tbrown 26 #51 January 26, 2005 QuoteI don't skydive because it's dangerous; I do it because it's fun. I could care less that there is danger involved in it. I don't get off on the danger either. But the danger has the effect of weeding out the couch potatoes. We are a self selected bunch of people who are willing to accept the risks for the exceptional beauty. And that's why we like hanging out with each other, whether we're old or young, men or women, liberal or conservative, gay or straight, you name it. We're people who are okay with leaving an airplane behind in the name of a good time and there are damn few people like us in this world. If just any nitwit could do it, I'd probably quit. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #52 January 26, 2005 QuoteIf somebody who'd never jumped could just strap on a camera helmet, a BirdMan suit, and a skysurfing board, all at the same time, and jump out of a plane without fear of death or dismemberment, most of the accomplishments in our sport would be seriously diminished. Just because it wouldn't be dangerous (hypothetically speaking), doesn't mean that anyone can just put on a birdman suit or grab a board and jump out of the plane and skysurf, or even stay stable or control their flight motions.... Accomplishment comes from building skydiving skills, and that takes time and effort. I like the sense of accomplishment and learning I get with each jump....as well as the other factors everyone has mentioned here..... marc "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #53 January 26, 2005 Quote Imagine if you could jump out of the plane and just hit the ground and get up and walk away. There was absolutely no risk of getting hurt or killed. Would you think it was still fun? I don’t think so. Since my health insurance got cancelled, I think it would be a lot more fun if skydiving weren't dangerous....because I would get to participate... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #54 January 26, 2005 I don't skydive for the "danger." I skydive because of who I have become since I started. I have mentally and physically gotten younger since my 1'st jump. I like me now. I get a great sense of self worth when I make a dock or stand a landing up. If I really sat down and thought about how dangerous it supposedly is, I would probably stop doing it. As it is, I'm a conservative jumper who is just now, after 3 years, just starting to do some more unusual stuff.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #55 January 26, 2005 Skydiving is a social sport. Without the element of risk it would attract all of the risk-averse wuffos and they're no fun to be with! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #56 January 26, 2005 Quote Since my health insurance got cancelled, I think it would be a lot more fun if skydiving weren't dangerous....because I would get to participate... So you're willing to risk death or serious injury by jumping out of an airplane, but you're not willing to risk having to pay for it? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #57 January 26, 2005 Part of skydiving is the fun of flying. There are people who go to the wind tunnels and never want to go skydiving. They are enjoying a limited part of that aspect without risking the danger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #58 January 27, 2005 Take, for instance, the upcoming attempt to land a wing suit. What would be the significance without the danger factor? It's like climbing Mt. Everest--Who would care, if there were no danger?I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbattman 0 #59 January 27, 2005 If skydiving wasn't filled with totally cool and awesome people, I would have quit after my first year. When you hit a few hundred jumps, the dropzone is no longer a hanger with a plane, it's the people in the hanger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #60 January 27, 2005 QuoteTake, for instance, the upcoming attempt to land a wing suit. What would be the significance without the danger factor? It's like climbing Mt. Everest--Who would care, if there were no danger? I do not believe that there is One Reason for skydiving. There are many facets of the sport, many disciplines, and many levels of participation. Examples - CReW, BASE, and freeflying have widely different goals and reasons for their choice of discipline. Danger is the reason for some people, but not everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #61 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteTake, for instance, the upcoming attempt to land a wing suit. What would be the significance without the danger factor? It's like climbing Mt. Everest--Who would care, if there were no danger? I do not believe that there is One Reason for skydiving. There are many facets of the sport, many disciplines, and many levels of participation. Examples - CReW, BASE, and freeflying have widely different goals and reasons for their choice of discipline. Danger is the reason for some people, but not everyone. The question wasn't whether danger is the only reason to skydive; the question was whether or not skydiving would be as much fun without the danger factor. I maintain that a lot of the satisfaction of skydiving would be diminished without having to overcome the danger factor.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #62 January 27, 2005 QuoteThe question wasn't whether danger is the only reason to skydive; the question was whether or not skydiving would be as much fun without the danger factor. I maintain that a lot of the satisfaction of skydiving would be diminished without having to overcome the danger factor. Original question: QuoteImagine if you could jump out of the plane and just hit the ground and get up and walk away. There was absolutely no risk of getting hurt or killed. Would you think it was still fun? The question is phrased as "...still fun". However, the title and actual poll is phrased as "...as fun" as you said. We were answering different questions, sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RfukfreeflyingW 0 #63 January 27, 2005 how bout it just does it Grand Theft Auto style where if u hit the ground u do "die" and are respawned by the hospital that away u can have ur no death thing, but if u stupid enough to try it, u have to walk ur lazy ass back to the dz, since stealing a car to get back would still be bad... Im sorry too many video games for me... but seriously if u've ever played that game who hasnt drove a bike off a building, or on the new one jumped off and see how low u could pull... u should definatly not try that in real skydiving ok...