Zenister 0 #26 July 29, 2003 wore it all the time till it broke about 2 months ago.. i did met a skydiver while i was in kuwait because of it.. I was teaching a class to the soldiers i was supporting and another Lt. came in to talk to the platoon leader.. when he saw my closing pin during a break we started talking about skydiving.. the platoon leader (his tent mate) was like 'oh shit now i have to put up with two of you jonesing for sky??? sheeesh!" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #27 July 30, 2003 QuotePost: the ones i make are hemp, the more you get them wet the softer they get, so after a while with a new one, i take it off to shower and sleep sometimes. i'll have a bunch for sale in rantoul. and i wear mine on jumps and have never lost one, nor has anyone who has one by me. peace lew --------------------------------------------------------- I need a new one cause mine broke. Maybe you could stop by the Wings booth in Rantoul and show me what you've got? I woul be forever grateful!Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airborne31582 0 #28 July 30, 2003 I wear mine 24/7, there was a period of time for about six weeks when I wasn't able to wear it, though I kept it in my BDU breast pocket. I haven't gotten any dates out of it yet, I've had a bunch of whuffos ask "What is that supposed to mean" and I did have someone think it was a satanic symbol Chris I thought of the odds of me succeeding, versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid, and I went ahead anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bdev 0 #29 July 30, 2003 Wear mine 24/7 - bought it as a 'graduation present' when I finished my AFF in June... Newbie question : - What's a pull-up tool ? - I figure something to do with packing ??--- One life...Use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Malev 0 #30 July 30, 2003 QuoteWhat's a pull-up tool ? - I figure something to do with packing ?? Its the piece of cord you put through the closing loop to pull it up through the grommets and then insert the pin/ripcord/static line when closing the container. Often its a flat, fluorescent coloured piece of material with sponsors logos printed on it, although you can can other pull-up cords if required. It is a good idea to keep it attached to your trousers, because otherwise it will be thieved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mr2mk1g 10 #31 July 30, 2003 not quite - thats a pull up cord. A pull up tool (eg pack boy) is a length of cord with a cylindrical metal handle that does exactly the same job as a pull up cord. When not in use the cord goes round the neck and then connects with the other end of the handle to form a kinda necklace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites epepepep 0 #32 July 30, 2003 I've only taken mine off for MRI's, otherwise, it's been tied on for a couple years now. I asked the riggers @ CK for a length of old parachute line. I daisy chained the line and put the closing pin on it and tied it around my neck. I shower, swim, skydive, etc with it and it's still in great shape. Normally, I keep it tucked into my shirt. It's more for me then others, but I think I might start wearing it out more often now that I'm thinking about it. ep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loughery 0 #33 July 30, 2003 24 / 7TOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DivaSkyChick 0 #34 July 30, 2003 I wear a mini closing pin on my belly button ring. It's so cute! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kerozene 0 #35 July 31, 2003 I wear it during the day but take it off for the night... I usually keep it a bit hidden when my friends are around because they know what it is and it gives me a "uh uh I'm a skydiver , I'm so great " look. They're also tired of my "go skydive now" routine so the pin is some kind of harassment too for them In public places (concerts, bars) I leave it visible and one other skydiver recognized it. Demain l'Indépendance! "That makes me angry, and when Dr. Evil gets angry, Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset. And when Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset....people DIE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kerozene 0 #36 July 31, 2003 Oops forgot: - I never wear it during freefall (afraid to lose it). - I usually don't bring it to the DZ... (It usually acts as a reminder of this magnificient sport during boring moments in school/job. So I don't need "remembering" when I have a rig on.) Rêvez bleu "That makes me angry, and when Dr. Evil gets angry, Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset. And when Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset....people DIE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites itllclear 1 #37 August 2, 2003 Now wearing it 24/7 Instead of Rings, Janna & I exchanged matching closing pin necklaces for our marriage vows after our 20 way into the Lang Creek Brewery as part of the annual Lost Prairie Boogie. "Mad John" officiated. Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StevePhelps 0 #38 August 6, 2003 24/7 -- Just started though as I hate wearing jewelry. I'm more interested in what type do others wear and why? I ordered a cammo one with black washers and cork beads. They sent me a flame one instead. I wear it because I also have a Harley that is dressed up in flames. