A lot of things have been said, negative and positive, about our incident on Sunday.
I personally think that we all need to take the position that in the heat of the moment there are only certain actions any one skydiver can make. Some are correct and of course some are wrong.
After watching the video(s), there is NO conclusive evidence that Seb, nor anyone else did anything incorrectly. Yes, his hand was on Vinny's pillow during one still shot, that doesn't mean he pulled it. But if ACCIDENTALLY it got pulled during the funnel, it of course was not intentional, by whom ever did it.. A little ribbing after the fact is understandable but it DOES need to stop.
Seb has all but admitted guilt by association due to the video. WE all know that Seb is the SHIT when it comes to skydiving and also, as far as I'm concerned, admitting guilt when it his to admit.
We also know that when you are a professional skydiver you open yourself up to criticism from others.
I'm VERY surprised I haven't been criticized HEAVLY for my shortcomings over the 20 years I've been jumping nor the 3 1/2 years I’ve owned ACSI.
We ALL have something to contribute.
I for one, as I believe Seb is as well, am MORE than willing to listen to CONSTRUCTIVE criticism.
I do not agree with excessive ribbing or cutting down of ones skills or judgement.
If either my father or mother were alive I would have JR take one and Seb the other... I would want to time it so I could see them both in freefall!!
I love you all and want to see us spend as much quality time together as possible.
Tim Sayre
p.s. When asked last Sunday I stated I am a member and do look at the posts at dz.com but you would probably not see many posts due to politics of owning a DZ and putting ones thoughts online. I thought in this case that a response was necessary.
