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So the paper is done! Here is the abstract: This research investigates the effects of high-risk propensity (as measured by the sensation seeking scale) on lifestyle variables such as substance use and abuse, number of sexual partners and driving behavior, and explores the consumption patterns exhibited by different risk propensity groups. An online survey with 340 participants was conducted; 64 low, 204 medium and 62 high sensation seekers were identified. High sensation seekers exhibited riskier behaviors across all lifestyle and consumption behaviors and led us to conclude that it is, in fact, a constant personality variable. We have not found a significant difference between age and sports activities one participates in, showing that “risk taking does not disappear, only changes form.” Our findings suggest that marketers should rely on psychographics rather than demographics when accessing and communicating to this risk-taker target segment; they can also leverage this research in new product development and in identifying cross-selling opportunities. It will be posted soon in a pdf format, and if anybody is interested, I will post the link to the full paper.

The link has been modified :) http://lifestyleconsumption.questionpro.com/

yep, the disciplinary area is consumer behavior. It's not a class, it's my thesis

haha oh Fozz, still a ladies' man? :)

I will close the survey a week from now. My thesis presentation is due April 16th, so I'm shooting at being done by April 1st. If you are interested I can post it/send it to you. It's going to be pretty long, right now with only the literature review I have around 15 pages (1.5 spaced).

Thanks guys, I've been getting some very nice data; keep them coming :) Tell your friends too haha

Hello Skydivers I have a big favor to ask you. I am doing my senior thesis on risk-taking behavior, and I would greatly appreciate if you filled out the following survey: http://highrisk.questionpro.com/ This is very important to me, and your participation means a lot. Please encourage your friends and family to fill it out too, because I want a big sample, not only skydivers. :) It should take around 10 minutes. THANKS SO MUCH! Nemo

Econometrics Intermediate Macroeconomics Advertising Management Personal Selling Marketing Research With work and classes I should be pretty busy, but I kept my whole wednesday afternoon open. That's when my DZ had "swoopers paradise" (cheaper hop 'n pops) last year. Now I just gotta save up some money to keep jumping my ass off this upcoming season.

I saw the movie. I really really disliked it. It is pointless. I wasted prescious time of my life that I could have spent cleaning my rig haha

"So there was this experiment by the goverment where guys took LSD and then jumped. I have a feeling that they were skydiving without ever being in the air"

I learned how to party naked.

The game is always on ;) Women want to be swept off their feet, and if you can do that in a grocery store, the more power for us. Wouldn't that be a great story to tell to your kids one day? "Daddy, how did you pick up mommy?" "I picked two bottles of wine that she liked, and the next thing I noticed we were naked in the bathtub" haha

oh that'd be good news if states didn't communicate among each other. how likely is this?

HERE COMES THE CURVEBALL! I called the judge today. He said I cannot take the driving course because I am out of state. However! I can use the deffered penalty, with 90 days of probabtion. (and $100 extra) The thing is, with my pending case in Virgina that puts a twist into the situation. Let's say that they reduce that to speeding. According to my logic, it would not affect my 90 day probation time, because the violation happened BEFORE the Texas violation. Now I know that law doesn't always go according to logic. So if I knew that my Virginia ticket would not affect my Texas probation time, I would take the deferred punishment. If not, I have to take the speeding ticket. What do you guys think/know?

I still like their T-bone steak. And I bet they have some hot women. Although it seems that guys want skydiver chicks with boyfriends over there ;) (only old guys though HAHA jk jk)

She actually doesn't have a husband and we were hanging out a couple times during the rest of the boogie. I made great friends with her and her boyfriend. :) I just like the unorthodox ways haha

minor stuff ;) I am innocent until I am proven guilty. So whichever is considered first, the other one has not happened yet. if you are following my logic haha

I came up with a letter draft to the Texas judge. what do you guys think? Dear Honorable Judge, I received the enclosed ticket on 01/01/2008 while driving on Route xx at Milepost xx (Ticket Number: xxx). I was coming from Eloy, Arizona from a skydiving trip, heading back to my school in Smithfield, Rhode Island. I have been driving for a long time and I still had many miles more to go. The roads were empty on the morning New Year’s Day and I was speaking to my friend – the passenger in the car – to be sure to stay awake and stay safe on the road. Yes, your Honor, I was probably going faster than the posted speed limit. I am sorry and I promise to never do it again. I am a Hungarian international student and this could greatly affect my future in America. I have never gotten a speeding ticket before, and I am not planning on getting another one either. I am more than willing to accept the consequences of my actions; all I ask is the court’s consideration. If you can reduce the charge and send me to a driver’s safety course I will gladly do that, I will not disappoint you by having to write a letter to you again. If I do, I will cheerfully accept the full punishment. Sincerely,

Hey Guys, I had an awsome time and the holiday boogie in Eloy, met many-many awsome guys. Thank you very much for that. Me and my buddy Kevin were driving from Connecticut, and I was the unfortunate one to experience the drawbacks of a road-trip, namely speeding tickets. I got a reckless driving court date in Virgina (84 in a 65) and a ticket to get in touch with a judge in Texas (82 in a 70). Now I know some of you guys must be from those states, and I just wanted to ask for help. What do you guys think I should do, how can I get come out of the situation with the least amount of trouble. I am an international student here in the US, so this would really screw me having stuff like this on my record. Please get back to me, I am pretty scared... Thanks a bunch Blue ones, Nemo

I got this canopy about 2 (it's a 170) months ago, put about 25 jumps on it. I could not be more satisfied. Openings are like falling on a cloud, hard openings are unheard of with this canopy. Mine originally had a 100 jumps on it so it was still slippery, but packing was not bad because of the hybrid fabric. If you are looking for a good beginner canopy, and you can put your hands on one of these puppies, go for it! you will not regret it...

The skydiving as a lifestyle thread made me create this thread. I am fairly young (21) and it makes me wonder if a girl would ever stick to a skydiver for good. Are there a lot of married jumpers out there? How do you think your sex- and relationship-life was affected by skydiving?

that is an AWESOME idea. thanks a lot!

Yes it is the snaps, after you snapped it up front you can tighten the straps. I don't really like that, I'd like it more if it was a step in. Sometimes it's uncomfortable under canopy around my thighs and I think this might be the reason. (or could it be the padding?) Are these snaps replaceble to become step ins?

Hey Guys, I have an old Jav and the leg-straps are the "throw-around" style. (you know like on the pilot rigs) I was wondering if a rigger could modify them to hip-ring style, and if so how much would it cost for me. I feel like it would be much more comfortable. Thanks a lot.

I took off the survey, now I'm working on the results. I'll publish either the whole thing or the relevant parts of it to you guys when it's done. Thank you for all your answers!