.A. people there are just different. They complain about pretty much everything. On top they are artificially nice that a normal person seems rude.

  • @alexeiutgoff7955
    @alexeiutgoff7955 2 роки тому +3

    Best series on VICE

  • @danamardell1209
    @danamardell1209 Рік тому +1

    Awww he called his mom ❤

  • @paraglidingprospector
    @paraglidingprospector 8 місяців тому +1

    Haha! This was fantastic!
    I’ve seen a lot of non-serious people pass through paragliding. Some folks just want to go for a single ride, but most instructors are looking for serious students who have definitely decided to get into paragliding. I don’t know any instructor who offers tandem introductory flights just for fun. Too much headache and those folks don’t usually take things seriously.

  • @bluemyhigh
    @bluemyhigh 2 роки тому +9

    Claude a nice guy, it shows how mean comments can pursuade a number of minds.

  • @Yashuop
    @Yashuop 2 роки тому +91

    Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints!

    • @tech1238
      @tech1238 2 роки тому +4

      Bot

    • @1969sofine
      @1969sofine 2 роки тому

      Liberals..

    • @H20.
      @H20. 2 роки тому +1

      Your consistency and quality of bullshit never disappoints!

  • @euomu
    @euomu 2 роки тому

    "Claude's little biatch" I- pfff 😂😂

  • @fernandoaldado
    @fernandoaldado 2 роки тому +2

    As a paraglider pilot myself, Claude looks like a good pilot, maybe it’s just something with the way he explains things that put people a little worried.

  • @chrisoakeshere
    @chrisoakeshere 2 роки тому +7

    this is the best series on youtube. This is the best one yet id say because of the high consequences it has to be.

  • @kasnitch
    @kasnitch 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Taji . Love the series . I would definitely go up with Claude . Looked like an awesome time .

  • @SinForTheSaint
    @SinForTheSaint 2 роки тому +2

    this man is just super realistic about "hey it works sometimes or it doesnt" but he needs to start planning appointments based on weather. which changes every day. as a helicopter pilot, i have no problem cancelling a tour if the conditions arent right. its not worth what so ever. RIP Kobe, but people also need to recognize that things can change so aburptly. thats why the training of decades makes a differnce. ive flown in to Van Nuys under atc clearance and they routed us through a white out situation. we were lucky. even the professionals make mistakes. humans do. do your own research before you trust anyone to help conquer your fears.