skybytch 273 #26 January 12, 2005 QuoteThe real answer is, when I think I've beome a danger to others. I was going to say "when I'm dead" but I like this answer much better. Only thing I'd add to it would be "or when people I respect and trust feel I've become a danger to others." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #27 January 12, 2005 Yes, I plan on skydiving till my body can't hold an arch and throw my pilot chute, or until I die. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GentleTiger 0 #28 January 12, 2005 You will have to rip my toggles out of my old, cold, dead hands.________________________________________ Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a tiger in the sky!! Throw down some steaks and run for the hills!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #29 January 13, 2005 Yes, I plan on skydiving till my body can't hold an arch That's why they make Leadbellies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #30 January 18, 2005 When I'm no longer able physically or mentally to do it safely. One of the reasons I'm back in and doing it now is that my mom & dad have had all four of their knees replaced and my dad has further hip and spinal problems. So the hereditary forecast isn't too promising for the future and a day may come when I need two canes to get around the way my dad does now. On the bright side, that could be another twenty years, or I just may luck out (dad was an avid skier up until he just couldn't do it anymore). And when I finally can't do it on my own power anymore ? Then I'll see about taking an occasional tandem ride and invite some of my aging friends to join me. Should be a great way to meet chicks at any age ! Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #31 January 19, 2005 Till my body absolutely can't anymore. There's nothing i dig more than seeing older people out at the DZ still getting their rocks off on this sport. I plan to be one of them. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #32 January 28, 2005 1a The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #33 January 29, 2005 When they pry that cold metal reserve ripcord from my dead hand!! ArvelBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #34 February 2, 2005 When I'm dead. And maybe not even then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #35 February 2, 2005 Please take note of the years in sport for all but the last couple of us who have posted. the average interest level of a skydiver is typically 7 years. After that they tend to find other things in life more interesting. Finding some one with as many years experience and that is still jumping regularly as the last two other guys is getting more and more rare. Hell, even I don't get out and jump that much any more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1mom 0 #36 February 2, 2005 Arching is over-rated.. My dream is to skydive side-by-side with my daughter......then MANY years later - with her daughter - and my great granddaughter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #37 February 2, 2005 Quit ?.....not until its all over. bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XWuffo 0 #38 February 2, 2005 Sad thing is, this might not be your own CHOICE.... See incident at JSC re this 61 year young fella: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1461655;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unreadAs we in Africa know - "If you're going to be dumb - you'd better be tough." - Tonto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #39 February 2, 2005 MOP's state: "1.2.9 A CI/SO or SJO may prevent any individual from participating in sport parachuting activities under his supervision, if in his opinion the individual constitutes a threat to the safe conduct of the activity." I back the JSC CI 100% on his desision to pull the plug on this jumper. Also - it must be added that the jumper is now also plainly aware of the potential consequence of failure to deploy either main or reserve parachute - and has little desire to continue. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkoch 0 #40 February 2, 2005 I'll quit for good upon my death, or when extreme illness, or unending immense physical pain makes it impossible for me to do so. Basically, as long as I can drive myself to the dropzone, I intend to keep jumping. I've tried stopping skydiving before because of financial reasons, but life is much better when skydiving is part of my life. I'd like to think I'm in it for the long haul from now on. Brad"What kind of man would live a life without daring? Is life so sweet that we should criticize men that seek adventure? Is there a better way to die?" - Charles Lindberg August 26th, 1938 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #41 February 10, 2005 Quotetill I just can't physically skydive at all or I die. Which ever comes first.\ ditto. the money issue we all have or have experienced will just slow me down in # of jumps per yr. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
