speedy 0 #26 November 17, 2006 QuoteDo you think it would make a difference if one drove these miles in one solid time frame, or spaced it out? Well currency is obviously a factor in some road deaths. These drivers that turn up on sunday a make the odd drive after lay off over winter are more likely to miss road signs and stop lights. Then there are the young and inexperienced going for the high performance cars before they can handle them. Accidents waiting to happen if you ask me. Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #27 November 17, 2006 What's with this obsession you people have with comparing the risks of skydiving and driving a car? Get over it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #28 November 17, 2006 Hey, paranoia is a legitimate hobby I heard that one third of all injuries sustained in gymnasiums are received by men letching on sweaty women and thus falling [pun intended] victim to a temporary lapse in concentration. Given the above, I wonder what effect the attached activity would have on male skydiving community accident numbers [WARNING - CONTAINS 'BOOBIES'] Arent statistics fun. Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #29 November 17, 2006 they say that helmets save lives on motorcycles but the safest states to ride in (lowest accident and deaths) have no helmet law. the increase in states with helmet laws is partly caused by wearing a helmet but the government won't post this because it will hurt the way the stats are viewed. so forget the stats and jump more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #30 November 18, 2006 Quotethey say that helmets save lives on motorcycles but the safest states to ride in (lowest accident and deaths) have no helmet law. the increase in states with helmet laws is partly caused by wearing a helmet but the government won't post this because it will hurt the way the stats are viewed. so forget the stats and jump more you're cooking some books, and staying grossly in the land of the vague. When CA passed its lid law, the absolute number dropped a lot. Partly because it removed the most marginal of potential riders from getting a bike, partly lousy weather and a declining economy and biker population. But the rate of deaths per X accidents - the most useful measure of effectiveness - did not change at all, actually rose by an insignificant amount. I suspect it's because very few people would ride our freeways at 70-80mph bare. But we've seen some pretty radical jumps in fatalities in states that undid the restriction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2065 0 #31 November 18, 2006 if the number of bikes dropped and the number of deaths per accident rose slightly i would say the helmet law had a negative impact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #32 November 18, 2006 I have friends that work in two of the larger emergency rooms in south Florida. One in Wellington (West Palm Beach area) and one in Jackson Memorial in Miami. I asked them about this after reading your post. They both said that since the helmet law was repealed here in Florida, the fatality rate for motorcycle accidents they deal with has "sky rocketed." Their words, not mine. Ask any ER worker, they don't care about government stats... I've had two serious motorcycle accidents, the helmet saved my head both times. I would not think of riding without one, period. ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #33 November 19, 2006 Skydiving is safer statistically, than me jumping out of the plane with out a chute. Statistics don't mean anything, don't fawk up. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #34 November 19, 2006 Post back here in 10 years and let me know how many people you have known that have been killed in an automobile accident vs. how many skydivers you have known killed while skydiving... So far in either thread on this subject, no jumper with more than a few years in the sport has posted with stats that favor skydiving even though they all know a ton more drivers than jumpers. I still do not know anyone killed driving and I'm way into double digits on jumpers killed. YMMV (but I doubt it). ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #35 November 19, 2006 Roger are you responding directly to me? I know the sport is dangerous! I know and accept I might go in, or one of my close friends might go in! Thats why I think the statistics talk all the time is pointless!"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #36 November 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteOh man.... Time for bowling.... I have been in 2 accidents within the last 6 months.... Don't feel bad, I was in 3 accidents that weren't my fault in a 10 month time frame about 2 years ago.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LordRatner 0 #37 November 20, 2006 It is amazing that people try to argue that driving is more dangerous than skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RogerRamjet 0 #38 November 20, 2006 QuoteRoger are you responding directly to me? I know the sport is dangerous! I know and accept I might go in, or one of my close friends might go in! Thats why I think the statistics talk all the time is pointless! Doug, I was... I did not read the intent of your post correctly, sorry ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilatus_p 0 #39 November 20, 2006 QuoteDoug, I was... I did not read the intent of your post correctly, sorry Happens a lot on DZ.com, although many people don't often ask themself the same question you did - good on you for having a a pair, setting the example and admitting it. Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm 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
LordRatner 0 #37 November 20, 2006 It is amazing that people try to argue that driving is more dangerous than skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #38 November 20, 2006 QuoteRoger are you responding directly to me? I know the sport is dangerous! I know and accept I might go in, or one of my close friends might go in! Thats why I think the statistics talk all the time is pointless! Doug, I was... I did not read the intent of your post correctly, sorry ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #39 November 20, 2006 QuoteDoug, I was... I did not read the intent of your post correctly, sorry Happens a lot on DZ.com, although many people don't often ask themself the same question you did - good on you for having a a pair, setting the example and admitting it. Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
