skiskyrock 0 #1 June 15, 2005 How do all of you deal with telling your SO that you have had a cutaway? When faced with the question "how was jumping" I considered: silence "Fine" "I got to try out a different parachute today" "I had a problem with my main and had to chop it but otherwise it was great" "No shit there I was at 2500 feet I thought I was going to die..." I went with #4, but it is always good to have a backup plan. ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainbo 0 #2 June 15, 2005 I would go with "and you did make sure my life insurance is paid up, right."Rainbo TheSpeedTriple - Speed is everything "Blessed are those who can give without remembering, and take without forgetting." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #3 June 15, 2005 Quote"I got to try out a different parachute today" make sure to follow it with a big smile Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #4 June 15, 2005 Tell her flat-out... you had to chop it. Then tell her, everything worked great and you're o.k. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 June 15, 2005 Not an SO but a few years ago I had a close call the day before Mother's Day. Left me with a NASTY black (actually more like red/ purple) eye. I couldn't hide the injury from her when I came to take her out to dinner, but I sure as hell didn't tell her how close a call it really was either! I think I told her I got "bumped" in freefall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #6 June 15, 2005 I used "Hay honey!I found out my reserve really is red!" She said "Thats cool, how'd you find that out?"---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 June 15, 2005 Ya gotta look for the silver lining~ "...Had to cut away that old piece of shit main today, I really think it's time I bite the bullet and just order that NEW ONE I've been thinking about.....!" ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #8 June 15, 2005 You know, I always wondered what my reserve was gonna flare like..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #9 June 15, 2005 Her (or his) reaction should be the same as yours - glad that you proved you could deal with it, and the system works! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #10 June 15, 2005 When I got into skydiving, I asked my wife did she want to hear the truth about my skydiving or did she not want to know about what happens and live in blissful ignorance of it. She choose the truth so I am always upfront about my skydives. Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoysPlayThing 0 #11 June 15, 2005 the truth goes a long way... why are you seeking for an alternative? ... People that lie, are hard for me to understand. There are tactful ways to tell what happened without freaking someone out. The reward?.. You told the truth and your S.O. probably learned something in the process & they get to respect you for being upfront and honest. _______________________________________________ My mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pringles 0 #12 June 15, 2005 About 4yrs ago I had two cut aways in a 3week time frame. I told my wife about the first one... No big deal. When I had the second one I told her that I had left my rig at the dz for some maintenence. No questions were asked. I was free and clear. I didn't want her to worry since they were so close together. Like I said I was free and clear until my buddies girlfriend said something about a month later. So Lany is right just tell her. If your wife is anything like mine she will be pissed if she finds out later. Matt Davies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #13 June 15, 2005 I've always just told her as soon as I had a chance. She doesn't like my jumping in the first place, but I think it's better to tell her up front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #14 June 16, 2005 Tell her you almost died and you were thinking about her warn body wrapping around yours. Should work... My wife knew I had a cutaway before we got married. She believes the system works. Now that I'm back in the sport again, I haven't had one so far, but will probably tell her. Including the part about her warm body, which I think about a lot. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #15 June 16, 2005 "I had a problem with my first chute so I decided to get rid of it and use my second chute. If I kept the first chute I probably wouldn't be here right now." Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #16 June 16, 2005 QuoteTell her flat-out... you had to chop it. Then tell her, everything worked great and you're o.k. Chuck Do you really have to tell them you ok. Can't you keep them guessing for a while???????? After #4 cutaway it was something like honey had another cutaway..cool what was it just a line over..ahhh wonder when i will get mine? Perks of being married to a jumper..lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theskydiveguy 0 #17 June 16, 2005 I've always been concerned she will make fun of me for having a hot pink canopy! ~Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #18 June 16, 2005 QuoteI've always been concerned she will make fun of me for having a hot pink canopy! ~Jeff you worry more about her making fun of you than other jumpers? Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #19 June 16, 2005 QuoteQuote"I got to try out a different parachute today" make sure to follow it with a big smile agreed and dont forget the snicker Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
