wmw999 2,537 #1 October 15, 2010 Shamelessly ripped adapted from another board: Quote If I should die while skydiving please do not hesitate to discuss the incident and assess every element with a view to furthering your understanding of how to enhance safety. If I should die while skydiving get the facts. They won't be readily available and will definitely not be correct as reported by the media. But get the facts as best you can. If I should die while skydiving understand, as I already do, that it will most likely involve fault on my part to some degree or another so do not hesitate to point that out. If I should die while skydiving some of the fault might belong to others as well and that needs to be honestly assessed as well though I must admit this is one area where I hope that compassion will be in the mix. If I should die while skydiving there might be those who try to squelch discussion out of a misplaced notion of respect for the deceased, family and friends. They can say nice things about me at my funeral... but in this community I want the incident discussed. If I should die while skydiving at least I didn't die in bed. 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
sxc 0 #2 October 15, 2010 If I should die while skydiving, know that I died doing something that I love and I don't regret a moment of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrancoR 0 #3 October 15, 2010 dittoIf it does not cost anything you are the product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #4 October 15, 2010 Some other guy once said: If I should die while skydiving, hide my porn, smoke my drugs and donate my rig to a broke newbie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #5 October 15, 2010 Quote Some other guy once said: If I should die while skydiving, hide my porn, smoke my drugs and donate my rig to a broke newbie. OK, I'm broke, now what? edit: Drinks and Hook_turns are on me. Occasion is post #500.What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #6 October 15, 2010 Quote Quote Some other guy once said: If I should die while skydiving, hide my porn, smoke my drugs and donate my rig to a broke newbie. OK, I'm broke, now what? Old fucker still aint dead. "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
chuckakers 426 #7 October 15, 2010 QuoteShamelessly ripped adapted from another board: Quote If I should die while skydiving please do not hesitate to discuss the incident and assess every element with a view to furthering your understanding of how to enhance safety. If I should die while skydiving get the facts. They won't be readily available and will definitely not be correct as reported by the media. But get the facts as best you can. If I should die while skydiving understand, as I already do, that it will most likely involve fault on my part to some degree or another so do not hesitate to point that out. If I should die while skydiving some of the fault might belong to others as well and that needs to be honestly assessed as well though I must admit this is one area where I hope that compassion will be in the mix. If I should die while skydiving there might be those who try to squelch discussion out of a misplaced notion of respect for the deceased, family and friends. They can say nice things about me at my funeral... but in this community I want the incident discussed. If I should die while skydiving at least I didn't die in bed. Wendy P. Wilco - OutChuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #8 October 15, 2010 Quote If I should die while skydiving, know that I died doing something that I love and I don't regret a moment of it. ...well, the last moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Throttlebender 0 #9 October 16, 2010 I don't know, dieing in bed could have an up side Life expands or contracts in proportion to one's courage. ~Anais Nin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #10 October 16, 2010 I'll second that ... ... and good use of copy/paste ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #11 October 16, 2010 You, ( and in fact, ALL of us ) should NOT Die....in any way shape or form,,, for a Long LONG time.....and especially NOT while jumping...!!the longer one stays in this sport, the MORE one should strive to make each jump safer and more sensible than the last...instead of pushing limits, and treading around at the edges of the envelopeI appreciate the frankness of that post, and the desire to face the details accurately and honestly,, for the LESSONs which can be gleaned from an incident..... I'd say it's good to imagine a wide variety of circumstances which COULD result in serious injury or death... but hopefully not to see ANY of them as a reality...skydive softly, skydive often , skydive with friends jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #12 October 16, 2010 QuoteIf I should die while skydiving, know that I died doing something that I love and I don't regret a moment of it. I can only imagine that the last moments before someone goes in must be the most terrifying moments of their soon to be over life. I don't think sheer terror and panic would qualify as dieing doing something I love. I want to die in my sleep. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,537 #13 October 16, 2010 No plans to die skydiving, sir Then I'll get to hear some of the nice things I hope they'll say about me at my memorial, too 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
