Mad47 0 #1 February 10, 2003 Aaaaaaaaa ... My little convertible jet was hit in traffic combat Got rear ended trying to avoid the bigger mess on highway Lessons learned: 1) Honda's rule. Heavy ugly Chevy who cowardly hit me, got more damage than my lovely little convertible DelSol. 2) You better drive a freaking tank if you drive in Texas .... The funny part of the story was the first thought right after impact: "Ufffffffffffff ... thanks God I took the rig out of trunk" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #2 February 10, 2003 that sucks man. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #3 February 10, 2003 Quote The funny part of the story was the first thought right after impact: "Ufffffffffffff ... thanks God I took the rig out of trunk" Haha, ain't that the truth! I was going to pick up a friend to go to the DZ and assemble my brand-spankin' used rig, and I got hit in a damn parking lot. First thought - shit, I hope the gear's ok. Second thought - damn, I hope those folks are ok. Third thought - hrm, am I ok?! -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #4 February 10, 2003 careful with that rig!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #5 February 10, 2003 should have gotten a crx! I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #6 February 10, 2003 ROFL!!! +pats the pretty reserve container+ Mmmmm, reserve. Don't worry, it's in good hands -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #7 February 10, 2003 Another interesting issue is influence of jumping on behavior on the road. Since I moved to Texas 5 years ago, I have been pulled over 13 times for all kinds of traffic violations and got 7 traffic tickets. Since I started to skydive less than a year ago, I was only pulled over once (doing 70mph on 55 on highway gimme a break). It is amazing that jumping actually makes you a safer driver. There is no need to speed up on highway if you can go much faster without a vehicle. However, safe driving doesn't guarantee complete safety .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #8 February 10, 2003 Yeah, no kidding. You just don't feel any more need to do stupid shit on the road. Lately I've been doing some really dumb stuff, like skidding on purpose on an icy road. You don't have to tell me, I knowIt seems that, during the jumping season, driving just becomes a way to go from point A to point B. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #9 February 10, 2003 I love those lil Del Soles. Sorry man, I was wounded for a week when my car got hit n run in two separate parking lots in the same 2 week period. Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #10 February 10, 2003 Yup ... it is a pain but it could have been much more uglier ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 February 10, 2003 I drive a "tank" a 5,000lbs 4x4 Chevy 1/2 ton. I've only been hit once in it (*knock on wood*). All the little car did when he hit the rear of my truck (his fault) was break my nice A&M hitch cover. He tore the bumper off his car and caused over $3000 worth of damage. My hitch cover cost $30. That's what he gets when he tries to mess with a Texan's truck.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #12 February 10, 2003 Don't feel too bad. My brother called me to tell me that my parents (Dad driving his car) got a deer about a 1.5 miles from home. My brother drove out to follow them home and make sure they were ok. The deer didn't do so well. An Officer had to shoot it. After work I drove in the driveway to see the crinkled hood and missing parts. A note on the counter said they got a 10 point buck. And my dad doesn't even hunt....matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #13 February 10, 2003 Quote Don't feel too bad. My brother called me to tell me that my parents (Dad driving his car) got a deer about a 1.5 miles from home. My brother drove out to follow them home and make sure they were ok. The deer didn't do so well. An Officer had to shoot it. After work I drove in the driveway to see the crinkled hood and missing parts. A note on the counter said they got a 10 point buck. And my dad doesn't even hunt....matt Big animals are dangerous. Thank goodness that everybody is okay. I hit a homo sapiens at about 50 mph a while back (not my fault). Somehow he lived through it, but my car was totalled. I was cut up and freaked out, but otherwise ok. I can't imagine what would have happened if it was a large deer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 February 10, 2003 Did you keep the deer? That's good eat'n!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #15 February 10, 2003 I got a small doe while I was in college. Sad part is that I saw it on the side of the road. Slowed down considerably. Saw it standing there off the shoulder. Slowed some more and as I was about to pass it it jumped out in front of me. Somehow didn't break either headlight, but crinkled the hood, bumper and grille. Scarier was having a deer run out infront of me on my motorcycle at night. No contact there though.matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #16 February 10, 2003 I didn't and I don't think my parents did either. I passed where it happened when I came home, but didn't see it. Highway department must have picked it up quickly. I've heard of people taking them if they aren't too mangled, but not in my county. I think there is some rule about it. matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #17 February 10, 2003 The Honda Del Sol is one of the heaviest Hondas that were made. The things are tanks with all of the re-inforcement added due to the targa top. Glad to hear you came out of it okay. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #18 February 10, 2003 thankfully no ones hit me yet in my little mini Its fair to say mini's dont do well in accidents, basically made of tin foil. Thats why i put a full cage and harness' in mine, nothing like safety 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
Faber 0 #19 February 10, 2003 but you can always find a place to park your car Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #20 February 10, 2003 indeed that and it's worth like a million cool points. it truley does rock 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
Mad47 0 #21 February 10, 2003 Thanks folks for your inputs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #22 February 10, 2003 I don't know what it is about deer but they cause a lot of damage. I saw a mid size car the other morning on the side of the road with the front end accordianed, I figured classic rear end job. However, about 25 feet from the car in the grass was a small(compared to Texas) 4 pointer. Now , I compare the damage to that car to the damage to the car I was a passenger in in an undisclosed country where we struck a 14 yr old boy on a bike, slightly head on/broadside and there is no logical reason for the differences in damageIMO. The vehicle I was in had a small dent on the front hood and on the roof where he caught some english and skidded off 90 degrees from the vehicle(I shit you not). The bike was mangled and under the vehicle but caused no damage other wise. The kid was OK, we took care of him and bought him full body X-rays for a whopping total of $7.00. We of course bought him a brand new Mt. bike and he was riding it a few days later. Unfortunatly, he was hit by a MACK truck two weeks later. I'm just kidding the last part didn't happenSo how is it bambi will wreck a mid size car and a human being causes parking lot dents? Thing that make you go HMMM "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #23 February 11, 2003 Quote So how is it bambi will wreck a mid size car and a human being causes parking lot dents? Thing that make you go HMMM I guess it just depends on the accident. In my case, a human ruined the front bumper, crumpled the hood, busted in the windshield and collapsed the roof, among other things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
