efs4ever 3 #1 October 17, 2003 The guy who put Johnny Carson out on a Pre AFF era Buddy Jump. (With RW) The picture of Johnny Carson after the jump Bob and the picture. All part of his traveling wall of fame.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #2 October 17, 2003 As the says, NOICE Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #3 October 18, 2003 Wow, thats cool stuff. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #4 October 20, 2003 If anyone has the video of Lost Prairie 2002, you can see Bob exiting a DC-3. Who else would have a rip-cord handle on his main these days. What a cool guy! He told us a story of how he jumped into the Rose Bowl (without permission, back in the 60's)....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #5 October 20, 2003 We have a local jumper, very good, very experienced, very current, who still uses a ripcord on his main. Plenty of good reasons. But I'll probably stick with a throw-out. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #6 October 20, 2003 There was a time or two (when I first started back), when I went to pull my rip cord and then realized that it wasn't there. It's amazing how muscle memory stays with you after even 2O years. I think that's why old timers have no trouble falling stable or even getting right back into RW, after a long lay-off. It's just like riding a bike....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 October 21, 2003 Hey Steve.. come on over for our Seattle Skydivers Green Meet in the spring.. we will fix ya right up with a rig that has a ripcordThe one I jumped this last May had this spiffy not so new modified T-10 in a sleeve in a Surplus container with a non-pilotchute 24' belly wart. Jeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #8 October 21, 2003 Jeanne, I'd Love to attend. I'm currently living way over in Eastern Montana, so it may be too far, but it may be a possibility. You know, I'd love to jump some old gear, just for old times sake. A friend of mine has a couple of old para-commanders that are over 30 years old. I may give one of them a try. I enjoyed jumping with you last summer at Lost Prairie. We've got to get a DZ.Com load next year.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poppenhager 1 #9 October 21, 2003 RIGHT ON!! I have used all the systems and still prefer the RIPCORD,that can be pulled with either hand! D-47Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 October 21, 2003 Cheryl Whitford: still a ripcord Mike "Michigan" Sandberg: still a ripcord Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skr 1 #11 November 4, 2003 >I have used all the systems and still prefer the RIPCORD, > that can be pulled with either hand! Me too. It seems kind of silly to have one handle buried back there out of sight that you can only reach with one hand. I'm too lazy to switch back though. --- While I'm here I'd like to thank you for all the pioneering I used to read about when I was jumping in Southern California back in the 60's. Skr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Antithesis 0 #12 February 10, 2004 QuoteIf anyone has the video of Lost Prairie 2002, you can see Bob exiting a DC-3. Who else would have a rip-cord handle on his main these days. What a cool guy! He told us a story of how he jumped into the Rose Bowl (without permission, back in the 60's)....Steve1 Bob told me the story of jumping at Bridge day with a ripchord.. Whoa! He's always got a good story or ten I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tinkerbelle 5 #13 February 17, 2004 Bob Sinclaire is the coolest old fart you will ever meet, if you are ever so privileged to do so! He is the innovator of modern skydiving phtotgraphy in addition to other contributions. He has logbooks and photo albums dating back all the way to his days doing the 1st ariel stunt work ever done for the series RIPCORD. If you ever have the privilege to run into the guy, be sure to ask him to share with you his photo albums and memoirs. He even knew Tiny Brodrick, the first parachutist, and yes, she was a woman! While Bob still tries to make at least a couple jumps/week, he is getting old. It is very important that someone who is literary minded find some way to secure his memoirs, stories, and photo albums, and discussions there of for our sport's history and archives. If something should ever happen to Bob, much skydiving history will be lost with him! Respect and listen to your elders, for they have so much to share, and from them we all have so much to learn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 October 21, 2003 Cheryl Whitford: still a ripcord Mike "Michigan" Sandberg: still a ripcord Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skr 1 #11 November 4, 2003 >I have used all the systems and still prefer the RIPCORD, > that can be pulled with either hand! Me too. It seems kind of silly to have one handle buried back there out of sight that you can only reach with one hand. I'm too lazy to switch back though. --- While I'm here I'd like to thank you for all the pioneering I used to read about when I was jumping in Southern California back in the 60's. Skr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antithesis 0 #12 February 10, 2004 QuoteIf anyone has the video of Lost Prairie 2002, you can see Bob exiting a DC-3. Who else would have a rip-cord handle on his main these days. What a cool guy! He told us a story of how he jumped into the Rose Bowl (without permission, back in the 60's)....Steve1 Bob told me the story of jumping at Bridge day with a ripchord.. Whoa! He's always got a good story or ten I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerbelle 5 #13 February 17, 2004 Bob Sinclaire is the coolest old fart you will ever meet, if you are ever so privileged to do so! He is the innovator of modern skydiving phtotgraphy in addition to other contributions. He has logbooks and photo albums dating back all the way to his days doing the 1st ariel stunt work ever done for the series RIPCORD. If you ever have the privilege to run into the guy, be sure to ask him to share with you his photo albums and memoirs. He even knew Tiny Brodrick, the first parachutist, and yes, she was a woman! While Bob still tries to make at least a couple jumps/week, he is getting old. It is very important that someone who is literary minded find some way to secure his memoirs, stories, and photo albums, and discussions there of for our sport's history and archives. If something should ever happen to Bob, much skydiving history will be lost with him! Respect and listen to your elders, for they have so much to share, and from them we all have so much to learn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
