jeremyneas

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  1. True. But, I think thats what Americans hate to hear. The old, if you don't like it don't do it. Americans always get antsy when people restrict their freedoms, even when those freedoms are potentially dangerous! True anarchy is the freedom to risk or take your life and not be infringed by society's gov't rule. Ut oh...mixing law and philosophy ... not good.
  2. What about the rigger? Was he a drunk? History problems? Decided not to stow any lines? The rigger wasn't questioned in the entire thread. He would have made an interesting witness.
  3. I wonder about the posted disclaimer tag, and it's viability in court With the flexibility of the law, the question you have to ask is "Would a reasonable person expect the parachute to work properly in the conditions set?" I would say yes. Assuming that the person was stable, falling flat, and within the limits of the parachute parameters, a resonable person should expect a good parachute to open. The disclaimer on the parachute, is on all parachutes, so while you have a choice in manufacturers, you can't escape the disclaimer that is photocopied to all equipment. A skydiver has absolutely no choice in picking a manufacturer that does not put the disclaimer on. So how effective is the disclaimer when the only choice is 'not to jump'. How much time and money was invested before you realized that this was the case?
  4. When I as an aircraft mechanic in the Air Force we had a simple effective rule. If the pilot dies, it was pilot error. If the pilot lives, it was mechanical failure. Unfortunatly, skydiver take the same approach. And since this skydiver lived, it was a manufacturing defect. Two years ago, during a hook turn, my finger got stuck in the front riser stitching. If I would have died in that monstrosity of a landing, everyone would have just stated that I hooked it in without flare. So there could be a good bit of truth to the above statement. Did this skydiver do everything right? I don't think we will ever know. Could this skydiver have done something to prevent this mishap...maybe...
  5. After 6 years of marrage, the wife can't stand the fact that the husband ALWAYS wants the light off during sex. Well tonite, in the middle of the fun, she flips on the light, only to discover her husband over her with a dildo in his hand. "You limp dick muthar fuckar, how dare you screw me all these years with a dildo!?!" The husband replied "I'll explain the dildo, if you explain our 3 kids"
  6. It isn't, I remember that from when i was in high school, just gets the best reaction, so it went in the vault...hey i can type 60 wmp, no copy and pasty here
  7. dude, that is wierd...and that was my best one...lol
  8. Whats the difference between a golfer and a skydiver? A golfer goes whack...oh shit. A skydiver goes oh shit...whack.
  9. Whats the difference between a professional skydiver and a large pizza? A large pizza can feed a family of four.
  10. Guy walks into a bar and notices a horse standing in the back with a pot of money in front of it. Guy asks the bartender about the scene. Bartencer goes "Well if put a dollar in the pot, say or do something to make the horse laugh and you get the whole pot of money" Guy walks back, but a dollar in, does something or other to the horse, and the horse starts laughing its ass off, hoof on the piano, just dyin laughing. 2 months later, same bar, same horse, same pot of cash. Guys says to the bartender "What now?" Bartender goes "Same deal, but you have to make the horse cry." "Easy enough" Guy walks back, does somethin or other to the horse, and the horse starts crying and whimperin, just plain miserable. The guy starts walkin out with his new pot a money, when the bartender stops him. "Fess up, What did you do?" The guy looked at him and said "It was easy, first time i told him my dick was bigger than his, the second time, I show'd him!"
  11. On no no no, skydivers are first and foremost...human!
  12. Horse walks into a bar, bartender goes "Hey, what's with the long face?"
  13. Did you see that new pirate movie? It's rated, RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
  14. What did the guy say to the house when it fell on him? Get off me homes.
  15. Stupid? I don't think so. This isn't a guy suing becuase he couldn't pronouce "Xaos." This is a guy who was seriously injured using a product manufactured by PA, and that type of injury should be taked VERY seriously.
  16. Couple of comments to what people are saying. Strictly case speaking. As for an appeal: Remember, an appeal is NOT another jury trial. There is no evidence, there is no witnesses. There is a panel of judges and they ONLY rule on the legal presentation of the case, and to make sure that there were no mistakes or misjudgements (by the judge) that affected the outcome of the case. I find it hard to believe there could be a possible appeal. As for the case: George could have done a number of tactics to poke holes in the plaintiff. 1. We already mentioned operating the parachute in limits, weight, and speed. 2. What caused the Pilot Chute in Tow malfunction? Was the PC maintained? Was it a rag? Was the main too big for the container? Was the closing loop too small? 3. How does the jumper take care of his equipment? Is the reserve in the trunk of his car 90% of the time around chemicals? 4. How about that tag on the parachute? Would be nice to show a jury that disclaimer?...that disclaimer EVERYWHERE! This is just off the top of my head. But not showing up for the trial is an autoloss. You disrespect the court, the jury, and the claim. You think those jury members like being paid $12 a day? Can't afford a defense? How bout that judgement! I don't know all the facts, and I don't know how I would rule, but the anger in the industry should be pointed at the irrisponsible way GG handled the case.
  17. Most helmets are pointless, but Bonehead Composities Inc. make a few pointed ones! Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh...sorry, yeah, I may be rated under 4 tandem systems, but realized the importance of a helmet when I got my Strong Rating...I believe the story (that scared me strait) involved an ear ripping off... I think you watch too much Seinfeld comedy and take his word too seriously (the ol helmet is wearing you bit...) Heyyyy maybe we can start the great, no helmet is safer than a helmet debate again...that was fun! LOL
  18. Gawd damn college students that skydive with all their time off...even with a family I have absolutely nothing to do, and it's too cold to work(jump). I have to post, I already washed both cars today in 25 degree weather (don't ask). Maybe I'll shovel the grass...of course there is always room to poll!
  19. And the crowd goes wild after the 'blacklight' swooping contest!!!
  20. I ment to, but forgot...damnit all to hell!!!
  21. And it's not just the snow, Sunday was beautiful...but COLD as a mofo! I cowered by the heater and let the jumpers jump.
  22. Yeah....It's wintertime!
  23. My rigger completes a pull test every time it goes to his shop. What a guy!