upndownshop 0 #26 January 8, 2007 QuoteQuoteMy 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! I have to give Mel from the Pink Mafia credit for that one. She responded to this post I did 2 years ago about my first jump. I thought it was pretty damn funny too. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1386406#1386406 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #27 January 9, 2007 First jump on my 18th birthday-- October 9th, 2001. So technically I've been in the sport a bit over five years, but I had to quit for two years or so while I've been in college and just started back up again last year. I graduate this May--- weekend warrior, here I come!! Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #28 January 9, 2007 Did a tandem in August 05. Did another in May 06. Started AFF in mid-July of 06. I wouldn't say that I started skydiving until July of 06, though. That's when I started hitting it heavy and jumping every weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #29 January 9, 2007 Oh...about 53 seconds now...I'm going to have to stow the computer away in a little bit. It's getting close to pull time.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
countzero 7 #30 January 9, 2007 started with the AFF course 12/11/05. look to the left for my current jump #. cheersdiamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #31 January 9, 2007 Ill get you some new shades if you change your avitar!! Its actually 11 years now...Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #32 January 9, 2007 I started back in High School, my senior year in 2002. First jump on the day after I turned 18. The funny thing was that by the time I graduated HS, I had my own rig (parents had no idea) and a coach rating. Not bad huh? A lot of jumpers at our DZ are College Students, and I actually shared an evening class with one of them - so he assumed me a 20-something college guy and I just let him believe that. I remember being grouchy because I couldn't jump because it was my graduation. So I've been jumping for some 5 years, but I had a 2 year break - now I'm back at College and jumping away. So 5 years - 2(no jumps) = 3 years of active jumping.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #33 January 9, 2007 QuoteIll get you some new shades if you change your avitar!! Its actually 11 years now...Damnit How many times do I have to tell you people they aren't "shades" the glasses personal protective equipment... so the stupid fucking Laser doesn't injure my retnas... Awe Fuck it... I'm only doing this because you're asking soooo nicely... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #34 January 9, 2007 lol Sweet jesus put them back on!!!!! My momma told me if I get slapped on the back of my head when doing that my eyes would stay like that.... Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #35 January 9, 2007 6.5 years....where did the time go? "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #36 January 9, 2007 First jump Dec 19th 2005 finished my AFF on New Years eve 2005 at Skydive Spain. Does your anniversary start from your first jump or when you finish your AFF ? Either way looks like im up for another case lol``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWATcop 0 #37 January 9, 2007 I started static line jumping in the Army in 1991. I started Skydiving in the Army in 1994 (Green Beret Sport Parachute Club). I got injured in a skydiving accident in 1996 (Titusville) and didn't jump again until Apr 2006. About 3.5 years skydiving.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wes. 0 #38 January 9, 2007 my dads been jumping for nearly 31 years now and has every rating under the sun but ive only been jumping for a yearFalling from the top floor your lungs fill like parachutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L.O. 0 #39 January 9, 2007 15 years, 7 months, 28 days, 17 hours and 51 minutes. for the first two years I did about 15 a year. I was at the DZ 3 days a week, but all I did was fly. Then I really started crank'n. 93 I did 100. I was hooked. so other then 10 months for a liquified femur I have been a full timer I can't get enough. Now I live on the DZ. It's so cool.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #40 January 9, 2007 Ahh you just made me remanis, but for me it's how long havn't I, had the sweet smell of packing hanger come over me like the sun in my eyes. Seen the look of good friends at the door before exit. The welcoming of new friends at a distant DZ. My name over the loud speeker saying come to manifest The feeling of ahhh yea here we go as I'm doing a gear check at 10K, The smell of my helmet, the dreded happy pack to get on the next load, How long have I been skydiving??? Not long enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #41 January 9, 2007 Just plain old 15 years here.. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #42 January 9, 2007 QuoteMy momma told me if I get slapped on the back of my head when doing that my eyes would stay like that.... Why do you think I wear the glasses... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #43 January 9, 2007 When I was a stunt double in the movie "Point Break", we had 1 take where we were in freefall for 11.5 minutes. They edited that scene for content. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #44 January 10, 2007 I started my 5th year on Dec 12th 2006 Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpdr 0 #45 January 10, 2007 Did my first static line ground school in 1996 when I started University but didn't get to jump because of the weather and never made it back to the DZ to do it. So my first actual S/L jump was in 2001 where I managed 4 in 2 weeks (shitty UK weather and also the fact I sprained both ankles on the 4th jump!). Attempted AFF in Sebastian, FL in 2003 where I managed to get to level 5 and a few repeats before becoming totally demoralised and ran out of cash and time. Finally banged through 8 AFF levels in 8 jumps last year. Now have 68 jumps, B licence, new rig on the way with at least 4 weeks solid jumping planned in Perris at various times this year as well as jumping every weekend at the DZ here in Cyprus which is about 5 minutes drive away.Oh, and I'm going to be the new club chairman! Woo hoo - I finally made it and yet the journey is only beginning!! Skydiving is more than a sport and more than a job: skydiving is pure passion and desire which will fill a lifetime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
