voodew1 0 #1 September 19, 2006 So myself and Ted have tried to help out others by sending our demo suits here there and everywhere to allow others to try wingsuit flights. We seem to find out that skydivers are douche bags!! Most recently the last suit came back and it had been taken apart to see how it was made. Who the fuck would take a suit apart and then put it back together and try to pass it off as it was never touched, not to mention that he bitched about renting a suit for 3 weeks for $50.00 and only sent $25.00 siting a technically in an email which could have been taken either way. I have had to threaten police action to get one jumper to send a suit back after he quit answering my phone calls (caller ID) but when I found another phone with a different area code he answered right away it was amazing. We went out and purchased every size of Prodigy available and people have been acting like they could give a fuck less because it is not theirs. If you can't stand up 98% of your landings (should be 100% but shit happens) Don't demo somebody elses wingsuit you will damage it!! Maybe I am fucked up thinking that you should take better care of others shit then your own. I can only imagine what demos that belong to manufactures get treated like. We have decided to change our policy -- from here on out if you want to demo a suit it will cost $100 up front before the suit is sent out -- we will deduct $25 per week per jumper using the suit -- we will return the reamaining amount after the suit comes back undamaged --- if you have the nerve to take it apart we will keep all of the money and if it gets damaged we will keep the money to repair the suit (what it costs, you might owe more or get some back) It would be nice if we could trust everyone to take care of shit, but the few that don't ruin it for the rest. If you would like to come to us to demo a suit it will more than likely be free (if you don't trash the suit) Just something to think about next time you have somebody elses gear in your possession. Sorry to rant but I can't help it ------- the ones that have been described in this rant know who they are. Hugs and Kisses Voodew The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #2 September 19, 2006 That sucks, Jason. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 September 19, 2006 Wow Jason I am really sorry to hear this...especially the one where someone actually took your suit apart! That is so wrong on so many levels I can't even begin to address it. What is wrong with people?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #4 September 19, 2006 Dude....... My heart goes out to you guys. I only had a few ass surf events and one green grass knee drag on my loaners. Doing any unstitching to see how a suit is made is beyond heinous. All of that can be examined via looking down an inlet, or if it is constructed of light colored material, just looking at with a light shinning through. A BMI friend of mine has quiet a few suits, mostly classics and GTIs, for doing first flights. Stranded assets really for what they cost even used. Its sad really! Sometimes when you help out the douche bags you are left with nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #5 September 19, 2006 Dude, that sucks. I borrowed a buddy's suit and ended up putting a small hole in it when a tandem student ran in front of me when I was landing. Choice was to hit the student or have a not so graceful slide in. I paid to have the small hole patched and sent a nice bottle of scotch back with the suit for the wear and tear I put on it. I say name the offender. A little shame will go a long way in behavior modification.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #6 September 19, 2006 Most recently the last suit came back and it had been taken apart to see how it was made Quote It was probably taken apart to make a pattern. I'm sorry you are experiencing this kind of ungratefulness. I don't blame you for raising your prices. Those suits ain't free!What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nathaniel 0 #7 September 19, 2006 Quote I say name the offender. Amen. To the extent that they don't already from time to time, mfrs and DZs should be putting their heads together and sharing info on who is not to trust. There's an advantage that skydiving is such a small sport. No doubt one of the reasons to establish a rigid dealer program, for all the flaws.My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir. The bums will always lose. Do you hear me, Lebowski? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites schokkenbroek 0 #8 September 19, 2006 QuoteThat sucks, Jason. And bigtime!Skydiving isn't just a way of life, it's a way of being alive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bofh 0 #9 September 19, 2006 Quote I have had to threaten police action to get one jumper to send a suit back after he quit answering my phone calls (caller ID) but when I found another phone with a different area code he answered right away it was amazing. That happened to me once too when calling an asshole about borrowed stuff... I called one minute later with blocked caller ID and he answered and sounded really bothered when he heard it was me... You don't have the ability to block caller ID in USA? Quote We went out and purchased every size of Prodigy available and people have been acting like they could give a fuck less because it is not theirs. That's incredible. If I break a thing I'm a bit sorry and move on, but if I break someone else's it bugs me for weeks even after having compensated them... Things can break of course, but taking things apart? I had thought of doing something similar to you, but this made me change my mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Costyn 0 #10 September 19, 2006 Damn man, that sucks... WTF, taking a suit apart and then putting it together, that is just really really shitty. I say name them... (although you might be accused of slander?)Costyn van Dongen - http://www.flylikebrick.com/ - World Wide Wingsuit News Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mariavon 0 #11 September 19, 2006 QuoteMost recently the last suit came back and it had been taken apart to see how it was made Quote It was probably taken apart to make a pattern. I'm sorry you are experiencing this kind of ungratefulness. I don't blame you for raising your prices. Those suits ain't free
