Doug_Davis 0 #1 January 10, 2014 Anybody know this guy Ralph Hatley? He advertises in all the magazines as having the best prices. But his website doesnt actually list any available gear or prices, so I emailed asking about it. I got a couple of replies asking what I was looking for, what size I am, how many jumps I have and where I jump. I sent a reply back with all the info. I havent heard squat since then despite emailing back a few times. What gives? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #2 January 10, 2014 Doug_DavisAnybody know this guy Ralph Hatley? He advertises in all the magazines as having the best prices. But his website doesnt actually list any available gear or prices, so I emailed asking about it. I got a couple of replies asking what I was looking for, what size I am, how many jumps I have and where I jump. I sent a reply back with all the info. I havent heard squat since then despite emailing back a few times. What gives? Ralph has been around the skydiving scene for over 50 years, so yeah, he's a real person. Try calling him instead of emailing. He is a senior citizen after all :) as far as "what gives" - no one knows but him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 January 10, 2014 Better luck using the pony express. Or in youngster's terms the telephone. Not text, not email, not face book, not website. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan85 0 #4 January 10, 2014 Ralph was a little slow to keep in touch with me, but ended up getting me a good deal on a new reserve and AAD. Would definitely go to him again. Use the phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug_Davis 0 #5 January 10, 2014 Ok I will try calling him tomorrow. I did notice that his website has shut down as of today as well. Thought maybe he went out of business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #6 January 10, 2014 I always thought his ads said "Call Ralph". 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #7 January 10, 2014 From a Carl Boenish Classic,,,,, might have been Masters of the Sky or else Sky Capers........ "whyyyyy didn't I GO to Ralph " jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart 13 #8 January 12, 2014 Doug_DavisOk I will try calling him tomorrow. I did notice that his website has shut down as of today as well. Thought maybe he went out of business. Not really a website, just a page with contact info on it. Don't bother email, he still uses AOL with a dial up. (I am not kidding) He is still in business and flying loads at his DZ every week. Call him, he still has the largest inventory of new and used gear on the planet.Onward and Upward! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #9 January 12, 2014 Over the years, I've bought a rig, Cypres, reserve and a coupld of mains through Ralph and never had a problem. Like most have said, pick up the phone and call him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 January 12, 2014 ZigZagMarquisOver the years, I've bought a rig, Cypres, reserve and a coupld of mains through Ralph and never had a problem. Like most have said, pick up the phone and call him! Did anyone suggest calling him? What's the number. I'm having trouble finding it.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #11 January 12, 2014 CALL RALPH! Western Parachute Sales, Inc. 29388 SE Heiple Rd., Eagle Creek, OR 97022. (503) 630-JUMP (5867), Fax (503) 630-5868, (800) 200-JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #12 January 13, 2014 ThanksSure makes it easier to call when there's a number. I found links to defunct websites and links to other threads with links to ... yep, you guessed it, defunct websites. My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #13 January 13, 2014 hookitt ThanksSure makes it easier to call when there's a number. I found links to defunct websites and links to other threads with links to ... yep, you guessed it, defunct websites. I am sure there are still some people jumping canopies with the white panel with Call Ralph and the number on them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #14 January 13, 2014 evan85Ralph was a little slow to keep in touch with me, but ended up getting me a good deal on a new reserve and AAD. Would definitely go to him again. Use the phone. ................................................................................ Ralph has helped lots of my customers get decent deals on new parachutes. Just be cautious when Ralph offers to sell you "slightly-used" parachutes! Hah! Hah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evan85 0 #15 January 13, 2014 riggerrob ***Ralph was a little slow to keep in touch with me, but ended up getting me a good deal on a new reserve and AAD. Would definitely go to him again. Use the phone. ................................................................................ Ralph has helped lots of my customers get decent deals on new parachutes. Just be cautious when Ralph offers to sell you "slightly-used" parachutes! Hah! Hah! I was assured mine was brand new. But then again, I had him ship them straight to my rigger and I haven't yet had the opportunity to see it yet. Will have to see if the first time I get to use it there's a big "Call Ralph" patch on the side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #16 January 13, 2014 evan85 ******Ralph was a little slow to keep in touch with me, but ended up getting me a good deal on a new reserve and AAD. Would definitely go to him again. Use the phone. ................................................................................ Ralph has helped lots of my customers get decent deals on new parachutes. Just be cautious when Ralph offers to sell you "slightly-used" parachutes! Hah! Hah! I was assured mine was brand new. But then again, I had him ship them straight to my rigger and I haven't yet had the opportunity to see it yet. Will have to see if the first time I get to use it there's a big "Call Ralph" patch on the side .............................................................................. I doubt if your new reserve will have "Call Ralph" advertisements on its end ribs. Most "Call Ralph" canopies were ZP mains sewn in South Africa between 1990 and 2010. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunpaq 1 #17 January 14, 2014 Ralph is a great guy from the old school. Have done business with him for many years. A man of his word.www.geronimoskydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dpreguy 14 #18 January 14, 2014 Ralph's a good guy. If he has what you need, you can probably get a deal on it. Call him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #19 January 16, 2014 Amazon ***ThanksSure makes it easier to call when there's a number. I found links to defunct websites and links to other threads with links to ... yep, you guessed it, defunct websites. I am sure there are still some people jumping canopies with the white panel with Call Ralph and the number on them... I jumped with a guy who ordered a main from Ralph. He had it shipped to me to install and pack. When I opened it and suspended it to inspect, there was that big white patch with 'Call Ralph...' on it. I didn't tell the guy and let him discover it when he made a jump on it that week-end. I'll put it this way... he was not happy! It was the cause for a lot of laughs. I did get paid before his 'discovery'. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
