scrublink 0 #51 February 17, 2006 If you back up to near the beginning you will see that the low total of jumps has been dealt with. I am not really that good at logging. The flat is good change is bad thing is tongue in cheek. Doesn't seem to come across as well on the screen as it does in person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #52 February 17, 2006 Dude,the fact that you are even typing,looking for options seems to me to be missing the point. Just walk away,Don't talk,read or look at skydiving,just stay away. Stay away till you feel like you are going to burst,,and then see how ya feel, might be 6 months or 3 years,only you will know ! Its that simple,if you don't get that feeling of missing it crazy,,them you've run your course,save the memories and move on with life. Over and outsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattFallsFast 0 #53 February 17, 2006 So what do you want from all these people? Every time some nice person takes 5 minutes out of his day to write you some encouraging suggestions you reply with a snide comment. Seems to me like you don't really want any suggestions but rather just want to bitch and moan (probably nothing to do with skdiving, but some other stress in your life). Look, you've been jumping since the mid 80s. You know there are wingsuits and that freeflying is possible. So be honest, is this thread just meant to be an ego boost for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,148 #54 February 17, 2006 If you quit, you can always start again, and skydiving will have changed. If nothing that you haven't tried sounds interesting, then, yup, it's time to move on to something that does sound interesting. If nothing, anywhere, sounds interesting, then you need to think about what would make something interesting. Look inside. I quit for 13 years (although it wasn't because I was bored), and found that both I and skydiving had changed when I came back. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #55 February 17, 2006 No stess in my life. Not looking for an ego boost either. Actually got some good ideas from a bunch of people. Even more people have PM'd me so this is actually working out for me fairly well. Sorry you mistake my attempts at humor as being snide. I guess I have been trying to use this forum as a sounding board for ideas. You and others are actually helping me find a new direction to go in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scrublink 0 #56 February 17, 2006 General response to all. Thanks for all the help and especially the PMs. I have some ideas and suggestions to follow up on now that I hadn't thought of on my own. The biggest hurdle I have to face now is getting over the feeling of "its a weekend therefore I have to be at the DZ". Again many thanks. I am fairly certain as to which course of action I will follow. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #57 February 17, 2006 QuoteEvery time some nice person takes 5 minutes out of his day to write you some encouraging suggestions Yet your 1st post was: QuoteWhat the hell are you carrying on about? You've done 750 jumps in 20 years, won't try anything new and say change is bad. Sounds to me like you've lost your will to live. Real encouraging.......... QuoteSeems to me like you don't really want any suggestions but rather just want to bitch and moan (probably nothing to do with skdiving, but some other stress in your life). And your definitely in a good position to assess that........ QuoteSo be honest, is this thread just meant to be an ego boost for you? Another encouraging comment........ To be honest with you, your in no position to judge Ed based solely on his handful of posts that you apparently cant make sense of. If you do not approve of Ed's responses, here's an idea, stop reading them and replying to them. Or does trying to piss on someone elses legitamate skydiving issue just because it doesnt make sense to you, does that give you the ego boost you need? Show the guy a little respect. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #58 February 17, 2006 QuoteTo be honest with you, your in no position to judge Ed based solely on his handful of posts that you apparently cant make sense of. If you do not approve of Ed's responses, here's an idea, stop reading them and replying to them. Or does trying to piss on someone elses legitamate skydiving issue just because it doesnt make sense to you, does that give you the ego boost you need? Show the guy a little respect. Very well put. It seem that mattfallsfast has little respect for anything or anyone. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpohl 1 #59 February 17, 2006 Bored after 8 years. After eight years of intense involvement in the sport, I finally got over this, "It's a weekend, and I have to be at the dz." These days it is: I spent most of my waking hours in front of the PC or interacting w/ ppl. On the weekends I want to be outdoors, excercising, and just exhausting myself physically. As for example with my Trek 2100 road-rocket. I am tired of spending a minimum of 4 h in the car each weekend, and then have a plane haul my ass to altitude for another 6 h. I am more physical than that. Also, I discovered that you can have beer on Saturday w/o jumping out of air planes. Skydiving has been one of the great experiences in my life; I enjoyed taking on responsibilities (as a Rigger and Instructor), but it has run its course. Just like almost any other woman...:) My point? Skydiving should be a choice, not an obsession or custom. QuoteGeneral response to all. Thanks for all the help and especially the PMs. I have some ideas and suggestions to follow up on now that I hadn't thought of on my own. The biggest hurdle I have to face now is getting over the feeling of "its a weekend therefore I have to be at the DZ". Again many thanks. I am fairly certain as to which course of action I will follow. