Faber 0 #26 November 5, 2006 he will as soon as he has the facts needed,rember as of my knowledge the name hasnt been released as of yet,also people might need some time to study video to make sure what hapened exactly to make sure its the right fact given out.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fledgling 0 #27 November 5, 2006 I ment that as he had just updated it, it may be a good time for people to re read it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #28 November 5, 2006 sorry my bad Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fledgling 0 #29 November 5, 2006 Thats cool man. It just seems like a mistake that is already on the list to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowaylow 0 #30 November 5, 2006 http://www.kmvt.com/news/local/4565246.html here is some more info have a Gowaylow dayHave a GoWayLow day Naked BASE #7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #31 November 5, 2006 http://www.kmvt.com/news/local/4565246.html Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenfoto 0 #32 November 5, 2006 gee,we're really racking them up now aren't we... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #33 November 5, 2006 man, i sure hope my chute doesnt fail to open someday. fly free man... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #34 November 6, 2006 Quotehttp://www.kmvt.com/news/local/4565246.html here is some more info QuoteThe details into why the man's shoot (sic) didn't open are unknown at this time. Oh dear lord, they could at least pretend to care about accuracy...Do you want to have an ideagasm? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlestranger 0 #35 November 6, 2006 Quoteman, i sure hope my chute doesnt fail to open someday. it WILL open, we are the impetus that causes that chain of reactions that make it happen. but i'm preaching to the choir... we pack these rigs so carefully and yet a lazy pitch makes it a moot point. i read in another thread were the iowa skydivers referred to him as their mentor, yet he only had 65 BASE jumps, that's scary. my mentor has over 600, i'm comfortable with that, i'm not comfortable with 65. this whole situation saddens me deeply, i was at couchfreaks this year and i know what a tight knit group they are...this is a sad event and my thoughts are with all of you. EFS! EAT, FUCK, SKYDIVE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #36 November 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteman, i sure hope my chute doesnt fail to open someday. it WILL open, we are the impetus that causes that chain of reactions that make it happen. but i'm preaching to the choir... I believe he was being facetious re: the media's typical assessment of any jump fatalities...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #37 November 6, 2006 Quotei read in another thread were the iowa skydivers referred to him as their mentor, yet he only had 65 BASE jumps, that's scary. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. You're assembling one fact from Tom (65 BASE jumps) with misinformation from another post/ thread. The "mentor" comment did not come from the Iowa group. Check your facts. I know the parties involved. The deceased is a friend whom I had the privilege to make skydives with over the years. He was an experienced skydiver who had gotten involved in BASE the past few years."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base689 0 #38 November 6, 2006 My sincerest condolences to family and friends and anyone involved. Fly free, brother Stay safe out there Blue Skies and Soft Walls BASE #689 - base_689AT_NO_123_SPAMyahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #39 November 6, 2006 I helped the Sheriff's office with the gear and accident analysis today, and had a chance to look at some 35mm photos shot by a tourist on the overlook. From viewing the photos, my conclusion is that there was a restrictive device of some kind tied around the pilot chute. The PC is clearly in a fully extended position (at bridle stretch, with mesh fully extended) but with the ZP gathered in a tight bundle, and can be seen towing behind the jumper in this position in two photos shot in sequence, with around 100 feet of freefall between them. Under digital enhancement, a bit of orange color can be seen trailing beside the black ZP (the pull up cord that the jumper used repacking his PC at exit was orange). I'll try to get copies of the photos from the sheriff's investigator, and post (scaled down to attachment size) copies here.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #40 November 6, 2006 Jumper has been identified as 42-year old Joey Lathrop. BSBDSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #41 November 6, 2006 Does anyone have a picture of him? I think he may be one of the very kind people who helped us at Couch Freaks this year after my friends had their double mals.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellybellyfly 0 #42 November 7, 2006 Joey is the one on the bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_rigger 0 #43 November 7, 2006 QuoteDoes anyone have a picture of him? I think he may be one of the very kind people who helped us at Couch Freaks this year after my friends had their double mals.You know you have a problem when maggot is the voice of reason at the exit points Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #45 November 7, 2006 If you heard him referred to as Sofa King, that was him. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinRosen 0 #46 November 7, 2006 Quote Under digital enhancement, a bit of orange color can be seen trailing beside the black ZP (the pull up cord that the jumper used repacking his PC at exit was orange). Please people understand that the PC is your life. It doesnt matter how you pack, exit or do your jump. As long as you have a working PC. To use a rubberband or a Pullupcoard to pack your PC is just as havign a Pullupcoard in our loops while climbing. Its just the most stupidest thing I have ever heard about. Its probably the worst idea somebody ever came up with. All respect for the jumper and Im very sorry that things like this happends. But this is to all the other jumpers that are still out there. Understand that this idea is just so fucking stupid. I have packed a 48" PC over 200 times and it isnt that hard ou know. /martin have I offended somebody. send me a message./Martin - Team Bautasten of Sweden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald 0 #47 November 7, 2006 Assuming the previous 2 posts and the interpretation of the video are correct, I second Martins opinion 110%! Using clamps for packing a canopy, which I don't do anymore, is acceptable (BUT always count your tools). Using some packing device for packing a PC is not only not necessary, but potentially lethal. Ronald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #48 November 7, 2006 Thanks. I know a great guy like Joey will have tons of friends grieving for him.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #49 November 7, 2006 Those who are not taught, those who ignore and those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. My heart goes out to all those who loved him. Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #50 November 7, 2006 if the cord were used shouldnt it have stayed at the pc? if the bridel had entangled whith the jumpers leg and torn his pants apart wouldnt you think it required a expoused pc? or is this a doubbel mal? Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
