rhino 0 #51 February 14, 2002 I did an intentional cutaway on Dereks' rig.. It was perfectly safe..Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #52 February 15, 2002 Yeah, that's why I said I was more dangerous to be driving than the average person is to be skydiving. I'm still in the higher risk category for skydiving (I can't really determine what my risk of fatality is there since I don't have enough info.) I've also been in a couple of accidents and numerous close calls, so i figured they compared to my reserve ride.I just don't think anyone can really compare the two, especially since driving is a necessary evil and skydiving is a sport. I tried comparing skydiving to other sports (waterskiing) to show my dad that it's not that bad. (hence, water skiing has more deaths a year, and i had an even closer call while skiing-a speed boat zoomed on past me and missed me by about 10 ft.) Okay, I'm just a dangerous person all around, and everyone should look out when I'm around! Drink 'Em Cute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #53 February 15, 2002 You don't seem that dangerous ;) I'll just hold in brakes until you get down :) lolBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #54 February 15, 2002 Just let it go rhino. You've convinced yourself, and you aren't convincing anyone else. So just be happy knowing that you are right and all the other people who disagree with you aren't."Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #56 February 15, 2002 No kidding....rhino is getting on peoples nerves with this...just give it up man....marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #57 February 15, 2002 Boy looking back at the thread it doesn't look like I'm the one that keeps coming back to this.. There was a point that was made regardless of the stats. Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #58 February 15, 2002 One more time for those of you that aren't paying attention.I follow Derek's train of thought here.. This is from another post. "It is difficult to believe that I have to get hurt or killed skydiving. I was much more likely to get injured when I was a full time instructor because i couldn't pick my days and had to do Tandems to pay the bills. Now, if I am tired, recovering from a cold, the weather isn't good, I can sit on the ground. I can call the shots. I know skydiving is a risk, and that knowledge helps keep me safe. I don't let my guard down. I maintain my gear w/ a vengance. I conciencesly and continually observe conditions and risk factors and make good judgement calls based on experience and common sense. I beleive that as long as I continue this vigilance I have a very small chance of being injured or killed skydiving. Flying in airplanes is not considered dangerous, but take a look at the NTSB's web site. There are 3-10 incidents/crashes everyday, mostly due to pilot error ( this catagory encompasses a lot of things like flying into weather they shouldn't have= bad decisions)or mistakes in maintenance. rarely does big airliner crash, because the pilots and crew are very well trained, fly well maintained aircraft, excersice good judgement (helped in part by company policy, and hindered by company policy in some cases, i'm sure) and plan their flight in detail, taking into account contigencies. is flying dangerous? It can be, if you do not do the things necessary to keep it safe. I believe it is the same thing in skydiving. Most of the little accidents I've seen, the jumper did not do at leat one of the 4 things that can make skydiving safe: pre-planning, good judgement, proper equipment, and special Training."Again.. I agree with Derek.Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #59 February 15, 2002 Ok, that's great. You've managed to quote him twice now. Thanks a lot. Let it go now."Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #60 February 15, 2002 No, No, NO!!!! I get the last word!LAST WORDWORD!!Chris SchindlerD-19012ATP/CFIIwww.DiverDriver.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #61 February 15, 2002 LOL...Let's just say I value his opinion and thought process greatly.But hey man, If anyone else wants the last word you can have it.. lolBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #62 February 15, 2002 QuoteLet's just say I value his opinion and thought process greatly.Oh yea, what thought process would that be?"Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #63 February 15, 2002 Why don't you ask him if it is that important to you..Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #64 February 15, 2002 QuoteWhy don't you ask him if it is that important to you..LOL. Just checking to see if I could get you going again. I can be an ornery bastard sometimes. "Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #65 February 15, 2002 You almost got me!! lolBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #66 February 15, 2002 Boy you have alot of time on your hand. There's better ways to be a post whore than sayin that everybody is wrong.LOLpretty pathetic if you ask me LOL. you know your stuff Rhino so iguess you should write a book or something.LOLC.Ya around P.L.U.R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #67 February 15, 2002 OK, guys. Rhino, you've stated your opinion enough so that everyone understands it. Strynx and Scott, I think Rhino knows you disagree. It was a good question, but the thread's starting to degenerate.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #68 February 15, 2002 Way to go bill. The conversation is over, and then you "intervene" and "break it up." Little slow on the draw. But we won't hold it against you. It is Friday after all. "Let the rabbits wear glasses. . . " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #69 February 15, 2002 No prob Bill. Leaving now.P.L.U.R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #70 February 15, 2002 I didn't ask you :) lolBlue Skies and Smooth Rides!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trippin 0 #71 February 15, 2002 The real question is'nt is skydiving safe. Are you safe ?Thats the question you need to ask yourself..Are you conservative?Or do you push it to the limit? It's a personal choice.Life causes death...nuff said... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