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattFallsFast 0 #60 February 18, 2006 QuoteQuote It seem that mattfallsfast has little respect for anything or anyone. Sparky Only when it comes to whiny old farts, "Sparky". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MattFallsFast 0 #61 February 18, 2006 QuoteDude,the fact that you are even typing,looking for options seems to me to be missing the point. Just walk away,Don't talk,read or look at skydiving,just stay away. Stay away till you feel like you are going to burst,,and then see how ya feel, might be 6 months or 3 years,only you will know ! Its that simple,if you don't get that feeling of missing it crazy,,them you've run your course,save the memories and move on with life. Over and out This was my point in a nutshell. I only phrased it differently...thank you jumpwally! Now let's all just go have fun, be safe and ENJOY THE SPORT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #62 February 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote It seem that mattfallsfast has little respect for anything or anyone. Sparky Only when it comes to whiny old farts, "Sparky". And I serve cheese with that wine. But then again you have to be old enough to drink the wine to get the cheese. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #63 February 18, 2006 QuoteI am beginning to think that I am going through an early mid-life crisis or something. Not looking for danger so much as something different. If you've been jumping for 20plus years there is NOTHING early about your mid life crisis I rode motor bikes and SCUBA dived for 20 years before skydiving, since I started skydiving I havn't touched my scuba gear (I also havn't sold any of it). It's probably time to try a bunch of things that you never considered before, see if any of them take your fancyGood lucvk with itYou 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 skyfreek 1 #64 February 18, 2006 try a different dz.maybe go less often and go to more boogies.sometimes it is the other people around that are making you drag your sorry i am bored with skydiving ass around.try a different canopy. sounds like you need a new spark. do a naked jump, a night naked jump-just do something to lite that flame under your ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sixtysevengt5oo 0 #65 February 24, 2006 QuoteBored yes. Complacent no. I am one anal bastard and considered by my peers to be safety conscious. This is a "different" kind of bored. Almost defies description even to myself. its easy to describe, its called resistance, its the same idea as a crack addict, at the begining 1 line does the trick, and then it take more and more and more, till he reaches the point that he cant do any more without o/ding, and he does that much without getting the same high he used to, so he tries something different, maybe even a little more dangerous, or maybe less dangerous, just different. Its hard to believe that jumping out of a plane would become boring in any way, just as its tough to believe that someone wouldnt get high of of 5 lines. *dont take this as a post telling you to do drugs or n e thing drug doing related, its just a metaphore* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #66 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go find you the oldest scary ass looking airworthy rig with all the death metal cutway shit on it, best if it's a wart and not a piggy back, stap that shit on and go on up to 13k and jump that shit, I bet you will feel just like you did on your first jump. Worked for me when I was not having fun any more (burn out) and I rediscovered the thrill of jumping rounds again. I do it a few times a year just cuz I can and it put's the fear in me every time( the good kind that makes you feel alive) but it is a blast, and a lot of other guy's and gal's have been getting their's out to play with too, we have done some nice 6, 8 & 10 ways, riding the plane up you would think it is full of first jump students. So if you don't find it fun and "normal sport" jumps fun. Well might want/need to just take a rest from skydiving, hell I had a few years where I maybe did 25 jumps if that, I like to do other things in life too. Try it you might like it Photo's by Chad Robbins and Ryan Kramer ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #67 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go do something else."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #68 February 24, 2006 Why? you got some kind of problem with me, or are you just trying to be an asshole, you don't like what I do or say, too bad. I'll jump what I want to,you jump what you to. You don't like what I post don't fucking read it, as recall I wasn't replying to in the first place, so fuck off! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darkwing 4 #69 February 24, 2006 Stratostar - I will wait to hear what DJL says, but I didn't read his posting to be an attack on you, but rather a response to the bored guy. