banesanura 1 #1 April 20, 2009 What are the rules? If any? Obviously you aren't going to let your SO jump an outdated reserve and a canopy too small or a harness thats WAY too big... But lets say everything is about the same size...would you let your SO borrow it? Some people have no problem loaning their gear to other jumpers what about an SO?Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #2 April 20, 2009 Are they liquid enough to replace or repair anything they screw up?You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #3 April 20, 2009 I think if my SO could fit into my rig I probably wouldn't be with him. A guy that could fit into my rig with no problems is going to be WAY too small. I kind of go for the tall dark handsome muscular.... But your question -- If he could ... would I? Of course! He's my SO, I'd share anything with him. (and do!) What's mine is his. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #4 April 20, 2009 Don't borrow gear. Don't loan yours out. Keep it simple sweetie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #5 April 20, 2009 +1. My rig is the most valuable single item I own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #6 April 20, 2009 I have loaned my 2nd rig to a few people who needed something to jump because of a cutaway or else and I knew them well enough to know they wouldn't screw me. If my SO was a skydiver and she could jump my rig safely, sure no problem. Banesanura, I've got a rig sitting in my closet not being used. It's an all-black with green trim Vector II and a Swift 175 reserve. It does not have an aad and the reserve is out of date. It could be a good starter rig with a cypres installed and a 170 main will fit in it just fine. The harness was resized to fit me when I bought it used, and we're about the same size, so it should fit you just fine."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #7 April 20, 2009 Jumping unfamiliar gear may result in serious injury or death. Happens all the time. Sometimes you're doing somebody a favor by not letting them use your motorcycle, rig, guns, girlfirend, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #8 April 20, 2009 Billy- sucks you won't be at the boogie. I just packed up the pole to take to the farm....Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #9 April 20, 2009 safety first. You're killin me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 April 20, 2009 If it's suitable kit then I'd lend my kit to anyone... BUT... if you Bend it, you mend it. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #11 April 20, 2009 Quote Jumping unfamiliar gear may result in serious injury or death. Happens all the time. Sometimes you're doing somebody a favor by not letting them use your motorcycle, rig, guns, girlfirend, etc. True.. But I would have let my (ex) SO jump my rig if he felt happy to.. I offered once but he declined because he jumps a larger canopy & felt it was unsafe - good call, methinks "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
banesanura 1 #12 April 20, 2009 I can see it now... Warning: If used improperly this device can cause prolapse or internal bleeding, even DEATH...Warning labels for Strapon Best Girl Scout Ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #13 April 20, 2009 haha....i actually left my rig with a girl thats not my SO for her to jump..."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #14 April 20, 2009 Quote haha....i actually left my rig with a girl thats not my SO for her to jump... Is it someone you don't like??!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #15 April 20, 2009 QuoteIf it's suitable kit then I'd lend my kit to anyone... BUT... if you Bend it, you mend it. Pretty much concur. And I very much appreciated the folks who let me jump their gear when I was looking to downsize, or when for novelty sake, I jumped a Para-Commander. Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #16 April 20, 2009 Quote Quote haha....i actually left my rig with a girl thats not my SO for her to jump... Is it someone you don't like??!! What....like my little sub 100 is dangerous??? No actually shes a good friend of mine and looking into buying the same kinda parachute...so i left her mine to jump to get a feel. Obvieously she will put my canpoy in her rig...."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 April 20, 2009 Quote Billy- sucks you won't be at the boogie. I just packed up the pole to take to the farm.... Damn.... I guess I'm gonna miss a good show. Now, for all you Farm peeps, do yourselves a favor and keep Bolas, his thongs and 6" heels the hell away from it! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #18 April 20, 2009 I borrowed an SO's rig once. I got drug across the Tarmac in high winds in it. Over $500 in repairs and cleaning later, I gave it back to her and told her if I ever asked to borrow it again to please kick me in the nuts. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #19 April 20, 2009 Quote Quote Billy- sucks you won't be at the boogie. I just packed up the pole to take to the farm.... Damn.... I guess I'm gonna miss a good show. Now, for all you Farm peeps, do yourselves a favor and keep Bolas, his thongs and 6" heels the hell away from it! What about 2 out of 3? I'll skip the shoes... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #20 April 20, 2009 Quote I borrowed an SO's rig once. I got drug across the Tarmac in high winds in it. Over $500 in repairs and cleaning later, I gave it back to her and told her if I ever asked to borrow it again to please kick me in the nuts. Sounds like they already had a good kicking.. $500.. Shit!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #21 April 20, 2009 Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #22 April 20, 2009 Quote I think if my SO could fit into my rig I probably wouldn't be with him. A guy that could fit into my rig with no problems is going to be WAY too small. I kind of go for the tall dark handsome muscular.... But your question -- If he could ... would I? Of course! He's my SO, I'd share anything with him. (and do!) What's mine is his. I may not be tall, dark, handsome, or muscular, but I'm an awful lot bigger than Muttley, and I've jumped her rig. She's also jumped my main, but I think we put it in her container, as she'd likely fall out of my harness. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinna 0 #23 April 20, 2009 It used to be about the most common phrase in the Parchutist Incidents section back in the day: "Deceased was using borrowed gear" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #24 April 20, 2009 Moot point for me, she's not ready for my canopy. But other than that? Of course, we can share each other's rigs. I trust her pack jobs and her gear maintenance and she does mine too. Would you be married to someone you didn't respect enough to do those very simple things? Wouldn't you look out for each other enough to KNOW they are doing those thing correctly? seems simple to me - and ultimately selfish to not for spouses as for SO's? that's NOT the same, no sharing ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #25 April 20, 2009 simple blow job gets it.... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
