Conundrum 1 #1 November 5, 2003 I have many people who refer to skydiving as a "hobby". To me, skydiving IS a sport. You compete against other people, teams, etc. Hell, it's even been in the X-Games. Do you ever have people that will argue to no end that it isnt a sport? What do you tell them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 November 5, 2003 I tell them to go fuck themselves __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #3 November 5, 2003 Oh I have. Mind you, these are people who have never tried it. Mostly all guys... actually, all guys. I just tell them to take off their dress and come try it with me. I guarantee their opinion would change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #4 November 5, 2003 I would just say "oh go jump out of a plane or something". . . Naw, I just don't feel the need to defend.________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 November 5, 2003 Depends on what sort of person they are; open or close minded. You'll know within the first 10 second of talking with them. If they're actually willing to listen, then it's possible to talk about things like the USPA Nationals. If they're not willing to listen -- fuck 'em. They're a waste of oxygen.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #6 November 5, 2003 Yeah most of the time I just say, ok whatever, but sometimes I just wanna smack em up side the head. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #7 November 5, 2003 QuoteI tell them to go fuck themselvesI say "dude can please stop running your face into my fist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 November 5, 2003 I tell'em that if it wasnt a sport, where did I get my athletic lean body from????Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #9 November 5, 2003 "My sport can outdrink your sport!!" Except maybe for rugby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #10 November 5, 2003 Mr. Webster says a sport is: "any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation"_________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #11 November 5, 2003 Quote"My sport can outdrink your sport!!" Now that's a new beer light activity.. Invite another sport who thinks they party after a day of whatever they do.. Let's see whos standing at the end of 6 kegs and can function in their said sport the very next morning "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #12 November 5, 2003 I would have to agree with Mr. Webster on that one. SheenaI'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #13 November 5, 2003 I just smile at them and walk away. I really know the answer. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #14 November 5, 2003 QuoteWhat do you tell people that say Skydiving isnt a sport? I tell them it's not; it's a way of life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #15 November 5, 2003 Dude skydiving isn't a sport, it's a life style!!! Dang ... Shark beat me to it. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #16 November 5, 2003 Quote***"My sport can outdrink your sport!!" Now that's a new beer light activity.. Invite another sport who thinks they party after a day of whatever they do.. Let's see whos standing at the end of 6 kegs and can function in their said sport the very next morning Now, that all depends on the creepers, now doesn't it? Maybe we get them on the creepers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #17 November 5, 2003 QuoteMr. Webster says a sport is: "any activity or experience that gives enjoyment or recreation" Cool!!! so "killing kittens" is a sport too __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #18 November 5, 2003 QuoteCool!!! so "killing kittens" is a sport too Its all fun and games until you get a blister or poke somebody's eye out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #19 November 5, 2003 Like the t-shirt says " my sport ate your sport for breakfast" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #20 November 5, 2003 Actually, I agree with them. To me, anything where the competition is judged isn't a real sport. This is especially true where any of the judging is based on "artistic impression". Artistic impression in sports? What is this, ballet?!?!? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #21 November 5, 2003 what about tracking comps? Isn't that based on distance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #22 November 5, 2003 I don't think there's tracking comps in the Nationals, but I could be wrong. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #23 November 5, 2003 Quote"My sport can outdrink your sport!!" Except maybe for rugby Hmm, skydiving drinking songs & games... I'm scared! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflygoddess 0 #24 November 5, 2003 I don't know I was just told that there were tracking comps and after I have my 1000 jumps in that I should do those because of my slow fall rate. Actually, there is a thread in the General skydiving forum about getting on started, but in Moscow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkpbxman 0 #25 November 5, 2003 Tell them to borrow some balls from their sister and then jump. Talk to me after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