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n2skdvn 0 #39 August 6, 2003 last time i took mine off was for surgury 3 yrs ago have had it on since 99if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gerv 0 #40 August 7, 2003 QuoteIt's a SS spermatozoa.That's what to tell to whuffos -That's brilliant, can I steal that!? I wear mine 24/7, it never comes off. I am having a really rough ride at the moment and touching it, always makes me feel better. I am dying to spot one outside a DZ. cheers g (PRV) ________________________________________ I harbour no prejudices, I hate everbody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #41 August 7, 2003 24/7. yet to see one outside the dz either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kramer 0 #42 August 7, 2003 QuoteI ordered a cammo one with black washers and cork beads Where can you order these things? Also, I only have one jump (by the end of this weekend I'll have like 5 or 6, fyi). So is it like bad-form for a newbie to wear these things? I don't want to wear one if there is some unspoken rule against wearing them until you have a license or something like that. Don't need any weird looks from the veterans at the DZ. Thanks for any help. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites digurman 0 #43 August 7, 2003 I like to wear mine at work, but people are afraid to ask what it is. Some people say they don't jump with jewelry. I love to wear it though. Plus, you always have that extra pin. Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #44 August 8, 2003 I wear mine 24/7....just met a woman who used to jump at my DZ the other day while I was shopping cuz of it...... I tell whuffos that it is a skydiving thing...don't go into further explaination. I have found THAT is more trouble than it is worth! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mrmedic 0 #45 August 8, 2003 Just got mine, taking it apart to "personalize it", but plan to wear it all the time, a way to say what I do and a way to meet others who do. P.S. O the TV show, Race to the Altar, one of the guys on the shos is wearing one. Eyes jumped right to it.CYA!....up there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites digurman 0 #46 August 8, 2003 good idea about not explaining it... There are some real life dolls on the market - more like non-powered humanoid robots, very expensive. Very detailed. Someone sent me the web site. livingdolls.com or something like that Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #47 August 9, 2003 I wear mine 24/7 and it never is off...even for showers...when my job or my new fucking partner that I hate get's under my skin, I just rub it and it reminds me of good times, good friends, and good skydives.... .. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ryno118 0 #48 September 25, 2008 I'm doing my AFF at the moment and the first thing I'm going to do when I finish my consols is buy a closing pin necklace as a souvenir to remind me of the the day I made it as a fully qualified skydiver. I will probally wear it most days but not always showing, as I might look like a show off.Live hard, Live fast, Die broke. D.S. 118118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dreaming13000 1 #49 September 25, 2008 I bought myself a closing pin necklace right after AFF as well, to date I have yet to take it off. I don't care who sees it or asks about it. This necklace is for me, a reminder of how lucky i consider myself to be a part of this awesome sport and the changes it has made in my life."A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grannyinthesky 0 #50 September 25, 2008 I made my own and started wearing it after I got my A. I actually made a couple, so I change them from time to time, but I always wear one."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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airborne31582 0 #28 July 30, 2003 I wear mine 24/7, there was a period of time for about six weeks when I wasn't able to wear it, though I kept it in my BDU breast pocket. I haven't gotten any dates out of it yet, I've had a bunch of whuffos ask "What is that supposed to mean" and I did have someone think it was a satanic symbol Chris I thought of the odds of me succeeding, versus the odds I was doing something incredibly stupid, and I went ahead anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdev 0 #29 July 30, 2003 Wear mine 24/7 - bought it as a 'graduation present' when I finished my AFF in June... Newbie question : - What's a pull-up tool ? - I figure something to do with packing ??--- One life...Use it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malev 0 #30 July 30, 2003 QuoteWhat's a pull-up tool ? - I figure something to do with packing ?? Its the piece of cord you put through the closing loop to pull it up through the grommets and then insert the pin/ripcord/static line when closing the container. Often its a flat, fluorescent coloured piece of material with sponsors logos printed on it, although you can can other pull-up cords if required. It is a good idea to keep it attached to your trousers, because otherwise it will be thieved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #31 July 30, 2003 not quite - thats a pull up cord. A pull up tool (eg pack boy) is a length of cord with a cylindrical metal handle that does exactly the same job as a pull up cord. When not in use the cord goes round the neck and then connects with the other end of the handle to form a kinda necklace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epepepep 0 #32 July 30, 2003 I've only taken mine off for MRI's, otherwise, it's been tied on for a couple years now. I asked the riggers @ CK for a length of old parachute line. I daisy chained the line and put the closing pin on it and tied it around my neck. I shower, swim, skydive, etc with it and it's still in great shape. Normally, I keep it tucked into my shirt. It's more for me then others, but I think I might start wearing it out more often now that I'm thinking about it. ep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loughery 0 #33 July 30, 2003 24 / 7TOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivaSkyChick 0 #34 July 30, 2003 I wear a mini closing pin on my