MikeJD 0 #26 July 8, 2004 Quote The weather : I'm checking it all the time like a weatherman. Even injured, i check to see what the weekend is going to be like with the winds and is it going to be a good jump weekend or not. Yep, when I first started jumping I found weather forecasts became a lot more polarised - from 'hot', 'windy', 'wet', 'cold', 'snowing', 'overcast' to 'jumpable' and 'non-jumpable'. Now I'm a little more jaded I've started to take notice of details like temperature again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Hooknswoop 19 #27 July 8, 2004 When I was diving for aliving, I caught myself checking for my PC handle after throwing on my tanks a few times. QuoteI haven't worn goggles in a looong time. And I always think "helmet, goggles, altimeter" while I'm getting ready for a jump too. Can't seem to get rid of the "goggles" part of that. You should probably work on that, as you are saying to yourself something you should check and then don't check it. Bad habit that could tranfer over to not checking something else. Just a thought. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #28 July 8, 2004 a skydiving friend of mine said he was at the store one day, and when he reached for his wallet with his right hand, he brought his left hand up to his forehead. he tried to recover by scratching his forehead, but the cashier still looked at him funny. i'm another one for checking for my handles when i put a backpack on."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites teamhypoxia 0 #29 July 8, 2004 I'm always a little shocked when I'm on a construction site and hear the foreman talk about having a "safety meeting" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 220 #30 July 8, 2004 Internal clock goes a little hay-wire in the tunnel. About half way through a session - I end up looking at a blank wrist. I don't want to change that habit 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 Icon134 0 #31 July 8, 2004 QuoteI use a backpack=type purse...and every time I put it on I go through my emergency procedures....I throw my pilot chute, say, "FUCK", then peel, pull, punch.... I like the "FUCK" added to the Cutaway procedures... I don't remember that particular step from my training but I imagine it would be there. SGSLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markd_nscr986 0 #32 July 8, 2004 get real nervous when I land in any aircraft!!! run through check list when I go under water (gas on, drysuit seals good, regs good,computer on, both lites working,knife etc.)Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #33 July 8, 2004 Quotecarving around chicks in night clubs... during the 1st months of jumping, at my office, sitting on my chair and practicing my exits... Ready-Set-Go... Actually fell off my chair once ROTFLMAO _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #34 July 8, 2004 QuoteDoctor asked me how much I weighed, I said "260 out the door" Now THAT is funny and i can laugh cause i did the same thing to my personal trainer He looked at me a little strange Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #35 July 8, 2004 Wow, I've done so many of those - thinking it's jumpable & remembering I'm @ work & can't jump is the biggest one. Also reaching to do practice pulls on my backpack, before realizing it's just a backpack. My fav oops was this: after getting off the commuter train from work, I was trying to cross a road & this guy in a car stopped to let me cross. I almost flashed him my boobs as a thank you, I stopped my self just as I was grabbing the bottom of my shirt . There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fallman 0 #36 July 8, 2004 1. to someone complaining bout their belly- ´´too many firsts eh?´´ 2. can tell when painkillers(dislocated finger) kick in while im in bed cuz i try to roll over to belly upon set in of floaty sensation. woa....that was cool.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 220 #37 July 8, 2004 Quote My fav oops was this: after getting off the commuter train from work, I was trying to cross a road & this guy in a car stopped to let me cross. I almost flashed him my boobs as a thank you, I stopped my self just as I was grabbing the bottom of my shirt . I have GOT to do more favors for you.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 cvfd1399 0 #38 July 8, 2004 I yank down the straps and check PC on my booksack before I get on my motorcycle. I have also caught myself cupping my shoulders and dearching when trying to stop real fast at a red light. Go Scuba divining for the first time in a while and try to figure out why when you are just sitting there you can't turn with your legs or shoulders. I like to get nice and neutral in the water and turn upside down facing the sun and track. Practiced exits off a 10 meter platform at the local college pool. Works good the landings were painful tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skytash 0 #39 July 8, 2004 I don't use the f-word that means I have to buy beer anymore - at all - ever. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 140 #40 July 8, 2004 a reflex to me is if someone asks me if I wanna go for a drink, I always look the sky to see if it's still jumpable... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cvfd1399 0 #41 July 8, 2004 Take good mental photos for us if you succeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #42 July 8, 2004 Hey, I said I caught myself. But favors are always appreciated & appreciation must be shown There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcrocker 0 #43 July 8, 2004 Everytime I throw my laptop backpack over my shoulder I check to see if I can reach the hacky. It isn't there of course but I still check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RIMangum 0 #44 July 8, 2004 Wave off at the dinner table when full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wlie 0 #45 July 8, 2004 Taking action and not leaving anything to chance for meMy other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DownWind 0 #46 July 8, 2004 I would say the biggest carryover from skydiving for me is the ability to totally relax in stressful situations. Work used to stress me the hell out, but now I just ensure I have done everything I could to be prepared and find myself absolutely relaxed. Who knows, this behavior will either help my career or get me fired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guru312 0 #47 July 8, 2004 This is a wonderful thread! The check-lists and routines and actions commented on by so many have been a part of my life over the years. I hope I’m not stretching the definition of ‘habit’ too much if I say that I think we are influenced more deeply by aspects of jumping on a psychological or philosophical level. Jumping influences our lives on various deep levels. We look at life and deal with life differently than non-jumpers…by habit. We absorb and exude a self-confidence and a trust in ourselves that non-jumpers don’t have. I argue that we all habitually take on an ‘attitude’ or a persona or a perspective on life because of how the experience of jumping has altered who we are as people. People who jump out of airplanes see themselves and their abilities differently than whuffos. There is something to be said about life in the phrase “Packing your own parachute.” The act of jumping out of an airplane with a parachute that you packed makes a statement about life and how you look at it. You can do anything after that. Belief in oneself is a good habit. Airborne!Guru312 I am not DB Cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Clownburner 0 #48 July 8, 2004 QuoteAnyone saying the word first has me automatically thinking "BEER!" I always end up using "pre-second" in place of the word "first." Everything that I buy is evaluated in jump tickets. When wearing a backpack, I've tried to check my handles. I've done those too. Additionally, if there's a fan in the room, I throw my belt across the room when I hear a beeper go off. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #49 July 8, 2004 QuoteAdditionally, if there's a fan in the room, I throw my belt across the room when I hear a beeper go off. Yeah, thank God I don't use a pager any more...it was f&ckin' with my head sitting at my desk...I'd check my watch and reach back. And don't even get me STARTED about my alarm clock... *Dead tired *Deep sleep *Alarm set ridiculously loud *Jaye's wrist gets thrown back and hits the mattress that should not be there while in freefall, and tries to roll to grab the hackey...I was so embarrassed I just hoped my SO didn't realize what I was doing, knowing full-well that if he did figure it out, he would torture me with it for fun... "Spinning mal, Jaye!! What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO??" -Bwahahahaaaa...~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 peacefuljeffrey 0 #50 July 9, 2004 QuoteSounds like you have gotto start doing BASE!! Only ONE parachute?! You gotta be CRAZY!! Blue skies, --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. 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Hooknswoop 19 #27 July 8, 2004 When I was diving for aliving, I caught myself checking for my PC handle after throwing on my tanks a few times. QuoteI haven't worn goggles in a looong time. And I always think "helmet, goggles, altimeter" while I'm getting ready for a jump too. Can't seem to get rid of the "goggles" part of that. You should probably work on that, as you are saying to yourself something you should check and then don't check it. Bad habit that could tranfer over to not checking something else. Just a thought. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #28 July 8, 2004 a skydiving friend of mine said he was at the store one day, and when he reached for his wallet with his right hand, he brought his left hand up to his forehead. he tried to recover by scratching his forehead, but the cashier still looked at him funny. i'm another one for checking for my handles when i put a backpack on."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teamhypoxia 0 #29 July 8, 2004 I'm always a little shocked when I'm on a construction site and hear the foreman talk about having a "safety meeting" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #30 July 8, 2004 Internal clock goes a little hay-wire in the tunnel. About half way through a session - I end up looking at a blank wrist. I don't want to change that habit 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
Icon134 0 #31 July 8, 2004 QuoteI use a backpack=type purse...and every time I put it on I go through my emergency procedures....I throw my pilot chute, say, "FUCK", then peel, pull, punch.... I like the "FUCK" added to the Cutaway procedures... I don't remember that particular step from my training but I imagine it would be there. SGSLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #32 July 8, 2004 get real nervous when I land in any aircraft!!! run through check list when I go under water (gas on, drysuit seals good, regs good,computer on, both lites working,knife etc.)Marc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #33 July 8, 2004 Quotecarving around chicks in night clubs... during the 1st months of jumping, at my office, sitting on my chair and practicing my exits... Ready-Set-Go... Actually fell off my chair once ROTFLMAO _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #34 July 8, 2004 QuoteDoctor asked me how much I weighed, I said "260 out the door" Now THAT is funny and i can laugh cause i did the same thing to my personal trainer He looked at me a little strange Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #35 July 8, 2004 Wow, I've done so many of those - thinking it's jumpable & remembering I'm @ work & can't jump is the biggest one. Also reaching to do practice pulls on my backpack, before realizing it's just a backpack. My fav oops was this: after getting off the commuter train from work, I was trying to cross a road & this guy in a car stopped to let me cross. I almost flashed him my boobs as a thank you, I stopped my self just as I was grabbing the bottom of my shirt . There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallman 0 #36 July 8, 2004 1. to someone complaining bout their belly- ´´too many firsts eh?