Have You Ever Jumped Under The Influence?

[Andy_Copland 0]

Well Stitch said the forums were boring.

If i jump im drinking because im very self conscious about my jumping.

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People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[PikzeeVikzen 0]

seems people aren't inclined to incriminate themself.

I'm the twist that turns your key....

[Andy_Copland 0]

They're just taking their home dropzone off their profile before doing so

1338

People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[ladyskydiver 0]

Fuck no!

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[yardhippie 0]

No, and if I know youre fucked up and try to get on the plane with me. One of two things are gonna happen, youre not going, or Im not going.

I have no patience for that kind of stupidity.

Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD
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seems people aren't inclined to incriminate themself.

i'll incriminate myself. i've jumped high as a kite!

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[normiss 622]

not into the low pass thingy??

[Andy_Copland 0]

And we have the first biter

1338

People aint made of nothin' but water and shit.

Until morale improves, the beatings will continue.

[GogglesnTeeth 6]

Does jumping with a hangover count? I'm sure most of us here have done that a few times. Then of course there is the "still drunk" morning. I think I have done that a couple times. (no, i'm not proud of it once I realized it.) You wake up, grab coffee, manifest, grab first load, jump, land, walk back and realize... hey, i'm still drunk........... sweet!!!!!

Goggles and Teeth

"You fall like a greased safe!!!"

[unformed 0]

I used to snort rails of cocaine and pound a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. During the canopy right down, I'd drink a vial of liquid acid. It made the landing so much more fun.

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[gonzalesna 0]

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I used to snort rails of cocaine and pound a bottle of Wild Turkey Rare Breed. During the canopy right down, I'd drink a vial of liquid acid. It made the landing so much more fun.

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Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie.

[The_Don 0]

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No, and if I know youre fucked up and try to get on the plane with me. One of two things are gonna happen, youre not going, or Im not going.

I have no patience for that kind of stupidity.

Right on dude! Time enough for that shit when the jumpings done.

I am NOT being loud.
I'm being enthusiastic!

[CSpenceFLY 1]

Define under the influence.

One beer,more than one,the legal limit?

[Conundrum 1]

Absolutely not. It's not worth the risk. Skydiving is dangerous enough without adding impared judgement on top of it.

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Define under the influence.

One beer,more than one,the legal limit?

If a bird nests on your head and tells you a joke in freefall, you're under the influence.

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[Lindercles 0]

Conversely, impaired judgement is fun enough without adding the extra danger to it.

[CanuckInUSA 0]

As a former ski patroller, I have seen what too much alcohol can do at the ski resorts to know jumping after drinking is NOT such a smart idea.

However …

What is the secret to success in freefall? Relaxing … that’s at least one of the secrets. What helps you relax? Yoga … for the granola crowd. But a little weed also helps you relax. However while being relaxed is good for freefall, being overly relaxed come opening and/or flying one’s canopy isn’t always such a good idea. We need our wits about us up there. So while I have had good success in the past helping my freefall skills, I have the potential to put myself in danger if and when I fly high performance approaches if I am too relaxed. So after a close call a couple of years ago, I decided to smoke the wacky tabaccy only after my jumping day is over.

Finally ... there are a few world class skydivers (names will obviously not be revealed) who regularly smoke and it doesn't negatively effect their jumping whatsoever ... in fact in some it might be helping them. So careful who people judge. They just might be judging some of the best skydivers out there.

Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

[wildfan75 1]

Who would have thought that pot would end up being classified as a performance enhancing drug.

[PikzeeVikzen 0]

So careful who people judge. They just might be judging some of the best skydivers out there.

[apollard24 0]

I would never jump under the influence but I do know so world class skydivers as well that jump under the influence and say they are their best when doing so. I dont judge because I know they know what the heck they are doing but if I saw someone that was not so good doing so I wouldnt be on that load.

Breathe out so I can breathe you in...

[kenz 0]

andy you deserve to be smacked - and no not in the "pleasureable" way

"life does throw curveballs sometimes but it doesn't mean we shouldn't still swing for the homerun" ~ me

[Scoop 0]

Under influence... don't think so. Hangover certainly. Nothing cures a mild hangover like a big blast of fresh air and a hit of adrenaline..... if you can survive the stench of the aircraft fuel without being sick!

[billvon 2,402]

I've occasionally considered getting fairly drunk (which for me is three beers or so) and getting in a tunnel just to see how I perform differently. What's the difference in what I perceive, how fast I can move, how coordinated I am etc. Someday when I have some time (and money) to waste I may try it.

[SkyDekker 1,128]

Just goes to show that the skydiving industry is completely incapable of policing itself.

So, some world class skydivers jump stoned, so we should be carefull saying anything about it? That is just pure stupidity.

[f1freak 0]

Back in the day me and two other friends would hop in a friends 182 and smoke one under canopy while doing a cross country....
Hey at least the only people we could hurt were ourselves (well maybe a few corn stalks) HAHAHA
But that was in the young and dumb dayz

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