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. I'll save you the trouble and tell myself to fuck off for you. Stay mellow. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites packertom 0 #70 February 24, 2006 Oh my God... the answer is SOOO simple.. just start concentrating on doing naked jumps with 18 year old girls just getting into the sport, it's guaranteed to get that original fire back into you... trust me on this.. be sure to post videos for the rest of us cialis aged skydivers :-)[email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com What's YOUR Zombie Plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #71 February 24, 2006 That would be a former bored guy, who re-discovered that you have to stop (work) to have some fun once and awhile. While you maybe correct and I have taken the post out of the context it was ment could very well be the case. However what part of "we are having a blast" & "rediscovering the thrill of jumping rounds again" put the fun back in the sport for me, did he not seem to understand, the man who started this thread asked "has anyone else gone thur these feelings" My reply was big hell yes I have gone thru the very same thing almost to the point of quitting, then some crazy old guys talked me in to digging out my PC and joining them for a retro jump, and it put the fun back in the sport for me. So what part of all that is it that DJL don't seem to get? Yes I took it as telling me to quit jumping and to quit telling others to try a round canopy to experience some real level fear again that we who have been jumping 20 plus years tend to not have anymore. If I'm wrong and misunderstood,then I will admit I was wrong! Say I'm sorry and then go fuck off myself.... ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #72 February 25, 2006 Holy shit, I love the internet. Edit: I actually didn't even read your post so I didn't get any of what you have to say. Sorry that it was construed that way. I was saying that because there are many fun ways to spend your life. I got into kayaking last year. I bought a kite two weeks ago so I could learn how to kite surf. I quit playing lacrosse after college because I pretty much had all the fun I could with it. I continue to sail and am getting into racing. I invite this guy to try some other things in life besides skydiving. Sometime you just peak and there's not much else to do. Man, I can't wait to meet you so I can keep saying, "...you got some kind of a problem with me." Don't worry about it, I see where my post tied into yours."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #73 February 25, 2006 You are correct, we have talked via pm's. I was way out of line and in the wrong and acted like a dickhead for no reason, with that said DJL and I are all good and shook hands if you will. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. (quote) Again you are correct in terms of this posting. Hope this post clears the air. ~ Againyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DanglesOZQld 0 #74 February 25, 2006 I know the feeling. 13 years in the sport and busted thru my own stuuupid actions six months ago and just about to return to less days than I had when I left. Have a partner and child to think about and skydiving just doesnt seem to cut it as far as having to pay for everything. How many full timers out there own their (not THERE) own homes!??? PS- Have had the jump plane over my place every one of the days I was not at the dz, unfortunately I AM that close!!! BSBD!! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #75 February 26, 2006 QuoteFor me to be comfortable with a wingsuit I would have to significantly upsize my current canopy size. I presently load my canopy at 1.7:1 and can't fit a larger one inside. Although I might be able to wrap it in bungies and strap it to the outside. If you're on a nine cell at 1.7:1, you might be able to upsize with a seven cell. I jump my S-3 wingsuit with a Diablo loaded at 1.6something and it's opened fine so far (though not always on heading). While not as racy & fun as a lot of canopies on the market today, the Diablo is still substantially more fun than many others, so you won't have to lose *all* the fun of the canopy ride. Plus, I imagine you can pick up a used one fairly cheap. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 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 Go To Topic Listing
MattFallsFast 0 #61 February 18, 2006 QuoteDude,the fact that you are even typing,looking for options seems to me to be missing the point. Just walk away,Don't talk,read or look at skydiving,just stay away. Stay away till you feel like you are going to burst,,and then see how ya feel, might be 6 months or 3 years,only you will know ! Its that simple,if you don't get that feeling of missing it crazy,,them you've run your course,save the memories and move on with life. Over and out This was my point in a nutshell. I only phrased it differently...thank you jumpwally! Now let's all just go have fun, be safe and ENJOY THE SPORT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #62 February 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote It seem that mattfallsfast has little respect for anything or anyone. Sparky Only when it comes to whiny old farts, "Sparky". And I serve cheese with that wine. But then again you have to be old enough to drink the wine to get the cheese. