airtwardo 6 #26 November 7, 2003 Quote assloads for the money shots! Quote Title for a 'XXX' video?? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casch 0 #27 November 7, 2003 not enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kramer 0 #28 November 7, 2003 QuoteI made 2 chuteless jumps. How? -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinjackflash 0 #29 November 7, 2003 QuoteYou hear about them a lot do to the size of this sport and how fast word travels. Not to mention that even though the sport is very small, there are 2 major publications dedicated to them. I'm willing to bet that the money they make on these things is fairly slim. You make some good points Dave, however, my bet is Mullins makes some pretty good Trump. He is booked pretty much year around and he charges a pretty penny for the high altitude jumps he does too. I bet Mullins is not eating Ramen. jjfIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chuteless 1 #30 November 7, 2003 the best way to explain it is for you to read the TRIVIA thread, and the "suspensions" column. That way I dont have to repeat myself. you can always check out the site of Rob Price... called "pricesmoneypit thanks Bill Cole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #31 November 7, 2003 Quotethe best way to explain it is for you to read the TRIVIA thread, and the "suspensions" column. That way I dont have to repeat myself. you can always check out the site of Rob Price... called "pricesmoneypit thanks Bill Cole Quote or do a DZ.Com search for articles containing "chuteless" there are a few! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #32 November 7, 2003 QuoteI bet Mullins is not eating Ramen. I bet he isnt too. But doesnt he have/had a full time gig flying bigger birds? (cant remember now if its him or one of his kids....)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #33 November 7, 2003 He's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' (as was his dearly departed wife) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 8 #34 November 7, 2003 I have. Yep Yup Yup. Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money And the Women. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #35 November 7, 2003 ***Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money _______________________________________________ In that case, how do you explain the Dolphin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #36 November 7, 2003 QuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Thats gotta be a low paying job....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Katzeye 0 #37 November 7, 2003 I would hazard to guess in the near future that the swoopers are going to be making some good money. Along with the meet $$ they bring in, once the mainstream starts to see it as cool (speed, water and crashes) ESPN will be paying bucks to show and also other sponsers. Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JumpCrazy 0 #38 November 7, 2003 What about Skyventure? Someone has to be bringing in some serious cash for that. I am not sure who, or if he/she is even a skydiver. Does anyone know anything about this?Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiverRick 0 #39 November 7, 2003 Invent something -everyone- will use, patent it and get people to pay you royalties to manufacture it. When everyones digging for gold, sell shovels. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #40 November 7, 2003 I'm guessing you didn't read all the post in the thread. Go back and re-read number 24.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #41 November 7, 2003 QuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Yep....MD-11 Captain with FDX. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #42 November 7, 2003 For everyone who is bringing in tons of cash, remember that they laid out tons of cash too and have fat debt to repay. Skydiving, for most, just doesn't pay. At least it doesn't pay in dollars, but I think there's a lot to be said for the intangibles. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyinggoose 0 #43 November 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteIf you want to be free from responsibility and dont want material possesions then skydive all week long. And under any circumstances NEVER EVER get married. Have to differ here. My wife was the one that kept wanting to go. It wasn't until the 4th or 5th skydive that I was hooked. I just looked over and said "remember baby, this is all your fault." "Never waste a heartbeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #44 November 8, 2003 Well, I started Gravity Gear and GravityGear.com while living in my van at the DZ. Last year I lived in an RV. This year I just got a Condo. Slowly but surely, doing what I love. It's not too bad. I do like ramen and try not to eat Sushi all summer to make it through the winter. It all depends what your priorities are. If you want it bad enough, you can make it happen! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ripper0289 0 #45 November 8, 2003 Step 1: Learn how to skydive. Step 2: ??????? Step 3: PROFIT!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 8 #46 November 8, 2003 QuoteIn that case, how do you explain the Dolphin? ZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jkotch 0 #47 November 8, 2003 I live in Chicago, a great city, and I have alot of my wants and needs satisfied. But the one thing that gets me is that I dream about skydiving!! I dream about freefall, I dream about malfunctions and how to deal, I dream about my landings, and I dream about the people I've met while skydiving...going headdown. My point being.....the money may be great in the city but if you're wanting to be at 13,000 ft. ....is shopping at IKEA really that important? Maybe not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites webracer 0 #48 November 8, 2003 If you want to make a small fortune in skydiving... You have to start with a big one. A familiar quote for fun (hobby-type) sports. Most of the people making a living in skydiving are doing so with twice the hours of a normal job. Most of them enjoy the job because of the freedom, and enjoy the skydives, and introducing folks to the sport. Even though the pay is poor, something has to be said for enjoying your work. Only a few have started with nothing and ended up with something. Most will leave the sport early, and get a regular job so they can retire (someday).Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SniperCJ 0 #49 November 8, 2003 I made $10 on a SINGLE pack job once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpinjackflash 0 #50 November 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Yep....MD-11 Captain with FDX. Mike I believe, the lesson here kiddies, is skydiving itself alone, may not make the big bucks, however, coupled with some aviation, you should be able to "get buy"... Nothing wrong with that whatsoever, flying and jumping, jumping and flying... Good Stuff jjfIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 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
