freekflyguy 0 #1 January 10, 2003 WHY??????? Sorry but I just dont get it. The original bluebook2000 3 ring and pin necklace, I can understand'ish. But a closing pin??? What do they mean to you guys? BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 January 10, 2003 Shows my commitment to my sport, and it helps to spot other skydivers. Plus the look cool ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #3 January 10, 2003 It's just like anything.....when you lettered in sports in highschool and you wear a letter jacket... or.....a charm bracelet containing charms that signify special things in your life.....even a wedding ring.....all symbols of things you love or are dedicated to.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #4 January 10, 2003 Does it need a reason? It's related to the sport. It keeps your container closed and is an integral part of safe deployment. Plus, if you jump with a ripcord it means a lot (though it's not curved, but that's another story). Noone except a skydiver would really know what that is. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #5 January 10, 2003 "Shows my commitment to my sport." How? "and it helps to spot other skydivers." Only if you can see it. "Plus the look cool" Ah like flaresBuzz It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #6 January 10, 2003 "It's related to the sport." So are T shirts "It keeps your container closed and is an integral part of safe deployment." True, so is a closure loop, is that the next fashion accesorie for jumpers? "Plus, if you jump with a ripcord it means a lot" Having to let go of the pilot chute meant more to me when i got off ripcord. "(though it's not curved, but that's another story)" You can buy curved ones "Noone except a skydiver would really know what that is." Which is exactly my point. Jumper swill not ask "What's that round your neck", they already know. So does that mean that people wear them so non skydivers will ask "What's that" thus giving you the oportunity to tell them you are a "Skydive" I dont see rock climbers wearing caribeners round their necks, or golfers wearing tees. BuzzIt's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 January 10, 2003 How cynical are we feeling today buzz? ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #8 January 10, 2003 QuoteI dont see rock climbers wearing caribeners round their necks, or golfers wearing tees. How many bumper stickers do I see......would rather be golfing....would rather be climbing... would rather be fishing.....etc etc...... Everyday I drive by the golfcourse the vanity plates are on almost ever car... GOLFPRO... HOLNONE..I could go on.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #9 January 10, 2003 It's really the only thing you can wear as a piece of jewlery daily that is in fact a functional piece of rig equipment. It does make a nice sign to other jumpers WITHOUT having EVERYONE you me start to ask you all about jumping. The T-shirt is the public "Ask me about jumping" sign. My pilot chute does make an interesting Ascot, though I'd only wear that to Church3ring as a belt buckle an option but, not a piece of jewelry. I don't wear that myself. My necklace has 2 pendants: a 2 Man Bobsled & A "Lion Rampant". and my dog tag on it's own chain, none of which are shown out to the public. One is for me/who I am and the other is if I'm in trouble.-Grant _______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #10 January 10, 2003 personally it think most weding rings are overrated. specially gold - very evil metal. i like titanium, want some?jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #11 January 10, 2003 you're right.....gold.......bad.....very bad.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #12 January 10, 2003 When are you supposed to get it anyway? Around here they give it to you after your first freefall. I guess it's meant as a token of encouragement to continue, as well as a community symbol. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #13 January 10, 2003 I don't know the "etiquette" for when it's appropriate to wear....i say..wear it whenever you want to Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlie 0 #14 January 10, 2003 Quote How many bumper stickers do I see.... Mine says "I'd rather be home brewing" because I-5 sucks! The other one is 1-800-SKYDIVEMy other ride is the relative wind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #15 January 10, 2003 QuoteWHY??????? 1)Cuz They're cool. 2)My frined Anita makes some of the better ones Ive seen. If you buy one from her she gets to make another skydive so, that's 2 good reasons. 3) Did I mention, they're cool? TimMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #16 January 10, 2003 Quote The other one is 1-800-SKYDIVE heehee....i have that one too... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #17 January 10, 2003 you were what you feel. i put my CP after my frist jump. i wear the skuls and bones on it every day. i even wear it to bed. last time it fell of the girl told me: oh hans your necklace just came off!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #18 January 10, 2003 Practicing your freeflying in bed again, huh?...need to be careful with that..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freekflyguy 0 #19 January 10, 2003 "i like titanium, want some?" No thanks, I already have the 6 inch plate and screws they took out of my ankle. Buzz It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #20 January 10, 2003 I'm a rookie, so my opinion may not mean much - but they look cool, and sort of clue other divers in to your interest. I couldn't find one I wanted from any of the common vendors, so I ordered some pins from the illustrious Skybytch today, and shall make my own necklace, tietack, and whatever the f**k else I want. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #21 January 10, 2003 freeflying...no fine lady it was a lot of relative work...you know...the taste...of....freedom...jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #22 January 10, 2003 Quote Shows my commitment to my sport, and it helps to spot other skydivers. Plus the look cool yeah, I knew a guy that thought the same thing until his got jammed into the side of his neck on a jump. I had the pleasure of saying "I told you so" and pulling it out after I convinced him it wasn't in his carotic artery."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #23 January 10, 2003 QuoteWHY??????? Um... because we want to? Personally I think guys wearing flashy gold chains around their neck or huge rings on their fingers look ridiculous, but I don't go telling them that. If you like the look or idea of a closing pin necklace, wear one. If you don't like it, don't wear one. Simple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #24 January 10, 2003 I happen to like gold jewelry. I don't wear a lot, but, I think that it's nice. To each his/her own I guess. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #25 January 10, 2003 Quoteyou're right.....gold.......bad.....very bad.. Just pack up all that nasty gold and send it to me...I'll do my best to find a way of disposing it without damaging the earth or corrupting others. Rest assured that any and all parcels recieved will be disposed of in a mannerly fashion, in complete solitude and respect for it's abilities to corrupt humankind, and will never have to cross paths with the donors. FFF If it were truly the thought that counted, more women would be pregnant "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
