scottygofast 0 #1 July 18, 2011 Just wanted to let people know that over the weekend, someone stole all the copper in the power lines at Tony suits, as well as the lines running to the power poles. there's no telling how long this could take to get Power restored to the building, there was another business on the street also hit the same night. And no, you cant just make this stuff up. If you cant get ahold of anyone right away, theres a reason. Thats all the info i have for you, but if your expecting a suit to be finished and shipped this week, its not likely to happen.. Sorry for the crappy news all~Z Flock #11; Muff #1909; PFI #15, USPA Lifer Commercial Multi-Inst. Airplane/Rotory www.flyteskool.ws Aerial Photography Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #2 July 18, 2011 Wow, I've heard of people stealing copper from construction sites... but never from live power lines. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #3 July 18, 2011 Sucks for Tony, his employees, and his customers. Good wishes and hopes they get it rolling again soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #4 July 18, 2011 Have seen it a couple of times over here. Sadly, it doesn't usually fry the bastards 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
BillyVance 34 #5 July 18, 2011 Quote Have seen it a couple of times over here. Sadly, it doesn't usually fry the bastards They should rewire it so it does fry the bastards. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac 1 #6 July 18, 2011 Quote Have seen it a couple of times over here. Sadly, it doesn't usually fry the bastards http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bradford-west-yorkshire-13690564 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #7 July 18, 2011 Rent a commercial generator, and get back to work.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #8 July 19, 2011 I bet a coupla of crispy crack heads smells pretty bad. Yet somewhat pleasing. Shame they didn't get zapped. Hopefully everything gets back on-line in short order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #9 July 19, 2011 Quote Wow, I've heard of people stealing copper from construction sites... but never from live power lines. Copper wire is a commodity. Was waiting in line at the metal recycle center cashing in my aluminum cans (soda pop). One of the worker bee's goes to a seller and has a talk. The seller reloads mass qty's of big ass copper still insulated cut in 2' pieces back into his truck. The copper wire thieves are so good/bad on a construction site the sparky's are pulling wire underground and before they can hook it up the wire is gone. Double trouble pay for wire and laborThe reputable metal parts recycle centers as far I can tell, don't want that crap to much trouble. I have the show picture ID to pick up my $20 check for my aluminum pop cans. Catalytic convertors on cars contain some precious metals. Battery operated sawsall. Park and ride. More $$$ than copper. If you can find a market like craigs list. Ever price a new convertor and the labor to install it .Park your car with the new convertor in a dark place. The lights are out because the copper wire was stolen.. Locking the UG wire splice box's won't work because the bad people have the key. Welding the cover plate to the box can slow them down. We're doomed, doomed I tell you.R.I.P.One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #10 July 19, 2011 Quote Rent a commercial generator, and get back to work. Lock generator inside the bldg at night (not running) or the bad people will steal the generator.[One Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysoul 0 #11 July 19, 2011 never been in Italy, isn't it? 3,2,1,C-YA!!! V. BASE #1075 / BMI #I-002 / PFI #042 / EGI #104 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #12 July 19, 2011 Police captured 2 main suspects by the name of Stephane Z, Robert P, and is currently questioning them for more information...JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #13 July 19, 2011 Quote Police captured 2 main suspects by the name of Stephane Z, Robert P, and is currently questioning them for more information... FYB had a "Police/Air PAtrol" color scheme, will it now be called Copper instead ? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deniq 0 #14 July 19, 2011 Quote Wow, I've heard of people stealing copper from construction sites... but never from live power lines. In Russia, it is usually practice to steal energised power lines. Cooper and aluminium bring good money. Robbery use special technology for this act: electrical grounding for live line > shut-off due to automatic => stress-free job... P.S. More interesting is, if the thieves connect an junction on belowground oil piping under pressure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwind 0 #15 July 19, 2011 QuoteWow, I've heard of people stealing copper from construction sites... but never from live power lines Clearly you dont live in South Africa. Around here they steal the copper out of fibre optic cables.Wingsuit South Africa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #16 July 19, 2011 Around here we don't put copper in our fiber optic cables. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #17 July 19, 2011 Quote Around here we don't put copper in our fiber optic cables. The copper seems to not reflect the light nearly as much!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #18 July 19, 2011 Quote Around here we don't put copper in our fiber optic cables. Fiber coptic? www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xwind 0 #19 July 20, 2011 ... clearly you really dont live in SA. They steal the fibre optic cable anyway because, well it looks like cable and you can make some cool stuff with the Kevlar. http://mybroadband.co.za/news/telecoms/20457-fibre-cable-theft-in-sa.htmlWingsuit South Africa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #20 July 21, 2011 Tweakers on patrol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonija 0 #21 July 23, 2011 Quote In Russia, it is usually practice to steal energised power lines. What he meant to say was: In soviet Russia power lines steal you! I do recall reading that a whole bridge was "stolen" in Poland and then sold as raw metal... Recycling at its finest!I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
