tonyhays 86 #1 August 6, 2004 You'd think making five jumps on a Thursday(4 of those supposed to be video & stills) would make a man smile. However, on the second jump on opening, had a riser slap rip the lens off my still camera. So somewhere on the Cushing airport is the remants of my lens. No more stills after that. But I must remember words of encouragement from Norm MacDonald in "Dirty Work"......"No matter how bad things get, there's always beer" I'm off to the `fridge!“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1 0 #3 August 6, 2004 It could have been a lot worse. At least that riser did not hang. That would have probably cost you your whole head gear and then a cut-a-way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #4 August 6, 2004 did you "just" loose the lens, or did it damage the camera, either way, it sucks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhays 86 #5 August 6, 2004 I suspect camera damage as well...either that or the batteries just choose a inconvienant time to die. Mmmmm...beer.......I hear there's going to be a lot at Rantoul. Might have to try one....or two...“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #6 August 6, 2004 Dang....sorry to hear that. That field at OSC has claimed a pair of goggles, a pair of sunglasses, and an audible from me. Hope your cam is okay.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #7 August 6, 2004 QuoteYou'd think making five jumps on a Thursday(4 of those supposed to be video & stills) would make a man smile. However, on the second jump on opening, had a riser slap rip the lens off my still camera. ! 'Cuse my ignorance Tony but how does a riser smack your Stills Lens?? Is (was) your stills camera side mounted? Got a pic?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #8 August 6, 2004 that really sucks. even though the lens is gone and all do you think the camera is repairable? drink one for me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #9 August 6, 2004 I've once had a riser take a nic of skin off the end of my nose. The deployment didn't "feel" weird, either before or after the nose strike. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