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #63 February 18, 2006 QuoteI am beginning to think that I am going through an early mid-life crisis or something. Not looking for danger so much as something different. If you've been jumping for 20plus years there is NOTHING early about your mid life crisis I rode motor bikes and SCUBA dived for 20 years before skydiving, since I started skydiving I havn't touched my scuba gear (I also havn't sold any of it). It's probably time to try a bunch of things that you never considered before, see if any of them take your fancyGood lucvk with itYou 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 skyfreek 1 #64 February 18, 2006 try a different dz.maybe go less often and go to more boogies.sometimes it is the other people around that are making you drag your sorry i am bored with skydiving ass around.try a different canopy. sounds like you need a new spark. do a naked jump, a night naked jump-just do something to lite that flame under your ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sixtysevengt5oo 0 #65 February 24, 2006 QuoteBored yes. Complacent no. I am one anal bastard and considered by my peers to be safety conscious. This is a "different" kind of bored. Almost defies description even to myself. its easy to describe, its called resistance, its the same idea as a crack addict, at the begining 1 line does the trick, and then it take more and more and more, till he reaches the point that he cant do any more without o/ding, and he does that much without getting the same high he used to, so he tries something different, maybe even a little more dangerous, or maybe less dangerous, just different. Its hard to believe that jumping out of a plane would become boring in any way, just as its tough to believe that someone wouldnt get high of of 5 lines. *dont take this as a post telling you to do drugs or n e thing drug doing related, its just a metaphore* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #66 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go find you the oldest scary ass looking airworthy rig with all the death metal cutway shit on it, best if it's a wart and not a piggy back, stap that shit on and go on up to 13k and jump that shit, I bet you will feel just like you did on your first jump. Worked for me when I was not having fun any more (burn out) and I rediscovered the thrill of jumping rounds again. I do it a few times a year just cuz I can and it put's the fear in me every time( the good kind that makes you feel alive) but it is a blast, and a lot of other guy's and gal's have been getting their's out to play with too, we have done some nice 6, 8 & 10 ways, riding the plane up you would think it is full of first jump students. So if you don't find it fun and "normal sport" jumps fun. Well might want/need to just take a rest from skydiving, hell I had a few years where I maybe did 25 jumps if that, I like to do other things in life too. Try it you might like it Photo's by Chad Robbins and Ryan Kramer ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #67 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go do something else."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #68 February 24, 2006 Why? you got some kind of problem with me, or are you just trying to be an asshole, you don't like what I do or say, too bad. I'll jump what I want to,you jump what you to. You don't like what I post don't fucking read it, as recall I wasn't replying to in the first place, so fuck off! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darkwing 4 #69 February 24, 2006 Stratostar - I will wait to hear what DJL says, but I didn't read his posting to be an attack on you, but rather a response to the bored guy. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. I'll save you the trouble and tell myself to fuck off for you. Stay mellow. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites packertom 0 #70 February 24, 2006 Oh my God... the answer is SOOO simple.. just start concentrating on doing naked jumps with 18 year old girls just getting into the sport, it's guaranteed to get that original fire back into you... trust me on this.. be sure to post videos for the rest of us cialis aged skydivers :-)[email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com What's YOUR Zombie Plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #71 February 24, 2006 That would be a former bored guy, who re-discovered that you have to stop (work) to have some fun once and awhile. While you maybe correct and I have taken the post out of the context it was ment could very well be the case. However what part of "we are having a blast" & "rediscovering the thrill of jumping rounds again" put the fun back in the sport for me, did he not seem to understand, the man who started this thread asked "has anyone else gone thur these feelings" My reply was big hell yes I have gone thru the very same thing almost to the point of quitting, then some crazy old guys talked me in to digging out my PC and joining them for a retro jump, and it put the fun back in the sport for me. So what part of all that is it that DJL don't seem to get? Yes I took it as telling me to quit jumping and to quit telling others to try a round canopy to experience some real level fear again that we who have been jumping 20 plus years tend to not have anymore. If I'm wrong and misunderstood,then I will admit I was wrong! Say I'm sorry and then go fuck off myself.... ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DJL 232 #72 February 25, 2006 Holy shit, I love the internet. Edit: I actually didn't even read your post so I didn't get any of what you have to say. Sorry that it was construed that way. I was saying that because there are many fun ways to spend your life. I got into kayaking last year. I bought a kite two weeks ago so I could learn how to kite surf. I quit playing lacrosse after college because I pretty much had all the fun I could with it. I continue to sail and am getting into racing. I invite this guy to try some other things in life besides skydiving. Sometime you just peak and there's not much else to do. Man, I can't wait to meet you so I can keep saying, "...you got some kind of a problem with me." Don't worry about it, I see where my post tied into yours."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites stratostar 5 #73 February 25, 2006 You are correct, we have talked via pm's. I was way out of line and in the wrong and acted like a dickhead for no reason, with that said DJL and I are all good and shook hands if you will. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. (quote) Again you are correct in terms of this posting. Hope this post clears the air. ~ Againyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DanglesOZQld 0 #74 February 25, 2006 I know the feeling. 13 years in the sport and busted thru my own stuuupid actions six months ago and just about to return to less days than I had when I left. Have a partner and child to think about and skydiving just doesnt seem to cut it as far as having to pay for everything. How many full timers out there own their (not THERE) own homes!??? PS- Have had the jump plane over my place every one of the days I was not at the dz, unfortunately I AM that close!!! BSBD!! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #75 February 26, 2006 QuoteFor me to be comfortable with a wingsuit I would have to significantly upsize my current canopy size. I presently load my canopy at 1.7:1 and can't fit a larger one inside. Although I might be able to wrap it in bungies and strap it to the outside. If you're on a nine cell at 1.7:1, you might be able to upsize with a seven cell. I jump my S-3 wingsuit with a Diablo loaded at 1.6something and it's opened fine so far (though not always on heading). While not as racy & fun as a lot of canopies on the market today, the Diablo is still substantially more fun than many others, so you won't have to lose *all* the fun of the canopy ride. Plus, I imagine you can pick up a used one fairly cheap. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 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
Squeak 17 #63 February 18, 2006 QuoteI am beginning to think that I am going through an early mid-life crisis or something. Not looking for danger so much as something different. If you've been jumping for 20plus years there is NOTHING early about your mid life crisis I rode motor bikes and SCUBA dived for 20 years before skydiving, since I started skydiving I havn't touched my scuba gear (I also havn't sold any of it). It's probably time to try a bunch of things that you never considered before, see if any of them take your fancyGood lucvk with itYou 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
skyfreek 1 #64 February 18, 2006 try a different dz.maybe go less often and go to more boogies.sometimes it is the other people around that are making you drag your sorry i am bored with skydiving ass around.try a different canopy. sounds like you need a new spark. do a naked jump, a night naked jump-just do something to lite that flame under your ass! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixtysevengt5oo 0 #65 February 24, 2006 QuoteBored yes. Complacent no. I am one anal bastard and considered by my peers to be safety conscious. This is a "different" kind of bored. Almost defies description even to myself. its easy to describe, its called resistance, its the same idea as a crack addict, at the begining 1 line does the trick, and then it take more and more and more, till he reaches the point that he cant do any more without o/ding, and he does that much without getting the same high he used to, so he tries something different, maybe even a little more dangerous, or maybe less dangerous, just different. Its hard to believe that jumping out of a plane would become boring in any way, just as its tough to believe that someone wouldnt get high of of 5 lines. *dont take this as a post telling you to do drugs or n e thing drug doing related, its just a metaphore* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #66 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go find you the oldest scary ass looking airworthy rig with all the death metal cutway shit on it, best if it's a wart and not a piggy back, stap that shit on and go on up to 13k and jump that shit, I bet you will feel just like you did on your first jump. Worked for me when I was not having fun any more (burn out) and I rediscovered the thrill of jumping rounds again. I do it a few times a year just cuz I can and it put's the fear in me every time( the good kind that makes you feel alive) but it is a blast, and a lot of other guy's and gal's have been getting their's out to play with too, we have done some nice 6, 8 & 10 ways, riding the plane up you would think it is full of first jump students. So if you don't find it fun and "normal sport" jumps fun. Well might want/need to just take a rest from skydiving, hell I had a few years where I maybe did 25 jumps if that, I like to do other things in life too. Try it you might like it Photo's by Chad Robbins and Ryan Kramer ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #67 February 24, 2006 Here's my Idea for you, go do something else."