Broke 0 #51 December 1, 2005 QuoteMama, luv ya girl. . .ban artist. . .he is psychotic anyway, and for the others who want to jump on his bandwagon, give them a warning. I, for one, would not want STEVE, or anyone else banned for "listening". . . No don't ban him he's just the retarted family member who needs a little extra love and affectionDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swanmaestro 0 #52 December 1, 2005 I think the static line program is a very good program, it just focusses more on exit body position and canopy flight.. I agree. I have absolutely no statistics, reliable information or personal knowledge to back up this claim, but that's why skydivers who learned on the dope rope make better BASE jumpers. Hooray for Lisa! Thanks girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #53 December 1, 2005 You know those poor people who do AFF jumps? is it best to ignore them and pretend they don't exist? i mean come on ! who would do such a thing and show the world you can't leave an aircraft without holding onto 2 people, they make my eyes bleed when i have to look at them, they should be removed from my line of sight when i enter the DZ. I mean who do they think they are, taking up the resources of instructors all fecking day, then they have to audacity to consume 3 slots (often 4 if the littel prima donnas insist on video as well) on the plane, just so they can flail around the sky and tell their mates that they are skydivers! I mean look at them, half the so called graduates can't even pack, they become so instructor dependent that long after 'graduating' they pester the life out of AFFIs with inane questions that any S/L student could answer in their sleep. Who thinks us real skydivers should not associate with such riff raff?, Not me, I reckon they are vital to providing a source of income for real skydivers, as well as an endless source of amusement with their aerial antics. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #54 December 1, 2005 QuoteCome visit me. I've got a static line jump I guarantee will scare the piss out of you. Is this offer open to anyone? Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #55 December 1, 2005 16 jump & 1 year in the sport? you must be a fuckin skygod to be able to do that! Here an idea,before you get to my jump number and my rating do a static line jump without the dope rope and don't even try to pull. -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #56 December 1, 2005 aw c'mon guys...Ian is just having some fun..and what's wrong with "stirring the pot"? It generates some good discussions..I mean really. As for static line...HooooBoooy...my first was from 2500 ft and DAMN! the earth sure looked big and hungry from that angle! A Tom, no thanks...I've already had the piss scared out of me on the rope - twice, thank you. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #57 December 1, 2005 Another old troll. It would really be nice if even one of your trolls could be original. Topical reply: I started SL, tried AFF, went back to SL. Unlike all the AFF students I knew, I was never afraid to get out low. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #58 December 1, 2005 QuoteThere are also a lot of neat things about S/L. One is the first time I looked down from 12.500-feet (on my 20th jump) it wasn't lost on me that I earned the right to be there . . . NickD BASE 194 Beautifully put, my friend. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingLegend 0 #59 December 1, 2005 LOL! Nice post bro. "Your post contravenes the unwritten rules set out by the facist opinion police. Say anything that is slightly un-pc or outside of what the majority of people think and you will be pilloried." ________________________________________ 1.618 ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #60 December 1, 2005 Ah, I rememebr the days when I had food for the trolls. But then they just kept coming back time and again until I had nothing left for them. That seemed best for everyone involved.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #61 December 1, 2005 QuoteAh, I rememebr the days when I had food for the trolls. But then they just kept coming back time and again until I had nothing left for them. That seemed best for everyone involved. Exactly. I gave up feeding. Well, I have no choice in this thread. I didn't go S/L or AFF. I was self taught. Where does that put me? It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John4455 0 #62 December 1, 2005 I still have no money... How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #63 December 1, 2005 Ya just covering up for a latent feeling of inadequacy because you would have shit yourself if your first jump was a solo at 3,000 ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #64 December 1, 2005 People's dark side sure comes out when you post, eh? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #65 December 1, 2005 QuoteI was never afraid to get out low Im a AFF baby, and almost have 50 jumps and I still get nervous in the plane till around 3 grand.... I know I could leave in a emergancy .... My hop and pop was torture, stressful, well until I got to the alti, it was the prep work leading that was scarey. Now out of my last 15 jumps only one has been to alti I like getting out lowerSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #66 December 1, 2005 QuotePeople's dark side sure comes out when you post, eh? If a person brings out the worst in everyone else, what does that tell ya? Actually, the phenomenon is known as "projective identification." It's quite well understood in certain circles, but this isn't one of them, apparently. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loonix 0 #67 December 1, 2005 QuoteActually, the phenomenon is known as "projective identification." It's quite well understood in certain circles, but this isn't one of them, apparently. could you elaborate on that? sounded interesting.. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floats18 0 #68 December 1, 2005 You know, he's right in all of this... AFF jumpers do think they're better than static line (IAD) students. I've seen it at 2 different drop zones. Its true that AFF is a quick way to a goal that takes 14 or so static progression jumps to attain but I was static line so consider this: I've never left an aircraft with someone holding my hand [or harness] for me unless I have wanted them to. This Guy needs no in-air coddling! See picture for what an AFF needs in the air!