MF42 0 #1 June 6, 2010 but the doctors say no. Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, so an especially hard opening or another bad landing might possibly snap them apart and permanently cripple me. I have to wait at least five years while the two problem bones fuse themselves together into one inflexible but stronger bone. At least five years to be sure. Maybe longer. What would you do in my place? Ignore the advice? Keep doctor shopping until you found somebody who says different? Accept the advice? Been a long time since I hung out here. Thought I'd stop by and bitch at all of ya. You're all cool people, really. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 June 6, 2010 Heal. The sky will still be there.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #3 June 6, 2010 Yeah, but I'll be older too. I just wanna have it my way right now, dammit! Is that too much to ask? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #4 June 6, 2010 Quote Yeah, but I'll be older too. I just wanna have it my way right now, dammit! Is that too much to ask? yes it's too much to ask. Wait for a few years...the sky will be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #5 June 6, 2010 If you had 500 jumps within 2 years...I'd say "fuck them", upgrade your gear...(2 ruptured disc slowed me down a few years ago, now there are 3) Yet I still jump...just don't get "paid" to do it anymore, (very often) BUT, with only 6 jumps...????? Ya still got tandems, but let them know you can;t run out a landing... Join a Gym, get a trainor, tell him/her your problems and goals....Today modern equipment when used right, is no worse than jumping off the second step of a set of stairs,...Hell softer if ya buy the right gear...fuck a bunch of youngins laughing at your 270...Who cares? "you flew, and landed in one piece"! If parapaligics can jump...WHY can;t you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #6 June 6, 2010 Quote If parapaligics can jump...WHY can;t you? Because paraplegics have already HAD their injury. Did you not notice the second line of his post? "Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, so an especially hard opening or another bad landing might possibly snap them apart and permanently cripple me."Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #7 June 6, 2010 Quote Quote If parapaligics can jump...WHY can;t you? Because paraplegics have already HAD their injury. Did you not notice the second line of his post? "Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, so an especially hard opening or another bad landing might possibly snap them apart and permanently cripple me." Me????^^^^ Did you read my post? I been playing the same game for almost 10 years....I pack carefully..I am willing to take the chance...BUT, I had several years and over 3000 jumps before my back went out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #8 June 6, 2010 Get some duct tape, that should hold your spine together!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #9 June 6, 2010 I was honestly joking about ignoring the advice and skydiving anyway. I fail my written sarcasm skills. Time to look at all the other ways to fly. Ultralights, maybe. Paragliding. Stuff like that. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #10 June 6, 2010 Quote Get some duct tape, that should hold your spine together! Red or Silver? I find the silver to be stronger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #11 June 6, 2010 Quote Quote Quote If parapaligics can jump...WHY can;t you? Because paraplegics have already HAD their injury. Did you not notice the second line of his post? "Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, so an especially hard opening or another bad landing might possibly snap them apart and permanently cripple me." Me????^^^^ Did you read my post? I been playing the same game for almost 10 years....I pack carefully..I am willing to take the chance...BUT, I had several years and over 3000 jumps before my back went out! Ruptured discs <> fractured/separated vertebraeMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #12 June 6, 2010 Quote Quote Get some duct tape, that should hold your spine together! Red or Silver? I find the silver to be stronger! Even better, get some foil tape to re-enforce the duct tape... that shit doesnt let go! (SILVER duct tape of course.)"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #13 June 6, 2010 Quote Get some duct tape, that should hold your spine together! Fuck, yeah! And lots of safety wire too. I'm a freaking artist with some safety wire. I may need somebody else to drill the holes first. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #14 June 6, 2010 Quote I was honestly joking about ignoring the advice and skydiving anyway. I fail my written sarcasm skills. Time to look at all the other ways to fly. Ultralights, maybe. Paragliding. Stuff like that. great plane..yet Paraglide is just as bad as skydiving...many time worse! Our wors eimpact, 9minus a fucked up langing) is opening shock, and that can be lessoned..as a cameraman, I have learn way to slow my openings, that scare most people...just to save my neck... i have seen paragliders HAMMER in on landing.. Gliders..totally safe for bad back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #15 June 6, 2010 LOL, this thread has went of th edeap end! bUT HOPE IT KEEPS THEM FROM GIVING UP...THE SKY IS STILL UP THERE, AS LONG AS YOU ARE BREATHING! damn caps lock) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #16 June 6, 2010 Quote Heal. The sky will still be there. What he said!Time - and a new hobby for now.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #17 June 6, 2010 Quote Quote Heal. The sky will still be there. What he said!Time - and a new hobby for now. If yer female, turtle might be able to help you out with suggestions! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #18 June 6, 2010 Wind tunnel and hookers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #19 June 6, 2010 Quote Wind tunnel and hookers. Fuck that.. Wind tunnel, and jerk off, why waste money on hooker? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #20 June 7, 2010 Quote Quote Wind tunnel and hookers. Fuck that.. Wind tunnel, and jerk off, why waste money on hooker? Hey...hookers got make a livin' too...who's gonna feed turtle if no one uses hookers? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #21 June 7, 2010 Quote Wind tunnel and hookers. Is that what they mean by "hookers and blow"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #22 June 7, 2010 Quote but the doctors say no. Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, Can they go ahead and fuse them now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyrider 0 #23 June 7, 2010 Quote Quote but the doctors say no. Apparently two of my vertebrae are no longer firmly attached to each other, Can they go ahead and fuse them now? HEY???? What is with the serious , actually matter questions?seriously...answer that question.. it matters! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #24 June 7, 2010 Quote Quote Wind tunnel and hookers. Fuck that.. Wind tunnel, and jerk off, why waste money on hooker? Do you think the guys running the tunnel would mind cleaning up afterward? Regarding the serious question: a surgery to fuse the two problem bones is something I discussed with an actual spinal surgeon. That would involve a lot of pain, expense, recovery time, etc. as well as some not insignificant risks. I can still live and goof off and work fairly normally, so I'm skipping on the surgery unless things get a lot worse for me. Keeping the hooker option open, though! Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
