ltdiver 3 #1 October 1, 2006 Not sure if this has been posted anywhere else (did a forum search and didn't see anything). I can't believe some snot would do such a thing as steal someone's gear while he risked his life to save someone elses. http://www.thehawaiichannel.com/news/9975446/detail.html Quote TheHawaiiChannel.com Instructor Saves Skydiver While His Gear Is Stolen Man Saves A Life, Loses Parachute POSTED: 5:22 am HST October 1, 2006 UPDATED: 5:39 am HST October 1, 2006 MOKULEIA POLO, Hawaii -- A skydiving accident ended with no injuries for one lucky skydiver on Saturday. The Maui skydiver was making his first jump alone and with his new equipment. The man’s parachute opened ok, but his reserve chute also opened, sending the man into a potentially deadly spiral. "The reserve did not inflate entirely. It didn't open to a point where he could control it, so it continued to spin until he hit water, thank God,” said Tim Straus, a skydiving instructor at Pacific International. Straus swam out and rescued the man from the water near Mokuleia Polo field. But while he was saving the downed skydiver, someone stole his equipment. Straus said, however, that he didn’t regret his decision. "If I had to trade my gear for this guy being okay, it's not even a contest. I'm just happy he's okay. If it cost me $6,000 in gear, whatever. I wish it didn't happen, but I’m just glad he's okay," said Straus. Straus said his stolen parachute is gold with two red stripes, in case anyone saw it. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #2 October 1, 2006 What a great attitude to have, personally if i was him i'd want blood.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #3 October 1, 2006 That sucks.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 October 1, 2006 The depths of some people's depravity never ceases to amaze me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bergh 0 #5 October 1, 2006 Now this to me is a worthy cause I'd be willing to donate a few dollars to help him replace his gear._______________________________________ You are unique, just like everybody else ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #6 October 1, 2006 QuoteThe depths of some people's depravity never ceases to amaze me. Hopefully the thiefs remains will wash up someday nearby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #7 October 1, 2006 QuoteNow this to me is a worthy cause I'd be willing to donate a few dollars to help him replace his gear. That is a -very- good idea. I've search on dz.com to see if Tim is a member here (to PM him), but wasn't successful. If anyone has his contact info please let him know I'd be willing to donate some funds to help him replace his gear as well....he just needs to let me know his contact info. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #8 October 1, 2006 QuoteNow this to me is a worthy cause I'd be willing to donate a few dollars to help him replace his gear. Same, I'd at least let him have the price of a jump ticket. He's the kind of guy that you want around at your dz. ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 October 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteNow this to me is a worthy cause I'd be willing to donate a few dollars to help him replace his gear. Same, I'd at least let him have the price of a jump ticket. He's the kind of guy that you want around at your dz. there are far too few of his kind in this world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #10 October 1, 2006 QuoteHopefully the thiefs remains will wash up someday nearby There might yet be a good hard working and honest person that blossoms out of thief. People change.Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #11 October 1, 2006 Is that the same Tim Straus from Eloy? I hope he gets his gear back & some. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #12 October 1, 2006 karma is a serious bitch. the thief better watch their back. if someone starts a collection i would be more than happy to contribute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #13 October 1, 2006 QuoteIs that the same Tim Straus from Eloy? Never met 'Eloy Tim'. Here's a picture with this article. Is this the same Tim you know? http://kgmb9.com/kgmb/display.cfm?storyID=9299&sid=1183 ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 October 1, 2006 After reading the additional details about the incident, I'd like to know more about the incident itself - what caused a two-out with a deployment that high? Sounds like the student was very lucky to avoid injury (and I was glad to read that he got back in the air). Sucks for the instructor, though ... hopefully someone will catch a clue after all the publicity and it'll turn up."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #15 October 2, 2006 QuoteThere might yet be a good hard working and honest person that blossoms out of thief. And the Pope may start promoting the use of condoms QuotePeople change Regrettably, people like that thief usually don't. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #16 October 2, 2006 It could be him, his hair looks a little darker though. All I will say though, is that if it is, that perp is in big trouble. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #17 October 2, 2006 QuoteIt could be him, his hair looks a little darker though. All I will say though, is that if it is, that perp is in big trouble. WOW! I know Tim from Eloy too. And you're right, if it's the Tim Straus of "nice shoes ..." the perp will be in trouble! Hard to tell from that picture, though. Mean people suck. 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recovercrachead 0 #18 October 2, 2006 the guy he saved with the new rig needs to give it to the heroTrack high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 October 2, 2006 Quote the guy he saved with the new rig needs to give it to the hero yea uhhh no.....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #20 October 2, 2006 Quotethe guy he saved with the new rig needs to give it to the hero He's obviously a good guy and wouldn't accept it anyway! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #21 October 2, 2006 Are you smoking crack??? .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #22 October 2, 2006 QuoteSucks for the instructor, though ... hopefully someone will catch a clue after all the publicity and it'll turn up. This got me thinking - what's a thief gonna do with that gear? Only two things I can think of worth more than $100: jump it or sell it. One thing that will make those 2 things much harder is a concerted effort to pass along the story and pictures of the gear - keep your eyes open on EBay, Craigslist, etc., dropzones, gear shops and area pawn shops. It CAN be found. Get some pictures posted here, for starters. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #23 October 2, 2006 No the first gear to be stolen and never found. If there is a donation organised i have $200 toward his new gear... unless he is sponsored! .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #24 October 2, 2006 Quote If there is a donation organised i have $200 toward his new gear... unless he is sponsored! We first need his contact info (and need). Anyone know how to get ahold of Tim? ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #25 October 2, 2006 QuoteIt could be him, his hair looks a little darker though. All I will say though, is that if it is, that perp is in big trouble. Okay, went to Pacific Skydiving (thanks to the dropzone listings here in dz.com) and clicked on 'staff'. Is this the Tim you know? http://www.pacific-skydiving.com/staff.htm ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
