soarfree 0 #1 May 23, 2005 I want 100 jumps, but I don't want to be that "100 jump wonder" person. What can I do to not earn the title? Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 May 23, 2005 whats a 100 jump wonder?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimblair13 0 #3 May 23, 2005 Uh, keep jumping after you hit 100. Yes, I think that might do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 May 23, 2005 Realize that a 100 jumps is just barely a start in this sport and that it'll be a while before you really start to learn whats going on. A "100 jump wonder" is someone who has 100 jumps (or 200, 300, 400, 500) that gives everyone on the DZ advice (including the guy or girl with 2,000 jumps and is instructing) since he knows it all already.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #5 May 23, 2005 I don't know... I am a 100 jump wonder... at least until I hit 200 ... as long as you're willing to admit that you don't know anything... (which I do all the time... have I mention I plowed through the center of a 6 way last weekend ) you should be fine... you probably shouldn't talk as much as I do either... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #6 May 23, 2005 Thanks. Humility sounds like the way to go. Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #7 May 23, 2005 QuoteThanks. Humility sounds like the way to go. It so is. In fact it makes up a part of a list: Stay humble. Never over estimate your abilites. Listen to advice from others. Never stop learning. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achowe 0 #8 May 23, 2005 hang around the DZ, listen to more experienced jumpers. Have respect for the sport. Dont assume you know it all. Be safe. and dont hook it in.------------------------------------------------- Woooaaaaaa!!! Woooaaaa!!! I'm gettin' off it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #9 May 23, 2005 QuoteI want 100 jumps, but I don't want to be that "100 jump wonder" person. What can I do to not earn the title? By asking questions like that and actually listening to the answers."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 7 #10 May 23, 2005 Quotewhats a 100 jump wonder? Don't worry about it...It does not apply to hot chicks"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 May 23, 2005 QuoteI want 100 jumps, but I don't want to be that "100 jump wonder" person. What can I do to not earn the title? 1 - Downsize immediately and start swooping - be belligerent about it 2 - Pierce and tatto everthing - shave your eyebrows, make up skydiving terms and use them in everyday competition 3 - Pick a discipline and talk like the pros do 4 - Offer to 'train' someone with a couple thousand jumps 5 - Walk in on team meetings and tell them they are turning to the wrong donut. Smile smugly and saunter off 6 - When an instructor gives you advice, get mad and start making faces until he leaves 7 - Talk about yourself in the 3rd person 8 - Start "training" someone with less than 90 jumps 9 - talk more than listen 10 - pick a discipline and immediately bad mouth all the other disciplines - even if you've never tried it 11 - Start saying things like - 'when I started we did it this way' 12 - Guess how to make a manuver and talk about it like it's law that should cover some things - to avoid ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #12 May 23, 2005 QuoteQuotewhats a 100 jump wonder? Don't worry about it...It does not apply to hot chicks Oh nevermind then, I retract my post Just kidding! Thanks everyone for your input. Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #13 May 23, 2005 Quote I want 100 jumps, but I don't want to be that "100 jump wonder" person. What can I do to not earn the title? Mouth shut, ears and eyes open. That should do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #14 May 23, 2005 You will not earn that title, I won't let ya!! If you are feeling the urge to give advice, you can always bounce it off me. You will get it off your chest, and I will just ignore it. And won't you feel great when I actually DO learn something from you! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #15 May 23, 2005 Quote 11 - Start saying things like - 'when I started we did it this way' that should cover some things - to avoid LOL! Ok, this totally sounds like something you'd say, AJ! Since you're such a badass, you know, doing AFP in 4 days and all. JUST KIDDING!! it just struck me as funny. "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #16 May 23, 2005 You can learn from me! What not to do Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #17 May 23, 2005 Quote You can learn from me! What not to do Right! I already learned not to land between the canoe shack and a tree! Seriously, though, I can't wait to learn a lot from you, and everybody else I jump with."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #18 May 23, 2005 The more you realize that you don't know shit at 100 jumps, the better off you'll be. Good luck. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 May 23, 2005 QuoteThe more you realize that you don't know shit at 100 jumps, the better off you'll be. Good luck. I'm not sure I want to ever meet this "shit" guy... sounds like he'd smell.. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #20 May 23, 2005 don't worry you are far from it. Just keep your ears open and continue working in small steps like you've been doing! i love the people who talk like they know everything.. even at 400-500 jumps. even those at 5000+ stll dont know everything! Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 May 23, 2005 Silly Amy. You will never be a 100 jump wonder. You don't have that kind of attitude or ego. Your willingness to seek out experienced jumpers and ask for advice is great. And the fact that you will steer an AFP student or recent grad to a qualified person is wonderful. It's so sad to see someone wihtout the knowledge or experience giving advice, but i know you will never ever be like that. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #22 May 23, 2005 You'll jump with me? You're on! Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soarfree 0 #23 May 23, 2005 Thanks. Just trying to keep in check. Now that I fly forward instead of backwards and don't go low every jump I'm starting to feel pretty good about my skills Well behaved women rarely make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #24 May 23, 2005 QuoteNow that I fly forward instead of backwards and don't go low every jump I'm starting to feel pretty good about my skills Well damn, sounds like i have to actually get off the packing mat to check out your awesome skillz. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #25 May 23, 2005 Quote Now that I fly forward instead of backwards and don't go low every jump I'm starting to feel pretty good about my skills Alright then! So then you can just go up with me and be my target practice in the sky! You wouldn't mind that, would ya?? I just need someone who can stay in one place cuz I know I'll be all over the place! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
