warpedskydiver 0 #1 March 14, 2008 Hi, one of my best friends had a house fire several years ago. He is now going through settlement and one of the probems he is facing, is that the inurance company claims there is now way he owned five complete rigs and that virually nobody does. He has the serial numbers and there was hardware found in the rubble, but yet he is being screwed over. What I ask of any of you who own more than three rigs (hopefully alot more) will please PM me a message stating how many you own, and a way to contact you. This is an attempt to furnish affadavits to the lawyer who is representing him. Please help him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 March 14, 2008 Since he has all the serial numbers, I would think he could get statements from the manufacturers that show him to be the owner of those 5 rigs. Just a thought."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
warpedskydiver 0 #3 March 14, 2008 BTW this jumper and longtime friend is a grerat guy and personally known to myself, Rainbo, Gene03, and several other old timers. This guy is a SEAL and needs your help. It's about time we help those who have been protecting us for all these years. I think that is true of all our military personnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #4 March 14, 2008 He bought all them second hand except for one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 March 14, 2008 QuoteHe bought all them second hand except for one. That's going to be tough... Best of luck to him."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
warpedskydiver 0 #6 March 14, 2008 He has a written statement from the guy who sold him the other four over the years. But I guess that is not enough to prove people have more than one or two rigs, and that it is common. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 March 14, 2008 QuoteHe has a written statement from the guy who sold him the other four over the years. But I guess that is not enough to prove people have more than one or two rigs, and that it is common. Common maybe for teams and staff jumpers(instructors and jumpmasters), not so much for fun jumpers, who make up the majority of jumpers out there. That said, I do have a back-up rig sans main that's worth a few hundred bucks."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
dunesurfer 0 #8 March 14, 2008 Maybe the rigger that has been servicing the kits can provide the proof needed....unless he is his own rigger that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 March 14, 2008 QuoteMaybe the rigger that has been servicing the kits can provide the proof needed.... Yep, riggers log all their pack jobs... AFAIK"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
warpedskydiver 0 #10 March 14, 2008 That was already done, but thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 March 14, 2008 It's a good thing my insurance agent is a jumper (and dz.commer). I'm not sure off the top of my head how many complete rigs we have in the house right now, but I'm guessing 15 or so. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #12 March 14, 2008 Will you please consider writing an affidavit stating such, and possibly including pics? It will help greatly. PM sent with his email address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #13 March 15, 2008 PM Winsor. I seem to recall him enumerating all the rigs he has, and it was mind-boggling."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #14 March 15, 2008 I PM'ed you my info. I have 7 complete rigs with a handful of extra canopies. I just seem to accumulate rigs - find such great deals I can't turn em down! And I jump weird small stuff that has no resale value so they keep accumulating! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #15 March 15, 2008 does he have pics wearing the rigs? Those types of pics may be helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 March 15, 2008 Unfortunately he does not have photos, his house burned. He never did get in front of the camera much, too much a "secret squirrel" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #17 March 15, 2008 I have three active rigs, my wife's rig, and two others that are assembled, airworthy but rarely jumped. I also have the parts to assemble two other rigs if I desired to. Not counting my wife's rig I own 7 airworthy harnesses, 8 airworthy reserves, 7 airworthy mains, 4 cypres'. Some of these I chose not to jump for obsolete design issues or loading issues. But I do have 5 rigs that give a small weight loss I'd readily jump. If it would help I'd attest to it. Let me know. But there must be more to the story if the hardware/remains of the rigs were found. Hard to ignore.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #18 March 15, 2008 This has to have happened before, probably to a rigger that either had a bunch of rigs that needed re-packs, or just a bunch of gear that he/she has accumulated. Maybe someone will see the post and offer their advice. Wish I had more to offer - best of luck to your friend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #19 March 15, 2008 I own 5 complete rigs and several other canopies. My e-mail should be in my profile.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #20 March 15, 2008 Thank you all. Yes I will give him your email address. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
