Rebecca-Berlin

HI Billy, I posted the details in stolen gear 24 hours ago, but it hasn't appeared yet. I'll wait another day, and then fill out the stolen gear forms again. Maybe I did something wrong. RB

Hi Sky-Mama, The rig was in a parked car in front of an indoor climbing center. Someone destroyed the car window and reached in and grabbed it. The climbing gym, www.magicmountain.de, later said that they have at least 3 thefts a year but do not warn their customers because they are afraid this will scare them away. They do not even have a sign warning you not to leave valuables in the car. Their parking lot is not insured and, unfortunately, not guarded. Now I realize I should have left the rig at the reception. It was just a series of bad decisions, starting with the rigger saying he would bring the gear with the repacked reserve to the gym Friday night so that I could jump Saturday morning. I just should have said no to that offer because it was clear I would be climbing for 3 hours and had no place to put it. I could kick myself, daily. I miss my rig. And I don't want to spend that huge amount of money again for a new one. Thanks for asking. I think about nothing else 24 hours a day. Right now I'm at work and it's all I can do to not tell anyone my plight. They think I'm crazy anyway because I skydive. If they knew the amount of money I just lost they would give me a jester's hat (or an asylum jacket) and place me in the corner. RB

Hey there! I just joined dropzone.com and created my profile. My rig wasn't listed as an option. It is a Teardrop Viper. I checked off the Teardrop SF category because it was the next best. You might want to expand your gear list. Thanks, RB

Hi There! The good news is after 5 years in the sport I have finally registered at dropzone.com. This is my first-ever post. The bad news is the reason I joined is because my rig was stolen 5 days ago and I want to inform as many skydivers and riggers as possible, so if the thieves try to sell it, they will be caught red-handed (and tied by their ankles and left hanging over a base-jump exit point till they pee in their pants and become monks). So, first off, a warm hello to everyone here. My main interest is formation skydiving. For over two years I have been trying to get a team up and running but people keep quitting, so our turnover rate has been high. Right now we are on the verge of recruiting our fourth member so we can start serious training soon. Wish me luck on both accounts (rig and team)! Blue Skies, RB