Tandem Master responsible for injury on landing or passenger?
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QuoteI would love to see more posts like yours. I have many more questions, but will definitely think twice about posting. Where do you suggest I ask questions? The skydivers on this site have D licences and 1000's of jumps - who I consider the experts - isn't that what you guys are when you get to that level? So who better to ask?
Asking here is fine, you might want to share a bit more about yourself, people can get to know you, and all will be more comfortable.
Remember that this site is open to all, and there is little to no verification as to someone's resume.
Ask and seek answers, but because of the nature of this site, remember the that the "noise" to "signal" ratio is rather high.
Some very knowledgeable people hang out here, some have responded in this thread, some wanted to know a bit about you first, so that their words would not be twisted later out of context and perhaps in a court room. We can't control what happens with what we post, but why help someone hurt our lifestyle.
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You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
wolfriverjoe 1,351
Quote... I was beginning to think I hadn't joined the correct site - until now, unfriendly and informative.
Yes, I am an inexperienced skydiver and no, I am not a lawyer, but I'm sure if a lawyer was to read most of the posts before your one in response to my question they would probably think, why so aggressive? There was really no feedback other than bugger off and dont ask questions.
It was recommended that I join this site in order to learn more about the sport and assumed that questions were ok, I really wasn't expecting such a negative reaction though. The question that I had on my mind at the time was this one. Obviously, you being from the US have more trouble from lawyers regarding incidents (from what I gather from the comments), however I live in South Africa where its more the press - newspapers and radio - that have the negative effect on the perception of skydiving. Lawyers really dont feature as far as I know.
I would love to see more posts like yours. I have many more questions, but will definitely think twice about posting. Where do you suggest I ask questions? The skydivers on this site have D licences and 1000's of jumps - who I consider the experts - isn't that what you guys are when you get to that level? So who better to ask?
Thanks again
Andrea
It isn't unusual for a lawyer or the family of an injured tandem "passenger" to come on here looking for a way to get around the waiver that was signed. And yes, we have a lot of lawyers here in the US.
When you asked a question that was very clearly about liability, and did so with an empty profile, alarm bells went off for most of us. A real lawyer wouldn't have taken it personally.
I am a little curious why you were wondering about this. Why are you worrying about a TI's responsibilty?
Most newer jumpers ask questions about stuff they are doing right now, or want to do in the immediate future.
One suggestion: before asking these questions, search around a bit. A search for the words Tandem Student Injuries(click on that) brings up a thread from a couple months ago about that very subject. You will see how instructors feel about it in their own words.
Most questions were asked at least once. I have yet to think of one that I can't find with a search. The best ones, however, are the ones others bring up that I hadn't though of.
Stick around a bit, but read more, post less. You will learn quite a bit. You will very quickly learn who to pay attention to and who to ignore
"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy
"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo
"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo
Still smells like a troll to me. Freestyle listed as one of the disciplines? I didn't know anyone did freestyle any more 
Para5-0 0
I would like to thank many of the previous posts, I actually belly laughed at one.
To the OP: if Andrea is a female next time start the post as follows:
Hello,
I am a hot south African female wanting to know more about x,y,z....your server will crash.
Your welcome.
Still laughing at one response above.
To the OP: if Andrea is a female next time start the post as follows:
Hello,
I am a hot south African female wanting to know more about x,y,z....your server will crash.
Your welcome.
Still laughing at one response above.
Sletzer 3
Mostly women skydivers and they are scattered about few and far between. Parachutist just featured an article about freestyle. Maybe more will begin popping up soon.
I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows*
SCS #8251
SCS #8251
QuoteMostly women skydivers and they are scattered about few and far between. Parachutist just featured an article about freestyle. Maybe more will begin popping up soon.
You did see the
after my post, didn't you? But thanks for the informative response. 
I am aware of how many there are and who(mostly women) is doing freestyle. I think I may have met all 6 of them.
pirana 0
Understood, and agree.
And got a good chuckle out of the last sentence of the first paragraph.
And got a good chuckle out of the last sentence of the first paragraph.
" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley
On paper.
In my mind.
You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.
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