Mothra 0 #1 August 11, 2011 Hello jumpers. New gal here, trying to learn the seemingly whacko traditions involved in skydiving. You have graciously explained to me the hand jive stuff everyone does before exit. So next I'm curious about why everyone keeps asking me to buy cases of beer - what's with that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 11, 2011 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=beer%20rules&sb=score&mh=25 "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
missbrz 0 #3 August 11, 2011 http://www.skydiving.org.vt.edu/goodstuff/beer.htm#menu_top Here they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 August 11, 2011 Cause you owe beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 422 #5 August 11, 2011 Startin' to sound a bit trollish. Ever thought about asking someone when they tell you that?Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 412 #6 August 11, 2011 QuoteStartin' to sound a bit trollish. Ever thought about asking someone when they tell you that? She could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyM 3 #7 August 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteStartin' to sound a bit trollish. Ever thought about asking someone when they tell you that? She could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable. Come on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #8 August 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteStartin' to sound a bit trollish. Ever thought about asking someone when they tell you that? She could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable. Come on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Yea I've actually been told boobies dont pay beer debts. sad but true. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petejones45 0 #9 August 11, 2011 QuoteHello jumpers. New gal here, trying to learn the seemingly whacko traditions involved in skydiving. You have graciously explained to me the hand jive stuff everyone does before exit. So next I'm curious about why everyone keeps asking me to buy cases of beer - what's with that? http://www.skydiving.org.vt.edu/...ff/beer.htm#menu_topLook out for the freefly team, Smelly Peppers. Once we get a couple years more experience we will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future! BLUES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #10 August 11, 2011 Because we are thirsty. "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 422 #11 August 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteStartin' to sound a bit trollish. Ever thought about asking someone when they tell you that? She could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable. Come on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude If there nice enough, I'll buy the damn beer in exchange for the extra freefall!Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #12 August 11, 2011 To go with the samwich you need to make us (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigless 0 #13 August 11, 2011 It's simply traditions.. In a society (or subsocieties or subcultures or whatever you're into, like skydiving) most of the time you adhere to the traditions.. Buying a case of beer when celebrating lets say your first 100th jump or first cutaway or whatever they all can think of.."All limits are self imposed." Icarus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #14 August 11, 2011 Oh and dont dare bring cheap shit beer, the abuse will be worse than if you bought nothing at all!! Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,894 #15 August 11, 2011 >Oh and dont dare bring cheap shit beer, Well, anyone who owes beer should buy beer THEY like*. They're buying it after all. If they like Coors Light, buy Coors Light. If they like green bottles (shudder) buy green bottles. If they like Stone Arrogant Bastard, buy a case of that. If they don't drink, buy a case of O'Doul's or soda. Someone will drink it. (* - one should not use this as an excuse to buy really cheap crap that you wouldn't touch, because if no one drinks cheap crap, you may end up having to drink it yourself!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #16 August 11, 2011 Quote(* - one should not use this as an excuse to buy really cheap crap that you wouldn't touch, because if no one drinks cheap crap, you may end up having to drink it yourself!) We set the cheap shit up to be shaken and kicked on sunset load. Only good use for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mothra 0 #17 August 11, 2011 QuoteShe could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable. Not acceptable to Mothra! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mothra 0 #18 August 11, 2011 QuoteCome on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Oh my. Hand jive. Beer. Boobies. What have I gotten myself into? What else should I be on the lookout for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #19 August 11, 2011 You should keep an eye on the skydivers too! Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyM 3 #20 August 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteCome on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Oh my. Hand jive. Beer. Boobies. What have I gotten myself into? What else should I be on the lookout for? Let's see now...there's kiss passes, rodeo dives, packing lessons, night jumps, getting pied.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #21 August 12, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Come on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Oh my. Hand jive. Beer. Boobies. What have I gotten myself into? What else should I be on the lookout for? Let's see now...there's kiss passes, rodeo dives, packing lessons, night jumps, getting pied.... Don't forget Safety Meetings !!! "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #22 August 12, 2011 Quote Quote She could always pay with boobies rather than beer. I am sure that is acceptable. Not acceptable to Mothra! Has anyone explained "extra altitude" to you yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #23 August 12, 2011 QuoteWhat else should I be on the lookout for? Being invited on a 10-way when you've got 18 jumps. There's a reason why new female jumpers get invited on jumps that are beyond their skill-set. "I'll hold onto you; you'll be OK." No, you won't. Or, this: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3224190 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #24 August 12, 2011 Watch out for "Double Boobie Docks"....... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #25 August 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteCome on now let's be civilized, everyone knows boobies are for extra altitude Oh my. Hand jive. Beer. Boobies. What have I gotten myself into? What else should I be on the lookout for? Is that you John?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
