bozo 0 #51 July 21, 2007 Quote Well not really, Bozo just done the whole "whats the big deal we done it all the time, how the sport has changed" and while the guy was talking about kicking people in the nuts so hard they would "probably never jump again from being in a fetal position" Not direct quotes but was fun, i agree with the old bastard Me.....an old bastard...? damn bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #52 July 21, 2007 Quote Quote I'd take your advice since you're obviously so old...er...I mean experienced. But stratostar? He's only got 2 jumpsOh, And twardo's advice is ALMOST good... I added somewhere in this thread "get video." To all, No matter what anyone does to someone else's rig can open them to litigation if someone burns in on the jump. For the record- IF my rig was ever messed with it better be by someone I trust and like. (not directed at the OP) If some random person did it I would probably throw a beat down. --------------------------------------------------------- How about if someone just grabbed your rig , ran to the plane and jumped it without even checking if it was theirs ? ______________________________________ I've actually seen that happen! The guy involved, was habitual at just grabbing a rig off the rack and making a leap. Usually, while the owner was in town getting lunch or more Gatorade. The part that really pissed folks off was, he wouldn't re-pack it... he'd make the leap and leave the DZ! The part I never understood was, he was basically allowed to keep doing it!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #53 July 21, 2007 LOL. I am still in disbelief about that. I think you uinder reacted. But I think He got the point. As you so clearly stated. He is lucky his rig didn't look like one of the swoopers rigs, or he''d be dead. In case anyone is wondering.... Make sure when you gear up, you Gear up with YOUR own gear. But, if you ever jump someone else's gear: 1- Be thankful if you live to land that gear properly. 2- Don't argue with the person who owns the rig. 3- Be humble and take the brow beating. 4- Be sure you never grab the wrong rig, that shit only happens in movies, I thought.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #54 July 21, 2007 There is nothing more funny then getting a first time round jumper all worked up and worried about the jump on some vintage gear, with the standard wise cracks about age of the gear and all that (picture in your mind Truman Sparks pating the rigs on the table. No need to worrie Mr. Hicks I pack these babys every week! don't forget the dust cloud rising up), then to hear after they land how they thought, at first, the canopy turned to dust on opening from age. And once you feel/hear pea gravel bouncing off your helmet / head you won't forget it..... Now where did that 5lb packing weight go, I guess someone is using it..... as you look at 15 retro rigs ready to jump.P.S. I haven't pack a weight, but know a few of you who did. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #55 July 21, 2007 Quote Quote Well not really, Bozo just done the whole "whats the big deal we done it all the time, how the sport has changed" and while the guy was talking about kicking people in the nuts so hard they would "probably never jump again from being in a fetal position" Not direct quotes but was fun, i agree with the old bastard Me.....an old bastard...? damn _______________________________________ You're 'famous'!Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #56 July 21, 2007 Eh--hem... (you may have realized this already but) Someone did that with Bozo's rig.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #57 July 21, 2007 With all the hubbub and BS that is here, you should just take his packed main, slather it in gasoline, and rig up a flare that will ignite at line stretch. But before all that you have to rig up a bag lock for him. It would be beautiful. The colors and smoke and all - plus the surprised look in his eyes, and gratitude you would receive would be a life long memory. what do you think? Oh - and you might suggest that he pulls high, though.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #58 July 21, 2007 5. Make sure you buy him/her a LOT of beer (.)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
masterrig 1 #59 July 21, 2007 Quote There is nothing more funny then getting a first time round jumper all worked up and worried about the jump on some vintage gear, with the standard wise cracks about age of the gear and all that (picture in your mind Truman Sparks patting the rigs on the table. No need to worrie Mr. Hicks I pack these babys every week!), then to hear after they land how they thought, at first, the canopy turned to dust on opening from age. And once you feel/hear pea gravel bouncing off your helmet / head you won't forget it..... Now where did that 5lb packing weight go, I guess someone is using it..... as you look at 15 retro rigs ready to jump.P.S. I haven't pack a weight, but know a few of you who did. _____________________________________ Knock on wood, I've never packed a tool or weight. I have re-re-packed one, before it left my shop, because I 'thought' I might have left something and couldn't find it. About half-way through, I'see, among my tools, what I thought I'd packed in! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #60 July 21, 2007 Quote Eh--hem... (you may have realized this already but) Someone did that with Bozo's rig. Not only did he take it and jump it. I called the plane and told the pilot to inform the dumbshit he had the wrong rig. No AAD, no RSL....all the stuff his rig has. The goofball jumped it anyway. He did get a talking too......by the "old bastard" bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #61 July 21, 2007 Quote Eh--hem... (you may have realized this already but) Someone did that with Bozo's rig. _________________________________ Holy crap! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #62 July 21, 2007 Nice to see he does a nice gear check of his shit. Some of us new bastards dont jump RSL or AAD either old bastard 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #63 July 21, 2007 Quote5. Make sure you buy him/her a LOT of beer I was going to add that (offer to buy him a jump) But the guy did and Bozo didnt need a jump. He needed the guy to understand how close he was to dying. I think think think he got the point and finally stopped arguing.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #64 July 21, 2007 Quote Quote Eh--hem... (you may have realized this already but) Someone did that with Bozo's rig. Not only did he take it and jump it. I called the plane and told the pilot to inform the dumbshit he had the wrong rig. No AAD, no RSL....all the stuff his rig has. The goofball jumped it anyway. He did get a talking too......by the "old bastard" DOH. I NEVER HEARD THAT PART. GODDAMN!!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #65 July 21, 2007 <> - you will when ya start jumpin back here... if y'ever do (not too sure about Emp') (.)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
Andy_Copland 0 #66 July 21, 2007 If i actually decide to stop procrastinating i will just get my B and not need to.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #67 July 21, 2007 Love to have seen that encounter (.)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
jtval 0 #68 July 21, 2007 Quote Nice to see he does a nice gear check of his shit. Some of us new bastards dont jump RSL or AAD either old bastard The guy was so NEW that he was still on rental gear. All black rig. Bozo also has an old black , I mean ALL black rig. BUT AS WE ALL KNOW, ESPECIALLY as a newbie who you need to do a gear check. ( i say especially as a newb, because I had gear fear until I KNEW MY gear. Now I trust it...but still do checks everytime)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #69 July 21, 2007 Quote Love to have seen that encounter I do consider myslef very lucky to have been there.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #70 July 21, 2007 Thats fucking funny. Hope he took it all in 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #71 July 21, 2007 without pointing fingers I am VERY weary of him under canopy....not so much in the sky but upon landing. He 80% of the time doesn't keep his left arm flared all the way. so he flares and loose strenght (I guess) in his left arm and tumbles and falls. I've never seen him land into anyone but I don't want to see it, either.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #72 July 21, 2007 > What ever could you mean by that (.)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
Andy_Copland 0 #73 July 21, 2007 He just carving grass im sure, its all on purpose 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #74 July 21, 2007 Quote Thats fucking funny. Hope he took it all in He had no choice....I was very close to his face. I wasnt mad because he jumped my gear. I was mad because he obviously never checks his gear before jumping it. If he had he would have known it wasnt his. bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #75 July 21, 2007 Quote He just carving grass im sure, its all on purpose LOL....thats about true. We jump in the desert, the grass IS to the right of the DZ where the golf course is. EDIT: the grass is to HIS right MY left. (when I film I am at looking at him face on)My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
