How to pervent stolen gear?

[DroptheMan04 0]

This is discuss to how to pervent gear begin stolen.

Anyone have good idea to keep gear from stolen at dropzone?

Mine idea, is put in locker and have your own lock up.b

[sundevil777 102]

A bike chain/cable lock, looping it through a solid object and your rig.

People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am

[Broke 0]

To prevent stuff from being stolen we just need to use common sence.
Trust no one.
Keep an eye on your gear and your friends gear.
Don't leave things out unattended.
Keep a close eye on shady individuals.

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Anvil Brother 84
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[slotperfect 7]

This is not The Bonfire, folks. Pointless one liners are not welcome here or in any of the topical forums. Stick to the subject please.

Arrive Safely

John

[damonsteele 0]

Having had my gear stolen from the DZ once (and thankfully recovered), my suggestion is this.....

Take your stuff HOME WITH YOU!!! It may seem easy to just leave your gear at the DZ, but if for any reason it gets stolen or damaged, you're screwed.

The DZ's hanger was locked and secure, but the person who stole the gear just broke the lock and stole a dozen or so rigs. Locks do not prevent a thief from taking you stuff. It just slows them down a little.

[darkwing 5]

Just like you should keep your eye on the gear of others when boarding and on the plane, you should keep your eye on the gear of others on the ground too. I especially considered my teammates' gear worth keeping an eye on.

-- Jeff
My Skydiving History

[padalcek 9]

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Locks do not prevent a thief from taking you stuff. It just slows them down a little.

locks were not invented to prevent thieves from stealing. their intent is to keep honest people honest.

Padalcek - CCO, HF-17
http://www.theflyinghellfish.com
I'm not a real skydiver - but I do play one on dz.com.

[riggerrob 643]

Ordered custom-coloured gear in really UGLY colours.

[pilotdave 0]

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Ordered custom-coloured gear in really UGLY colours.

Might stop skydivers, but not other theives. We had a break-in at our DZ over the winter... Only things that seemed to be stolen were a hanging harness (an ugly old vector 1 or something sewn shut) and a training altimeter. I'm waiting for someone to show up at the DZ with them ready to jump.

Dave

[fcajump 164]

In addition to other very good ideas mentioned...

Custom embrodery when getting new gear.

Also, things you can do to help get it back if it is lifted...
Keep a detailed list of all parts (your rigger can help you get serial numbers)
Keep a photo of the rig
Have your rigger tag your reserve and/or AAD with your contact information.

As a rigger I do check lost gear lists, keep a full inventory of my customer's gear and make contact with former owners when I find ID's on the inside.

Jim

Always remember that some clouds are harder than others...