miller 0 #1 July 6, 2004 A jumper at our DZ recently made his 10,000th jump. He's been in the sport for 37 years and is a pretty well known, well liked figure throughout the Michigan jumping community. Anyway, to commemorate his jump, we passed the hat around our dropzone, collected some money, and came up with the idea of a special altimeter (photo attached, sorry about the image quality). Here's the specs: Freefall Accessories Evolution Altimeter Stainless Steel Body 24k Yellow Gold Lense Ring 10 diamonds, each set in white gold Hand-made hardwood case, velvet lined Cost of just the materials - $1,400+ This is an actual functioning altimeter from Freefall Accessories who went way beyond any expectations we ever had. As the owner put it, this is the faberge egg of altimeters. Obviously (hopefully) it won't be jumped. Needless to say, the recipient was shocked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 July 6, 2004 damn that was big hat that got passed around Cool gift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #3 July 6, 2004 Wow, what an awesome gift, very unique!!. Congrats to Larry on his 10,000th jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #4 July 6, 2004 That's one high table it's sitting on. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #5 July 6, 2004 I'd be shocked too! He's a lucky man, to have so many caring friends. Very nice gift and more than thoughtful. My congradulations to him on his accomplishment. Chuck (Former Michi-gander) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #6 July 6, 2004 beautiful present, but to be an alti, it should be jumped once....scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #7 July 7, 2004 Quotebeautiful present, but to be an alti, it should be jumped once.... I was thinking the same thing! He has to put AT LEAST 1 jump on it, otherwise, what's the point?! It'd have to be a special jump though.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #8 July 7, 2004 Congrats! He has to put a FIRST jump on it, and then buy the apropriate amount of beer! Zero that thing first though!The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
