Akey 0 #1 January 31, 2006 Reading over a load of posts, for some time now i have noticed that upon having a mal, it is normal to buy beer for people. But what does this entail? Do you just buy 1 drink for the rigger, or a whole case. Or do other people qualify for booze as well in other situations? And is it always beer, or can it also entail other beverages? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #2 January 31, 2006 Anytime someone does something for the first time they owe a case a beer. Anytime you have a malfunction you buy the rigger who packed your reserve a bottle of booze of their choice. If it is your first reserve ride you owe a bottle of booze and a case of beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akey 0 #3 January 31, 2006 QuoteAnytime someone does something for the first time they owe a case a beer So who gets this beer? And what do you mean by first time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #4 January 31, 2006 Quote1. An unwritten law, one as immutable and irrefutable as gravity and backed by history, states that skydivers enjoy the drinking of beer almost as much as flight itself. 2. A manifestation of this fact is the tradition of the buying by an individual skydiver a case of beer (that being twenty-four cans or bottles holding twelve or more ounces of beer, ale, or some similar such substance) for his or her fellow jumpers to celebrate the accomplishment of a particular feat or milestone in one's jump career. 3. It is generally recognized that the buying and drinking of such beer enhances that common bond shared by skydivers and contributes greatly to the body of knowledge concerning parachuting and its related activities. 4. It is a sad fact that some skydivers are ignorant of what constitutes a significant achievement (usually and henceforth referred to as a "first"). Equally sad is the fact that some unscrupulously thirsty jumpers will shamelessly try to "weasel" a case of beer out of a jumper for an inauspicious event. 5. Recognizing this, the following happenings are to be regarded as suitable occasions for buying beer. This list is not to be construed as exhaustive. 6. First jump (It is not required of students. They are simply encouraged to participate). 7. If more than one first is accomplished on a single jump, only one case of beer is required. 8. Participation is voluntary. If a skydiver chooses not to participate by buying, neither shall the skydiver enjoy the fruits of the accomplishments of others. 9. Non-drinkers may buy sodas and buyers may make up any part or whole of their purchase in soda for the enjoyment of those non-drinkers. 9. It is generally recognized that using a reserve parachute for the purpose of saving one's worthless, non-packing self from a gory death requires him to buy the saving rigger dinner or the bottle of liquor of his choice. 10. These articles are ironclad and binding. For the price of an additional six-pack, a sniveling skydiver may enlist the services of an S & TA to represent him or her in a hearing where the committee will rule against that skydiver a second time. 11. Completing the student course of instruction *First four way *First eight way *First CRW *First time in the peas *First night jump *First kiss pass *First competition *First water jump *First naked jump *First jump on your own pack job *First dead center (measured by a judge or electronic scoring pad on a three or five cm disc) *First jump on a new main or new rig (purchased, not borrowed) *Any license, award, rating, or badge *Getting your name or photo in "Parachutist" Magazine *Gross safety violations not resulting in serious injury or death *Any jump ending in "00" *First cutaway/reserve ride *First jump from an aircraft not normally used at home drop zone *First jump at a new drop zone *First demo jump *First save (you riggers thought you were getting off easy) *Vomiting in the airplane or on another skydiver *First round canopy jump (Geez, used to be the other way around) *First broken bone *First camera jump Shameless pilfered __________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 January 31, 2006 The underlying reason for buying beer is seemingly that it gets people gathered arround to talk about the reason for the beer. Sometimes it's a fun event, whereupon people can hear the tale and tell their own for the fun of it, i.e. kiss passes and naked jumps. This builds comraderie. Other beer jumps are for some serious things. First reserve? Well, let's talk about that over some beer. I think there is an inherent responsibility - a bargained for exchange - between the buyer and the drinkers. In exchange for the beer I buy, we will talk about my reserve pull. You can tell me your anecdotes and offer competent advice. For those who are not competent to provide advice, you will listen to my story and those of the others over beer and let it be a lesson to you. Reserve pulls, off landings (including beer line - there's a reason for the beer line) are good for this. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #6 January 31, 2006 i just purchased for my instructors after finishing AFF, but im sure there was enough left over a pilot or 2 as well. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomas63 0 #7 January 31, 2006 the bottle goes to the rigger who packed your reserve after each reserve ride.the beer goes to the dropzone after each "first" of your skydiving career. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyberdyber 0 #8 February 1, 2006 It's kinda like a Fraternity...pledges etc. The new guy does all the shit work(in this case buys beer). It's just a good excuse to keep beer at the DZ. http://www.skydiveatlanta.com http://www.musiccityskydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
