skydivecat 3 #51 March 19, 2014 I almost didn't bite, but here you go: http://jezebel.com/man-poses-as-woman-on-online-dating-site-barely-lasts-1500707724 (clicky please, I should really know how to do this...) This is a really interesting article about a man who posed as a women on an online dating site. Def not the same thing, but this may give you a clue as to how it can feel being a woman on a DZ. Guys always bitch about the special treatment women get (which I admit I do see happen) but on the other side, its not always that fun to be treated like a piece of meat thrown into a cage full of dogs. THAT is an entirely different thread unto itself though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #52 March 20, 2014 skydivecat I almost didn't bite, but here you go: http://jezebel.com/man-poses-as-woman-on-online-dating-site-barely-lasts-1500707724 (clicky please, I should really know how to do this...) "What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUVCHUTERS 1 #53 March 20, 2014 Sure. But some would argue that's every day at the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogers 0 #54 March 20, 2014 Okay, so women need special record categories because they're a minority in the sport. And we already have gay records, because they're a minority too. And old farts, because they're a minority also, 40's, 60's, 70's. So why not African-American records? Aren't they the most stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb minority in the sport? What's the biggest freefall formation comprised entirely of African-Americans? Is there anyone that's NOT a minority? Yeah, young white males. Fuck them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #55 March 20, 2014 >So why not African-American records? Aren't they the most stick-out-like- >a-sore-thumb minority in the sport? Go for it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianyapxw 0 #56 March 20, 2014 Does it count if I do a 1 man Asian bigway Never thought I'd hold a record in my life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guru312 0 #57 March 20, 2014 Boogers So why not African-American records? Aren't they the most stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb minority in the sport? No, they are not. Using your impeccable reasoning the most stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb minority in the sport would be gay, black women over sixty. I've been in the sport for a few years and I haven't seen even one. [That I know of...]Guru312 I am not DB Cooper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILUVCHUTERS 1 #58 March 21, 2014 It wasn't my intention to debate who needs special records and who doesn't. I was just relating my experience with one of the records you don't seem to think are big deals, and how they could be a big deal to someone. Seeing it from that point of view instead of from the point of view that they don't matter cause they're not big enough, fast enough or whatever is a better way to look at it, IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #59 March 21, 2014 QuoteWhat's the biggest freefall formation comprised entirely of African-Americans? One. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivecat 3 #60 March 21, 2014 He is arguing just to argue. This is why I rarely post on this sight anymore... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #61 March 21, 2014 dqpacker *** It's a record until you go out and make 7 jumps or go to 14,410 feet. Then, the next guy has to go farther, higher, faster, better. Ya gotta start somewhere? Than why are you trying to organize a 32 way when a 40way has already been done? Is that farther, higher, faster or better? The 40 way should be a state record. No argument here. But, it's not. For whatever reason, they did not do the paper work. I'd love to see that record in the books. Especially considering when it was done. That skydive has nothing to do with organizing a 32 way record attempt. We can still attempt to build an "official" record. Some day, I hope to be part of the group that breaks the 40. Until then, we'll keep working our way up. That, DQ, is how you improve and develop the local talent. The record is not what's important. Developing skydivers and building the talent pool is. We (many of us) learned a lot last year. Even though we were unsuccessful. Next time we have an opportunity (the planes) we'll be better qualified to go after that 40 way. I'm not sure why that's a bur under your saddle? But, I'm hoping you can get behind us knowing the 40 way is our ultimate goal. Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #62 March 21, 2014 Here's a thorn for you. They did. Last weekend in Fitz. 6-way. Probably not "official", but it WAS completed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogers 0 #63 March 21, 2014 billvon> So why not African-American records? Aren't they the most stick-out-like- > a-sore-thumb minority in the sport? Go for it! Sorry, the USPA does not recognize that category: http://www.uspa.org/Portals/0/Downloads/Form_CertStateNat.pdf [inline USPA_SR.JPG] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogers 0 #64 March 21, 2014 skydivecatHe is arguing just to argue. This is why I rarely post on this sight anymore... "He is arguing just to argue. This is why I rarely post on this sight site anymore..." Nope. Just wondering how only certain categories of records got set in stone, to the exclusion of all others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #65 March 21, 2014 QuoteNo, they are not. Using your impeccable reasoning the most stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb minority in the sport would be gay, black women over sixty. I once met a red-headed, left handed, lesbian rocket scientist. ;)Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #66 March 21, 2014 skyjumpenfool ****** It's a record until you go out and make 7 jumps or go to 14,410 feet. Then, the next guy has to go farther, higher, faster, better. Ya gotta start somewhere? Than why are you trying to organize a 32 way when a 40way has already been done? Is that farther, higher, faster or better? The 40 way should be a state record. No argument here. But, it's not. For whatever reason, they did not do the paper work. I'd love to see that record in the books. Especially considering when it was done. Because they didn't care about getting their names on a piece of paper like you. That skydive has nothing to do with organizing a 32 way record attempt. We can still attempt to build an "official" record. Some day, I hope to be part of the group that breaks the 40. Until then, we'll keep working our way up. That, DQ, is how you improve and develop the local talent. You improve talent by just going and throwing shitty 32ways together? I thought smaller successful dives developed talent? The record is not what's important. Developing skydivers and building the talent pool is. We (many of us) learned a lot last year. Even though we were unsuccessful. Next time we have an opportunity (the planes) we'll be better qualified to go after that 40 way. Then why is the record so important to you? Why not just concentrate on good skydives, instead of getting your name in parachutist? I'm not sure why that's a bur under your saddle? But, I'm hoping you can get behind us knowing the 40 way is our ultimate goal. Once again you have the record as a goal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #67 March 21, 2014 normiss Here's a thorn for you. They did. Last weekend in Fitz. 6-way. Probably not "official", but it WAS completed. Go Team Darkstar!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #68 March 24, 2014 >>Go for it! >Sorry, the USPA does not recognize that category: Or just bitch and whine if you prefer. I have more respect for the people out actually setting local and state records, even if they don't measure up to your standards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #69 March 24, 2014 >I once met a red-headed, left handed, lesbian rocket scientist. ;) I once knew this all-woman 8 way team . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #70 March 24, 2014 billvon >I once met a red-headed, left handed, lesbian rocket scientist. ;) I once knew this all-woman 8 way team . . . Any red-headed-left-handed-lesbian-rocket-scientists in it? Don't answer that.... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #71 March 24, 2014 >Any red-headed-left-handed-lesbian-rocket-scientists in it? No rocket scientists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #72 March 25, 2014 billvon>>Go for it! >Sorry, the USPA does not recognize that category: Or just bitch and whine if you prefer. I have more respect for the people out actually setting local and state records, even if they don't measure up to your standards. Maybe Boogers could organize a record for bitchers and whiners. And they wouldn't even have to be left handed red headed GLBT Afro-Asian American rocket scientists. Just folks like him.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boogers 0 #73 March 31, 2014 More fantastical state records are set! Woohoo! What an incredible achievement! [inline USPA_State_Record_2.jpg] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcs 1 #74 April 1, 2014 Boogers, I am just an old fart, but back in my day we would have just told you "you need to get laid". Hey, give it a try, ya just might like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #75 April 1, 2014 It might even be a RECORD!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
