skipbelt 0 #1 October 26, 2010 cursory search showed no similar thread , if there is i don't mind if this gets deleted.can forum members define attributes that would describe personalities , dispositions temperments or character which identify skydivers ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 October 26, 2010 "egocentric wankers" pretty much covers it You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #4 October 26, 2010 OK, serious answer.. people that were told they couldn;t do things as a child, so now they are going to do everything since they have grown up... People that were never held back from doing things as a child..So they do what they love... People that have something to prove to themselves.. People that lost a bet... People that won a bet.... I'm sleepy, but will think of more...I have filmed over 3000 students, and damned few had the same reason.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #5 October 26, 2010 i seem to see a didproportionate number of military and ex military ,using my home dz as an example , our dzo "a" license , ex military a videographer , myself , a "d -" diver and d diver who commute with me regularly ,radio , my son , 2 packers , 2 other regulars , and a couple of non regulars . i estimate 10% of our licensed divers . does that make a person more likely to be a skydiver ? and by skydiver i don't count anyone who hasn't landed solo under canopy ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #6 October 26, 2010 type A.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #7 October 26, 2010 As recently discussed (sort of) in another thread: http://www.parachutehistory.com/products/jens.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #8 October 26, 2010 they want me to pay for that ? we can do that for free ,what about conservative vs liberal prediliction ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 October 27, 2010 Quote "egocentric wankers" pretty much covers it I have no clue why anyone else posts to this thread because you've nailed the bottom line right off the bat.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
Gators1240 9 #10 October 27, 2010 Quotei seem to see a didproportionate number of military and ex military , using my home dz as an example , our dzo "a" license , ex military a videographer , myself , a "d -" diver and d diver who commute with me regularly , radio , my son , 2 packers , 2 other regulars , and a couple of non regulars . i estimate 10% of our licensed divers . does that make a person more likely to be a skydiver ? and by skydiver i don't count anyone who hasn't landed solo under canopy ! Ive noticed that somewhat myself. I am also in the military and a lot of people ive met/jumped with have either been military, ex-military, or reservists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #11 October 27, 2010 there is a chemical in the brain called MAO monoamine oxidase , if you have a lot of it you're easily excited and sensitive to sensory input. skydivers don't have as much therefore it takes higher levels of sensory input to achieve equal levels of excitement and adrenalin rush ! unfortunately druggies and criminals fit the same MAO profile ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valcore 0 #12 October 27, 2010 Quoteunfortunately druggies and criminals fit the same MAO profile ! This actually explains some of the skydivers i've known..... The most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help’. ~Ronald Reagan 30,000,000 legal firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #13 October 27, 2010 Quotetype A. Not true. I've seen quite a few lackadaisical skydivers and skydivers who lack self-confidence.The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #14 October 27, 2010 what about egomaniacs with low self esteem ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #15 October 28, 2010 Saw a few of those as well, often with more money than sense. Glad I'm not one of those guys.The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #16 October 28, 2010 There simply is no "Nitch"....at least non I have ever found...... I thoght we were all independant souls, till I read SC....So even that button hole was sewed shut! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManagingPrime 0 #17 October 28, 2010 Quote skydivers don't have as much therefore it takes higher levels of sensory input to achieve equal levels of excitement and adrenalin rush That's interesting. However, as I understand dopamine if you keep getting a fix it takes more and more for the same high. It would seem this applies to all skydivers not just those with low MAO levels. High levels of Dopamine can also cause subjects to act "easily excited and sensitive to sensory input". There is a lot to be learned about the human brain and I'm about as expert on that as I am skydiving, but I know one thing for sure.... A psychiatrist studying neurochemistry would have a field day at most DZ's.I think all skydivers are Freaks in their own way. EDIT: Spelling and final thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #18 October 28, 2010 so , to recap , our profile specs so faregomaniacs with low self esteemlackadaisicalMAO deficient type A. military"egocentric wankers"some of these are mutually exclusive btw a lot of lurkers on this thread , post or i'll add you to the list ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #19 October 28, 2010 Quote Quote skydivers don't have as much therefore it takes higher levels of sensory input to achieve equal levels of excitement and adrenalin rush That's interesting. However, as I understand dopamine if you keep getting a fix it takes more and more for the same high. It would seem this applies to all skydivers not just those with low MAO levels. High levels of Dopamine can also cause subjects to act "easily excited and sensitive to sensory input". There is a lot to be learned about the human brain and I'm about as expert on that as I am skydiving, but I know one thing for sure.... A psychiatrist studying neurochemistry would have a field day at most DZ's.I think all skydivers are Freaks in their own way. EDIT: Spelling and final thought They become BASE jumpers then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #20 October 28, 2010 the observation that skydiving is addictive is absolutely true . especially when it comes to higher and higher risk levels to achieve the same levels of stimulation ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 October 30, 2010 Broke ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #23 October 30, 2010 Bry-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skipbelt 0 #24 October 31, 2010 we now have egomaniacs with low self esteem lackadaisical MAO deficient type A. military "egocentric wankers"sophomoricbrokewinkers (courtesy bry) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
