Mirthrindr2 0 #1 June 24, 2011 Hey folks. Just looking for some funny ideas for a CLEAN 'Top 10 Reasons to Try Skydiving' list. I'm organizing a group event at work to try a Tandem jump and want to write a creative email to send to all in an attempt to recruit people to participate in the fun. Thought opening the email with a funny 'Top 10' list would be a good way to grab their attention in a fun way. Thanks Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 June 24, 2011 No 'funny', but this straight from the USPA website... Top 10 Reasons to Take Up Skydiving 10. Get in Touch with the Inner You For most people, learning to skydive also helps them learn more about themselves. Start skydiving and face your fears, overcome your challenges, and discover what you're really made of. 9. Learn to Fly Skydiving isn't about falling; it's about flying your body and your parachute. And unlike flying an airplane, skydiving is full-body flight--just you, your parachute and the open air. 8. It Makes You Interesting Face it. Most of us aren't Angelina Jolie or Jeff Gordon. But become a skydiver, and suddenly you're more unique and much more interesting than they are. Who knew? 7. Expand Your Horizons, Literally Ever enjoyed the view from your airplane window seat? From 13,000 feet, a common jump altitude, the horizon appears 140 miles away. Enjoy the view anytime you want--with no checked baggage fees. 6. Enhance Your Confidence If you can learn to handle skydiving, you've proven to yourself that you can handle just about anything. After taking up skydiving, many people go on to do other things they never believed they were capable of. 5. Make Exciting New Friends Skydivers don't just jump together; they socialize together--a lot! Skydivers are some of the most interesting and diverse people you can meet, and they enjoy all kinds of fun, often gathering during the week and even traveling together. 4. Get Fit Skydiving will motivate you to improve your fitness. Skydivers come in all shapes and sizes, but improved fitness means the ability to make more jumps before tiring out. 3. Feed the Need for Speed Humans like to go fast. And there's no faster way to go than skydiving--120 mph face-down, as much as 200 mph in a dive. 2. Fill Your Calendar One scientific study concludes that skydivers enjoy busier social lives. So skydive and get busy! 1. Put Life in Perspective A skydive forces you to temporarily forget about life's pressures and hassles. And afterward, those stresses just don't loom as large as they once did. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #3 June 24, 2011 #10~ Quick & easy way to make your mark on the world. #9~ Puts a whole new spin on the phrase "Good to the last drop." #8~ Because although it's expensive, at least it doesn't last very long. #7~ 120 mph face-lift is cheaper than some Hollywood plastic surgeon. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #4 June 24, 2011 #6 Free pie after your first 100 jumps #5 Chicks dig scars"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #5 June 24, 2011 #4 The most fun you can have with your clothes onscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divalent 137 #6 June 24, 2011 #3 lots of situations where your honor depends upon buying beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 June 24, 2011 #2. Next time someone tells ya to take a flying leap...you can show 'em the BTDT tee-shirt! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #8 June 25, 2011 -Makes those "falling" dreams much more enjoyable. -You can see your house from up there. -Unlike bowling, you don't have to change your shoes. -You get to wear a backpack, but you don't have to do a lot of hiking. -You don't have to land in the airplane when you fly. -Your bar stories are better than the golfers'. -That's how I met Vskydiver. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #9 June 25, 2011 ...and the #1 reason you should go Skydiving! You've always wanted to own a pair of two tone underwear! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #10 June 26, 2011 "Unlike bowling, you don't have to change your shoes. " I have had a couple of jumps were I had to change my underwear afterwards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 June 26, 2011 Quote I have had a couple of jumps were I had to change my underwear afterwards You need to roll the nose more and pull the slider out to expose it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrmrangers 0 #12 June 26, 2011 i got one " because your bank account has to much money it"Wait , I pull what first? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #13 June 27, 2011 You get to wear cool T shirts.U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mirthrindr2 0 #14 June 28, 2011 Thanks everyone for the great ideas, much appreciated. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kunosoura 0 #15 June 28, 2011 I assume I just missed it... because I'm sure someone had to have added "Because your mother told you not to!" (credit to USPA) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites