wmw999 2,485 #126 March 6, 2003 Quote 44 first jump. Did a lot of hang gliding in my early 20's tho, does that count for anything?!? It totally does. I thought about hang gliding when I was in my mid-20's (already an active skydiver), and decided it was too dangerous. Just at the one little mountain in NH I looked at, there were a couple of fairly recent memorials to experienced folks. In those days, experienced jumpers didn't die skydiving nearly as often as inexperienced ones. I kind of thought of that as a reward for getting experienced... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #127 March 6, 2003 Hello Brian, Don't give up the dream! Lest ye be warned not to go back though broke, for ye shall live in the regret of pity, missing airtime when there is no money to feed thy newfound habit of freedom! Be pacient my young friend, the skies yearn for your presence lest they shall wait you're time! Blue ones, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuicideBlonde 0 #128 March 6, 2003 Any age is the perfect age to skydive. I started at 50 (just a few months ago). I finally found a guy I trust enough to jump with...my tandem instructor! You might say I fell for him.You know I'm afraid of heights! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #129 March 6, 2003 I started when I was 17. My dad didn't let me start when I was 16 because I was fucking up in school and refused to do homework. What an idiot. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #130 March 6, 2003 Quote I started when I was 17 Lets see, now, you're older'n dirt, (*breaking out calculator*)...You've been jumping for...wait, what exactly is 25x10^14? --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #131 March 6, 2003 26 1/2 first tandem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #132 March 6, 2003 Who was the idiot -- your dad for not letting you jump, or you for not doing your homework? Also, has Mr. Kitty come back? I sure hope so. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
