Superman32 0 #1 February 15, 2005 Just wondering what you think Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #2 February 15, 2005 to get your answer, ask yourself why whuffos ask, "whuffo?" My guess is some combination of seeing all this as a glorified amusement park ride, misunderstanding the risk or attention paid to safety, and being unwilling to dedicate serious time and money to a hobby. when you stop doing that, you stop asking whuffo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #3 February 15, 2005 Being a whuffo is about not getting it. I did a tandem today (both Riggerrob and I had frosted over goggles). My student was jacked. She will never ever say 'whuffo you jump?' She knows! Therefore she is no longer a whuffo. You do not earn your way; you do not need to pay your dues. You either know why the birds sing, or you don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 February 15, 2005 You missed a couple of poll options. Not everyone started jumping with a tandem first. You missed After 1st AFF jump and After 1st static line jump. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #5 February 15, 2005 Quote Being a whuffo is about not getting it. I did a tandem today (both Riggerrob and I had frosted over goggles). My student was jacked. She will never ever say 'whuffo you jump?' She knows! Therefore she is no longer a whuffo. You do not earn your way; you do not need to pay your dues. You either know why the birds sing, or you don't. Deep thoughts Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1mom 0 #6 February 15, 2005 I jump, and am learning to fly. I PERSONALLY don't believe that a tandem takes you off whuffo status. But, that's just me. I have a friend that did a tandem, that is still a whuffo in her beliefs about the sport, although she'd do it again......long story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 February 15, 2005 I like reaperwear's shirts saying when it comes to this: "those who dance are considered insane but those who cannot hear the music"-simple. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexInTheSky 0 #8 February 15, 2005 Whuffos are born whuffos, the rest either skydive or are about to.... ----------------------------------- how much is it worth a minute of unexplainable freedom =) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
only_at_120 0 #9 February 15, 2005 QuoteI jump, and am learning to fly. I PERSONALLY don't believe that a tandem takes you off whuffo status. But, that's just me. I have a friend that did a tandem, that is still a whuffo in her beliefs about the sport, although she'd do it again......long story. I was pretty sure after the 1st tandem. I have been back 3 more times. Going this weekend to begin my AFF. It is all I think about. I have watched the sky for the last 2 days, thinking man it would be a great day to jump. Does that qualify me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #10 February 15, 2005 As soon as you go back for more.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #11 February 15, 2005 The minute you leave the door.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #12 February 15, 2005 QuoteThe minute you leave the door.... I like that one.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougjumper 0 #13 February 15, 2005 What about em Dirty nasty Legs.. Kinda like Whuffo's.. Old Military thing of Non-Jump Qualified Soldiers. or Cherry-Asses 5 Jump Chumps. The glass is half full or half empty doesn't matter. Let go and have the Lord guide your path. He will take care of it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 February 15, 2005 QuoteJust wondering what you think You don't need to have ever skydived to be a non whuffo. and someone who has skydived and still asks the question Whuffo? is STILL a whuffo. To call youreslf a skydiver you need to skydive. You don't call yourself a footballer after only ever playing one game of footy you have to play the game regularly. But that's just my opinion, and like arseholes we all have our ownYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #15 February 15, 2005 I personally believe its when one diligently continues through student status. Not after one tandem, but if they start doing more jumps, and want to continue, then they are a skydiver. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
op5e 0 #16 February 15, 2005 I think to get from a whuffo is just a mindset and you do not need to skydive. I believe I am someone who skydives. When I am able to play with others in the sky, then I will call myself a skydiver. I would like to add, people who do it just for the piece of paper or to impress someone are not skydivers. They have to do it because they like the feeling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 February 15, 2005 When you buy ."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #18 February 15, 2005 I said "A" lic. because: You pack your own You can jump your own You can jump other DZs And #1 reason, yep! you now are licensed to jump when you what to._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aerohaga 0 #19 February 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteI jump, and am learning to fly. I PERSONALLY don't believe that a tandem takes you off whuffo status. But, that's just me. I have a friend that did a tandem, that is still a whuffo in her beliefs about the sport, although she'd do it again......long story. I was pretty sure after the 1st tandem. I have been back 3 more times. Going this weekend to begin my AFF. It is all I think about. I have watched the sky for the last 2 days, thinking man it would be a great day to jump. Does that qualify me? If the technical definition is someone who asks "whuffo" makes you one-I've never been one. I always wanted to skydive. It took me 44 years to get around to it, but knew I would! ps-I've only got 2 tandems, but would REALLY like to start AFF sometime in the spring.For my part, I know nothing with any certainty, But the sight of the stars makes me dream. -Vincent Van Gogh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #20 February 15, 2005 When a 'whuffo' asks whuffo? and you just smile and walk away..... If they dont know I ain't telling em... Curiousity never hurt anyone.... oh wait...Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #21 February 15, 2005 QuoteJust wondering what you think If you have to ask.... From what I went thru and what I witness others going thru...you feel you have to prove you are a jumper to everyone right at the beginning so you can feel accepted at the DZ and to feel special among non-jumpers. Once you start to care more about the skydives and less about titles you will look back and realize that you made the transition without even noticing. However, it's hard not to concentrate on the transition when you are only making a couple jumps a month and you have a lot of free time and daydreams working against you. (which means you are already a jumper )_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
white_falcon 0 #22 February 15, 2005 Hmmmmmm Dougjumper Jumps: 1 shut yo mouth "cherry" (and just incase u miss the smilies, I'm just playin, I saw the "B" license and the former Ranger info) Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #23 February 15, 2005 Quote You either know why the birds sing, Because they don't have to pack!!!!Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
