feuergnom 28 #1 January 12, 2010 since there have been threads on almost any brand it's time for Quasars - if you got one - post picsThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #2 January 12, 2010 How about video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39xqpKPX_w108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #3 January 12, 2010 Quote How about video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39xqpKPX_w I figured thats what that was before I opened it but it was still worth it!Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #4 January 13, 2010 pretty lame - that was over a year ago and the company fixed the problem got something more to say? no? well i thought so The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #5 January 14, 2010 very nice,,,i likesmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopfly 7 #6 January 14, 2010 Quote pretty lame - that was over a year ago and the company fixed the problem got something more to say? no? well i thought so actually i do........sucks to be that guy in a cutaway,even a year or so ago. I dont know about you but i was skydiving then!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #7 January 14, 2010 Look - if we were to engage in a pissing contest concerning the various flaws _almost every_ gear came across over the years and how these issues were solved or how long it took the company in question to react - well i guess we could go over miles and miles and miles of stories, couldn't we? so bottom line: each to his own likes and i happen to like my quasar II The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopfly 7 #8 January 14, 2010 Quote Look - if we were to engage in a pissing contest concerning the various flaws _almost every_ gear came across over the years and how these issues were solved or how long it took the company in question to react - well i guess we could go over miles and miles and miles of stories, couldn't we? so bottom line: each to his own likes and i happen to like my quasar II well i just think it pretty crappy company for it to actually hit the market and this flaw be found out in the field of skydiving. I mean dosent this company test there new designs thereself? or is it the jumper who went in that determined there "new age" product had a deadly flaw, no pilotchute launch....correct me if i am wrong but isnt this a pretty BIG flaw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #9 January 14, 2010 I have a feeling it didn't do this in tests. Ted Strong has been making equipment since the 1970's to my personal knowledge. Since 1960 according to their website. They would not have managed to stay in business this long without a long history of testing their equipment. I've owned more than one piece of his equipment and been happy jumping it. The flingers were a response to a perceived need; in the 1960's there were spring-loaded retractors on all of the gear, that slowly went away. Personally I thought they were kind of lame, but that's an opinion. And I don't believe a jumper went in on that flaw. I believe it was found in a loft. That would be the good news. Other equipment flaws (with contributory work from jumpers) have resulted in skydiver deaths. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #10 January 14, 2010 swoopfly: And I think it's pretty crappy when a post hits the World Wide Web without the use of spellcheck or proper grammar. Wendy: As always, good post. Edit: for Quasar pic. aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #11 January 14, 2010 listen grashopper - i try to play things nice - if you educated yourself a little bit in rigging things you would come to realise that your statements are a little bit off (just to make it sound nice). again: If you want to thrash a manuf please open up a thread of your own, ok?The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matto765 0 #12 January 15, 2010 I jumped a Quasar once while my rig was up for a repack. After that one jump, I figured it would be more worth my time to go home and watch TV....But hey, look on the bright side, at least your not jumping a Racer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #13 January 15, 2010 Hey,,,now thems fighting words....... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #14 January 17, 2010 Quote I jumped a Quasar once while my rig was up for a repack. After that one jump, I figured it would be more worth my time to go home and watch TV....But hey, look on the bright side, at least your not jumping a Racer If you can make an informed opinion regarding a product's quality in one jump ya SHOULD stay home and watch TV & maybe just phone ALL your jumps in! Here's mine~ http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=2698069#2698069 Coming up on 450 jumps on it, looks like new, works great...Taste great, lasts a long time. Let's see...every rigger that's touched it likes it as far as quality, easily 500 bucks cheaper than anything else with the options I ordered...and delivered two weeks after I ordered it. So why would anyone even consider a Quasar?! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #15 January 19, 2010 Nice.. +1 smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 1 #16 January 19, 2010 Quotesince there have been threads on almost any brand it's time for Quasars - if you got one - post pics The fact that you put your DS # on your rig..... I can say nothing else but awesome dude!Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #17 January 19, 2010 Quote Quote since there have been threads on almost any brand it's time for Quasars - if you got one - post pics The fact that you put your DS # on your rig..... I can say nothing else but awesome dude! glad you like it edit to add: when i placed the order I felt a bit childish - but otoh: as skydivers we do so much stupid stuff, why not just be proud of some sillyness? The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites