kimemerson 7 #51 May 25, 2010 Quote Quote "Why Do You Skydive?" Because I have a death wish. Then stop taking your rig a few times! Once ought to cover it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #52 May 25, 2010 Quote Quote Quote "Why Do You Skydive?" Because I have a death wish. Then stop taking your rig a few times! Once ought to cover it. Shhhhhhhh! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #53 May 25, 2010 Because life short. I've seen, and still do see as we all do, too many people get to the latter stages of life having accomplished nothing, wishing they would've done things differently - done the things they wanted to do. We're all going to die sometime, and even if we die at a grand old age, it still aint that far away. Our existence is nothing but a tiny little spec in the grand scheme of things and serves only as a way to continue life on this planet, so I'm more than happy to risk my life to do something special that makes me appreciate exactly what I have right now, and what little time I still have left. Its something that going to the pub every weekend with mates to spend all my wages and get drunk only to forget what happened the night before can't give me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #54 May 25, 2010 Quote Because life short. I've seen, and still do see as we all do, too many people get to the latter stages of life having accomplished nothing, wishing they would've done things differently - done the things they wanted to do. We're all going to die sometime, and even if we die at a grand old age, it still aint that far away. . HEY fucker...you callin' me OLD!?!? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CobraRover 0 #55 May 25, 2010 Quote Quote Because life short. I've seen, and still do see as we all do, too many people get to the latter stages of life having accomplished nothing, wishing they would've done things differently - done the things they wanted to do. We're all going to die sometime, and even if we die at a grand old age, it still aint that far away. . HEY fucker...you callin' me OLD!?!? Yeh but at least you've done something fun in your life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomerjr 0 #56 May 26, 2010 How many times have you been asked "How was your jump?" on the ground? and how many times have you honestly said "Bad"? Without many jumps my experience may not warrant much truth but talking around people it's been very rare to here that a jump wasn't fun. And it's not just the jumping that makes me so happy, for the next at least half hour/hour after a jump I'm the happiest person on the planet. Also for me jumping holds a sentimental value, my Dad passed away when I was 6. He was a jumper, airshow, air race, and helicopter saw pilot who was my absolute hero. I understood more about him as a person when I got my pilots license but understood even more about him when I started jumping. and a cool picture. I didn't try to recreate it but a friend showed me a pic after I landed and immediately I thought about the other one. I put them together and it's a decent match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #57 May 26, 2010 Your dad was a saw pilot? that is pretty cool. good story. Glad you were able to make that connection. I jump because it is hopeless. It puts the beauty and frailness of the human in perspective. It is Vast. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #58 May 26, 2010 QuoteI ate this 10 strip of acid awhile back and had a vision . . . so I made it happen! You were able to dock on your own hands? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trig78 0 #59 May 26, 2010 QuoteWhen I'm in a skydive, it's the ONLY thing I'm doing. I'm there 100%, no side thoughts or distractions. I'm completely in the moment. I get the same thing in martial arts and rock climbing. But it's different as there are others there too sharing that same thing. I'm easily distracted in about every other thing I do, like here at work, I sometimes can't seem to stay o Perfectly said. Similar to what i feel when i'm riding a bike really fast, or fly a paraglider, climb... There's nothing else in those moments, no everyday problems......oh shit, line twist!!!facebook.com/trig78 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boomerjr 0 #60 May 26, 2010 One of, if not The first ones. Every once in a while I'll jump by myself and just fly on my back, kind of like when surfers turn around and bow to the wave, paying my respects and remembering where I came from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimC118 0 #61 May 27, 2010 Quote The chics, why else?????? What Chicks?!! i must be jumping in the wrong places!! Quote Quote When I'm in a skydive, it's the ONLY thing I'm doing. I'm there 100%, no side thoughts or distractions. I'm completely in the moment. I get the same thing in martial arts and rock climbing. But it's different as there are others there too sharing that same thing. i skydive because you can truly escape in the moment! They say that you feel the most alive, when you are close to death, although Skydiving is fundamentally safe, i still feel that you only have one life, why not experience all aspects of it!!?Caution: Hard sruface 15'000ft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyer2100 0 #62 May 27, 2010 I feel bad for most of the people who have posted that for only 50 to 60 seconds nothing else matters, come do a CRW jump and get 10 minutes of zen. Plus you get to fondle some nylon and dacron. Since I learned to fly as a teenager before skydiving flying CRW is the best way I know to really feel alive and one with your canopy. Just like in freeflying you have to work on 3 dimensions and requires so much thought and concentration that when it goes well it is so refreshing. Not to mention that during those ten minutes there is no one bitching at you why you don't pay attention to them enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #63 May 27, 2010 Because I don't like the short shrift we got. The birds got wings and we got dreaming of wings. Just trying to even it up a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
format 1 #64 May 27, 2010 QuoteIf you could post any reason as to why you jump I would really appreciate it I believe I have a heart condition. Skydiving is medication that, I believe, makes my heart ticking on and on and so onWhat goes around, comes later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #65 May 27, 2010 QuoteIf you could post any reason as to why you jump I would really appreciate it Because after 6 years of competition diving, many years of cliff diving, 13 years of high level competition gymnastics, what else is there??????Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stclaire2003 0 #66 May 28, 2010 I skydive because I refuse to live a life of mediocrity. I refuse to let everyday stresses affect my life. I refuse to let fear rule me. I refuse to let my husband have all the cool toys and I refuse to grow old gracefully. Howz dat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #67 May 28, 2010 QuoteQuoteIf you could post any reason as to why you jump I would really appreciate it Because after 6 years of competition diving, many years of cliff diving, 13 years of high level competition gymnastics, what else is there?????? A lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #68 May 28, 2010 It's more fun than yard work.... 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
jumprunner 0 #69 May 28, 2010 I didnt feel too crazy the first time I ever jumped, because that was not a perfectly good airplane. It was a really crappy airplane and I liked the idea of bailing out with a parachute a lot better than staying in that thing any longer than I had to. It was one of those Cessna 150s at a small DZ just outside of Tucson...cant believe I actuallly went up in that thing....that was the scary part...getting out was a relief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #70 May 29, 2010 A lot of the answers fit me to a certain degree, but I haven't seen my real answer yet. Because I can fly. Admittedly it's more of a "plummet" than actual flying, but it sure feels like flying. Just like in my dreams. Just like so many have dreamed for so long. It feels like really flying so much more than piloting the plane."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #71 May 29, 2010 Quote It's more fun than yard work. Since I've been out of jumping while rehabbing my shoulder, my flower beds and yard look great. I told the neighbors not to get too used to it. I'll be jumping again soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #72 May 29, 2010 QuoteA lot of the answers fit me to a certain degree, but I haven't seen my real answer yet. Because I can fly. Admittedly it's more of a "plummet" than actual flying, but it sure feels like flying. Just like in my dreams. Just like so many have dreamed for so long. It feels like really flying so much more than piloting the plane. Get a wingsuit! That's why I started skydiving, and the more I do it, the more it feels like flying.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #73 June 1, 2010 I'm comming back from an ijury and a divorce to a woman who I thought I would spend the rest of my life with. Ever since the moment she left me all i could think of was taking that short step off the long ride. I jump and I will continue to jump because it's the only time I find peace. It brings me closer to the universe.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmyfitz 0 #74 June 2, 2010 QuoteIt brings me closer to the universe. You can't get much closer to the universe than you are, since you are in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zymurdoo 0 #75 June 3, 2010 Quote ... to be accompanied by a relatively quiet canopy ride. Sounds like you need to start doing some CRW. :-) Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
