ACMESkydiver 0 #1 August 19, 2004 ??? So I sent a message out to my co-workers trying one last time before we're disbanded to get a group to take their first hops...and I included a picture (the one attached) and titled the picture "Until we meet again, Fluffy!" Now then, military, police, yadda yadda, name their rifles/sidearms, right? Because you wanna get real comfortable and personal with the thing that may save your life, right?? Well, my canopy always saves my life, so I thought it was appropriate, and it's a big puffy Triathlon 190, so 'Fluffy' it is... So how 'bout yours?? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #2 August 19, 2004 Name my canopy? I call it names from time to time, of course they vary with the openings. I found myself calling it motherfucker a lot this past weekend. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 August 19, 2004 I don't have a name for mine, but on windy days I might call it MICHAEL CORLEONE because "when I though I got out...he pull me back in" __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #4 August 19, 2004 Quote??? So I sent a message out to my co-workers trying one last time before we're disbanded to get a group to take their first hops...and I included a picture (the one attached) and titled the picture "Until we meet again, Fluffy!" Now then, military, police, yadda yadda, name their rifles/sidearms, right? Because you wanna get real comfortable and personal with the thing that may save your life, right?? Well, my canopy always saves my life, so I thought it was appropriate, and it's a big puffy Triathlon 190, so 'Fluffy' it is... So how 'bout yours?? You go ahead girl. It's all about you. (Don't let QTpi know though.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #5 August 19, 2004 QuoteName my canopy? I call it names from time to time, of course they vary with the openings. I found myself calling it motherfucker a lot this past weekend. Ah-ha...which leads me to think about naming my reserve, too... Is it blasphemy if I call it 'Jesus Christ'?? 'Cuz I know that's what I'll be yelling once I catch my breath if I see it above me....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #6 August 19, 2004 If i had to name mine based on the first few jumps, it would be a definite explicative. Luckily I've settled into it and it opens on heading now for me! My jedei would have been called something like "stop snivelling, dammit!!!" __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #7 August 19, 2004 So the poll is about half-half right now... Half say "It's yo thang...do whatcha wanna do." And the other half think I'm f*ckin' nuts. There's gotta be somebody else out there that named their canopy...or at least their reserve? Guys? Somebody??? ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #8 August 19, 2004 Sure, I name all my canopies: Skymaster, Hornet, Sabre2... -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #9 August 19, 2004 QuoteI found myself calling it motherfucker a lot this past weekend. There is a cure for that and you own one. Mine likes to be called "swoopie". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopycandy 0 #10 August 19, 2004 I've haven't named my canopy, really. I just sweet talk my Spectre and call her "Baby" a lot. But when I'm trying to get her in the bag, that's when I get all Ike Turner. I curse at her and smack her around. And then I'm like, "I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean that. I love you." However, my rig is named Victor (the Vector), and he came to bed with me the first few weeks I owned him, to the dismay of my boyfriend. (Boy would always whine, "Is Victor EVER going to leave the bed?!?") Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 August 19, 2004 well if thats that case, I named my main "OH FUCK" and my D-handle "WEIRD" all in the same jump but honsetly, "OH fuck" didnt stick.(which is a good thing) I had a horseshoe and thats what you woulda heard me say, barely at audible levels, if the 120 MHP wonds weren't in the way. then I looked at my reserve handle and said "WIERD" SO i guess I wouold have to say that was thier namesMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #12 August 19, 2004 Of course! She's 'Beauty'. Cause the first time I jumped her - my first jump off student status and off big student canopies! - I looked up and she was SO BEAUTIFUL! I've had lots of weird comments and looks though. During my coach course a few weeks ago, the course conductor Derek said to me (hesitant voice, kinda worried and disbelieving) "You named your gear?" He thought I was weird. I've been called worse Of course, occasionally when she won't go in the bag easy, I have other names for her. Usually 'Bi@#$ch!' Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #13 August 19, 2004 I only name it when it refuses to open properly (not fast enough or way too fast), but those names shouldn't be spoken in the presence of a lady... or you, princess. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #14 August 19, 2004 QuoteI only name it when it refuses to open properly (not fast enough or way too fast), but those names shouldn't be spoken in the presence of a lady... or you, princess. Oh my, junior is feeling spunky today. Have to find that lady-bird to give him a spankin'!~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #15 August 19, 2004 I have definately spewed some obscenities at my new Vengeance. Especially on my 3rd jump on it. Because I packed slopily I had a brake fire. On the old Stiletto that was no big deal. On this Vengeance it gets RATHER exciting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 36 #16 August 19, 2004 The closest thing to a name I've seen at my DZ are the sponsor's names that appear on some sponsored canopies. The CI at my dropzone has an orange canopy with great big "Crunchy" lettering across it. So, some folks may point at the sky and say, "Ah, he's flying Crunchy now", or "Ah, there comes Crunchy" (expecting another impressive swoop). It's more an identifier, to distinguish it from the canopy in his other rig, than a personified name. I have also noticed some custom embroidery on some cutaway & reserve puffs/pillows. The one I remember best imitates a pinball machine, with the words "Tilt" on the cutaway and "Replay" on the soft reserve". But puff embroidery probably belongs in its own thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #17 August 19, 2004 QuoteQuoteI found myself calling it motherfucker a lot this past weekend. There is a cure for that and you own one. Mine likes to be called "swoopie". Correction Mr. Rat, i USED to own one. I will again, can i just jump your 65 this weekend?? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #18 August 19, 2004 QuoteOh my, junior is feeling spunky today. Have to find that lady-bird to give him a spankin'! Promise?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #19 August 19, 2004 Mine came with a "name". It's stitched on the bottom skin. "Ascension" Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #20 August 19, 2004 Ooh, Fluffy is a pretty canopy. I like the colors. I don't think I've ever thought about naming my canopy... If I ever start jumping regularly again , then maybe I will.... (Mine is very pink and PowerPuff-Girlie looking - though I didn't pick the colors... Maybe "Blossom" or "Bubbles" or "Buttercup" would be good??? ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #21 August 19, 2004 Still got the hot pink canopy? C'mon... that needs a name! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #22 August 19, 2004 Hmmm...I guess mine would be, "please open, please open, please open". She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #23 August 19, 2004 QuoteQuoteOh my, junior is feeling spunky today. Have to find that lady-bird to give him a spankin'! Promise? Mwahahahaaaa...I fixed you good, junior. You might re-think going home tonight.... Or at least take some extra-strength Tylenol and some booze to help kill the pain...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 August 19, 2004 Shoulda known you were gonna show up in this thread sooner or later, junior...after all, I did mention fire arms in the original post... Dude is like a bloodhound when you're talking about boom-sticks...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #25 August 19, 2004 QuoteSure, I name all my canopies: Skymaster, Hornet, Sabre2... How focking original, Eugene!! For a guy that has a Power Puff Girls backpack as a gear bag, I'm SURE you could come up with something better! Edited to make 'Power Puff Girls' plural ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