format 1 #14 October 16, 2010 Quote sheer terror and panic Terror, panic, may happen only to unprepared person, to those not ready to die. Someone taught me that I am dead as soon as I exit. You exit, you die and just maybe you land into another life. The Brave dies 1000's of times. The one not so brave dies only once... in a sleep What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #15 October 16, 2010 QuoteQuotesheer terror and panic Terror, panic, may happen only to unprepared person, to those not ready to die. Silly statement. I doubt you are prepared for something unforeseen at a low altitude when you realize you are out of options. Then comes the terror and panic. QuoteSomeone taught me that I am dead as soon as I exit. You exit, you die and just maybe you land into another life. Another foolish statement. I've heard this repeated many times by newbies and still can not see any logic in it. You are only dead when you are dead not while you are in freefall still breathing. QuoteThe Brave dies 1000's of times. The one not so brave dies only once... in a sleep I'd rather die in my sleep than to have several moment of fear before I impact the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #16 October 16, 2010 +1 on that one. and all those secretly wants to die, why do you turn on the cypress every morning??? sell that shit and buy a block ticket!!!Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NovaTTT 2 #17 October 16, 2010 QuoteI can only imagine that the last moments before someone goes in must be the most terrifying moments of their soon to be over life. I don't think sheer terror and panic would qualify as dieing doing something I love. I can speak only for myself, from my own experience. There is no terror, no panic. It is the greatest "O, shit!" moment, that's for sure. I went straight to my training, trying to get out of it. No other thoughts, no other worries, just "Shit!" and working on the problem. Time-dilation gives one an incredible sense of focus, but real-time always wins. I was lucky to survive impact, plain and simple. Rapid medical care kept me alive and here I am. So I can talk about it from first-hand experience, and except for the surviving part, the experience wasn't worth it. I don't recommend it."Even in a world where perfection is unattainable, there's still a difference between excellence and mediocrity." Gary73 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #18 October 16, 2010 Quote Silly statement. I doubt you are prepared for something unforeseen Then comes the terror and panic. Silly for some, real for me. I've no doubts in your doubts. It sure will come to one who's expecting exactly that. Quote You are only dead when you are dead I'm dead when I'm scared. While feared and ready to die - I breath and act upon. Quote I'd rather die in my sleep Talkin' about nightmares, hmm, I don't wanna die in one of those. And it's a "sleep" As for what I know about it.. try stucked reserve handle at 1300', try a spin which would knock me out. There's only a knockout coming at the end. The BIG scare for me is: a) every take off. I can't shake that off. b) surviving without decent capabilities (just shoot me with a pillow or whatever) And my rig goes to guys I owe beer rounds.What goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #19 October 16, 2010 QuoteQuoteI can only imagine that the last moments before someone goes in must be the most terrifying moments of their soon to be over life. I don't think sheer terror and panic would qualify as dieing doing something I love. I can speak only for myself, from my own experience. There is no terror, no panic. It is the greatest "O, shit!" moment, that's for sure. I went straight to my training, trying to get out of it. No other thoughts, no other worries, just "Shit!" and working on the problem. Time-dilation gives one an incredible sense of focus, but real-time always wins.. That was exactly my experience when I had a canopy collision at around 75ft agl. No panic, just "what the hell was that?", deal with it, and prepare to plf.... 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
turtlespeed 226 #20 October 16, 2010 Quote I'd rather die in my sleep than to have several moment of fear before I impact the ground. Nah - I want the adrenalyn rush. Plus - I want to be gamey if someone tries to eat me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigMark 1 #21 October 18, 2010 Do they still get drunk and piss in your crater? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #22 October 18, 2010 QuoteDo they still get drunk and piss in your crater? Probably.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #23 October 18, 2010 If I should die skydiving, I won't care what anyone says cause I would be DEAD!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 October 18, 2010 QuoteIf I should die skydiving, I won't care what anyone says cause I would be DEAD!!! So you won't mind if people tell lies about you, ruin your reputation, and cause more grief to your family and friends, after you're gone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #25 October 18, 2010 I won't be able to do anything about it and as far as I know dead people have no feelings. I would prefer to not have my death discussed here on dropzone.com, mostly because I think it's a waste of time. These forums serve more to entertain then to teach. I don't like the idea that my death would serve as entertainment for others. But there isn't anything I would be able to do about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
