NightJumper 0 #26 October 13, 2003 What the people that are making these high wing load recommendations need to ask themselves is, are they willing to accept the criminal, civil and ethical consequences for their actions? Could deviating from published manufacture recommendations that result in an injury or death constitute negligence on your part? I don’t know, do you want to take that chance? Could recommending a high wing loading for a low time jumper be perceived by a zealous prosecutor as criminal negligence for knowingly exceeding those same manufactures recommendations? Want to shoot craps with a jury on that one? What is the down side to recommending something larger and safer? So, they may have to down size one more time, at least they will probably be around to do so. If you want to make a recommendation, work with your local gear store or manufacture. This is their area of expertise. They have an incredible amount of resources available to them from people that do this everyday on a global scale. As an instructor, the information that you have is that of the particular individual that you have been working with. Discuss this information with the gear store / manufacture and you probably have a safe and happy skydiver for years to come. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #27 October 13, 2003 "When "God" - i.e. an AFF I - tells them they'll be just fine under something they'd load at 1.2 at 20 jumps, why would they listen to some chick at the gear store? " Why don't you get a waiver type document written up, then have the would -be purchaser and their 'technical advisor' both sign it in your presence, you sign as a witness?. Include lots of scary lawyer speak, and a used gear valuation / buy back option with deductions for blood stain removal. You keep the original, the AFFI keeps a copy, and a copy is posted to the NOK.... You've tried reasoning with them, we've talked about legislating, we've talked about educating, fuk it, its time to scare them...... Just as a laugh.........Because it shouldn't really be like this. Maybe 'God' will think more seriously about his/her responsibilities to their clients......-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #28 October 13, 2003 QuoteWhy don't you get a waiver type document written up, then have the would -be purchaser and their 'technical advisor' both sign it in your presence, you sign as a witness?.Quote Considering the legal climate in the US, I'm suprised you guys didn't have one already...-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