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #68 February 24, 2006 Why? you got some kind of problem with me, or are you just trying to be an asshole, you don't like what I do or say, too bad. I'll jump what I want to,you jump what you to. You don't like what I post don't fucking read it, as recall I wasn't replying to in the first place, so fuck off! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #69 February 24, 2006 Stratostar - I will wait to hear what DJL says, but I didn't read his posting to be an attack on you, but rather a response to the bored guy. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. I'll save you the trouble and tell myself to fuck off for you. Stay mellow. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packertom 0 #70 February 24, 2006 Oh my God... the answer is SOOO simple.. just start concentrating on doing naked jumps with 18 year old girls just getting into the sport, it's guaranteed to get that original fire back into you... trust me on this.. be sure to post videos for the rest of us cialis aged skydivers :-)[email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com What's YOUR Zombie Plan? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #71 February 24, 2006 That would be a former bored guy, who re-discovered that you have to stop (work) to have some fun once and awhile. While you maybe correct and I have taken the post out of the context it was ment could very well be the case. However what part of "we are having a blast" & "rediscovering the thrill of jumping rounds again" put the fun back in the sport for me, did he not seem to understand, the man who started this thread asked "has anyone else gone thur these feelings" My reply was big hell yes I have gone thru the very same thing almost to the point of quitting, then some crazy old guys talked me in to digging out my PC and joining them for a retro jump, and it put the fun back in the sport for me. So what part of all that is it that DJL don't seem to get? Yes I took it as telling me to quit jumping and to quit telling others to try a round canopy to experience some real level fear again that we who have been jumping 20 plus years tend to not have anymore. If I'm wrong and misunderstood,then I will admit I was wrong! Say I'm sorry and then go fuck off myself.... ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #72 February 25, 2006 Holy shit, I love the internet. Edit: I actually didn't even read your post so I didn't get any of what you have to say. Sorry that it was construed that way. I was saying that because there are many fun ways to spend your life. I got into kayaking last year. I bought a kite two weeks ago so I could learn how to kite surf. I quit playing lacrosse after college because I pretty much had all the fun I could with it. I continue to sail and am getting into racing. I invite this guy to try some other things in life besides skydiving. Sometime you just peak and there's not much else to do. Man, I can't wait to meet you so I can keep saying, "...you got some kind of a problem with me." Don't worry about it, I see where my post tied into yours."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #73 February 25, 2006 You are correct, we have talked via pm's. I was way out of line and in the wrong and acted like a dickhead for no reason, with that said DJL and I are all good and shook hands if you will. You are way too sensitive/harsh/easy to be offended. (quote) Again you are correct in terms of this posting. Hope this post clears the air. ~ Againyou can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #74 February 25, 2006 I know the feeling. 13 years in the sport and busted thru my own stuuupid actions six months ago and just about to return to less days than I had when I left. Have a partner and child to think about and skydiving just doesnt seem to cut it as far as having to pay for everything. How many full timers out there own their (not THERE) own homes!??? PS- Have had the jump plane over my place every one of the days I was not at the dz, unfortunately I AM that close!!! BSBD!! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #75 February 26, 2006 QuoteFor me to be comfortable with a wingsuit I would have to significantly upsize my current canopy size. I presently load my canopy at 1.7:1 and can't fit a larger one inside. Although I might be able to wrap it in bungies and strap it to the outside. If you're on a nine cell at 1.7:1, you might be able to upsize with a seven cell. I jump my S-3 wingsuit with a Diablo loaded at 1.6something and it's opened fine so far (though not always on heading). While not as racy & fun as a lot of canopies on the market today, the Diablo is still substantially more fun than many others, so you won't have to lose *all* the fun of the canopy ride. Plus, I imagine you can pick up a used one fairly cheap. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
