weezil1 0 #1 July 19, 2003 Skydiving has affected my life a great deal. One thing I think of is " Will my grandkids remember me as an old fart that pushed papers to put food on the table"? or " That crazy old SOB jumped out of planes ON PURPOSE!!" What are YOUR thoughts?To err is human (Total chaos requires a ferret) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 July 19, 2003 Skydiving has effected my view on mortality. What's even crazier than skydiving is thinking about starting to BASE jump. WHOA! You got a mind trip right there! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 July 19, 2003 Risk is everywhere, so, why not jump?__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 July 19, 2003 QuoteRisk is everywhere, so, why not jump? I sense much wisdom here. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #5 July 19, 2003 Some whuffo told me all skydivers are suicidal - First I asked him where he got his info from - I want to know who did the clinical study, and find out what else makes us "tick". (he really stumbled when I called him on that-) Then I told, if we were suicidal, there's be alolt more dead jumpers. Actually, we are quite the opposite! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 July 19, 2003 QuoteSome whuffo told me all skydivers are suicidal - First I asked him where he got his info from - I want to know who did the clinical study, and find out what else makes us "tick". (he really stumbled when I called him on that-) Then I told, if we were suicidal, there's be alolt more dead jumpers. Actually, we are quite the opposite! EXACTLY!!! Who is worse off- the person who takes a calculated risk-knowing fully that they could die during it OR the person who babysits their couch in fear of losing what is so precious to them? ( i call these ppl "watchers") so people have no fukn clue!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #7 July 19, 2003 I'm still comming to terms somewhat with what I'm doing, but every jump is all that much more awesome. I agree that, there is no excuse to sit around and let life pass you by. What do you have then, someday you'll be old, sitting on your couch wondering what the hell you did, and it will be nothin. Have to get out and enjoy life, live it, don't just sit by and let it go. Have fun, thats what counts in my mind.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #8 July 19, 2003 It reminds me to drive very defensively. Getting to the DZ is the scariest part. Oh yeah I quit smoking and take care of myself. It also makes me appreciate my wife and kids a whole lot more. P Life in general is more meaningful....except this weekend cuz I'm brokeL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 0 #9 July 19, 2003 I've had numerous whuffos ask me, "Do you have a death wish?" My reply is always, "On the contrary, I have a LIFE wish!" I've been enjoying life so much more since I started skydiving. Brisco Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 July 19, 2003 QuoteI've had numerous whuffos ask me, "Do you have a death wish?" My reply is always, "On the contrary, I have a LIFE wish!" I've been enjoying life so much more since I started skydiving. AMEN to thatMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #11 July 20, 2003 QuoteSome whuffo told me all skydivers are suicidal - First I asked him where he got his info from - I want to know who did the clinical study, and find out what else makes us "tick". (he really stumbled when I called him on that-) Then I told, if we were suicidal, there's be alolt more dead jumpers. Actually, we are quite the opposite! Jeez, if skydivers were suicidal, why would we use parachutes?The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #12 July 20, 2003 yea...AND if skydivers were suicidal...um wouldnt we eventually run out of them! LOLMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 July 20, 2003 Quote if skydivers were suicidal When a person gets on a plane, they trust that the pilot has the skill to safely fly the plane. The lack of that trust is why some people don't fly, even commercial. When you go through AFF and step out the door, you are trusting your own ability. That self-confidence in challenging gravity, fear, etc is one of the switches in your brain that flips. Skydivers viewpoints on all things changes. Non-jumpers will never see inside your brain. However, we all share that smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #14 July 20, 2003 Oh sorry I thought you said MORALITY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #15 July 20, 2003 I didn't jump when the kids were little, thought it would be selfish if I left them without a dad. They're older now. Known enough people who've died of cancer, one old friend was murdered in his home, a few more in traffic accidents. We're all gonna die sooner or later. I'm not speeding anything up. But every day should be special with your family and friends. You may not be checking out anytime soon - but one of them might. You never know... Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #16 July 20, 2003 QuoteI'm still comming to terms somewhat with what I'm doing, but every jump is all that much more awesome. I agree that, there is no excuse to sit around and let life pass you by. What do you have then, someday you'll be old, sitting on your couch wondering what the hell you did, and it will be nothin. Have to get out and enjoy life, live it, don't just sit by and let it go. Have fun, thats what counts in my mind. Skydivers are more scared of not living than they are of dying. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #17 July 20, 2003 QuoteI've had numerous whuffos ask me, "Do you have a death wish?" My reply is always, "On the contrary, I have a LIFE wish!" I've been enjoying life so much more since I started skydiving. the best answer We are all risk takers (as the movie say) but we all have a life wish!! ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #18 July 20, 2003 I always tell everyone that's why we have reserves and BASE, Just make sure it's a velcro rig!www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpCrazy 0 #19 July 20, 2003 my sig line:Flying Hellfish #470 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #20 July 20, 2003 Quote--"Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin." (Grace Hansen) Sums it up! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #21 July 20, 2003 Just today I was sitting having a beer with my non-skydiving mates, one of them said "i'm well pissed off, the weekends are getting shitter" I didnt reply to him but just thought "Unlucky mate. my weekends are better than they ever have been! I was skydiving this morning!" ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #22 July 20, 2003 My sig line is a "summing up" of the ceremonial handshake at altitude. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 22 #23 July 21, 2003 QuoteDoes skydiving affect your view on mortality? a question in return: does driving a car affect my view on mortality? how many of my daily activities are – from a statistical viewpoint – far more dangerous than skydiving? just because the average non-skydiver thinks of the sport as dangerous.... but i guess thats been discussed ad infinitum with no outcome of value. imo it boils down to this: yes, skydiving is an exceptional activity, that changes a lot of viewpoints. it trains you to confront you fears, trains you to make decisions in tricky situations etc. the view on mortality is just one aspect. a very tiny one.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
Kramer 0 #24 July 21, 2003 Here's a question: Do you guys ever get sick of hearing people say "you have to be crazy to jump out of a perfectly good airplane". I hear that ALL the time, and I've only made one damn jump. I can tell that non-jumpers are really going to get on my nerves as I continue with this hobby. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mazevedo 0 #25 July 21, 2003 If I thought I could die, I would not even start jumping from "perfectly good airplanes". Who say something like - you are nut! - spend their weekends watching television, eating popcorn and scratching their .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
