Baksteen 84 #1 May 26, 2009 So far I've heard it used regarding *freefly *CReW *Hang gliding *evil people in a galaxy far far away *BASE Perhaps it is time that the valued and by general acclaim most respected PWs of the Bonfire established a consensus of what is henceforth to be the proper usage of the aforementioned description.* *I didn't have to consult my thesaurus even once when cooking up that sentence....scary shit...**"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 May 26, 2009 Anyone not agreeing with ME. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #3 May 26, 2009 Stuff that I don't do and is therefore dead girlie. Whoops .... beat me (.)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
virgin-burner 1 #4 May 26, 2009 basically, its anything else but flying in pull-position for the whole minute.. “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
Baksteen 84 #5 May 26, 2009 Well yes, but in concert with the 'galaxy far far away' definition it is implied that the people belonging to the dark side are undesirable. "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #6 May 26, 2009 maybe thats just a matter of the POV: like, yea, u know.. the typical black knight! everyone hates him coz he's better than everyone. like you and me, everyone hates me coz i'm so arrr-sum! “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
kingbunky 3 #7 May 26, 2009 Quote maybe thats just a matter of the POV: like, yea, u know.. the typical black knight! everyone hates him coz he's better than everyone. like you and me, everyone hates me coz i'm so arrr-sum! shouldn't that be 'some arse'?"Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #9 May 26, 2009 Depends on the speaker and their experience. -To some dedicated bellyflyers the dark side is freeflying -To some skydivers the dark side is BASE jumping -To ALL BASE jumpers (except MyNameBeDan) the dark side is the NPS A friend of mine (pilot for almost 40 years) made a funny comment yesterday about someone going to the dark side meaning they now work for the FAA. It just depends on your perspective. Then of course you have your evil dark Jedi types. "If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keebler 0 #10 May 26, 2009 anyone who jumps to have fun is part of the darkside, they don't get their panties all in a bunch worrying about how many points they turn they just jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 May 26, 2009 "dark side" is a term very insecure (and also nerdy) skydivers try to call themselves in order to feel 'edgy' that, and people with the title "Darth" in front of their name ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 May 26, 2009 Quotethey don't get their panties all in a bunch worrying about how many points they turn they just jump. quote from "Liar, Liar" starring Jim Carey son, "my teacher says real beauty comes from inside a person" dad, "that's just something ugly people say" once an unskilled jumper gets good enough to turn a few points, they usually decide that it adds to the fun immensely - regardless of the freefall discipline ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #13 May 26, 2009 Quote quote from "Liar, Liar" starring Jim Carey son, "my teacher says real beauty comes from inside a person" dad, "that's just something ugly people say" Likewise i have heard the term darkside used by people refering to something that they have admited they wish they could do. (ie: freeflying, competetive 4 way, swooping, BASE etc)"If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #14 May 26, 2009 Becoming a full-time tunnel rat?"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
virgin-burner 1 #15 May 26, 2009 Quote "dark side" is a term very insecure (and also nerdy) skydivers try to call themselves in order to feel 'edgy' that, and people with the title "Darth" in front of their name so, i should get my name changed to: "Darth Virgin Safety Burner" 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
rehmwa 2 #16 May 26, 2009 QuoteQuote quote from "Liar, Liar" starring Jim Carey son, "my teacher says real beauty comes from inside a person" dad, "that's just something ugly people say" Likewise i have heard the term darkside used by people refering to something that they have admited they wish they could do. (ie: freeflying, competetive 4 way, swooping, BASE etc) I've never heard of that, really that's a neat take on it ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #17 May 26, 2009 Quote anything non RW? Excellent! +1 Given that some of the OP refers to 'the dark side' in the Bonfire sense, I'm inclined to say "Speakers Corner" A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #18 May 26, 2009 I thought the dark side referred to the MS Windows world, although I have also heard "Dark Side" used to refer to Pink Floyd's best selling album.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 May 26, 2009 Obviously, it's where they have cookies.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baksteen 84 #20 May 28, 2009 Quote anything non RW? Solos and tandems without video are 'the dark side? "That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport." ~mom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 May 28, 2009 Speaker's Corner. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #22 May 28, 2009 Quote Speaker's Corner. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #23 May 28, 2009 replacing a motorcycle specific rear tire with a high performance car tire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cashmanimal 0 #24 May 28, 2009 Don't worry, I have the answer you're looking for... The Darkside is the term a select group of instructors use to describe the bottom end of a student-centered skydive. More specifically, the freeflying done after the AFF or tandem student pulls at 6k until the instructors pull. Also, it refers to the freefly team out of Hollister, which currently has a website under construction, expected to be completed in the next week or so... or whenever i find the time to build more than a couple pages. You can check out the really neat intro here: http://www.wehavecookies.com Here is my bio: http://www.wehavecookies.com/bio/alex The website will actually work at some point now that school is out and I'll have some free time... Darkside.It's all fun and until someone loses an eye... then it's just a game to find the eye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mynamebedan 0 #25 May 28, 2009 Quote -To ALL BASE jumpers (except MyNameBeDan) the dark side is the NPS dont hate cuz i miss trees and you dont Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