´´ 2. can tell when painkillers(dislocated finger) kick in while im in bed cuz i try to roll over to belly upon set in of floaty sensation. woa....that was cool.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #37 July 8, 2004 Quote My fav oops was this: after getting off the commuter train from work, I was trying to cross a road & this guy in a car stopped to let me cross. I almost flashed him my boobs as a thank you, I stopped my self just as I was grabbing the bottom of my shirt . I have GOT to do more favors for you.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
cvfd1399 0 #38 July 8, 2004 I yank down the straps and check PC on my booksack before I get on my motorcycle. I have also caught myself cupping my shoulders and dearching when trying to stop real fast at a red light. Go Scuba divining for the first time in a while and try to figure out why when you are just sitting there you can't turn with your legs or shoulders. I like to get nice and neutral in the water and turn upside down facing the sun and track. Practiced exits off a 10 meter platform at the local college pool. Works good the landings were painful tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #39 July 8, 2004 I don't use the f-word that means I have to buy beer anymore - at all - ever. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #40 July 8, 2004 a reflex to me is if someone asks me if I wanna go for a drink, I always look the sky to see if it's still jumpable... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #41 July 8, 2004 Take good mental photos for us if you succeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #42 July 8, 2004 Hey, I said I caught myself. But favors are always appreciated & appreciation must be shown There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcrocker 0 #43 July 8, 2004 Everytime I throw my laptop backpack over my shoulder I check to see if I can reach the hacky. It isn't there of course but I still check. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIMangum 0 #44 July 8, 2004 Wave off at the dinner table when full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #45 July 8, 2004 Taking action and not leaving anything to chance for meMy other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownWind 0 #46 July 8, 2004 I would say the biggest carryover from skydiving for me is the ability to totally relax in stressful situations. Work used to stress me the hell out, but now I just ensure I have done everything I could to be prepared and find myself absolutely relaxed. Who knows, this behavior will either help my career or get me fired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guru312 0 #47 July 8, 2004 This is a wonderful thread! The check-lists and routines and actions commented on by so many have been a part of my life over the years. I hope I’m not stretching the definition of ‘habit’ too much if I say that I think we are influenced more deeply by aspects of jumping on a psychological or philosophical level. Jumping influences our lives on various deep levels. We look at life and deal with life differently than non-jumpers…by habit. We absorb and exude a self-confidence and a trust in ourselves that non-jumpers don’t have. I argue that we all habitually take on an ‘attitude’ or a persona or a perspective on life because of how the experience of jumping has altered who we are as people. People who jump out of airplanes see themselves and their abilities differently than whuffos. There is something to be said about life in the phrase “Packing your own parachute.” The act of jumping out of an airplane with a parachute that you packed makes a statement about life and how you look at it. You can do anything after that. Belief in oneself is a good habit. Airborne!Guru312 I am not DB Cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #48 July 8, 2004 QuoteAnyone saying the word first has me automatically thinking "BEER!" I always end up using "pre-second" in place of the word "first." Everything that I buy is evaluated in jump tickets. When wearing a backpack, I've tried to check my handles. I've done those too. Additionally, if there's a fan in the room, I throw my belt across the room when I hear a beeper go off. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #49 July 8, 2004 QuoteAdditionally, if there's a fan in the room, I throw my belt across the room when I hear a beeper go off. Yeah, thank God I don't use a pager any more...it was f&ckin' with my head sitting at my desk...I'd check my watch and reach back. And don't even get me STARTED about my alarm clock... *Dead tired *Deep sleep *Alarm set ridiculously loud *Jaye's wrist gets thrown back and hits the mattress that should not be there while in freefall, and tries to roll to grab the hackey...I was so embarrassed I just hoped my SO didn't realize what I was doing, knowing full-well that if he did figure it out, he would torture me with it for fun... "Spinning mal, Jaye!! What do you do? WHAT DO YOU DO??" -Bwahahahaaaa...~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
peacefuljeffrey 0 #50 July 9, 2004 QuoteSounds like you have gotto start doing BASE!! Only ONE parachute?! You gotta be CRAZY!! Blue skies, --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
