Moose

[hamsandwich]

Scott (http://stephdoyle.wordpress.com/)



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[lifewithoutanet]

All the best to him and Steph.
-C.

[mknutson]

Scott (http://stephdoyle.wordpress.com/)



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1. Does this go into the incidents section?

2. Was he wearing a helmet when he crashed into the rocks?

[Blitzkrieg]

thanks Abbie.

now come on ya' big bastard... i'm looking forward to you getting home!

[Tree]

Here is the run down of the accident. This was at the cliff around the corner from my house. I was watching from the scenic overview (having run out to get mothers day bagels after dropping the crew off) Scott was wearing a helmet, as well as a spine protector, & knee/shin gaurds. No wind. He had a clean exit and it was a go & throw. Canopy opened 120 right, and looked to spin him into a 1/2 line twist. First impacted wall after about 2 secs, canopy continued to turn right, and clipped a 2nd time, and then about 20' off of ground Scott had swung out in front of canopy and impacted backside into a large rock, and then dropped to ground. The 3rd hit is what appears to have caused the head injury. Laying on the ground Scott's helmet was on and in place, and it is strange that he could have gotten the back top of his head bashed with it on, but is must have been knocked forward and them back .


There is no question that the helmet and protective gear saved his life. A helmet with better protection may have resulted in walking away instead of the head injury he received. I know that I am going to buy a better helmet as a result of this. Without his spine protector I will speculate that he would likely have shattered many vertebrae.

Get well Scott,
Moose can fly

BASE610

[nicknitro71]

I take this is the 240 over the golf course?

[kiki32]

What helmet was he wearing?

[Tree]

It is the one by the Blue Lakes course, but I have it logged at 280. I could be wrong though as I never lazered it.

I'm not sure of the brand of the helmet. It is the skate style that does not come down over the ears, nearly identical to my own and probably the most common I see used these days.

[lifewithoutanet]

I haven't jumped it, yet, but I thought it was 280 to impact, 240 to landing...
-C.

[nicknitro71]

I've jumped it only once, we lasered it at 240 to impact, it's not a great place to have an off heading for sure.

[hamsandwich]

collin, how can it be longer to impact than landing?!? Did you forget to bring yo ur splatulaser?? :P :P

It's a jagged wall that looks fucking cool as shit in your peripheral and not so cool when you're flying towards it. This is the second cliff strike at this particular object. The first person was much much less experienced but got much much luckier.

I'll hope to go back to Boise and see Moose and Steph Wednesday...


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[lifewithoutanet]

Thought I'd heard or been told that the LZ was slightly above impact on a little rise or hill. Guess I heard wrong.

Hope he's doing better.
-C.

[hookitt]

collin, how can it be longer to impact than landing?!?

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Oh, that's easy.

[Blitzkrieg]

FWIW I would guess it is at least 270ft to impact with a very slight uphill landing to the left. This is merely based on my experience with a <1 secondish delay, a 90degree turn and a considerable time under canopy still until landing.

Like Abbie said though, its not a good wall to fly at. When everything goes right though, it's a great jump.

[baseitr6]

get better soon dude!

[mknutson]

Oh, that's easy.

The image is OK, but you need FARRRRRRRRRR more jagged edges on the back brown wall... Like all the way up.

Make it look REALLY nasty, that way it is a closer depiction to the real jump.

[mknutson]

Posted on behalf of one of Scott's friends:


If anyone wants to make a donation to Scott and his family to help them with expenses you can go to:

http://www.mcffpipesanddrums.org/ (http://www.mcffpipesanddrums.org/)

At the bottom of the left column there is a link to paypal.

Here is the PayPal link if anyone wants a shortcut:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=LbpCwppWiyUXECHciwEy61BJieW-4IQD82-gmMFCf0qmggfPO8ugZWExJ0K&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f998ca054efbdf2c29878a435f e324eec0031f109add79ef7 (https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=LbpCwppWiyUXECHciwEy61BJieW-4IQD82-gmMFCf0qmggfPO8ugZWExJ0K&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f998ca054efbdf2c29878a435f e324eec0031f109add79ef7)

[Huck]

Good vibes sent his way for a speedy recovery.

Just want to point out the importance of wearing body armor, most importantly the helmet for all those who choose not to wear at least a helmet. You never know but even on "safe" jumps shit can go wrong and VERY fast.

Chances are on this jump the outcome would have been different had he not been wearing his body protection.

[mknutson]

There is also a great article on Helmets in the Gear of the 'New' BASE Wiki

[hookitt]

The image is OK, but you need FARRRRRRRRRR more jagged edges on the back brown wall... Like all the way up.

Make it look REALLY nasty, that way it is a closer depiction to the real jump.

Better?

[mknutson]

Grrrrrrr "Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty..."

I love the image....

[Para_Frog]

Better?

THAT is exactly what the cliff in question looks like. Evil Abbie face and all.

That was my first E. Halftime of Tree's Superbowl party in shitty winds. Because I was retarded. Luck is nice most of the time.

Get better Moose.

[hamsandwich]

To make a donation if you can- Welcome to Montgomery County, MD Fire Fighters Pipes & Drums Band (http://www.mcffpipesanddrums.org/)

[gweeks]

Article about Scott (http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=90421)

[BASE1190]

I am just now hearing about this incident, and I am deeply concerned and saddened by the news. Moose is a good guy, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery. Stay strong Steph!

-Adam

[Mark K]

I worked with Scott and Steph at the BD exits ramps last year. They are great people who need our support as much as we can. Stay strong Steph, and get him home.Wake up Scott!!

Mark K

[Para_Frog]

Fundraiser in Boise last night for Moose. Story below:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/779033.html (http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/779033.html)

[Flying_Mike_D]

I was downtown last night rallying my running friends to empty their pockets for Moose....in return I paid for all their drinks while we celebrated Katie's 30th bday....You won't believe what my bar tab was even if I told you.

I just stopped up to see Steph and Scott at St. Als in Boise and ran into the Boise fire dept. captain that was running the show last night. Over $2,700 was raised and he said there is still more cash/calls coming in.

Then the GREAT news....Moose and Steph were getting on a Cessna Citation jet as we spoke bound for the east coast. It happened very fast and the family was very excited and relieved!

Best to Moose and Steph during his treatment back home!

[adrianh]

what type of body armor was he wearing and what type of helmet do you think would provide better protection?

[Para_Frog]

Seems like someone mentioned a pro-tec helmet. I'm sure someone who was there can chime in.

[Blitzkrieg]

FYI... anyone who knew our great friend Scott, he has unfortunately passed away this morning.

RIP brother.

[Flying_Mike_D]

Much love to Steph and the rest of Moose's family. His dad was a real pleasure to talk to considering the circumstances.

[Greenmachine]

Sad news, thanks for the update.

Fly Free Moose.

[Para_Frog]

Damn.

[hamsandwich]

Memorial Service:
Date: November 21, 2009
Time: 10:30
Where: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 10033 River Rd. Potomac, MD 20854

Wake:
Date: November 21, 2009
Time: Following the Memorial Service
Where: Urbana Vol. Fire Station 23, 3602 Urban Pike Frederick, MD 21704

In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to:

Montgomery County Fire Fighters Pipes and Drums
P.O. Box 95
Boyds, MD 20841-0095
Make checks payable to MCFFP&D

or

The Don't Panic Foundation, set up in Scott's name:
The Don't Panic Foundation (http://www.dontpanicfoundation.org/)



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