guppykf 0 #26 February 15, 2011 +1...I can handle people much better than the dogs. I like dogs, but dont like little claws near my chute. I heard a few weeks ago a dog relieved him/herself on someone's gear.THRIVING IN MY DASH!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #27 February 15, 2011 There is a very good cure for the "DOG" problem... You gently pet the dog as he/she walks across your lines, then, you go slap the dog owner silly! Hey, I'm just saying...Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #28 February 15, 2011 taze the dog, taze the owner! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ihazkittehz 0 #29 February 15, 2011 The reason they do it? Probably because the gear is on the ground. They don't know that its expensive. They don't know that dirt can cause damage. If they think about it at all, it probably goes something like this: "It's already on the dirty ground, why would my walking on it do any harm?" Make signs. Whuffos really don't know any better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #30 February 15, 2011 QuoteThey don't know that its expensive. They don't know that dirt can cause damage. If they think about it at all, it probably goes something like this: "It's already on the dirty ground, why would my walking on it do any harm?". I don't buy this. If someone left a t-shirt on the ground I would not tread on it - I would walk around it. Why would skydiving equipment be less worthy of respect than a t-shirt?"The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #31 February 15, 2011 Quote Quote They don't know that its expensive. They don't know that dirt can cause damage. If they think about it at all, it probably goes something like this: "It's already on the dirty ground, why would my walking on it do any harm?". I don't buy this. If someone left a t-shirt on the ground I would not tread on it - I would walk around it. Why would skydiving equipment be less worthy of respect than a t-shirt? would that apply to nudists too!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ihazkittehz 0 #32 February 15, 2011 I sort of see your point, but people are familiar with clothing. They understand that part of a t-shirt's purpose is to look not-dirty. Also, a t-shirt is usually pretty avoidable when you are walking around. When a packing area is busy, it can be genuinely hard to find a clear path. Combine that with ignorance (of the monetary cost of gear AND the safety risk that dirt imposes) and laziness, and boom - whuffos be tramplin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airviking 0 #33 February 15, 2011 Quote ...If someone left a t-shirt on the ground I would not tread on it - I would walk around it... Why would skydiving equipment be less worthy of respect than a t-shirt? A tee-shirt is something any whuffo can relate to. Not so with suspension lines. They just need to be informed.I believe you have my stapler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #34 February 15, 2011 Quote A tee-shirt is something any whuffo can relate to. Not so with suspension lines. They just need to be informed. So, if you don't know what it is - probably best to tread on it? It is symptomatic of a general lack of respect for others possessions in society."The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #35 February 15, 2011 Quote Combine that with ignorance (of the monetary cost of gear AND the safety risk that dirt imposes) and laziness, and boom - whuffos be tramplin'. Bingo!"The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerpaul 1 #36 February 15, 2011 QuoteQuote Combine that with ignorance (of the monetary cost of gear AND the safety risk that dirt imposes) and laziness, and boom - whuffos be tramplin'. Bingo! Don't be assuming laziness where ignorance is sufficient. That just makes you bitter and/or angry. The world they are in doesn't include that stepping on a piece of string on the ground is a bad thing. Where do they see string on the ground? Gardening, camping, stuff like that. String is neither expensive nor critical. Be nice - ASK them not to step on things. It'll work wonders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocPop 1 #37 February 15, 2011 Can't I just be bitter? "The ground does not care who you are. It will always be tougher than the human behind the controls." ~ CanuckInUSA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #38 February 15, 2011 Quote Can't I just be bitter? nope; you (us) are still considered tourists! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #39 February 16, 2011 Quote Our kids all grew up at the DZ. First they learn to walk, then next they learn to step over lines. It's easy. Would you take a job touring the country and teaching mommies and daddies about that, please?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #40 February 16, 2011 QuoteWhy are whuffos in the packing area at all? Fence it off and put up signs 'SKYDIVERS ONLY PAST THIS POINT' God, how I would love that!