piisfish 135 #1 February 24, 2004 Can I sue Skidive Miami for not having warned me that I would spend all my money and time on skydivingscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #2 February 24, 2004 did you read the waiver?? Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #3 February 24, 2004 for the love of god! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #4 February 24, 2004 Yes, because that is not covered under any waiver I have seen yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #5 February 24, 2004 Yes you, can but the real question is can you win ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #6 February 24, 2004 They knowingly, and maliciously incited an addiction for thier own profit. . .oh wiat, so do the tobacco companies. . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #7 February 24, 2004 I read every line of the approx 15 pages I had to sign. I even signed the : putting my life in danger willingly etc... but NOWHERE it was stated that it was a highly addictive activity ! scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #8 February 24, 2004 dont birdman have something like that as a disclaimer on their products? I know I've seen a discliamer against spending all your money somewhere??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #9 February 24, 2004 They may argue that you were in a wingsuit, and therefore were already addicted prior to arriving at the DZ. No further questions your honour, this witness is of no use to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #10 February 24, 2004 You can sue only after you have lost your house and car and you are living out of a cardboard box!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #11 February 24, 2004 This is American. You can always sue. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #12 February 24, 2004 Quotedont birdman have something like that as a disclaimer on their products? I know I've seen a discliamer against spending all your money somewhere??? Here is the warning label from a BASE rig, kinda funny. Make sure to read it BASE Warning Label<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshl 0 #13 February 24, 2004 If you can afford an attorney, you need to jump more often. Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #14 February 24, 2004 I had no wingsuit at that time (it was prior to my 1st tandem)... I had to sell all my clothes to buy that suit.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #15 February 24, 2004 QuoteIf you can afford an attorney, you need to jump more often. Best advice so far. . .man, this stuff got me laughing this morning. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #16 February 24, 2004 beautiful warning !!! should be posted in the BASE forum. BTW is it a standard warning on BASE rigs ? Or is it just 1 manufacturer who wanted to have fun ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #17 February 24, 2004 You have a cardboard box? I live in a van...down by the river... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #18 February 24, 2004 Quotebeautiful warning !!! should be posted in the BASE forum. BTW is it a standard warning on BASE rigs ? Or is it just 1 manufacturer who wanted to have fun ?? not sure, it's one of our guy's rig. I haven't paid attention to the others, but that is the actually label<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #19 February 24, 2004 any attorney ready to do it for free ?? can offer the video for his tandem skydive...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #20 February 24, 2004 QuoteBTW is it a standard warning on BASE rigs ? Or is it just 1 manufacturer who wanted to have fun ?? is that a warning label? i thourght it were in case ihad too much wind at night,it would then glow up the ground under me In BR manual it says somthing like: you live and you die,you might die while BASE jumping.. Serius if you dont know how dangerus it is(what ever you want to do)then you probaly shouldnt do it Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 February 24, 2004 QuoteYou have a cardboard box? I live in a van...down by the river As long as we have each other, i don't need a fancy house... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #22 February 24, 2004 As others have hinted, I think that the skydiving industry, sooner or later, will face a large class action lawsuit much like big tobacco. I've read the waivers, and I've signed 'em, just like all of you. They document all sorts of dangers and risks associated with skydiving, save one..... The likelihood of developing an addiction. FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #23 February 24, 2004 Note: Have not read any of the thread. This is the first one I saw when I clicked on it. QuoteThis is American. You can always sue. Exactly. The question is not if you can or cannot sue. The question is "Can I win?"It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #24 February 24, 2004 QuoteQuoteBTW is it a standard warning on BASE rigs ? Or is it just 1 manufacturer who wanted to have fun ?? is that a warning label? i thourght it were in case ihad too much wind at night,it would then glow up the ground under me In BR manual it says somthing like: you live and you die,you might die while BASE jumping.. Serius if you dont know how dangerus it is(what ever you want to do)then you probaly shouldnt do it I know, I'm european, don't need warning labels. I KNOW what I might face. But maybe all BASE manufacturers had the same kind of humor, as I think BASE jumpers all should know what CAN happen. Maybe "pure" skydivers are innocent and think everything can only be perfect.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #25 February 24, 2004 If you win your lawsuit you will probably be banned off every dropzone in the world. They will ban you to help you overcome your addiction. Now, does it seem worth it? There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