--- and give them wings so they may fly free forever DiverDriver in Training Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #69 December 1, 2005 Quote16 jump & 1 year in the sport? you must be a fuckin skygod to be able to do that! Here an idea,before you get to my jump number and my rating do a static line jump without the dope rope and don't even try to pull. Does it itch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AlexCrowley 0 #70 December 1, 2005 uhm. Maybe I can help: Very few americans have a sense of humor compatible with yours, they just sorta dont get it. It was a horrendous shock to me too. Comedy here mostly sucks because of it, with a few major exceptions (who remain mostly quasi celebrities. Bill Hicks) Americans cannot and do not ever understand dry humor, it's beyond them - with a few exceptions ("I've had British friends before", "I watch PBS", "I'm operating at a level slightly higher than mildly retarded" are comonly cited examples) They need HUGE signposts like.... "hey, those static line guys huh! crazy! they OFFEND ME (HUR HUR HUR)...ya know? should we just kinda ignore them? (HEE HEE HEE)." At this point they understand it and everyone gets to laugh (while I go douse myself in gasoline and hunt for a match). On the flip side you also have the ability to say whatever comes into your head during important meetings: "Yes Sir, you're a drooling spigot of flatulence" and it's always written off as 'that whacky English guy" rather than "He who speaks the truth". In conclusion, these here americans startle easy. Try to use subtle clues such as [JOKE][/JOKE] tags. OR I've found that most Americans realize what is in close proximity to either of those will pick up on intended humor. I think perhaps the difference in the way their lips move when hitting square brackets and emoticons snaps them out of the 'read/breathe' rhythm they get into. It's actually quite cute, like watching monkeys learning to use tools. Except for Sudsy, mostly you'll have to send him a private message around the same time and explain the joke to him or he starts flinging poo everywhere. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,255 #71 December 1, 2005 QuoteI've never left an aircraft with someone holding my hand [or harness] for me unless I have wanted them to. This Guy needs no in-air coddling! See picture for what an AFF needs in the air! Sounds like you think that you are better than AFF students. Lets see, how about "at least I didn't need a line to pull my parachute for me, they call it a dope rope for a reason!". Its an argument that could go round and round for ever. I think AFF is a better system than SL, but I don't think people are better because they did AFF, or because they did SL.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #72 December 1, 2005 I dont know enough to comment what is better, but the guy on here named Bigun, I like the method they teach there, the students there seem to have a great program, and when they graduate they usually have their A as wellSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SudsyFist 0 #73 December 1, 2005 QuoteExcept for Sudsy, mostly you'll have to send him a private message around the same time and explain the joke to him or he starts flinging poo everywhere. Cos everyone knows quite well I can't distinguish humour from the hole in my bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Loonix 0 #74 December 1, 2005 QuoteIn conclusion, these here americans startle easy. Try to use subtle clues such as [JOKE][/JOKE] tags. OR HERE is the thread winner! 10 points for you, alex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #75 December 1, 2005 I just lost 5 minutes of my life trying to explain to my coworkers why I was laughing. That was good!I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 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 Go To Topic Listing
AlexCrowley 0 #70 December 1, 2005 uhm. Maybe I can help: Very few americans have a sense of humor compatible with yours, they just sorta dont get it. It was a horrendous shock to me too. Comedy here mostly sucks because of it, with a few major exceptions (who remain mostly quasi celebrities. Bill Hicks) Americans cannot and do not ever understand dry humor, it's beyond them - with a few exceptions ("I've had British friends before", "I watch PBS", "I'm operating at a level slightly higher than mildly retarded" are comonly cited examples) They need HUGE signposts like.... "hey, those static line guys huh! crazy! they OFFEND ME (HUR HUR HUR)...ya know? should we just kinda ignore them? (HEE HEE HEE)." At this point they understand it and everyone gets to laugh (while I go douse myself in gasoline and hunt for a match). On the flip side you also have the ability to say whatever comes into your head during important meetings: "Yes Sir, you're a drooling spigot of flatulence" and it's always written off as 'that whacky English guy" rather than "He who speaks the truth". In conclusion, these here americans startle easy. Try to use subtle clues such as [JOKE][/JOKE] tags. OR I've found that most Americans realize what is in close proximity to either of those will pick up on intended humor. I think perhaps the difference in the way their lips move when hitting square brackets and emoticons snaps them out of the 'read/breathe' rhythm they get into. It's actually quite cute, like watching monkeys learning to use tools. Except for Sudsy, mostly you'll have to send him a private message around the same time and explain the joke to him or he starts flinging poo everywhere. TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,255 #71 December 1, 2005 QuoteI've never left an aircraft with someone holding my hand [or harness] for me unless I have wanted them to. This Guy needs no in-air coddling! See picture for what an AFF needs in the air! Sounds like you think that you are better than AFF students. Lets see, how about "at least I didn't need a line to pull my parachute for me, they call it a dope rope for a reason!". Its an argument that could go round and round for ever. I think AFF is a better system than SL, but I don't think people are better because they did AFF, or because they did SL.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #72 December 1, 2005 I dont know enough to comment what is better, but the guy on here named Bigun, I like the method they teach there, the students there seem to have a great program, and when they graduate they usually have their A as wellSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #73 December 1, 2005 QuoteExcept for Sudsy, mostly you'll have to send him a private message around the same time and explain the joke to him or he starts flinging poo everywhere. Cos everyone knows quite well I can't distinguish humour from the hole in my bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Loonix 0 #74 December 1, 2005 QuoteIn conclusion, these here americans startle easy. Try to use subtle clues such as [JOKE][/JOKE] tags. OR HERE is the thread winner! 10 points for you, alex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 2fat2fly 0 #75 December 1, 2005 I just lost 5 minutes of my life trying to explain to my coworkers why I was laughing. That was good!I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 3 of 5 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
Loonix 0 #74 December 1, 2005 QuoteIn conclusion, these here americans startle easy. Try to use subtle clues such as [JOKE][/JOKE] tags. OR HERE is the thread winner! 10 points for you, alex. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #75 December 1, 2005 I just lost 5 minutes of my life trying to explain to my coworkers why I was laughing. That was good!I am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
