Jeff.Donohue 0 #51 September 30, 2005 Key differences: Rock-climbers have their fun going up. Skydivers have their fun going down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrett 0 #52 September 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteAt college, they offer scuba and rock climbing. But not skydiving - that would be just as popular. If it was safer, why not offer it? The gear requirements (airplane, runway, LZ) are a bit steeper. Divers and climbers can use existing sites which are in the public domain. Regulatory requirements are much steeper as well. I agree. It's easier to find a place to climb and cheaper than to jump, I would assume. I climb. No skydiving yet. I can't really give a valid compare and contrast, though, since I've never jumped. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #53 September 30, 2005 good point, lol i kinda forgot about a runway and plane!!! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #54 September 30, 2005 Maybe this has already been said but the family in skydiving seems to have a very strong bond. I never felt the same bond when I was climbing alot. Please note: I am not bagging on climbers!!!! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingrock 0 #55 September 30, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhen you are 30' above your last peice of gear with only 50' to the ground you are at your freaking limit it would be nice to have an add Yeah... that reminds me.. with skydiving we trust the gear and there's no way I am trusting that RP0 I wedged into that last crack. And winter climbing is worse! Woa.. nothing is worst than climbing over a RP 0. That thing is tiny. I have one sitting on my key chain. The piano wire they are made with might be rated to 1000lbs, max. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #56 September 30, 2005 QuoteMaybe this has already been said but the family in skydiving seems to have a very strong bond. I never felt the same bond when I was climbing alot. Huh? I've never heard that from people who both jump and climb. The bond between climbers is amazingly similar to the bond between skydivers, imho. Both communities are like extended family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #57 September 30, 2005 QuoteMaybe this has already been said but the family in skydiving seems to have a very strong bond. I never felt the same bond when I was climbing alot. we have more dead time in between loads or weather. And we want larger groups to support turbines or to do bigger ways. Whereas mountaineering in a group of 23 would be a PITA. I think the climbers are close to their partners in crime, but they have smaller groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outrager 6 #58 October 1, 2005 QuoteRock climbing is heaps scarier and demands more respect than skydiving. Absolutely! And climbing demands respect for hours or even days non-stop vs. one minute of ff and another couple under canopy. Quotebut you want real danger ( the statistics back this up ) go SCUBA DIVING . Hell yes, if you do it right! I love deep air bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #59 October 1, 2005 I dont think anyone deserves more respect just because they choose a hobby. There should just be a mutual respect for people , regarldess of how we choose to spend our free time. In the realm of skydiving, I respect those that are at higher levels then me, but thats because I can correlate this hobby, and the effort they have had to make to get there. Yet I dont respect myself any less.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
outrager 6 #60 October 1, 2005 QuoteI dont think anyone deserves more respect just because they choose a hobby. Uh, must be a misunderstanding. Everybody deserves respect here! The post was about activity requiring more respect i.e. attention, concentration and physical effort for a much longer time. bsbd! Yuri. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #61 October 1, 2005 I see... 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
Traddad 0 #62 October 1, 2005 Skydiving = Fun out of control Climbing = fun with control. I've done both. I do one and dream of the other. So....who want's to lend me their rig? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #63 October 1, 2005 QuoteSkydiving = Fun out of control Climbing = fun with control. I've done both. I do one and dream of the other. So....who want's to lend me their rig? Only bad skydiving is out of controlYou 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
