Newbie 0 #1 June 29, 2005 I haven't been to many dz's, but the majority i have been to have female manifesters. Does anyone know why this is? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 June 29, 2005 Because we're less likely to angry for being bumped by tandems or AFF students when it's done by a cute girl. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #3 June 29, 2005 thats a good q. i never thought about why. i think its because more guys get ratings than girls. so girls that want to work in the sport but dont feel ready or dont want ratings manifest. what ever keeps us in the air and close to the smell of jet A.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saucy_dee 0 #4 June 29, 2005 You're right most are women but the best one I know is James at Hib in the UK. At the nationals last year he was manifesting 52 4-way teams some with pool camera men\women over three planes in just 18 operational hours (or something like that). There were over 2200 drops completed. Don't put off 'till tomorrow what you can do today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btucker 0 #5 June 29, 2005 because the DZO is more often than not male! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #6 June 29, 2005 simple: cause guys dig boooobies The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #7 June 29, 2005 simply a matter off more customer focussed and better organized Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,148 #8 June 29, 2005 Probably because more girls apply. At least I'd hope so. That said, the Spaceland manifester is a guy. 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
laurie 0 #9 June 29, 2005 All of the mainfesters at Perris are guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #10 June 29, 2005 QuoteProbably because more girls apply. At least I'd hope so. That said, the Spaceland manifester is a guy. Wendy W. The best I've seen in almost 30 years is a guy. Dan the man at Perris. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #11 June 29, 2005 QuoteAll of the mainfesters at Perris are guys Yeah, but Perris is in California. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #12 June 29, 2005 Quotei think its because more guys get ratings than girls I think thare more rated males than females because there are more male skydivers than there are female skydivers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carbonezone 0 #13 June 29, 2005 QuoteI haven't been to many dz's, but the majority i have been to have female manifesters Most men don't go through the painful process of giving birth either < Tami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #14 June 29, 2005 ... because girls are far more diplomatic, thye have far better "person skills." ... like good mothers, they know how to coax children ... er ... skydivers onto the plane on time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #15 June 29, 2005 I'll be returning to the Mile Hi manifest in 2 weeks and I was the original guy behind the counter.------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitational 0 #16 June 29, 2005 Quote... because girls are far more diplomatic, thye have far better "person skills."Quote I'll agree and disagree with you all at the same time. It really depends on the manifestors mood, stress level, etc. I've run into flat out rude/nasty manifestors and nice, cordial, etc. Didn't matter the gender.------ Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Joellercoaster 6 #17 June 29, 2005 Yeah that. A certain dropzone I know has possibly the moodiest person within a hundred k's on manifest, despite being a girl... I wondered why this was, until I realised that it's only 'cause she's not jumping. On non-manifest days she's a total sweetie -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #18 June 29, 2005 They are all male at Perris right now. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darshiva8 0 #19 June 29, 2005 At least at me home DZ they are all female. They are also college age or late high school. If this is the norm, then I would say there are more famel manifesters because women tend to, and I mean tend to not as a rule, mature a bit earlier than young men and are willing and able to handle the responsibility. Anyway, just my .02 ************** For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ~Leonardo da Vinci~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livenletfly 0 #20 June 29, 2005 right, theres definatly more guys to girl sdiver's. i think the percentage is higher of guys who get ratings for how many there are in the sport. im having a hard time putting this into words. sorry, im sleepy.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #21 June 29, 2005 QuoteQuoteAll of the mainfesters at Perris are guys Yeah, but Perris is in California. t *** SOUTHERN California..not Northern California....the real land of fruits and nuts! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zep 0 #22 June 29, 2005 Seems like no one has worked it out yet. It's so the DZO can pay less. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sweep 0 #23 June 29, 2005 My manifest team has only one girl out of seven (plus another girl in training). And all of them are good tempered and pleasant! I like to think that Michelle is the second-best person on the team, but in reality I guess she's probably better than me too... One thing I have noticed (at work as well as in the manifest) is that many girls seem to be better at excelling in different skill-sets at the same time. For example, creatively organising lifts and making the best use of aircraft time is a very different skill to customer care or keeping neat paperwork. Not saying guys can't do all this at once (presumably there's a reason I got put in charge...) but I have found more women that can than guys that can without a lot of practice. Also, could it be to do with the fact that you don't necessarily have to be a jumper to manifest and there are probably more freefall-widows than freefall-widowers trying to find something to do at the DZ so they can see their partners of a weekend? Sweep---- Yay! I'm now a 200 jump wonder.... Still a know-it-all tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darshiva8 0 #24 June 29, 2005 QuoteAlso, could it be to do with the fact that you don't necessarily have to be a jumper to manifest and there are probably more freefall-widows than freefall-widowers trying to find something to do at the DZ so they can see their partners of a weekend? That would make sense given the overall percentage of men and women in the sport. ************** For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ~Leonardo da Vinci~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tso-d_chris 0 #25 June 29, 2005 While we're asking questions, have you ever noticed that beer companies rarely use shirtless fat men with lots of back hair as models in their commercials.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 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. 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Joellercoaster 6 #17 June 29, 2005 Yeah that. A certain dropzone I know has possibly the moodiest person within a hundred k's on manifest, despite being a girl... I wondered why this was, until I realised that it's only 'cause she's not jumping. On non-manifest days she's a total sweetie -- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 June 29, 2005 They are all male at Perris right now. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darshiva8 0 #19 June 29, 2005 At least at me home DZ they are all female. They are also college age or late high school. If this is the norm, then I would say there are more famel manifesters because women tend to, and I mean tend to not as a rule, mature a bit earlier than young men and are willing and able to handle the responsibility. Anyway, just my .02 ************** For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ~Leonardo da Vinci~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #20 June 29, 2005 right, theres definatly more guys to girl sdiver's. i think the percentage is higher of guys who get ratings for how many there are in the sport. im having a hard time putting this into words. sorry, im sleepy.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #21 June 29, 2005 QuoteQuoteAll of the mainfesters at Perris are guys Yeah, but Perris is in California. t *** SOUTHERN California..not Northern California....the real land of fruits and nuts! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #22 June 29, 2005 Seems like no one has worked it out yet. It's so the DZO can pay less. Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweep 0 #23 June 29, 2005 My manifest team has only one girl out of seven (plus another girl in training). And all of them are good tempered and pleasant! I like to think that Michelle is the second-best person on the team, but in reality I guess she's probably better than me too... One thing I have noticed (at work as well as in the manifest) is that many girls seem to be better at excelling in different skill-sets at the same time. For example, creatively organising lifts and making the best use of aircraft time is a very different skill to customer care or keeping neat paperwork. Not saying guys can't do all this at once (presumably there's a reason I got put in charge...) but I have found more women that can than guys that can without a lot of practice. Also, could it be to do with the fact that you don't necessarily have to be a jumper to manifest and there are probably more freefall-widows than freefall-widowers trying to find something to do at the DZ so they can see their partners of a weekend? Sweep---- Yay! I'm now a 200 jump wonder.... Still a know-it-all tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darshiva8 0 #24 June 29, 2005 QuoteAlso, could it be to do with the fact that you don't necessarily have to be a jumper to manifest and there are probably more freefall-widows than freefall-widowers trying to find something to do at the DZ so they can see their partners of a weekend? That would make sense given the overall percentage of men and women in the sport. ************** For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. ~Leonardo da Vinci~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #25 June 29, 2005 While we're asking questions, have you ever noticed that beer companies rarely use shirtless fat men with lots of back hair as models in their commercials.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
