ABOUT
Stunts Adventure Equipment
STUNTS Adventure Equipment was founded in 1992 by Mark “Shoobi” Knutson in West Linn, OR. The Eclipse Container System and the Eclipse Student System were drop tested extensively at Skydive Oregon with a fantastic test team that included Blake Robinson, Robert Glaser and an enthusiastic ground/video crew. Once FAA TSO approval was attained, production was initiated and the Eclipse brand was born. The Eclipse Sport and Student container systems immediately gained popularity in the Pacific Northwest. By 1995, Shoobi moved the operation to La Selva Beach in Northern California and hired Tim Mattson as Production Manager.

Once relocated and FAA paperwork completed, STUNTS Adventure Equipment began servicing not only the West Coast of the US but became a very popular rig among skydiving enthusiasts and professionals world-wide. The Eclipse Sport System was a well sought after rig for skydivers in competition relative work, big-ways and World Record formation flying, skysurfing, freeflying, video flying and freestyle. STUNTS sponsored a number of teams and flyers recognizable by the “STUNTS Factory Pilot” embroidered on the front harness cover flap. Many of these rigs are still in use today.
In 1997, the Eclipse Tandem System was developed by Shoobi to provide DZO’s the complete tandem system. The elimination of most all Velcro created the industries first all tuck tab tandem system along with creating unparalleled comfort in both harnesses and paddings. The Eclipse Tandem System became extremely popular world-wide with some still in use today.

PASSING THE TORCH
After over a decade of successfully manufacturing and delivering the Eclipse container line world-wide at STUNTS AE, Shoobi’s talents were being pulled towards Hollywood and long term movie production projects. A group of interested Northern California DZO’s organized to purchase STUNTS and the Eclipse brand.
STUNT MEDIA CONTENT
Today’s media has created a global platform for the distribution of fast evolving stunt ideas. Stride Gum’s “stunt of the century” featuring Luke Aikin’s “No Parachute Jump” into a suspended net, David Blaine’s “Ascension” balloon/hidden parachute/wardrobe are a few high profile examples where Shoobi’s expertise assisted the stunt teams successful efforts.
Mark “Shoobi” Knutson, founder and owner of Stunts Adventure Equipment
HOLLYWOOD STUNT RIGGING
Shoobi’s unique skill set and expertise in skydiving, sport parachute rigging and stunt rigging made a perfect fit for adventure film and TV production. Shoobi worked and learned from the master, Jake Brake, in the art of hidden parachute systems and wardrobe. His creations of hidden parachute rig/wardrobe systems and stunt flying harness systems were utilized in the feature films: Drop Zone, Air Force One, George of the Jungle, Charlies Angels, IMAX James Bond, XXX, Fly Boys, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Iron Man 3, X Men Apocalypse, Captain Marvel, Black Widow, The Grey Man, My Spy: The Eternal City and much more. You have probably “not” seen Shoobi’s hidden rig/wardrobe systems in TV shows and commercials: Mountain Dew, West Coast Video, US Bank, Discovery Channel: “Movie Magic”, NBC Smokejumpers: “In the Line Of Duty”, Jeep/Eagle, SONY “Falling”, FOX “Extreme Magic”, Coca Cola and Doritos Super Bowl.
STUNTS, ECLIPSE REBORN
STUNTS Adventure Equipment was re-acquired (by Shoobi) in 2017, moving operations to Watsonville in Northern California. A newly dedicated facility include a plethora of sewing machines, pneumatic grommet punch and pneumatic grommet press, automated hot and cold knife machinery, embroidery machine, a complete drop test dummies/testing equipment quiver, and materials for production. The current Eclipse Tandem System design in the final stages of design/production with manufacturing and distribution anticipated in the near future. Other developments include military, sport, student and professional pilot emergency systems as well.
STUNTS Adventure Equipment is dedicated to the advancement of design & innovation of the finest aerial deceleration equipment available with ultimate safety and comfort.