Broke 0 #1 February 22, 2008 I am looking at getting a new altimiter from the guys at free fall accessories. They are really nice and have a warrenty and such and only cost a little more than an alti3. So I was thinking what to do with my old altimeter. I could sell it, and I am sure it would sell pretty quickly, but I know what it is like to be a very broke new skydiver. I am not rick, but I have a nice paycheck so I figure I'd splurge. Then I figure I'll donate my old alti to some broke low time jumper. I figure I'll send it to be calibrated just so that it is in tip top condition for whomeve is lucky enough to recieve this alti from me. Now the question is, how do I choose who gets it?Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 February 22, 2008 Auction! "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
Broke 0 #3 February 22, 2008 I think that goes against the spirit hereDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 February 22, 2008 Quote I think that goes against the spirit here Not if you include a certain kind of self-inflicted pain in the deal... "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
Glitch 0 #5 February 22, 2008 How about keeping your eyes peeled on the newbies and granting them the alti as a reward for 'paying it forward' themselves.... like when they help someone out, pitch in and help around the dz, or somehow go above and beyond. Just an idea....Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #6 February 22, 2008 Surely some student would flash for a free altimeter. I commend your actions, but you should get something out of it. Don "When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #7 February 22, 2008 Just making someones day is all I need to see. A big goofey smile on the face of a fellow student of life.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 February 22, 2008 Boobie pictures of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,486 #9 February 22, 2008 QuoteNow the question is, how do I choose who gets it? There's a multitude of skydiving milestones you could use. SCR/S, 100th skydive or any myriad of firsts... first four way, first four point four way, etc. Congratulations on passing it forward. It's a good feeling.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #10 February 22, 2008 Give each of them 5 seconds to inflict as much pain on you as they can. Video each attempt, post them on here, and let us vote on who gets it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #11 February 22, 2008 Quote Give each of them 5 seconds to inflict as much pain on you as they can. Video each attempt, post them on here, and let us vote on who gets it. "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
madhatter 0 #12 February 22, 2008 See that kid packing his heart out every weekend just to do a few jumps? Who's got the passion at your dz to actually stay in the sport? If it happens to be a cute girl, so much the better A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 February 22, 2008 Quote I think that goes against the spirit here You did mention boobies in your PM box earlier.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #14 February 22, 2008 grab someone just off student status and jump with them. let them borrow your extra alti instead of using the dz's. when he or she tries to give it back after the jump, tell him thank you for the skydive and to keep it. also tell him to remember this when he has a few hundred jumps and his paycheck has increased. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #15 February 22, 2008 Start a Contest. Pay it forward is the theme. The Altimeter is the Prize. Let the people that want to Win State what THEY are willing to do to Pay it forward. Pick the one that you like best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darktreader 0 #16 February 22, 2008 I need an altimeter, I dont have much to pay forward with, so I can offer you or someone else a buddy pass from delta when needed, or I could offer this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S08ENtibaTM which is a much better deal!!!"Before we waste time talking and getting to know each other, let's just have sex once and see if we're compatible" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #17 February 22, 2008 Ask the chief instructor -- they're likely to know who's both dedicated and poor. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #18 February 22, 2008 QuoteI am not rick You're not? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #19 February 22, 2008 Broke -your such a sweet heart! you will get many good things in life returned to you, and you deserve it. (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #20 February 22, 2008 Auction it off this way: The person (male or female) who can get you the most extra altitude on the jumps you make over the weekend, gets the altimeter. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 February 22, 2008 Quote Broke -your such a sweet heart! you will get many good things in life returned to you, and you deserve it. He's already had the best thing in life...he's had the pleasure of meeting me. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #22 February 27, 2008 Quote Quote Broke -your such a sweet heart! you will get many good things in life returned to you, and you deserve it. He's already had the best thing in life...he's had the pleasure of meeting me. Sunny I don't think that words can describe the awesomeness that is you. Especially when you curse people out.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #23 February 28, 2008 QuoteI am looking at getting a new altimiter from the guys at free fall accessories. They are really nice and have a warrenty and such and only cost a little more than an alti3. So I was thinking what to do with my old altimeter. I could sell it, and I am sure it would sell pretty quickly, but I know what it is like to be a very broke new skydiver. I am not rick, but I have a nice paycheck so I figure I'd splurge. Then I figure I'll donate my old alti to some broke low time jumper. I figure I'll send it to be calibrated just so that it is in tip top condition for whomeve is lucky enough to recieve this alti from me. Now the question is, how do I choose who gets it? Ummm hmmmmm we call it "paying it skyward" in the SkyFest world. Do like Keith Laub did last year after buying the 3 SF custom alitimeters in the auction. Give it to an SCR maggot!! We like maggots, they buy beer!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #24 February 28, 2008 Quote Just making someones day is all I need to see. A big goofey smile on the face of a fellow student of life. That is what it's all about. Good Great stuff! Pick a deserving young jumper and pay it skyward. That's what it's all about. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #25 February 28, 2008 QuoteQuoteI am looking at getting a new altimiter from the guys at free fall accessories. They are really nice and have a warrenty and such and only cost a little more than an alti3. So I was thinking what to do with my old altimeter. I could sell it, and I am sure it would sell pretty quickly, but I know what it is like to be a very broke new skydiver. I am not rick, but I have a nice paycheck so I figure I'd splurge. Then I figure I'll donate my old alti to some broke low time jumper. I figure I'll send it to be calibrated just so that it is in tip top condition for whomeve is lucky enough to recieve this alti from me. Now the question is, how do I choose who gets it? Ummm hmmmmm we call it "paying it skyward" in the SkyFest world. Do like Keith Laub did last year after buying the 3 SF custom alitimeters in the auction. Give it to an SCR maggot!! We like maggots, they buy beer!! Well I didn't want to steal your thunder there J... lol. Speaking of SCR can we do one with all anvilsDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
