Garycal 0 #26 August 21, 2005 I was 58 now iam 63 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdBabe1 0 #27 August 21, 2005 Annie watched "Ripcords" too! Her brother helped develop the HALO program in Okinawa. Living in the 70's, she was afraid she would die before she had a chance to skydive, so in 1977, she called around and contacted of Don Kelner in Hazelton, PA. She made several skydives, but my dad gave her a parachute for an engagement present, so she took a break to have us. Joshua - Annie threw him out IAD when he was 16. Olivia - 14 Rosalyn - started at Coolidge, AZ when she was 16. Super Luke - too busy heading to the PGA tour. All of you are awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jedeisurf 0 #28 August 21, 2005 I,was 30 years old and have been active for 10 years 8 days 6 hours 23 min.. I am now 40. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #29 August 21, 2005 First jump when I was 17, a senior in high school. My parents weren't too cool with it so I had to fake my dad's sig on the release form. I know, I know, not a good thing, but I really wanted to go and just couldn't wait. I'm glad I got an early start. Spent most of my damn life jumping out of planes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #30 August 21, 2005 Did my first jump on the 10th of January 1993 at 23 years old some time after I had gained a private pilots licence. (You know what they say about having to properly experience the vehicle you have to get out of it lol!) When I told my parents prior to the jump course they knew me too well and said "If we tell you not to do it you will still do it anyway right?" to which I replied YES!!! They then just told me to stay as safe as possible and resigned themselves to the inevitable! I actually copped more flak from my flight instructor who was a good friend after a lot of things we had both been through who said something like "If you jump out of a plane you are a f&%king idiot!!." Eventually I loved the sport so much I was driving 2 1/2 hours each way and spending every weekend regardless of weather at the dz. In the event of not jumping there was always a great second family, some good yarns and alcohol and a great pub to eat in or visit. Damn I miss those earlier years! PS- Lost 2 friends jumping and about 10 flying light aircraft in the time I had started to learn to fly then skydive and up until now. Not one of those has been through equipment failure but the pilot. Lost a skydiving mate very early in the peace and really thought about continuing on with the sport. I really in the end thought that you either go and live life to the full and give the finger to the reaper or hide in a dark place and wait for him to come get you. Your choice. Live life or be afraid of living. BSBD!! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skylord 1 #31 August 21, 2005 QuoteI was 38 wife 37 started last year. James Man, how do you do it? That is a TON of wives! BobBob Marks "-when you leave the airplane its all wrong til it goes right, its a whole different mindset, this is why you have system redundancy." Mattaman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #32 August 21, 2005 did my first jump (tandem) when I was 19, but didn't do aff until I was 20. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamsr 0 #33 August 21, 2005 tandem when 18, went through raps at 19. now 23 and have no where near as many jumps as i'd like, i hate being a poor student!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #34 August 21, 2005 QuoteStarted at age 30, in 1976. You do the math. Sparky Wow, we have something in common... If you subtract 1 from your start age, you get my start age. If you subtract 1 from your start year, you get my birth year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #35 August 21, 2005 The weekend that I turned 18. If I'd known they weren't going to actually check ID, it would have been earlier.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #36 August 21, 2005 Started with 16 - now i'm 20.. one year break Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #37 August 21, 2005 I've wanted to jump since I was 10, but it's taken me three jobs and 10 more years in order to afford school and AFF at the same time. I'm 20 now... eating ramen noodles to jump. A $10 student discount doesn't help much... particularly when it's only on the first jump. It's worth it.I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #38 August 21, 2005 25... Really wish I'd started at 16... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packing_jarrett 0 #39 August 21, 2005 Started at nine. Now I'm 14.Na' Cho' Cheese Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirenoremac 0 #40 August 21, 2005 Started static-line at 15. Now 19. I miss the good old days Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #41 August 21, 2005 On my 18th b-day. Both my father and a friend of mine which I worked with all went and did out first jump together. And as they say the rest was history.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #42 August 21, 2005 38 know 39 about just over a year Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflychris 0 #43 August 21, 2005 Last year at 36 I did my first tandem. This year in June at 37 I started my AFF, graduated in a month, and am working on my A. My wife just did her first tandem today for her birthday and it was a blast to be able to be on the same jump load with her.Ordinary's..... just not good enough today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #44 August 21, 2005 QuoteIt was back when sex was safe and skydiving was dangerous And I aint telling They had sex back then? =============================== BTW I started on my 35th birthday in 2004Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #45 August 21, 2005 I was.... 19 years 3 months and 1 day old. I have.... seen a lot done alot made a bunch of friends..."dodged " a bullet or two.. NEVER compromised ANYbodys safety... And.... I have plently left, to yet accomplish... ... then I am happy to be along for the ride.... skydive softly skydive often skydive with friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #46 August 22, 2005 23,now I'm 29. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #47 August 22, 2005 Hi 8619, Iwas 18 then and am 60 now. Got jumps in each calendar year inspite of wars, wives, $$$$, DZ politics, injurys, and you-name-it!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzabelle83 0 #48 August 22, 2005 I grew up at my dz. started jumping at 15 now I'm 21. I can't believe its been that long already! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #49 August 22, 2005 we can assume your 51 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #50 August 22, 2005 Started: 27 Now: 30 Didn't jump for around 9 mos between jumps 34 and 35 (or something like that) because of $$$. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