belly button ring. It's so cute! --- www.facebook.com/mandyhamptonfitch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerozene 0 #35 July 31, 2003 I wear it during the day but take it off for the night... I usually keep it a bit hidden when my friends are around because they know what it is and it gives me a "uh uh I'm a skydiver , I'm so great " look. They're also tired of my "go skydive now" routine so the pin is some kind of harassment too for them In public places (concerts, bars) I leave it visible and one other skydiver recognized it. Demain l'Indépendance! "That makes me angry, and when Dr. Evil gets angry, Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset. And when Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset....people DIE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kerozene 0 #36 July 31, 2003 Oops forgot: - I never wear it during freefall (afraid to lose it). - I usually don't bring it to the DZ... (It usually acts as a reminder of this magnificient sport during boring moments in school/job. So I don't need "remembering" when I have a rig on.) Rêvez bleu "That makes me angry, and when Dr. Evil gets angry, Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset. And when Mr. Bigglesworth gets upset....people DIE!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
itllclear 1 #37 August 2, 2003 Now wearing it 24/7 Instead of Rings, Janna & I exchanged matching closing pin necklaces for our marriage vows after our 20 way into the Lang Creek Brewery as part of the annual Lost Prairie Boogie. "Mad John" officiated. Blue Skies! Harry"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there." "Your statement answered your question." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #38 August 6, 2003 24/7 -- Just started though as I hate wearing jewelry. I'm more interested in what type do others wear and why? I ordered a cammo one with black washers and cork beads. They sent me a flame one instead. I wear it because I also have a Harley that is dressed up in flames. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #39 August 6, 2003 last time i took mine off was for surgury 3 yrs ago have had it on since 99if my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerv 0 #40 August 7, 2003 QuoteIt's a SS spermatozoa.That's what to tell to whuffos -That's brilliant, can I steal that!? I wear mine 24/7, it never comes off. I am having a really rough ride at the moment and touching it, always makes me feel better. I am dying to spot one outside a DZ. cheers g (PRV) ________________________________________ I harbour no prejudices, I hate everbody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #41 August 7, 2003 24/7. yet to see one outside the dz either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #42 August 7, 2003 QuoteI ordered a cammo one with black washers and cork beads Where can you order these things? Also, I only have one jump (by the end of this weekend I'll have like 5 or 6, fyi). So is it like bad-form for a newbie to wear these things? I don't want to wear one if there is some unspoken rule against wearing them until you have a license or something like that. Don't need any weird looks from the veterans at the DZ. Thanks for any help. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digurman 0 #43 August 7, 2003 I like to wear mine at work, but people are afraid to ask what it is. Some people say they don't jump with jewelry. I love to wear it though. Plus, you always have that extra pin. Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #44 August 8, 2003 I wear mine 24/7....just met a woman who used to jump at my DZ the other day while I was shopping cuz of it...... I tell whuffos that it is a skydiving thing...don't go into further explaination. I have found THAT is more trouble than it is worth! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrmedic 0 #45 August 8, 2003 Just got mine, taking it apart to "personalize it", but plan to wear it all the time, a way to say what I do and a way to meet others who do. P.S. O the TV show, Race to the Altar, one of the guys on the shos is wearing one. Eyes jumped right to it.CYA!....up there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digurman 0 #46 August 8, 2003 good idea about not explaining it... There are some real life dolls on the market - more like non-powered humanoid robots, very expensive. Very detailed. Someone sent me the web site. livingdolls.com or something like that Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #47 August 9, 2003 I wear mine 24/7 and it never is off...even for showers...when my job or my new fucking partner that I hate get's under my skin, I just rub it and it reminds me of good times, good friends, and good skydives.... .. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryno118 0 #48 September 25, 2008 I'm doing my AFF at the moment and the first thing I'm going to do when I finish my consols is buy a closing pin necklace as a souvenir to remind me of the the day I made it as a fully qualified skydiver. I will probally wear it most days but not always showing, as I might look like a show off.Live hard, Live fast, Die broke. D.S. 118118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming13000 1 #49 September 25, 2008 I bought myself a closing pin necklace right after AFF as well, to date I have yet to take it off. I don't care who sees it or asks about it. This necklace is for me, a reminder of how lucky i consider myself to be a part of this awesome sport and the changes it has made in my life."A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #50 September 25, 2008 I made my own and started wearing it after I got my A. I actually made a couple, so I change them from time to time, but I always wear one."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
