jrmrangers 0 #1 March 22, 2011 I've done a few tandems already and I'm starting the first jump course on Sunday. So my question is at what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? Is it like when the wolf man sees the moon kind of thing, or is it more subtle? Is it painful and does it ever where off?Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #2 March 22, 2011 once your account is clean empty, your credit cards are all maxed out, the girlfriend is shagging another guy from the dz, you havent had a shower in like a months time.. well, maybe then. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 568 #3 March 22, 2011 Quote I've done a few tandems already and I'm starting the first jump course on Sunday. So my question is at what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? Is it like when the wolf man sees the moon kind of thing, or is it more subtle? Is it painful and does it ever where off? There are more opinions on this than there are skydivers. Tandem != Skydiver but I think a person who does a tandem "gets" why people skydive to some degree. Whuffo (as you probably know) is for "what for you jump out of..." so in my view a tandem who "gets it" is no longer a whuffo but still not a skydiver. During training a person is a student skydiver. After that I think some people get it in their blood and they can't hear a turbine without longing for the sky, or they walk along looking at the sky wishing they were up. You are a skydiver in your heart - you get people who get the dreamy far away look when thinking about jumping 20 or 30 years ago. Some people simply do a couple of jumps for bragging rights or a bucket list and they don't "get it". I don't know what you call them though...Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 March 22, 2011 a few tandems and already a wingsuit avatar scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 March 22, 2011 Yeap - that just about covers it. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #6 March 22, 2011 The wingsuit guy was from a computer game, I couldn't resist!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thomas.n.thomas 0 #7 March 22, 2011 I always tell people when they ask that I am a student. I won't consider myself a skydiver until I'm licensed. It's kind of like telling people you drive when you're still on your learner's permit and need a parent with you. Yeah, it's driving, but with a safety blanket. Once I'm able to go jump without someone looking over my shoulder, then I will be a skydiver - it scares me more than a little bit, but everyone tells me the ride is worth it, and so far I can't disagree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #8 March 22, 2011 Quote once your account is clean empty, your credit cards are all maxed out, the girlfriend is shagging another guy from the dz, you havent had a shower in like a months time.. well, maybe then. Just because YOU don't shower, doesn't mean you're skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #9 March 22, 2011 jrm, sounds like SOMEONE had a fun weekend of jumping, eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #10 March 22, 2011 Quote I've done a few tandems already and I'm starting the first jump course on Sunday. So my question is at what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? Is it like when the wolf man sees the moon kind of thing, or is it more subtle? Is it painful and does it ever where off? http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=1932;page=1;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;mh=25;#1932 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #11 March 22, 2011 You're a skydiver when you stop caring if you're a skydiver. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 March 22, 2011 Congrats! I noticed that you are at the Ranch. Lots of good people there. Go for it! I like to think there are two different groups here...jumpers and skydivers. Jumpers: Simply like to jump out of aircraft. Skydivers: Like to jump out of aircraft, too and they know what they are doing. I hope you grow into a skydiver. Since you already know why we jump, you're no longer a wuffo and you'll never be a wuffo again. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #13 March 22, 2011 I'd say once you get rid of that fake avatar and fill out your profile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #14 March 22, 2011 Quoteat what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? IMO, it starts, regardless of the type of jump (including tandems), the instant you exit from an aircraft in flight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #15 March 22, 2011 Unfortunately Johnny that's as filled out as it gets till I get a few more jumps in. I'll search the web for a better avatar , we all can't rock the penguin!! Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #16 March 22, 2011 QuoteYou're a skydiver when you stop caring if you're a skydiver. But, but, I can still tell people right? I mean, how else will they know I am cool? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #17 March 22, 2011 Quote once your account is clean empty, your credit cards are all maxed out, the girlfriend is shagging another guy from the dz, you havent had a shower in like a months time.. well, maybe then. And... When the resale value of your skydiving gear exceeds the resale value of your car."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 March 22, 2011 Quote When the resale value of your skydiving gear exceeds the resale value of your car. my cars have all been a cheaper purchase than my rigs scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #19 March 22, 2011 Quote Unfortunately Johnny that's as filled out as it gets till I get a few more jumps in. I'll search the web for a better avatar , we all can't rock the penguin!! It was a joke...hence the.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #20 March 22, 2011 I know bro . I just can't pass up a chance to break some chops!!!!Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #21 March 22, 2011 QuoteI know bro . I just can't pass up a chance to break some chops!!!! What are you chopping? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #22 March 22, 2011 QuoteQuoteYou're a skydiver when you stop caring if you're a skydiver. But, but, I can still tell people right? I mean, how else will they know I am cool? Tell her whatever you want, if you think it will help you get into her pants...."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #23 March 22, 2011 learn to pack, now. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #24 March 22, 2011 Quote I've done a few tandems already and I'm starting the first jump course on Sunday. So my question is at what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? Is it like when the wolf man sees the moon kind of thing, or is it more subtle? Is it painful and does it ever where off? After your first skydive! *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 568 #25 March 22, 2011 Quote Quote I've done a few tandems already and I'm starting the first jump course on Sunday. So my question is at what point does the transformation from whuffo to skydiver start? Is it like when the wolf man sees the moon kind of thing, or is it more subtle? Is it painful and does it ever where off? After your first skydive! Is a tandem a skydive? Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
