csj 0 #76 August 5, 2007 I started at 42 years old; I'm now 53 with 1600 jumps. GIRLS KICK ASS!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JENNR8R 0 #77 August 5, 2007 Now that's what I'm talkin' 'bout! You go girl ! ! ! What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #78 August 5, 2007 QuoteI wonder if I am eligible for the Dinosaur Award? Is there anyone else who was older than 52 when they started and went on to get their 'D' license? I'm just four jumps away from that milestone. I hope to have it by next Saturday. Most women start much younger and stop skydiving by the time they are my age. I too was 52. Got the "D", competed at Nationals (got a bronze), joined the big way circuit (TSR-150 way being most recent), now flying a wingsuit. Will compete at Nationals again this year (16-way).... 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
JENNR8R 0 #79 August 5, 2007 Oh, okay... I'll share my Dinosaur Award with you. But my name is Pterodactyl. You'll have to find your own name! What do you call a beautiful, sunny day that comes after two cloudy, rainy ones? -- Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merkur 1 #80 August 6, 2007 Started static line at 18 Was "forced" into freefall (one thing to thank the military for) at 29. M.vSCR No.94 Don't dream your life - live your dream! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #81 August 6, 2007 Started about a month after turning 18! Parents arent too happy at all! lol i was involved in the sport since 17 (packing)BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkasdorf 0 #82 August 7, 2007 QuoteStarted about a month after turning 18! Parents arent too happy at all! It happened to me and I was 48... HISPA # 18 POPS # 8757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyGoat 0 #83 August 8, 2007 I was 19. In order to aquire beer to bring to the DZ, I would go to the liqour store across the street and get one of the homeless guys out front to go in and buy it for me. _________________________ goat derka jerka bukkake jihad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brokenwing 1 #84 August 9, 2007 17 didnt beg rents but was ever so extremely polite they signed 1970 was still senior in hs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #85 August 9, 2007 I wonder what DZO's are really doing these days to target High school seniors and young people? Logically, those are the people who will become the next generation of skydivers...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlegphi 0 #86 August 9, 2007 Quote I wonder what DZO's are really doing these days to target High school seniors and young people? Logically, those are the people who will become the next generation of skydivers... Given that kids in High School or just out of High School don't tend to have a lot of disposable income that they could spend for instruction and gear, I'm not sure that's really the best group to be targetting. I'd say the best target would be single, young adults with jobs. Jobs meaning they have money and single meaning they probably aren't spending that money on a wife, kids, and mortgage yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #87 August 12, 2007 49 and that was 5 years ago_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #88 August 12, 2007 Less than 20 was my answer, and that was 30 years ago "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydiverjenn 0 #89 August 13, 2007 21 *Clever, thought provoking saying coming soon.....* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkasdorf 0 #90 August 16, 2007 I really would like to know who are the 2 "after 80" starters... HISPA # 18 POPS # 8757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkasdorf 0 #91 August 18, 2007 Can we reach 500 votes? HISPA # 18 POPS # 8757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normande 0 #92 August 18, 2007 52 -- In the summer 2005, I was done 2 tandems 53 -- August 2006, PAC 54 -- July 2007 - Solo Certified It is not a joke, ask to Mario . Vivre ces rêves, c'est plus merveilleux que de rêver et ne rien faire! I like the blue sky ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjc 0 #93 August 19, 2007 I was 37 but I videoed my eldest son on his 1st tandem at 15 yrs 3 weeks ago>>> http://www.pauljcooper.co.uk/videos/karlstandem.wmv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiem 1 #94 August 19, 2007 I did my first tandem on my 21st birthday. Then saved enough money to do AFF and I did it when I was 22. I wish I would have started earlier!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #95 August 19, 2007 I was 50. Did a tandem to celebrate my birthday. That was 4 years ago. Didn't plan to get hooked, it just happened. I sucked at golf which is kind of why I took up skydiving, I didn't suck as much at skydiving. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flr169 0 #96 August 20, 2007 first jump was when i was 39........... best thing i ever tried...... ===============================Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting - "fcuk me what a ride!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkasdorf 0 #97 August 24, 2007 Any more answers? HISPA # 18 POPS # 8757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluheelrtx 0 #98 August 24, 2007 Quote 31 wish'n like hell I had started at 21!! Replace the 1 for a 0 and I think that every time I go to the DZ. I just changed the first digit two weeks ago.-- Jason -- Some people never go crazy. What truly boring lives they must lead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peanutgallery 0 #99 August 24, 2007 Happy 30th!!!!I used to have a handle on life, but it broke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pkasdorf 0 #100 August 26, 2007 Moving it up in search of the 500 votes... HISPA # 18 POPS # 8757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
