bigG 0 #76 January 24, 2004 Sorry to hear about your lost canopy. I hope you find it soon. Well, I lost my main and the reserve pc on a cutaway last year. I looked for it for a week and then gave up on it. 3 weeks later I got a call from some one that they found my canopy in their tree house. I did think it would not be jump worthy after being out in the open for 3 weeks but I am surprised to find it is in very good condition. I was lucky my canopy landed in a tree house. Good luck with your search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #77 January 24, 2004 Yeah....there's always hope. A friend at the 02 WFFC lost his free bag in the beans. Especially bad since it was a South African container and he couldn't easily replace it. It somehow got mailed to SD Atlanta about a month later. *Shrug* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyspirit 0 #78 January 26, 2004 So It is I, the mad chopper!!!!!!!! Anyone have gear I can borrow? (sinister laugh) NO but seriously folks........ There was never a question in my mind that I would replace Heather B's Canopy. She said Jokingly, of course, when I was going to jump it " You chop it you buy it" I thought that was fair! So I jumped it. I have enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to this very moment. I really needed to chop...no question... There was a spit second that I thought. "Oh shit this ain't my shit" But I like myself to much to have considered fighting a losing battle any longer. It felt good and right to get rid of it. I have NOO REGRETS. This has taught me many wonderful lessons. RESPONSIBILITY. I think of it this way...what if I did consider that it was hers and tried to save it ( that would be stupid) and died trying. How would she feel? She would have a canopy but no Skyspirit and she would feel horrible. But now she has no canopy because I took Responsibility for myself FIRST. Because I took care of me, NOW I can take care of her. I think this is a hugely valuable lesson for life. So many people think they can take care of everyone else and never even look to see what they need first, then every thing falls apart. If I didn't chop then I wouldn't be here to care for anyone. The Canopy Finders are on the case. NO luck yet. My other thought of the day is........... The canopy had some energy about it and had to be chopped 4 times now.....in 250 jumps.... Perhaps it is better off where no one can jump it. In a way for Heather B's sake I am happy to have been the sacrifice. NOw she gets to go canopy shopping for something new and great and that is a fun thing!!!!!!!! YAHOO Sure it hurts my wallet but it is only money.... I am happy to be here to be able to do it for her. Things that seem bad aren't always bad!!!! I have also learned how loving the skydiving community is. Everyone is invested in my safety, Heather's, and if we found the canopy..... People want to help... she has something to jump for the meantime. People are wonderful.... I do not feel as bad for us as I do for the folks at Elsinor......I guess my only regret now is that I don't have any extra to send their way.... Peace BE WELL"Blow wind come wrack, at least we'll die with harness on our back." William Shakespeare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #79 January 26, 2004 Heidi - it was a bad situation, you dealt with it correctly and made the correct choice. I'm glad you are still here! What would Marley have done without you? BTW - did you buy beer yet? I mean, afterall, this was your first chop!_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #80 January 26, 2004 Ya Heidi, When i heard of your FIRST cutaway, i was really glad to hear that you were okay, and all. That's first priority. Hopefully both canopies will be found (meaning mike's too). It'll all work out. It always does,"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #81 January 26, 2004 You're a sweetheart. Let me know how today's fishing expedition goes! (they think it might be in the lake by the rock quarry. (for those of you who know z-hills) In the meantime I will demo canopies. Tried the Sabre2 135, it was okay. I was expecting more out of it because so many ppl rave about them, but it is not a bad canopy. (hehe, after the first jump I called it a "piece of crap"...maybe that was a little harsh) Heavy toggle pressure though, very wierd. I do not expect Heidi to pay for a brand new canopy. My canopy was not brand new when it was lost! I can pay the difference. If I can find something I like that has a couple hundred jumps on it, I will happily buy used. It would help with the packing anyhow. (I have enough trouble with packing as it is!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