Kramer 0 #28 November 7, 2003 QuoteI made 2 chuteless jumps. How? -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #29 November 7, 2003 QuoteYou hear about them a lot do to the size of this sport and how fast word travels. Not to mention that even though the sport is very small, there are 2 major publications dedicated to them. I'm willing to bet that the money they make on these things is fairly slim. You make some good points Dave, however, my bet is Mullins makes some pretty good Trump. He is booked pretty much year around and he charges a pretty penny for the high altitude jumps he does too. I bet Mullins is not eating Ramen. jjfIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #30 November 7, 2003 the best way to explain it is for you to read the TRIVIA thread, and the "suspensions" column. That way I dont have to repeat myself. you can always check out the site of Rob Price... called "pricesmoneypit thanks Bill Cole Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #31 November 7, 2003 Quotethe best way to explain it is for you to read the TRIVIA thread, and the "suspensions" column. That way I dont have to repeat myself. you can always check out the site of Rob Price... called "pricesmoneypit thanks Bill Cole Quote or do a DZ.Com search for articles containing "chuteless" there are a few! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #32 November 7, 2003 QuoteI bet Mullins is not eating Ramen. I bet he isnt too. But doesnt he have/had a full time gig flying bigger birds? (cant remember now if its him or one of his kids....)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #33 November 7, 2003 He's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' (as was his dearly departed wife) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 8 #34 November 7, 2003 I have. Yep Yup Yup. Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money And the Women. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #35 November 7, 2003 ***Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money _______________________________________________ In that case, how do you explain the Dolphin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 24 #36 November 7, 2003 QuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Thats gotta be a low paying job....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Katzeye 0 #37 November 7, 2003 I would hazard to guess in the near future that the swoopers are going to be making some good money. Along with the meet $$ they bring in, once the mainstream starts to see it as cool (speed, water and crashes) ESPN will be paying bucks to show and also other sponsers. Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JumpCrazy 0 #38 November 7, 2003 What about Skyventure? Someone has to be bringing in some serious cash for that. I am not sure who, or if he/she is even a skydiver. Does anyone know anything about this?Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiverRick 0 #39 November 7, 2003 Invent something -everyone- will use, patent it and get people to pay you royalties to manufacture it. When everyones digging for gold, sell shovels. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #32 November 7, 2003 QuoteI bet Mullins is not eating Ramen. I bet he isnt too. But doesnt he have/had a full time gig flying bigger birds? (cant remember now if its him or one of his kids....)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #33 November 7, 2003 He's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' (as was his dearly departed wife) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #34 November 7, 2003 I have. Yep Yup Yup. Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money And the Women. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #35 November 7, 2003 ***Thats why I got into Skydiving in the First place: The Money _______________________________________________ In that case, how do you explain the Dolphin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #36 November 7, 2003 QuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Thats gotta be a low paying job....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #37 November 7, 2003 I would hazard to guess in the near future that the swoopers are going to be making some good money. Along with the meet $$ they bring in, once the mainstream starts to see it as cool (speed, water and crashes) ESPN will be paying bucks to show and also other sponsers. Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpCrazy 0 #38 November 7, 2003 What about Skyventure? Someone has to be bringing in some serious cash for that. I am not sure who, or if he/she is even a skydiver. Does anyone know anything about this?Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #39 November 7, 2003 Invent something -everyone- will use, patent it and get people to pay you royalties to manufacture it. When everyones digging for gold, sell shovels. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #40 November 7, 2003 I'm guessing you didn't read all the post in the thread. Go back and re-read number 24.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #41 November 7, 2003 QuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Yep....MD-11 Captain with FDX. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #42 November 7, 2003 For everyone who is bringing in tons of cash, remember that they laid out tons of cash too and have fat debt to repay. Skydiving, for most, just doesn't pay. At least it doesn't pay in dollars, but I think there's a lot to be said for the intangibles. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyinggoose 0 #43 November 7, 2003 QuoteQuoteIf you want to be free from responsibility and dont want material possesions then skydive all week long. And under any circumstances NEVER EVER get married. Have to differ here. My wife was the one that kept wanting to go. It wasn't until the 4th or 5th skydive that I was hooked. I just looked over and said "remember baby, this is all your fault." "Never waste a heartbeat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #44 November 8, 2003 Well, I started Gravity Gear and GravityGear.com while living in my van at the DZ. Last year I lived in an RV. This year I just got a Condo. Slowly but surely, doing what I love. It's not too bad. I do like ramen and try not to eat Sushi all summer to make it through the winter. It all depends what your priorities are. If you want it bad enough, you can make it happen! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripper0289 0 #45 November 8, 2003 Step 1: Learn how to skydive. Step 2: ??????? Step 3: PROFIT!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #46 November 8, 2003 QuoteIn that case, how do you explain the Dolphin? ZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jkotch 0 #47 November 8, 2003 I live in Chicago, a great city, and I have alot of my wants and needs satisfied. But the one thing that gets me is that I dream about skydiving!! I dream about freefall, I dream about malfunctions and how to deal, I dream about my landings, and I dream about the people I've met while skydiving...going headdown. My point being.....the money may be great in the city but if you're wanting to be at 13,000 ft. ....is shopping at IKEA really that important? Maybe not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webracer 0 #48 November 8, 2003 If you want to make a small fortune in skydiving... You have to start with a big one. A familiar quote for fun (hobby-type) sports. Most of the people making a living in skydiving are doing so with twice the hours of a normal job. Most of them enjoy the job because of the freedom, and enjoy the skydives, and introducing folks to the sport. Even though the pay is poor, something has to be said for enjoying your work. Only a few have started with nothing and ended up with something. Most will leave the sport early, and get a regular job so they can retire (someday).Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #49 November 8, 2003 I made $10 on a SINGLE pack job once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinjackflash 0 #50 November 8, 2003 QuoteQuoteHe's a Fedex Captian.. In 'real life' Yep....MD-11 Captain with FDX. Mike I believe, the lesson here kiddies, is skydiving itself alone, may not make the big bucks, however, coupled with some aviation, you should be able to "get buy"... Nothing wrong with that whatsoever, flying and jumping, jumping and flying... Good Stuff jjfIt's a gas, gas, gas... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
