elias123 0 #1 November 15, 2006 well? and how many jumps does he/she have to have in order to be called a skygod? like 5000? or 10000? or a certain number of years in the sport? just a thought i had "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 643 #2 November 15, 2006 apparently just enough to think theirs doesn't stink and to talk down to young jumpers... I personally see "sky gods" as those with attitudes as opposed to earned respect and skillz! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 November 15, 2006 I've always defined a skygod as someone who thinks they are better than they are and portrays an egotistical attitude toward others as a result... ...not a good thing to be called in my book. All the people I know who should be called a skygod due to shear number of jumps and skill level do not act it. They are generous with help/info/support and humble. But thats just my definition... JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 November 15, 2006 I usually count people that have sketchy information in their DZ.com profile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #5 November 15, 2006 I do a search and read the many, many times this subject has been brought up over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #6 November 15, 2006 ok so if you are a natural and you have "attitudes as opposed to earned respect and skillz" and you have 500 jumps you can be called a skygod?"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #7 November 15, 2006 Flirtatiously, jump # doesn't matter--Anyone can be your personal skygod. Egotistically, it's anyone with any # of jumps, but usually a minimum of a few hundred, that acts as if they truly are the god of the sky. Thankfully I haven't met many, if any, of the latter. I've met a TON of the former and fell in love with one. His approximate # is just more than 4,000. I like to think of myself as a goddess wherever I be, so designating a specific type for any particular location is time-wasting really. (J/K!)Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #8 November 15, 2006 QuoteI've always defined a skygod as someone who thinks they are better than they are and portrays an egotistical attitude toward others as a result......not a good thing to be called in my book. i didn't knew that, i thought it was someone who jumps at a certain dropzone, who everybody knows, has all the ratings, thousands of jumps, doesn't act like a skygod, etc.. but i never mean skygod in like a egocentrical way, i would like to see him as somebody you describe as a person who doesnt act like it, i definately agree with you"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leapdog 0 #9 November 15, 2006 QuoteI've always defined a skygod as someone who thinks they are better than they are and portrays an egotistical attitude toward others as a result... ...not a good thing to be called in my book. All the people I know who should be called a skygod due to shear number of jumps and skill level do not act it. They are generous with help/info/support and humble. But thats just my definition... Jen Agreed. It's all about attitude. Gunnery Sergeant of Marines "I would like it if I were challenged mentally at my job and not feel like I'm mentally challenged." - Co-worker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #10 November 15, 2006 I'm surprised anyone uses that term anymore.We just call them asshole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #11 November 15, 2006 "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #12 November 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteI've always defined a skygod as someone who thinks they are better than they are and portrays an egotistical attitude toward others as a result......not a good thing to be called in my book. i didn't knew that, i thought it was someone who jumps at a certain dropzone, who everybody knows, has all the ratings, thousands of jumps, doesn't act like a skygod, etc.. but i never mean skygod in like a egocentrical way, i would like to see him as somebody you describe as a person who doesnt act like it, i definately agree with you skygod is pretty universally a derogatory term - don't use it to describe someone who is humble yet doesn't deserve to be. Those people would be called great skydivers/great coaches etc. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #13 November 15, 2006 ok, i clearly had a wrong idea of the meaning of the word"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #14 November 15, 2006 Roses are red Violets are Blue What a beautiful day Hey Skymama, I love you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #15 November 15, 2006 That one's easy... I you happen to have a single digit 'D' number ...and are current! If NOT you don't qualify...PERIOD! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #16 November 15, 2006 ?hunh?"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #17 November 15, 2006 QuoteSkygod definition here Didn't you get banned for linking the log off screen like that already, or with this be the first time for doing THAT?! The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #18 November 15, 2006 Quote?hunh? Not the brightest bulb in the bunch are ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #19 November 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteapparently just enough to think theirs doesn't stink and to talk down to young jumpers... Sad but oh so true! A clown like that almost turned me off the sport. QuoteI personally see "sky gods" as those with attitudes as opposed to earned respect and skillz! Those would be the guys with jumps in the thousands who treated me like I was a member of the club as soon as I showed an interest in progressing beyond first jump course. They are a rare breed but make the most positive impact on novice skydivers. Richards My biggest handicap is that sometimes the hole in the front of my head operates a tad bit faster than the grey matter contained within. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #20 November 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteSkygod definition here Didn't you get banned for linking the log off screen like that already, or with this be the first time for doing THAT?! Yeah right. Nice try trying to frame me. My post had nothing more than a roses are red poem for skymama. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #21 November 15, 2006 definately not i'm a real dumbass !! "In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #22 November 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteSkygod definition here Didn't you get banned for linking the log off screen like that already, or with this be the first time for doing THAT?! Yeah right. Nice try trying to frame me. My post had nothing more than a roses are red poem for skymama. Post edited by funks () on Nov 15, 2006, 1:18 PM The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #23 November 15, 2006 Quoteso if you are a natural ... and you have 500 jumps The world contains way too many people that merely think they are naturals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #24 November 15, 2006 My definition is, no matter how many jumps/years in sport, they can always find a way to look down on someone, whether it be for mistakes other jumpers make ( and my gosh, THEY would never make a mistake themselves), someone not jumping enough and therefore not a "real" skydiver, or just any arrogant attitude where they feel superior because of their jumps #'s/years in sport, etc. (or just feel superior because they don't know any better) It's amazing to me how insecure most of these people are Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 15, 2006 QuoteDidn't you get banned for linking the log off screen like that already, or with this be the first time for doing THAT?! I doubt it. I had it in my sig line for a long time a couple of years ago linked as "Click Me." It was fun, funny and gave me some colorful PMs.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
