extremesport 0 #1 September 27, 2003 Is Skydiving risky, or is it a claculated risk? I am conducting a study into how people view risks, and greatly value the views of people how take "risks" for fun. If you could visit the following page and fill in the short questionnaire your information will be added to the study. http://www.strath.ac.uk/Departments/Psychology/questions/details.htm If you would like to be notified of the results of the study you will be given the option of sending me your email address so I can forward a copy of the findings to you. Thank you Steve C-28944 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 September 27, 2003 its both! A calculated risk is inherently risky. Skydiving is inherently risky. It comes with the territory. I lot of people like to fool themselves by saying things like, "skydiving is safer than the drive on the highway to get there". I think thats just trying to fool yourself. Skydiving carries a great risk (splatting into the ground upwards of 100mph). Of course the return is very great. That's why people do it. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #3 September 27, 2003 clicky --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #4 September 27, 2003 Any chance you could post your results here on the forums? “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #5 September 27, 2003 I have more close calls on my motorcycle than skydiving but yes, it is risky and on the same hand it's a calculated risk in my opinion. I also fly ultralights and that is in the same category... The secret to life is not arriving at the grave in a well preserved body but sliding in sideways completely worn out yelling "holy crap" what a ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flygator 0 #6 September 27, 2003 The secret to life is not arriving at the grave in a well preserved body but sliding in sideways completely worn out yelling "holy crap" what a ride!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflyeratwood 0 #7 September 28, 2003 dang... what do I get for filling out that monster! :) Ever stop to think and forget to start again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip 0 #8 September 28, 2003 When people comment to me that they wont skydive because it's too dangerous, I often tell them that if you skydive responsibly, it's probably more dangerous to drive to the DZ than it is to skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiventom 0 #9 September 28, 2003 Don't worry about a thing.... What could possibly go wrong? "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poohbeer 0 #10 September 28, 2003 QuoteAny chance you could post your results here on the forums? At the end of the questionair you get an option to be notified with the results. ------- SIGNATURE BELOW ------- Complete newbie at skydiving, so be critical about what I say!! "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #11 September 28, 2003 ain't nothing to it. it's just like falling out of a plane, with a plan. J/K hell yeah it's dangerous.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McG 0 #12 September 28, 2003 Well, living is risky. I rather take risks I can manage. Skydiving is safer than sex. ****>If God meant for man to fly, He´d have given him much more money. McG, DZ EFVA dictator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #13 September 28, 2003 Quoteit's probably more dangerous to drive to the DZ than it is to skydive. sigh....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirochristie 0 #14 September 28, 2003 I think you are safer with a parachute on, jumping from a plane, than driving a car...LiquidSky @(^_^)@ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 September 28, 2003 Then , you're only fooling yourself. Skydiving is one of the greatest sports off the planet, but it's a dangerous sport and very unforgiving of even the slightest mistakes.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #16 September 28, 2003 Cars are pretty unforgiving too... I wonder if it would be possible to correlate the number of skydivers and fatalities, and the number of auto drivers and fatalities.... I'd also be curious to know how many of either type of accident involved being under the influence. might be interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #17 September 28, 2003 [QUOTE]I wonder if it would be possible to correlate the number of skydivers and fatalities, and the number of auto drivers and fatalities.... I'd also be curious to know how many of either type of accident involved being under the influence.[/QUOTE] there would be more people SPLATTING while skydiving than driving. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #18 September 28, 2003 QuoteWhen people comment to me that they wont skydive because it's too dangerous, I often tell them that if you skydive responsibly, it's probably more dangerous to drive to the DZ than it is to skydive. Then you are doing them, and our sport, a huge disservice. Use the search function here on dz.com if you wish to dig deeper into this subject, it's been hashed out many times. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #19 September 28, 2003 I Don't believe skydiving is less dangerous than driving...but I'd like to know how does it compare to other Sports like Skiing MotorCycling Rock Climbing Racecar driving Scubadiving etc...? Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #20 September 28, 2003 On a per minute basis you are much more likely to die jumping out of a plane then in your car. Skydiving is one of the more risky activities that one can engage in. If anyone believes differently then they need to start paying attention to the fatilities and the injuries that happen every day at DZ's.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #21 September 28, 2003 Quotebut I'd like to know how does it compare to other Sports like Skiing MotorCycling Rock Climbing Racecar driving Scubadiving etc...? Someone who works as an actuary in the insurance industry could probably tell you exactly how skydiving compares to other "extreme" sports. Anyone? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chronistin 0 #22 September 28, 2003 QuoteIf you could visit the following page and fill in the short questionnaire your information will be added to the study. I tried to, but got an error message upon submitting. Chronistin (Home @ http://www.fallschirmspringer.net/) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #23 September 28, 2003 QuoteWhen people comment to me that they wont skydive because it's too dangerous, I often tell them that if you skydive responsibly, it's probably more dangerous to drive to the DZ than it is to skydive. Only if you're driving while so drunk you're on the edge of unconsciousness, with no brakes, and you've forgotton your glasses. Now you're getting close.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chip 0 #24 September 28, 2003 you left out the most important part: "... if you skydive responsibly ..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #25 September 28, 2003 Quoteyou left out the most important part: "... if you skydive responsibly ..." Skydive responsibly or not, there's no way it's safer than driving. Period. If you need to believe that to make yourself feel better that's fine, but please, don't go telling your whuffo friends that it's safer than driving. It isn't. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
