lazerq3 0 #1 November 22, 2003 The thread about the getting a whuffo to jump got me thinking,, When I decided to make my first jump I decided all on my own, No one ever talked to me about and I'd only seen it done on TV.. So my question is how many of you made the decision to jump completely on your own and how many where talked into it by either a jumper or someone that tried it once?? Refered by a jumper also includes ANYONE jumper or non that talked you into it!! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #2 November 22, 2003 I did it all by myself. The strange thing is, I honestly can't remember when or where I decided to skydive. I never watched any of those skydiving-themed movies, or even knew a skydiver. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 November 22, 2003 My first jump was motivated by GREED They were going to pay me $55 month extra to jump out of airplanes I think my salary at the time was $225 a month so it was fiscally prudent for me to volunteer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #4 November 22, 2003 I don't remember a time when skydiving wasn't on my list of things to do in my life. I have always wanted to try it. I thought I would do one jump, then cross it off my list forever..... 300 jumps later..... The first time I met a skydiver was when I went to the DZ to make my first jump..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #5 November 22, 2003 I didn't vote, because there is no choice for "referred to by someone who has never jumped". My wife bought me a tandem for my birthday last year, thinking I would be nicely surprised. Now that I spend 99.5% of our discretionary income on skydiving, she is the one who is surprised. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #6 November 22, 2003 QuoteMy wife bought me a tandem for my birthday last year, thinking I would be nicely surprised. Now that I spend 99.5% of our discretionary income on skydiving, she is the one who is surprised Ahh...the innocence of whuffos.... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #7 November 22, 2003 On my own, since I was a kid watching Lee Majors (or a stunt double anyway) under an early parafoil on "The 6 Million Dollar Man" and thinking, "I gotta do that!!" Shawn_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #8 November 22, 2003 ***I didn't vote, because there is no choice for "referred to by someone who has never jumped*** Sorry ..my bad... Bsically did you do it on your own or did a jumper or ANYONE talk you into it!!! jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #9 November 22, 2003 i knew that i wanted to make at least one skydive, but i didn't know when exactly i wanted to do it. if it wasn't for me meeting someone in the club, i can't say if i would have made my first jump yet or not. but, eventualy, i would have gotten around to doing it. i never thought that i was going to stay in the sport, but after my tandem, i was hooked._________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #10 November 22, 2003 Try to use spell check in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #11 November 22, 2003 wait a sec... the DOD pays 150 for static line jumpers now.... 55 means that you were born and served [censored for my saftey]Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jverley 0 #12 November 22, 2003 I never planned on skydiving. My dad wanted to and mentioned it in the mid 80's. My sister gave him a static line jump for Christmas of 89. He gave her one for her birthday a few months later. They went together and had a great time. I went along and watched but still did not understand the thrill. All I knew was that they had fun and had shared a great experience. In 91, I needed a christmas present for my dad and gave him a static line jump again. Neither he or my sister had jumped since the first time. I gave myself a static line as well just to share the experience. I figured I would scare myself once and have a good time with my dad. That was April of 1992. It did not work out as I had planned. In the last 11.5 years, I have never done less than 4 jumps per calendar month and have over 2700 jumps. Dad, while not as active, has over 600 jumps. I would say I was a referral.John Arizona Hiking Trails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #13 November 22, 2003 All on my own!! I dd it cuz I love airplanes and had nothing better to do. Couple years later........here I am!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #14 November 22, 2003 QuoteTry to use spell check in the future. Kanz youze tells me were dis spelz chek iz an houz Iz supossed tose duz it? TripleF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #15 November 22, 2003 Started on my own but influenced by the movies!!! I'd like to go sledding, but too little snow for that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #16 November 22, 2003 Well i voted on your own, my dad used to jump back in the days of the round (still has his round) but mom made him quit before he had any kids so, he has never jumped a square and really didn't push me to jump.. i guess it's just in the genes :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripper0289 0 #17 November 22, 2003 I did it on my own. The day I showed up at my DZ to do my level one AFF was the first time I had seen a parachute anywhere other than television. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #18 November 22, 2003 Proud to say that I did it on my own. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #19 November 22, 2003 I did it on my own. I tried to get others to do it with me, but they just came out to watch. I still can't understand how they can watch people having so much fun and not try it themselves...__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #20 November 22, 2003 I did it on my own. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #21 November 22, 2003 on my own.. dont know why... Just always grew up and knew it was something that i really wanted to do. It was just a question of when.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
flygirl03 0 #22 November 22, 2003 on my own. something i thought about doing for Years. only intended to do it once, just to say i had..... but became hopelessly addicted.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #23 November 22, 2003 I too did it on my own. It just something I've always wanted to do since I was a kid. It came from watching cartoons and different ways they flew, and I always wanted to be able to fly. I figured that skydiving was flying. My Dad has always wanted to skydive. He said he watched his ex wife do it and was able to go up in the plane with her and watch the whole thing but never got to do a jump himself. A couple of years ago he got a neck injury so now we're not sure if he can ever make a jump because of the jerk most people feel when opening the chute. If he'd ever go talk to his doctor about it and get an okay, I'd buy him a tandem. Unfortunately he can't even go on some of the rides at the Disney parks. But he's still alive and walking and being a poop, and we all love him. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #24 November 22, 2003 " A couple of years ago he got a neck injury so now we're not sure if he can ever make a jump " That sucks... All the more reason to Seize the moment... DONT let LIFE pass you by!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #25 November 23, 2003 I voted refered. But, it was by my dad who had never jumped. He always wanted to try it, while the thought never seriously crossed my mind. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
