bocabruce1 0 #1 November 12, 2009 Had hard landing and broke both ankles. When I get back on my feet I am hesitate to jump again.If I don't jump again am I still a skydiver?bocabruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #2 November 12, 2009 Not a current one, that's for sure. What do you want to hear?Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 November 12, 2009 That reminds me - I've been meaning to suggest we start a "Semantics" forum on DZ.com. Bruce, I'm just having fun. I'll let others answer you first. We all wish you well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bocabruce1 0 #4 November 12, 2009 I guess I want to stil be considered a skydiver...maybr retired?bocabruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #5 November 12, 2009 “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
BIGUN 1,297 #6 November 12, 2009 Being a skydiver is what you do; it's not who you are... But, if you think it'll help you to get laid, go for it.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #7 November 12, 2009 I got certified to scuba dive in '93, made three dives and haven't done it since. Am I still a scuba diver? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #8 November 12, 2009 QuoteBeing a skydiver is what you do; it's not who you are... But, if you think it'll help you to get laid, go for it. Best answer yet."Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bocabruce1 0 #9 November 12, 2009 sure. I think so.bocabruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #10 November 12, 2009 Quote am I still a skydiver? Does it matter? What does being "a skydiver" mean? Bragging rights? Call me crazy, but I think if you want to be "a skydiver", you kinda have to skydive. If you used to jump, but quit, then you may consider yourself a "former skydiver" __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #11 November 12, 2009 Let's cut to the chase here. No. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 November 12, 2009 Quote Quote am I still a skydiver? Does it matter? What does being "a skydiver" mean? Bragging rights? Call me crazy, but I think if you want to be "a skydiver", you kinda have to skydive. If you used to jump, but quit, then you may consider yourself a "former skydiver" how about recovering or born-again whuffo!? “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
fastphil 0 #13 November 12, 2009 People are always gonna ask you "how many jumps ya got" you know . A good tactic might be to just wait till the subject comes up and say "I did that"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #14 November 12, 2009 Quote Let's cut to the chase here. No. LOL __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #15 November 13, 2009 If it comes up-which is pretty rare, I answer "I used to". Don't sweat the conflicting tenses.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WooHoo 0 #16 November 13, 2009 I have interviewed folks for jobs who had skydiving in their CV's. When I asked them about it, and they revealed a tandem or static line experience. I figured they were misrepresenting themselves, and it went against them (none got hired). I have not jumped for two years so no longer consider myself a skydiver, but someone who has skydived. It is basically no big deal, but I think be yourself and don't look for labels to define yourself. But I think in answer to your questions, skydivers are current ex-skydivers are not. But if it gets you laid.................!!!!! who cares :o) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #17 November 13, 2009 Quote If it comes up-which is pretty rare, I answer "I used to". Don't sweat the conflicting tenses. Calling what you did 'Skydiving' is enough of a stretch... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #18 November 13, 2009 I thought that I had destroyed all teh copies of that videoYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 November 13, 2009 Quote I thought that I had destroyed all teh copies of that video What did I tell ya about thinking...Stick to what yer good at....if ya ever find anything that is! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyjunkySean 0 #20 November 13, 2009 quittin after two broken ankles ? let em heal n get back in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbriles 0 #21 November 13, 2009 No Why not? My direction in life is up...then down again REALLY REALLY FAST!!! Never take life too seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway. D.S. #55 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #22 November 13, 2009 Quote If I don't jump again am I still a skydiver? Still? Who said you where one in the first place? Shit call yourself what ever you want. But be forewarned that if you go telling that to everyone you meet you may say that to a skydiver one day and get called outNothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #23 November 13, 2009 I can imagine how different the answers would be if bocabruce was bocabetty with a huge rack. Catching a bit of an elitist vibe here.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #24 November 13, 2009 QuoteIf I don't jump again am I still a skydiver? No, honestly, if you don't jump again you were a skydiver. If you don't jump again you are a veteran of skydiving.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 November 13, 2009 A skydiver would be at the DZ drinking beer with his friends after sunset waiting for his ankles to heal. A skydiver would be excited (sure, a little nervous too) to get back in the air. A tourist is someone in and out of the sport like that. Sorry guy, you asked. All in all it reminds me of a joke about Clay: "I was in the Air Force and worked hard, but they don't call me an Airmen. I have gone to war as a contractor, but they don't call me a warrior. You F*** one sheep and BAM, you're a sheep-f**ker!" Its what you do, not what you did.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
