Babyrosey 0 #26 August 22, 2012 thanks for your efforts, I am deaf so I can't understand what he is saying in the video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #27 August 22, 2012 Hi Britanny, Where in OZ are you, you would do far far better by popping in to the nearest DZ on Saturday and asking about, it will be WAY more fun doing THAT sort research, and you'll meet some cool people in the process. Where are you?You 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
Babyrosey 0 #28 August 22, 2012 SA. I am planning to do that, but to result more marks for grading, I need to do different ways of finding out why, but this is impossible. I will pop in at Lower Light soonish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #29 August 22, 2012 QuoteSA. I am planning to do that, but to result more marks for grading, I need to do different ways of finding out why, but this is impossible. I will pop in at Lower Light soonish. make a run out to Murray Bridge too. Different place different folks.You 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
Babyrosey 0 #30 August 22, 2012 Ok, to be honest, I struggles with communication as I am deaf, I can speak, but I can't understand people. I am using this forum to be able to get full response from people without misunderstanding, and I know I am asking too much, but I am required to communicate people, and hear their opinion. Could you by any chance, express your opinion on why do you skydive? How did you decided that you wanted to skydive? If you don't have time, that's fine. I can ask someone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #31 August 22, 2012 PM sentYou 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
gregpso 1 #32 August 22, 2012 I will try. In 1981 a work mate said he was going to do a static line course in pakenham Vic and would I like to try. I said "yes" and was shaking when i said it. To say i was very nervous the day I turned up would be understating it. Anyway before long there we were up at 2500 feet and jumped . parachute opened and I kinda fell in love. tHAT FEELING IS ADDICTIVE !! (Although I know lots of people who did one tandem (at my recommendation) who loved it but will never do another one. Its just the total chaos of freefall that goes to the quiet and peaceful canopy ride . But its also about the whole experience. rising early driving to the DZ arriving early hoping the weather is OK.. talking to other jumpers and instructors. feeling like you do not want to be anywhere else on earth except there... and the jumps of course. So I really did IT for a dare (and went on to do 66 jumps over 30 years) which is nothing to most on here but alot of jumps to regular non jumpers. THE BEST THING I ever did PERIOD I supose people skydive for all reasons but for me it was the joy of freefall (a real buzz) and the shear excitement. Imagine how you feel when you jump your first rig that you packed yourself. (quite proud of yourself) I stopped and then came back some 30 years later for a brief period and that magic was still there. Why I stopped again is another story best wishes PM me if you like Greg W Babyrosey I see you have done 3 jumps DO SOME MORE !!!I tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #33 August 22, 2012 QuoteI am doing a research on why do people skydive for school project. Any comments, i will be happy to hear. People skydive because cows can't.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #34 August 22, 2012 QuoteQuoteI am doing a research on why do people skydive for school project. Any comments, i will be happy to hear. People skydive because cows can't. I can't seem to find out how much she weighs but I guess this one could at least do a tandem. Any TM's want to volunteer? http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/unleashed/2010/09/swallow-a-dexter-cow-named-the-worlds-smallest-cow.html Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #35 August 22, 2012 WHY???? so that we have a logical reason..... to repack our parachutes...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #36 August 22, 2012 Part of the reason I think people here don't want to answer is because we get asked it ALL the time and it has been answered several times already on this forum. Nobody asks people why they play football or sing or paint or whatever over and over and over again. Why do we need to justify what we do to other people? So please don't get upset when people don't want to answer that question again. It does get frustrating especially since it's so hard to describe. The saying "it's like explaining sex to a virgin" is very apt for our sport But I'll still answer because I understand the want for new information. I skydive because I love it. I love the people; I love the sport; I love how I feel when I jump; I love the rush; I love the fear; I love the adrenaline; I love how its affected me as a person; I love the things I've done because I started skydiving; I love the entire sensory experience; I love skydiving. I started because my college had a skydiving club (The Falling Gators) and they put up signs everywhere. I went to an info meeting and just knew I had to jump. I went straight into AFF and never looked back. Almost five years later, skydiving is still my crack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #37 August 22, 2012 My best suggestion is to read the poems I wrote , found in the TRIVIA thread of dropzone.com, and written there by Twardowsi on May 22nd 2012. If that doesnt explain it satisfactorily to you, then nothing will. Its the greatest thrill available on the face of this planet. Read " How a Human Can Fly, " and others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #38 August 22, 2012 Most easily understood answer for whuffos - because I get paid to skydive. Easiest to understand for 20somethings - because it's xtreme. Why I go - to see friends and do something difficult (and fun) with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #39 August 22, 2012 >Part of the reason I think people here don't want to answer is because we get >asked it ALL the time and it has been answered several times already on this forum. Yep. Currently there are three threads all asking exactly the same question in this forum alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decompresion 2 #40 August 22, 2012 I skydive because the bowling alley decided I am not cut out for it.There are no dangerous dives Only dangerous divers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #41 August 22, 2012 QuoteI skydive because the bowling alley decided I am not cut out for it. Did the bowling alley manager give you "the talk"?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #42 August 22, 2012 Why do I skydive? To increase my testicular mass? To save money? To meet many many many nice women? To be safe? To impress the ladies? Ok sorry about that I couldn’t help it. Why I started skydiving? I always wanted to do it. No I'm serious and it sound so silly and stupid I know but from the moment I saw it as a little kid on the X games where people were sky surfing I wanted to enjoy that level of freedom and peace. But life got in the way, the my x wife started driving me crazy and I had a choice scream at her or find something more peaceful than yoga. I so I tried skydiving. One broke tibfib later and god knows how many bans from the Bonfire for offending "handsome female engineers" and I still love the sport and the people and every time I get out of my car and see the packing mat...I smile. Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #43 August 22, 2012 Usually because someone is paying me to, but sometimes just because it's fun. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #44 August 22, 2012 Why does a dog lick his balls? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregpso 1 #45 August 24, 2012 QuoteWhy do people assumed I haven't skydive. I have already skydived three times, and is currently saving up to do AFF course. I know my own reason for skydiving, I am not ALLOWED to state MY own OPINION. I am asking your opinion as it is my task to ask people why do YOU skydive. I have done plenty of research, I am required to have someone to tell me their opinion to complete my project. To state the obvious its the closest thing to human flight we can do (I would imagine wing suits are even better). freefall feels welll like freefall but I found its different to what i expected (no felling of losing ones stomach.. however whufffos do not believe it. All my friends say they could not do it cause they hate that feeling when a lift goes down fast or they look over the top of a building but of course we know its nothing like that. Good luck with your AFF Ma a'm your are in for one hell of a ride Good luck for the project as wellI tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites erdnarob 1 #46 August 27, 2012 In 2007, I wrote an article on Dropzone.com at Skydiving History & Trivia with title The state of sport parachuting in 2007. Have a look at this article, you might find few answers to your questionLearn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
erdnarob 1 #46 August 27, 2012 In 2007, I wrote an article on Dropzone.com at Skydiving History & Trivia with title The state of sport parachuting in 2007. Have a look at this article, you might find few answers to your questionLearn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