---- -God, you are the perfect amount of dumb... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #64 January 27, 2005 QuoteThere are people who go to the wind tunnels and never want to go skydiving. They are enjoying a limited part of that aspect without risking the danger. Don't assume wind tunnels are "safe".---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #65 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteThe question wasn't whether danger is the only reason to skydive; the question was whether or not skydiving would be as much fun without the danger factor. I maintain that a lot of the satisfaction of skydiving would be diminished without having to overcome the danger factor. Original question: QuoteImagine if you could jump out of the plane and just hit the ground and get up and walk away. There was absolutely no risk of getting hurt or killed. Would you think it was still fun? The question is phrased as "...still fun". However, the title and actual poll is phrased as "...as fun" as you said. We were answering different questions, sorry. I should have read more carefully. The heading and body of the message ask two different questions.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 0 #66 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteThere are people who go to the wind tunnels and never want to go skydiving. They are enjoying a limited part of that aspect without risking the danger. Don't assume wind tunnels are "safe". sure they are. That's what you're there for, silly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #67 January 27, 2005 QuoteI don't skydive because it's dangerous; I do it because it's fun. I could care less that there is danger involved in it. Without even reading the rest of the thread i can tell you that's exactly what i would have answered. Skydiving's not about "cheating death". It's about having a 360 deg playground to play in. It's about being a bird. It's about being free. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 0 #68 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuote It's about being a bird. It's about being free. Well put PJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #69 January 27, 2005 QuoteThat's what you're there for, silly Thanks!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #70 February 1, 2005 I'm very willing to pay for it. Just until this divorce is final and I'm not paying every extra penny (and then some) for my attorney, then I'll not be able to skydive or buy insurance. I'll do both once the finances are lookin' better... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PLFXpert 0 #71 May 30, 2006 QuoteI think it would be much _more_ fun... The danger aspect of it never had anything to do with why I liked it. I could accept the danger that was involved, but I don't think it was ever part of the attraction. ExactlyPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #72 May 30, 2006 Quote it's the people in the hanger. I've always enjoyed being around skydivers, since my first weekend jumping. They're my kind of people. I also enjoy jumping out of an airplane. Especially with people I like. It makes me feel alive, very alive.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites caress 0 #73 May 30, 2006 I love skydiving and I think it is one of the grandest feelings ever. It isnt the I wonder if it is going to be my turn to go factor that makes it fun it is the "willies " in your belly.-Caress I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Richards 0 #74 May 31, 2006 When I did my first jump I was somewhat motivated by a sense of machismo but the thing that got me interested in staying with the sport had nothing to do with anything so silly. I loved the feel of jumping just for the fun of it, and I enjoyed the comraderie. 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 Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
diablopilot 2 #69 January 27, 2005 QuoteThat's what you're there for, silly Thanks!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #70 February 1, 2005 I'm very willing to pay for it. Just until this divorce is final and I'm not paying every extra penny (and then some) for my attorney, then I'll not be able to skydive or buy insurance. I'll do both once the finances are lookin' better... linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #71 May 30, 2006 QuoteI think it would be much _more_ fun... The danger aspect of it never had anything to do with why I liked it. I could accept the danger that was involved, but I don't think it was ever part of the attraction. ExactlyPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #72 May 30, 2006 Quote it's the people in the hanger. I've always enjoyed being around skydivers, since my first weekend jumping. They're my kind of people. I also enjoy jumping out of an airplane. Especially with people I like. It makes me feel alive, very alive.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caress 0 #73 May 30, 2006 I love skydiving and I think it is one of the grandest feelings ever. It isnt the I wonder if it is going to be my turn to go factor that makes it fun it is the "willies " in your belly.-Caress I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richards 0 #74 May 31, 2006 When I did my first jump I was somewhat motivated by a sense of machismo but the thing that got me interested in staying with the sport had nothing to do with anything so silly. I loved the feel of jumping just for the fun of it, and I enjoyed the comraderie. 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