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #41 February 16, 2011 in reply to "Why do whuffos walk on skydiving gear? " .................................. Something happens to a whuffo's brain when they wander around a DZ. There's just so many strange things for them to look at . All the clowns in their clown suits. All the rushy bustle of the weekend warriors. Controlled chaos and adrenalin anti-climaxes. Their fluffy heads are suddenly in the clouds and they don't consciously see all the stuff skydiver's dump on the ground. They in a dream. When whuffos are in this dream state unpacked gear really does look like rubbish .. so why not stand on it or kick it out of the way a bit.plus a lot of DZ's look like trash reclamation areas making it easy for whuffos to be disrespectful. Totally understandable whuffo behaviour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #42 February 16, 2011 Quote Quote Our kids all grew up at the DZ. First they learn to walk, then next they learn to step over lines. It's easy. Would you take a job touring the country and teaching mommies and daddies about that, please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airviking 0 #43 February 16, 2011 QuoteQuoteWhy are whuffos in the packing area at all? Fence it off and put up signs 'SKYDIVERS ONLY PAST THIS POINT' God, how I would love that! I've seen that, and the only down-side is that a skydiver can't invite someone they know to see how a parachute is packed. That's why I'm thinking that the exclusion should be limited to unescorted whuffos. I would tell a friend that they're welcome to join, just please don't touch or step on anything. That's all it should take.I believe you have my stapler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #44 February 17, 2011 Lack of percussion tuning and their skydiving friends not setting them straight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #45 February 17, 2011 When I see unattended children, I escort them away from the skydiving equipment. Then, I give them a puppy, a cookie, and a large Red Bull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #46 February 17, 2011 Quote When I see unattended children, I escort them away from the skydiving equipment. Then, I give them a puppy, a cookie, and a large Red Bull. I wait on the Red Bull until just before they get back in the car with their parents. And I add a kazoo.Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflower_bloom 0 #47 February 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteWhy are whuffos in the packing area at all? Fence it off and put up signs 'SKYDIVERS ONLY PAST THIS POINT' God, how I would love that! I've seen that, and the only down-side is that a skydiver can't invite someone they know to see how a parachute is packed. That's why I'm thinking that the exclusion should be limited to unescorted whuffos. I would tell a friend that they're welcome to join, just please don't touch or step on anything. That's all it should take. True. I was at Skydive Oregon/Molalla with a whuffo there for his first tandem and even though I was out of the sport @ the time due to a sprain, I accompanied him and took pics etc., and wanted to check out the facilities for future jumpage. Since I was still early in my jumping progression, and was not able to jump even if I'd wanted to due to the ankle, these signs were really kinda cold and off-putting, and I felt like I couldn't get a good vibe for the drop zone itself. Now, that is a new jumper trying to get a feel for a dz, not introducing a whuffo to the sport, but same concept perhaps- how can we get them more interested if they can't see certain aspects of what is going on??"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #48 February 18, 2011 Quote Why do whuffos walk on skydiving gear? -because they can !!! -because there is no such thing as perfect skydiving gear !!! -because the door was open !!! -because it takes more balls to step on other peoples stuff !!! -because they know why birds sing.. they don't have to pack !! YOU ARE ALL WHUFFO WHUFFOS scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianM 1 #49 February 18, 2011 Quote Quote Quote I'm thinking of putting up big signs on posts that would surround the packing area, telling them NOT to step on parachute gear. *raises hand* I'm a girl! I'll do it as long as I get a sexy outfit, a paddle, and free jumps for life! Please respond with an application for the position, to include a photo of yourself in a sexy outfit, and details of your experience with paddling. If these are deemed acceptable, then we can negotiate on the number of free jumps. ... and don't forget to let us know which DZ you are working at so we can come walk on the lines! "It's amazing what you can learn while you're not talking." - Skydivesg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 426 #50 February 18, 2011 QuoteIts not just Whuffos, its about 40% of everyone where I jump. Who the hell is teaching your noobs??????Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
