Shane McConkey ~ R.I.P. - The Orange Mane

Needa Pass Rush · 04-07-2009, 08:56 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,511116,00.html

Canadian extreme skier and base jumper, Shane McConkey, died Thursday following a ski-base accident that ocurred while filming his latest movie in Italy, the Inquisitr reported.
McConkey, 39, experienced problems in the air after jumping off of a cliff in the expectation that he would be able to detach his skis and deploy his parachute, thus enabling him to glide safely to the ground, according to the Inquisitr.
According to a witness, one of McConkey's skis failed to detach causing him to spin out of control and ultimately prevented him from deploying his parachute, the Inquisitr reported.
McConkey is survived by his wife, Sherry, and their 3½-year-old daughter Ayla.

Shane McConkey in Claim from Phil Herbert on Vimeo.

Malcontent · 04-07-2009, 09:30 PM

Dude lived one hell of a life thats for sure...RIP. Bro...

GoHAM · 04-07-2009, 09:51 PM

RIP

And what a way to go!

ZONA · 04-07-2009, 09:59 PM

You gotta have guts to do what he did for a living.

Needa Pass Rush · 04-07-2009, 10:07 PM

The winged suit is worth a watch if you've never seen it before.

nickademus · 04-07-2009, 10:35 PM

Wow this is really bad news I have met shane a few times while I was at shcool in gunnison durring the us extreme ski championships. RIP

Los Broncos · 04-07-2009, 11:47 PM

Wow that guy had some major stones, RIP sad news.

RaiderH8r · 04-08-2009, 06:37 AM

When your obit casually says, "experienced problems in the air after jumping off of a cliff" you've probably done some nutty sh#t. Yeah, I'd experience some problems too, starting with the soiling of the trousers and crying like a little girl but that would be before the ACTUAL part where I jump off the cliff. After that Gravity, my old nemisis, becomes my problem.

MplsBronco · 04-08-2009, 06:50 AM

I can't help but think that this is a stupid way to go. When you have a child it isn't about just you anymore. Now that little girl has to grow up without her father.

Garcia Bronco · 04-08-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MplsBronco

I can't help but think that this is a stupid way to go. When you have a child it isn't about just you anymore. Now that little girl has to grow up without her father.

Hopefully he had life insurance and I agree with your post 100 percent. When you have kids, your life is no longer just yours and you need to compensate for that. Otherwise you might as well have just been a dead beat dad.

ak1971 · 04-08-2009, 07:43 AM

McConkey pretty much invented the fat skis everyone is on today. Met Shane a couple times..he was a riot. RIP dude.

dbfan21 · 04-08-2009, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MplsBronco

I can't help but think that this is a stupid way to go. When you have a child it isn't about just you anymore. Now that little girl has to grow up without her father.

I am siding with you on this one. Being married is one thing. Your spouse accepts you for who you are and what you love doing. Your child(ren) on the other hand have no choice in the matter. Being a parent is one of the most selfless acts a person can do because, as stated before, it's not about you anymore. You owe it to your spouse and kids to be there for them.

RIP Shane

MplsBronco · 04-08-2009, 09:28 AM

I'm sure the guy probably lived enough for 2 or 3 lifetimes and it was a hell of alot more thrilling than what I am doing in corporate America. But I have a 4 month old daughter and I can't help but think the guy was very selfish and he is not only going to miss out on a lot, but so is his daughter. And for what, really?

BroncoLifer · 04-08-2009, 09:41 AM

It's tempting to write that hopefully his death plus that of Jeremy Lusk in Feb. will open some naive eyes to just how very dangerous these adrenaline "sports" really are. But sadly, it won't make much difference.

Just look at how many people line up to climb Mt. Everest despite the odds of death.

04-07-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
Needa Pass Rush Never say Always Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,211	Shane McConkey ~ R.I.P. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,511116,00.html Canadian extreme skier and base jumper, Shane McConkey, died Thursday following a ski-base accident that ocurred while filming his latest movie in Italy, the Inquisitr reported. McConkey, 39, experienced problems in the air after jumping off of a cliff in the expectation that he would be able to detach his skis and deploy his parachute, thus enabling him to glide safely to the ground, according to the Inquisitr. According to a witness, one of McConkey's skis failed to detach causing him to spin out of control and ultimately prevented him from deploying his parachute, the Inquisitr reported. McConkey is survived by his wife, Sherry, and their 3½-year-old daughter Ayla. Shane McConkey in Claim from Phil Herbert on Vimeo. Last edited by Needa Pass Rush; 04-07-2009 at 08:58 PM..

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04-07-2009, 09:30 PM	#2
Malcontent Life....on tap. Got Mustard? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chad Mustard	Dude lived one hell of a life thats for sure...RIP. Bro...

04-07-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
GoHAM Ring of Famer The Defense is Back! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: County 5 Posts: 1,177 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Unrein	RIP And what a way to go!

04-07-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
ZONA Ring of Famer Liquid greatness in every packet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,370 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	You gotta have guts to do what he did for a living.

04-07-2009, 10:07 PM	#5
Needa Pass Rush Never say Always Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,211	The winged suit is worth a watch if you've never seen it before.

04-07-2009, 10:35 PM	#6
nickademus Samurai of Smack Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,105 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Wow this is really bad news I have met shane a few times while I was at shcool in gunnison durring the us extreme ski championships. RIP

04-07-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Wow that guy had some major stones, RIP sad news.

04-08-2009, 06:37 AM	#8
RaiderH8r In The Bag Don't worry. Nobody's listening. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Meth Alley Posts: 9,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: MethWolfe	When your obit casually says, "experienced problems in the air after jumping off of a cliff" you've probably done some nutty sh#t. Yeah, I'd experience some problems too, starting with the soiling of the trousers and crying like a little girl but that would be before the ACTUAL part where I jump off the cliff. After that Gravity, my old nemisis, becomes my problem.

04-08-2009, 06:50 AM	#9
MplsBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,623	I can't help but think that this is a stupid way to go. When you have a child it isn't about just you anymore. Now that little girl has to grow up without her father.

04-08-2009, 07:43 AM	#11
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,536	McConkey pretty much invented the fat skis everyone is on today. Met Shane a couple times..he was a riot. RIP dude.

04-08-2009, 09:28 AM	#13
MplsBronco Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,623	I'm sure the guy probably lived enough for 2 or 3 lifetimes and it was a hell of alot more thrilling than what I am doing in corporate America. But I have a 4 month old daughter and I can't help but think the guy was very selfish and he is not only going to miss out on a lot, but so is his daughter. And for what, really?

04-08-2009, 09:41 AM	#14
BroncoLifer Living the Dream Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder County Posts: 1,254 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	It's tempting to write that hopefully his death plus that of Jeremy Lusk in Feb. will open some naive eyes to just how very dangerous these adrenaline "sports" really are. But sadly, it won't make much difference. Just look at how many people line up to climb Mt. Everest despite the odds of death.