iluvtofly 0 #1 January 8, 2007 Ok, in 2002 I did 4 jumps. 1 tandem and 3 AFF. During the four years that I was in college I didn't have the money to jump. But, now that I am out of school I started seriously jumping again this summer. So would I say that I've been skydiving for 1 year or 4? And just out of curiosity...who has been jumping the longest? With a break and without a break. A break being a year or two (off season and injuries don't count as a break). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #2 January 8, 2007 I am on a huge break ... we're busy raising our child. I did my first jump in 1991 when I was 18. A am far from the longest time jumper here though. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 January 8, 2007 theres a spot in the profile of each user that shows how long they've been in the sport, (accuracy of such info is another question) I started my 7th yearin august 06My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #4 January 8, 2007 Yes, we are much more accurate on here. ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #5 January 8, 2007 My first jump was 12-12-1984, at least that is the first one I can remember. I was born into the sport and my mother made about 25 jumps with me before I was born. Thus explaining why i went into the fetal position my first 5 static line jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSBIRD 1 #6 January 8, 2007 First jump April 12, 1975."Now I've settled down, in a quiet little town, and forgot about everything" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #7 January 8, 2007 I have been jumping for 2 years now. I start in April 2005. I did 88 jumps my first year and so far 267 jumps this year. I also go to school and work full time._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 January 8, 2007 I started in 1972...after two water landings under Paracommander type Parasail when attending the USAF Water Survival School in FLorida. They towed you up to about 700 ft and you released the tow line..and you were under canopy so my first two landings under canopy were water landings.. one of the Instructors took me out to the local DZ and I did my FJC. When I went back to my permanant station there was no place close so I had to wait 2 years till I was stationed someplace else where I could take the FJC again in 1974. I jumped fairly regularly for about 8 years after that.... and then moved to someplace that did not have a decent place to jump.( I was just not feeling the vibe there.. one of them was Ted Mayfields Sheridan DZ in Oregon) I also felt I was being more responsible to get my airtime under paragliders and hang gliders for others sake for the next 18 years or so. I did my third FJC in March of 2003.. (second childhood..responsibilities now gone). Since then I have averaged about 250 jumps a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 January 8, 2007 my skybirthday is 24 March 2004... so what are you getting me this year? Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #10 January 8, 2007 I did my first jumps in 1987. But they were static line.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 January 8, 2007 since 15 may 2002, longest break was maybe 4 weeks due to weather.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #12 January 8, 2007 Coming up on two years this April (If you count from my first tandem). It was two months before I started AFF. Anyway, I still can't believe I'm doing this!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #13 January 8, 2007 October 25th, 2003 was my first tandem (followed by two more between then and December), and December 3rd, 2003 was my first AFF jump. I am currently on a break, but I plan to get back in the air sometime this year. I was going to do it this past weekend, but the weather sucked on Saturday, and Sunday I was "busy." "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #14 January 8, 2007 a long time. Although that first jump is still VIVID in my mind.....as are MANY many skydives... started just after I turned 19.... Sept. '72 first jump ( Static Line), first airplane ride,, same day. i'm up to 35 years in the sport..... so it's more than 60 percent of ALL the time i've been alive... never went more than a few months without making a jump.( usually wintertime) slowed down when the kids were little, but always stayed current... no layoffs... have met and jumped with thousands of interesting people, many have come and gone,,, looking forward to meeting more people and making new friends... It's been a good thing to have been with the sport, since the days of paraboots, Bell motorcycle helmets, 4 pin containers, cheapo mains, and 24' flat reserves... I got to see, hear, watch and take part in, many many changes, from gear to aircraft to curriculum to technique... I learned it's better to work with my eyes and my ears and less with my mouth... ( old skydivers/ bold skydivers) I'm happy to be along for the ride.jmy A 3914 D 12122 scr scs nscr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 January 8, 2007 On and off since 1978 1st static line jump at Dunkeswell, Englandshire 1st Freefall at Marana, Az (.)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
skydiverbry 0 #16 January 8, 2007 08/23/1996 to 09/23/2004. Who's paying attention any how. Hopefully again in summer of 2007-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #17 January 8, 2007 December 2005: First tandem January 21-February 1st 2006: AFF course levels 1-7 And I took off from there! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #18 January 8, 2007 <1st static line jump at Dunkeswell, Englandshire > Civvy side = your my hero Militry side = run of the mill My first encounter 1986 Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 January 8, 2007 Civvy Side mate. (Ian something or other - need to look at my old log book) See you this weekend? (.)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
livendive 8 #20 January 8, 2007 The guy who taught my static line FJC in 1995 did his own first jump in 1962. If I remember correctly, Lew Sanborn started in the early to mid 50's, and I can't imagine there are many living who started earlier (though for some reason I'm thinking some French guy has him beat). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekstrom10k 0 #21 January 8, 2007 I will begin my 40th year on Sept 8th 2007 .My first was with a 28 ft rag from a C-175 ,we brought to the DZ . their plane didnt show up so we used ours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #22 January 8, 2007 Quote My first jump was 12-12-1984, at least that is the first one I can remember. I was born into the sport and my mother made about 25 jumps with me before I was born. Thus explaining why i went into the fetal position my first 5 static line jumps. See, not THAT is funny stuff right there! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdav 0 #23 January 8, 2007 Completed AFF Aug 13,2006 Is it the weekend yet? Noooobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! M.P.F.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #24 January 8, 2007 9/17/05--My Tandem 4/22/06--Did my first (and second) s/l jumps 5/5/06--1st Freefall (8 months later I sit here with 2 tandems, 5 s/l's and 146 free falls) Lovin' every minute of it! Hopefully I'll be here in 30 years talking about my thousands of jumps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #25 January 8, 2007 I'm in my 8th year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
