QuickDraw 0 #1 January 28, 2005 Skydiving ? Just for the profile, i was trying to decide when its officially recognized ? I don't have a SIM here (even though i'm not sure it would tell me anyway) & was wondering what the general (or official) opinion was. By the way, my own opinion is when the first license qualification is achieved. Any idea/s ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakshow 0 #2 January 28, 2005 Never really thought about it. I always just said the date that is on my first jump certificate Some would argue that I still can't skydive B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #3 January 28, 2005 i would say when you started jumping with getting liscenced in mind..... for me that would be my first jump..... did have a few long breaks for diffrent resons but i still count the first jump i did (static line) only took me 2 years to get my lisc....lol ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #4 January 28, 2005 I started jumping in Oct. of 1991 with intention of getting my own gear and staying with it after jump #2 (quit for 5 years & just got back 3yrs ago) I regret the lay off so much. I feel like a NEWBIE at present time._______________________________ 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
skykittykat 0 #5 January 28, 2005 Hey Adrian, how's it going? Back to thread! I did 2 tandems in 1995 as a work thing and then started and completed my AFF in 2000. I didn't consider my 2 tandems as having "started" skydiving or being involved in the sport, hence my profile says 4 years (soon to be 5). Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZegeunerLeben 0 #6 January 28, 2005 >>Quickdraw! You updated your profile! It's a miracle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #7 January 28, 2005 The date of your 1st jump is when you started skydiving. Don't get all "Technical Virgin dot com" on me now! Mine was 02 Feb 1985, even though I only did 20 jumps in that year with a break of 7 months between jumps 10 and 11. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #8 January 28, 2005 QuoteDon't get all "Technical Virgin dot com" on me now! ...is that a porn site?? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #9 January 28, 2005 No. http://www.technicalvirgin.com It does take a tongue in cheek look at the "When did I start" question WRT sex though. I would imagine that in the current US political climate that it would not be safe for work, however. Even though there is no nudity, the subject matter may be viewed as "sensitive" by some. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linny 0 #10 January 28, 2005 weird question. IMO, if you've made more than a single jump, then you started skydiving the day of your first jump. If you've only done 1 jump with no plans of another one, then you never "started" skydiving, you've simply made a skydive. A start is a start. start ( P ) Pronunciation Key (stärt) v. start·ed, start·ing, starts v. intr. To begin an activity or a movement; set out. To have a beginning; commence. See Synonyms at begin. To move suddenly or involuntarily: started at the loud noise. To come quickly into view, life, or activity; spring forth. Sports. To be in the initial lineup of a game or race. To protrude or bulge. To become loosened or disengaged. so quickdraw, just try to remember when you became loosened and you should be all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #11 January 28, 2005 Date of first jump. I'll turn 10 this July. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #12 January 28, 2005 December 12th 2002. The date of my first skydive and first level of my AFF. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #13 January 28, 2005 QuoteIMO, if you've made more than a single jump, then you started skydiving the day of your first jump. If you've only done 1 jump with no plans of another one, then you never "started" skydiving, you've simply made a skydive. That's probably the best argument and what I'll base my profile on.. thanks. QuoteTo protrude or bulge. Gives the expression 'To wake up with a start' a whole new outlook too. Liz, I'm cold, just had the flu & missing Eloy and all you guys very much. Jason, I don't get the chance to update mine that often, so when I do, I make sure I have a thread all of my own. Tonto, I'm not putting down 12 years either... the math is far too painful. 1st and only tandem was June 1992 at Tilstock UK. AFF L1 was March 16th 2002 at Sebastian Fla. USA. Thanks for the input dudes. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dzdiva 7 #14 January 28, 2005 Now all you have to do is change the pic! You, hottie, you!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #15 January 28, 2005 Did I mention before, that people with cataracts are my favourite kind of people ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dzdiva 7 #16 January 28, 2005 QuoteDid I mention before, that people with cataracts are my favourite kind of people ? LMAO!! Cute and funny.....great combination!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #17 January 28, 2005 Quote Tonto, I'm not putting down 12 years either... the math is far too painful. 1st and only tandem was June 1992 at Tilstock UK. AFF L1 was March 16th 2002 at Sebastian Fla. USA. March 16th 2002 is it. Tandems as a pax don't count. Only one parachute - and that dive is in someone elses logbook... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #18 January 28, 2005 Besides, I've been told by a few people, that i really do look like my avitar. I'm quite flattered...it's a step up in my opinion. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
Tonto 1 #7 January 28, 2005 The date of your 1st jump is when you started skydiving. Don't get all "Technical Virgin dot com" on me now! Mine was 02 Feb 1985, even though I only did 20 jumps in that year with a break of 7 months between jumps 10 and 11. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #8 January 28, 2005 QuoteDon't get all "Technical Virgin dot com" on me now! ...is that a porn site?? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #9 January 28, 2005 No. http://www.technicalvirgin.com It does take a tongue in cheek look at the "When did I start" question WRT sex though. I would imagine that in the current US political climate that it would not be safe for work, however. Even though there is no nudity, the subject matter may be viewed as "sensitive" by some. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 0 #10 January 28, 2005 weird question. IMO, if you've made more than a single jump, then you started skydiving the day of your first jump. If you've only done 1 jump with no plans of another one, then you never "started" skydiving, you've simply made a skydive. A start is a start. start ( P ) Pronunciation Key (stärt) v. start·ed, start·ing, starts v. intr. To begin an activity or a movement; set out. To have a beginning; commence. See Synonyms at begin. To move suddenly or involuntarily: started at the loud noise. To come quickly into view, life, or activity; spring forth. Sports. To be in the initial lineup of a game or race. To protrude or bulge. To become loosened or disengaged. so quickdraw, just try to remember when you became loosened and you should be all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #11 January 28, 2005 Date of first jump. I'll turn 10 this July. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 January 28, 2005 December 12th 2002. The date of my first skydive and first level of my AFF. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #13 January 28, 2005 QuoteIMO, if you've made more than a single jump, then you started skydiving the day of your first jump. If you've only done 1 jump with no plans of another one, then you never "started" skydiving, you've simply made a skydive. That's probably the best argument and what I'll base my profile on.. thanks. QuoteTo protrude or bulge. Gives the expression 'To wake up with a start' a whole new outlook too. Liz, I'm cold, just had the flu & missing Eloy and all you guys very much. Jason, I don't get the chance to update mine that often, so when I do, I make sure I have a thread all of my own. Tonto, I'm not putting down 12 years either... the math is far too painful. 1st and only tandem was June 1992 at Tilstock UK. AFF L1 was March 16th 2002 at Sebastian Fla. USA. Thanks for the input dudes. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #14 January 28, 2005 Now all you have to do is change the pic! You, hottie, you!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #15 January 28, 2005 Did I mention before, that people with cataracts are my favourite kind of people ? -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #16 January 28, 2005 QuoteDid I mention before, that people with cataracts are my favourite kind of people ? LMAO!! Cute and funny.....great combination!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #17 January 28, 2005 Quote Tonto, I'm not putting down 12 years either... the math is far too painful. 1st and only tandem was June 1992 at Tilstock UK. AFF L1 was March 16th 2002 at Sebastian Fla. USA. March 16th 2002 is it. Tandems as a pax don't count. Only one parachute - and that dive is in someone elses logbook... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #18 January 28, 2005 Besides, I've been told by a few people, that i really do look like my avitar. I'm quite flattered...it's a step up in my opinion. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
