AustinPerkins 0 #1 February 2, 2011 hey everyone, I'm new to the forums, I'm 18 years old and a AFF student at triangle skydiving. I gave up a lot to skydive as far as the instruction goes, what all did you guys sell to skydive ? I sold my 3K mountain bike to pay for the A license course. Loving every minute of it ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #2 February 2, 2011 I packed a lot of parachutes to pay for all the coach jumps, then i sold my motorcycle to pay for my first rig I miss my bike, but i love my rig even more haha The Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #4 February 2, 2011 A fully restored 'resto-mod' 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback. 289 bored/stroked to a 248, fully balanced, full roller motor. High performance transmission and full race suspension. I really enjoyed building that hot rod. I miss that toy sometimes...but not much. Toys are easily replaced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #5 February 2, 2011 Absolutely nothing. That's probably partly why I'm still jumping after nearly 36 years. I jumped and bought at a rate I could afford. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #6 February 2, 2011 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do%3Dpost_view_flat%3Bsb%3Dpost_latest_reply%3Bso%3DASC%3Bpost%3D3898878=View+Flat+Mode I started a similar thread not too long ago :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #7 February 2, 2011 In college, I sold back some school books to keep jumping. But those classes were pretty easy anyway. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #8 February 2, 2011 Quote i sold my motorcycle to pay for my first rig I miss my bike, but i love my rig even more haha ----------------------------------------------------------- +1 sold my last motorcycle 11 years ago to buy my first rigYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #9 February 2, 2011 Quotehey everyone, I'm new to the forums, I'm 18 years old and a AFF student at triangle skydiving. I gave up a lot to skydive as far as the instruction goes, what all did you guys sell to skydive ? I sold my 3K mountain bike to pay for the A license course. Loving every minute of it ! I used aerospace engineering scholarship money from Lockheed. Then took out student loans to pay for everything else. Spent a lot of money on flying stuff, skydiving was just a drop in the bucket. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #10 February 2, 2011 A Bushmaster AR-15, a Colt Commander, a Smith and Wesson model 65 revolver, a Glock 19, and some other guns and lots of ammo. Jumping is lots more fun than shooting."Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #11 February 2, 2011 Started jumping as a sophomore in college... Sold my laptop, iPod, $700 road bike (traded one passion for another), most my rock climbing gear, some snowboarding gear, anything I could throw on craigslist... 'Course once I got my license, took 4 months off jumping to work 75 hour weeks and save up for a rig, now I'm a packer at the DZ and have been able to jump mostly for free and been able to replace most of what I sold. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #12 February 2, 2011 Pot, class ring, Para-lert, plasma, blood, tools ect. All for an air-gasim :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflower_bloom 0 #13 February 2, 2011 Quote My soul. +1 mainly that. and some college textbooks, and my retirement acct i'm only 23, i don't need that right? oh well... worth every cent and second!!"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." Gandhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #14 February 2, 2011 97 Suzuki GSX-R 750"If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulk04 0 #15 February 2, 2011 nothing so far, got a job when i started skydiving fresh out of college and have used the money ive made to support my new hobby. I did offer to sell my niece but had no takers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghostlybadge 0 #16 February 2, 2011 not had to sell anything yet just keeping my jumping within my limits so only 3 jumps a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallinbear 0 #17 February 2, 2011 I sold almost 2-grand worth of drums and cymbals for about $300.00. I was worth a good weekend of jumps... Besides, people who live in apartments hate drummers...so everyone where I lived was better off...I miss them now I don't want to make all the decisions because if I screw up, then I can't blame it on you... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #18 February 2, 2011 one kidney, half my liver and parts of the lung; needless to say, the guy with the liver got probably the worst deal! edited to add: and my dignity of course; not that i ever had much of that to begin with.. “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
Southern_Man 0 #19 February 2, 2011 Didn't sell anything. Did pay for most of my training with the proceeds of an insurance settlement for my car that some idiot totaled. Bought a cheaper but serviceable car and put the rest towards training. Otherwise I'm a pay as you go jumper."What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #20 February 2, 2011 At one point I packed parachutes. Then I started teaching. Now I'm selling video and stills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #21 February 2, 2011 My car to buy a rig & weed to continue the habit.2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #22 February 2, 2011 Sold about half of my record collection (200-ish LP's) in 1984 during my student days. Talk about timing! Right now I couldn't give away the other half. Still enjoy listening to them, though. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #23 February 2, 2011 I pawned a pair of diamond earring that I had been given to me by my ex-husband to pay for a couple AFF levels. jBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #24 February 2, 2011 Quote Quote i sold my motorcycle to pay for my first rig I miss my bike, but i love my rig even more haha ----------------------------------------------------------- +1 sold my last motorcycle 11 years ago to buy my first rig Same here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #25 February 2, 2011 Quote Quote Quote i sold my motorcycle to pay for my first rig I miss my bike, but i love my rig even more haha ----------------------------------------------------------- +1 sold my last motorcycle 11 years ago to buy my first rig Same here. i cant bring myself to sale my bike for jumping. it ends up saving me enough money in gas and wear and tear on my truck that it's cheaper to keep the bike than sale it. i have sold two bass guitars and 2 amps"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
