grue 1 #1 August 19, 2006 If our hobby was as safe as sitting on the couch reading, would you still do it? Who's a dangerhound, and who's not?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 August 19, 2006 Yes, I would... it isn't the danger that attracts me... it's the freedom...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #3 August 19, 2006 QuoteYes, I would... it isn't the danger that attracts me... it's the freedom... Well said! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #4 August 19, 2006 Yes. Part of the reason I DON'T want to is because it's dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #5 August 19, 2006 If it were completely safe you wouldn't feel that little twinge in your tummy that keeps you sharp and honest. I think we hate to admit it, but there's a little bit of fear every time we open the door and it's part of why we love it. Besides, the danger keeps the riff-raff away, or at least it attracts our kind of riff-raff. If it were safe you'd have a bunch of jerks trying to tell everybody what to do because they read it in a book somewhere. We're proud of mastering (more or less) something that is dangerous and doing it in a mostly safe manner. And that is what builds our confidence in ourselves and our bond of trust with our friends. Where else do you trust your closest friends with your life ? Unless you're into S&M, I don't think there's any comparison. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudmuncher 0 #6 August 19, 2006 Very well said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #7 August 19, 2006 for me the danger is part of what makes it so fun. plus without the danger would there be the same adrenaline rush? if it were "perfectly safe" it would be pretty much like tunnel flying except with lots more room to fly around.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #9 August 19, 2006 yes... yes I would...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 August 20, 2006 I dont think any where near as many people would have made their 1st jumps if they thought it was completly safe. because there would be non of the adrenalin rush that the fear provides usYou 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
lisamariewillbe 1 #11 August 20, 2006 Quoteif it were "perfectly safe" it would be pretty much like tunnel flying except with lots more room to fly around. Tunnel is not "perfectly safe" and have you flown in a tunnel? To me its scarier and more intimadating.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 August 20, 2006 QuoteQuoteif it were "perfectly safe" it would be pretty much like tunnel flying except with lots more room to fly around. Tunnel is not "perfectly safe" and have you flown in a tunnel? To me its scarier and more intimadating. yes i have and it didnt scare me in the slightestYou 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
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 August 20, 2006 Not you dork.... the one who said "if skydiving was safe it would be like tunnel flying..." Do I have to find someone down there to spank you Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #14 August 20, 2006 I agree that tunnel-flying is dangerous. I've found it to be a lot safer in the sense that you eliminate the need to be altitude aware. I used it to learn to be stable for AFF and I'll be back soon to learn to freefly For the original question, I still would jump if with the danger factor removed. Whether I would've made my first jump, not sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 August 20, 2006 Quote Easy for you to say... first time I saw a blank message Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #16 August 20, 2006 LOL, hit the button before I typed anything Not blank anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #17 August 20, 2006 I wouldn't have made my first jump if it wasn't for the waiver Forgot we didn't have a waiver. or a tandem, or a aod, or a beeper box. We did it because it was a challenge, the percieved danger was just something to keep us on our toes. I don't think as many people would be jumping if the odds were stacked against us. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #18 August 20, 2006 I would definitely still jump. The feeling would still be the same. Jumping from a plane is not a normal thing for humans to do, whether it WAS completely safe to do or not. Hell yeah I'd jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #19 August 20, 2006 It's about flying for me. I would love to see it be 100% safe - we'd probably get a lot more people doing it - more dropzones, and who knows? Maybe even good customer service ...Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSGJOHNSON 0 #20 August 20, 2006 QuoteIf our hobby was as safe as sitting on the couch reading, would you still do it? Who's a dangerhound, and who's not? Skydivings not safe oh darn I better quit. I know ill go to heaven because ive spent my time in Hell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
