Muenkel 0 #1 January 28, 2002 As a student, I am curious. How much money do you folks spend a year on skydiving?"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #2 January 28, 2002 Not enough....'nuff said. JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 January 28, 2002 QuoteHow much money do you folks spend a year on skydiving?$/y = (E/2)(ad infinitum)In other words, half of everything you earn for the rest of your life.quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #5 January 28, 2002 A good rule to follow when becoming a skydiver....never add up dollars spent! Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #6 January 28, 2002 What's money ??? ....since I've started skydiving I haven't really seen money .....Just credit card slips and letters from the bank !!! ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #7 January 28, 2002 I spent all the money I had left over from student loans. Hey, at least I learned how to do something in school, it just has nothing to do with my major..or anything I pay for there..he he heThe mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #8 January 28, 2002 QuoteA good rule to follow when becoming a skydiver....never add up dollars spent! No joke! Still got a place to live? Then you haven't spent too much.Pet me! I'm harmless and cute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 January 28, 2002 Well, just do the math, because I refuse to add up all that I have spent! Start with your jump tickets, that's pretty easy to add up. And, once you get all your equipment, it's not too bad, but you'll probably want a:rig altimeterhelmetjumpsuitgoggleslogbookbut, then, once you have that, and jump awhile, you'll want more stuff like a:different helmet for different flyingdifferent jumpsuit for different flyinggear bagaudible altimeterand then after you get all that, you'll want to go to boogies, so add up travel expenses. Of course, there's always the beer offense expenses, and you better buy it when you're supposed to! Then, after a few hundred jumps, you might want to try camera flying, or downsizing your rig, or becoming an instructor....the list is never ending! AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #10 January 28, 2002 I can answer that question in one word,"Everything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #11 January 28, 2002 I'm with mountainman. I prolly spend around $300-350/month on jumps. Then you throw in equipment, repacks, beer, coaching, videos, etc etc and it adds up to "a lot". "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 January 28, 2002 In other words, what you all are telling me is that it cost "alot"?I guess I am going to have to give up the crack habit because I literally want to fly!"I am a victim of my environment."Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 January 28, 2002 QuoteI am going to have to give up the crack habit No, don't do that, just sell a kidney...Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 January 28, 2002 Quote In other words, what you all are telling me is that it cost "alot"? Woohoo, you got it! Now we can tell you didn't just fall off the turnip truck! AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #15 January 28, 2002 QuoteHow much money do you folks spend a year on skydiving?Avagadro's number comes to mindIs it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 January 28, 2002 oh, I forgot to tell you...the tighter the shirt and shorter the shorts, the more free beer you get!AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #17 January 28, 2002 I don't even know how much I've spent all together....but I can tell you that all my skydiving gear totals about 15k alone.......I don't want to know how much I spend.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #18 January 28, 2002 Quote oh, I forgot to tell you...the tighter the shirt and shorter the shorts, the more free beer you get! No way....it does just the opposite.....oh, you were talking about you, not me....nevermind.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #19 January 28, 2002 Actually, becoming a Crack addict is WAY cheaper then becoming a skydiver. 300-350 in Crack will last you for at least a week or 2, I'll blow 300 in a weekend jumping if I don't watch it.Last year was cheap.... $6500 I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #20 January 28, 2002 "$300-350/month on jumps"The way i see it is it's skydiving or another expense eg: cars, boat..... wich do you prefer?P.L.U.R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #21 January 28, 2002 Not that it has to cost you everything you own, but, chances are it will. I am starting to look at what furniture I really need and how much is it worth (couch=4 jumps). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #22 January 28, 2002 QuoteHow much money do you folks spend a year on skydiving?--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Avagadro's number comes to mindThe science geeks are amused! Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #23 January 28, 2002 Give me your lunch money or you'll get a kicking!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 January 28, 2002 $1254 on jumps, $1000 on a rig, $250 on a reserve, 3 repacks@$40 each, and $4,354,623.24 on beer. Hmmm......last year was a good year. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #25 January 28, 2002 How much were the breast implants, or did that fall under beer? (just asking people, just asking) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
