superstu 0 #1 February 11, 2003 For those of you who are on FS teams how did you get involved with that the first time? I want to get on a team but don't know really where to look. thanksSlip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 February 11, 2003 your in the NW, I know of another guy who may be about your ability level looking for a team. It all starts with desire and finding the right people. Kind of like finding a date, only better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #3 February 11, 2003 I just gravitated together with other people who were similarly inclined. Start talking it up and you might be surprised at who else is interested. It is the best way to make skydives, improve your skills, and minimize hassles. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 February 11, 2003 Quote Kind of like finding a date, only better. David, I say this with all due respect, but . . . you gotta get out more. Being on a 4-way team is more like being in a long-term relationship with 4 other people all at the same time. You had best work out all of the issues early on and have similar goals and compatable levels of commitment and resources (time and money) otherwise it's just not going to work out. Of course, the only way to find out is to go on a lot of "dates" and jump with as many people as you can to find the right mix. So, maybe you're right after all and it is kind of like dating, but a whole lot more intense in some ways and a whole lot -less- intense in others. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskydives 0 #5 February 11, 2003 Hey Stu: I am going to have a camp for people that are looking for teams May 17-18 @ Skydive Oregon. Kurt Peterson should be back in the NW this summer and plans to coach / organize some teams at Eugene Skydives. If you just start telling people you want to do 4-way it will happen. The NW meet schedule will be posted on Skyleague.com in the very near future. Don't run out of altitude and experience at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjasantos 0 #6 February 11, 2003 Quote... have similar goals and compatible levels of commitment and resources (time and money) otherwise it's just not going to work out. Quade, I couldn't agree more and wouldn't define it better! http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=381302 Blue Skies! ----------------------------- Mario Santos Portugal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #7 February 11, 2003 Mario, I am so sad to hear about this. I'm very sorry for all of you.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #8 February 11, 2003 Quote Quote Kind of like finding a date, only better. David, I say this with all due respect, but . . . you gotta get out more. ain't that the truth...I might have something going again team wise though....(which is a good thing) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #9 February 12, 2003 And you didn't ask me!!!!....I tried to get you on Frost...but no, you had to move....JerkRon "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #10 February 12, 2003 My first team was a pick up team for fun. Eventually became four people interested in learning 4way basics, all of us had about 200 jumps at the time. Anything I've been involved with after that has been combinations of knowing people, networking, and just plain being in the right place at the right time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #11 February 12, 2003 Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), networking has a lot to do with it. Also, a little bit of luck and a good location help. For example, I could never get a serious 4-way team (like the type I was/am looking for) together at home. My DZ is just too small, we only have a 182 that seats 4 people, we're the only DZ in the state, and most of the people in the area are not on the high end of the income scale. When I say "4-way", I think "blocks and randoms". When the folks at home hear "4-way", they think "horny gorilla!" Which is completely fine...I have no problem with that, it's just not what I am looking for! Because I was serious about it and committed, I decided that I would travel for training, preferably to Eloy. That's where I found other folks who were interested in a serious team/committment. Of course, I never would have met those folks if I hadn't started going to "4-way stuff" like skills camps and tunnel camps. This was the networking part. Basicallly, if you are dedicated enough to spend the $$$ to go to camps, people realize that you're serious about competing, and things will start to happen. I'm not saying this is the only way, but it really helped me since I wasn't getting any "exposure" at home. Getting out and meeting like-minded people is essential! Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #12 February 12, 2003 Quote And you didn't ask me!!!!....I tried to get you on Frost...but no, you had to move....JerkRon wanna get together? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #13 February 12, 2003 Get with Kurt Gaebel WWW.skyleague.com He has a "team network" listing... But most of it has to do with being at a place that like minded people hang out at... I moved from Memphis, TN. to Florida for that reason. Then I goofed up and moved to Zhills, which has never been a "Team" DZ...Its for Freaks, and Fun. But there are good people there (Sally Hathaway, Bob Healy, and Steve Johnson) You just have to look for them. Get some people at the DZ you are at and start doing 2 ways...Then when you get 2 more you have a team. Good luck! Ron"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enrique 0 #14 February 13, 2003 Quote Being on a 4-way team is more like being in a long-term relationship with 4 other people all at the same time. Quade, can you please talk to my gf about this? She doesn't seem to like the idea. Quote Of course, the only way to find out is to go on a lot of "dates" and jump with as many people as you can to find the right mix. That's what I keep telling her, but she insists that dinner and walks on the beach are not acceptable. Quote So, maybe you're right after all and it is kind of like dating, but a whole lot more intense in some ways and a whole lot -less- intense in others. Again, that's what I tell her: "I have to be more intense with my [female] teammate!" Whuffos...! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #15 February 13, 2003 tell you what, that's not to far from the truth, many relationships outside of the teams have been, well, let's just say for lack of a better term, tracked away from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enrique 0 #16 February 13, 2003 We've been trying to work it out but, damn it's hard! She resents the time I spend with my team (jumping on the weekends, meeting or creeping during the week, social gatherings, etc.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #17 February 13, 2003 Quote We've been trying to work it out but, damn it's hard! She resents the time I spend with my team (jumping on the weekends, meeting or creeping during the week, social gatherings, etc.) well, she'll either A) get used to it and enjoy the time you do have together. b) learn how to pack so as to help you and get to spend some time around the DZ or C) you won't be her Valentine for long.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enrique 0 #18 February 13, 2003 Quote b) learn how to pack so as to help you and get to spend some time around the DZ Now, think about this for a second: would you let your semi-pissed off gf pack your main? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enrique 0 #19 February 13, 2003 Like darkwing said, let others know what your intentions are. That's how I started: letting other people know that I wanted to put together a team. For a couple of months, whenever they asked: so, how many people are on your team? I had to reply: 1 (me). Now, we finally have 4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #20 February 13, 2003 ok, maybe not me, but others!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #21 February 14, 2003 Here in GA we have a few of the experienced jumpers who have gotten together and organized several teams for this GSL season. The goal is to expose some of the newer jumpers to 4 way because we have really only had Nemesis and Mr. Pink active and competing for the past several years. These experienced jumpers are joining newer jumper in order to provide the guidance needed to allow more jumpers to learn the basics. I trust this will be a good learning experience for all of us involved. Hopefully it will also increase the opportunity for more people to become involved. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
