BASE fatality in Switzerland

NeilQ

Re: [Gabo] BASE fatality in Switzerland

I unfortunately only made a slack handful of jumps with Duane

He really was one of the good guys, he will be greatly missed

My deepest sympathy to his wife and family

Fly free

crimpfiend

Re: [piisfish] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Nice guy, a smile always at the ready. We hung out & chatted at Perris a few weeks ago - he was training & flying his WS, totally excited about heading over to LB.

Deepest condolences & prayers to his loved ones.

Fly free.

meekerboy

Re: [crimpfiend] BASE fatality in Switzerland

I met Duane in Russia in 2003 and we did a few jumps together. He was a top bloke and so easy going. He will be sadly missed.

Meeker

stevebraff

Re: [meekerboy] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Just found this one on my PC, Duane visiting Belgium.

cheers mate

Ronald

Re: [piisfish] BASE fatality in Switzerland

I was in Lauterbrunnen when it happened, and spoke to UK jumpers who witnessed the event.

What I gather is that DT made his first wingsuit jump, and that he had a tendency to pull low. His pull on this jump was low, he took time to extract the PC, and he fell for some time with his wings deflated (leading to increased fall rate). He hit the ground on line stretch. His wife saw it all....

I was jumping with a NL friend at the other side of the valley, and only found out about it when we went to Air Glacier for some general weather info.

So, this info is second hand, but from witnesses on site.

Needless to say, we loose another base jumper. Condolences to his family.

Ronald Overdijk
[www.liveskyproductions.nl]

K763

Re: [Ronald] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Oh, Duane!

I worked with Duane many times over the phone, sending him accessories and such to England. He came to Perris and we did the doux, having a wonderful time. Duane was truly a nice guy, always smiling and enjoying the moment. I'm glad to have met him and jumped with him. I'll be sure to eat a bowl of Froot Loops for him when I get back to the States.

Fly free, Duane, and sincere condolences to his wife, family, and friends.

Peace,
Karen

jammiepak

Re: [piisfish] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Will miss you friend, every time I "drink milk" I'll remember your great smile and words of wisdom.

we'll jump together again one day.

dantheman

Re: [jammiepak] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Duane, Neil, Dan and Koleshaker on top of 240ft B in london:
Duane- Last time i jumped this B i landed in that tree down there...
We all jump.
Dan- So Duane, that tree your hanging from, is it the same tree you landed in last time?...
Big smile from Duane.

Duane, wherever you are, i've got to tell you i'm not happy about all this!

Laters Duane.
Dan-the-Man (and Koleshaker.)

Sean621

Re: [dantheman] BASE fatality in Switzerland

he almost had his tree landing number...i think the only one he needed was the A..i did a linked two way with him from one of the high bridges in southern france after which he landed in a very tall tree...whilst shimmying down he put his foot in a bee's nest which added injury to the insult...eventually needing some treatment to the stings on his head and a tree surgeon to retrieve the canopy...one of a long line of tales that made us all laugh over the years that we hung out...the guy was a rock star and will be sadly missed

iiro

Re: [piisfish] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Thanks for your fantastic company and all the good times at Petronas! I still think your job ruled! :)

You will be missed!

RIP

iiro

Damion

Re: [iiro] BASE fatality in Switzerland

may the angels cherish what our hearts will miss.

fly free bro...

NickDG

Re: [Damion] BASE fatality in Switzerland

Damion,

Don't revive old threads with titles like "BASE Fatality in Whateverland." I thought for a second it was new . . . and it scared me.

Nick
BASE 194

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