Why do people lie about skydiving?

[shortyj 0]

It really gets on my nerves I only have 3 jumps and I don't say I am skydiver (yet) Anyway this one girl said she had like 15 jumps and said she could train to do tandems So I asked her about aff she was like i don't know the abbrveations So I keep asking questions

me "do you have a rig and jumpsuit"
her "yes"
me "how much did it cost"
her "$50"
me "for the jumpsuit?"
her "for all of it"
me "wow how did you get for that price, how many jumps did it have on it?"
her "3 I got from a friend she did 3 jumps and didn't want it, one of her rich relatives bought it brand new for her"

O.k. I know that jumpsuits are a good $200 and a new rig $5000. I just lose interest in talking about skydiving when it's apparent that I know more than them with 3 jumps

So why do people do this?

Oh and I'm sure you have to have more than 15 jumps to train to do tandems. Isn't it like 500-800?

That would mean Andy could do tandems YIKES!

Andy I am just teasing

Playtime is essential.

[Icon134 0]

There are probably a number of reasons people do it... mostly they probably just want attention...

Scott

Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife...

[cocheese 0]

Their parents should not have reproduced. Blame her parents.

[turtlespeed 226]

Probably the same reason why women lie about their age and weight.

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

[normiss 893]

unfortunately, people lie about everything.

[turtlespeed 226]

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unfortunately, people lie about everything.

Everything?

You mean . . . oh MAN . . . THAT SUCKS!

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

[cocheese 0]

Did she tell you she used to be a guy too?

[Steel 0]

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It really gets on my nerves I only have 3 jumps and I don't say I am skydiver (yet) Anyway this one girl said she had like 15 jumps and said she could train to do tandems So I asked her about aff she was like i don't know the abbrveations So I keep asking questions

me "do you have a rig and jumpsuit"
her "yes"
me "how much did it cost"
her "$50"
me "for the jumpsuit?"
her "for all of it"
me "wow how did you get for that price, how many jumps did it have on it?"
her "3 I got from a friend she did 3 jumps and didn't want it, one of her rich relatives bought it brand new for her"

O.k. I know that jumpsuits are a good $200 and a new rig $5000. I just lose interest in talking about skydiving when it's apparent that I know more than them with 3 jumps

So why do people do this?

Its not just with skydiving, its with bull riding, politics, running track or anything that these people think they can bull shit about about, that is anything that they think they can get away with lying about without the possibility that somebody will know better.

I had a coe-worker tell me yesterday how a freind of his got his CCNA, CCNP and CCIE within a month. Reality is that with a lot of studying and competence, it would take a 1 month for the CCNA, 3 to 4 months for a CCNP and then after all that 6 months for a CCIE. These timelines are assuming you did nothing with your time but study and had a lab to practice on. Being that I am a CCNP, I just smiled and said, "yeah that friend of yours must really know his stuff".

Then I had my fat co-worker who is easily 60-70 pounds overweight tell me that he normally runs 5 miles in 25 minutes when working out. I wasn't sure if he really thought I was going to believe that he was at the level of an olympic long distance runner or if he simply did not know what he was b.s.'ing about. Either way he left me thinking what an idiot.

If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass.
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound.
Nothing to eat, no books to read.

[Baksteen 84]

Yes, mate.. Size does matter.

It's just like what we always tell them: "true beauty lies within".

To the OP,

I guess people lie about skydiving to seem cool and interesting compared to all the blah yokels who are merely rich or hot or something.

EDIT: I mean, after all what are the odds of running into a real skydiver?

"That formation-stuff in freefall is just fun and games but with an open parachute it's starting to sound like, you know, an extreme sport."
~mom

[skymama 37]

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Probably the same reason why women lie about their age and weight.

And what's that reason?

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[beowulf 1]

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Probably the same reason why women lie about their age and weight.

And what's that reason?

Just a guess. To make themselves feel better.

[turtlespeed 226]

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Probably the same reason why women lie about their age and weight.

And what's that reason?

Just a guess. To make themselves feel better.

Or seem better.

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

[airtwardo 7]

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Probably the same reason why women lie about their age and weight.

And what's that reason?

Just a guess. To make themselves feel better.

To get laid...same reason everybody lies.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[ryoder 1,590]

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I had a coe-worker tell me yesterday how a freind of his got his CCNA, CCNP and CCIE within a month. Reality is that with a lot of studying and competence, it would take a 1 month for the CCNA, 3 to 4 months for a CCNP and then after all that 6 months for a CCIE.

That must be the CCIE written. Then another 6 months wait to get into the schedule for the practical. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the second time. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the third time and pass it.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[normiss 893]

zactly why I'm happy with just the NP and SP...although the jobbie job is offering a 10% pay raise and $12k bonus for those that earn the IE...

no thanks...enough certs for me...too old to bother!

I do want to get certified at welding though....

[micduran 0]

What about man math? 5'10" men say they are 6'0". And they think women don't really know how long 8" is.

Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours.

[BillyVance 35]

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What about man math? 5'10" men say they are 6'0".

They're just adding the height from their shoes.

I am simply 5'-6" tall, nothing more, nothing less.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[turtlespeed 226]

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What about man math? 5'10" men say they are 6'0". And they think women don't really know how long 8" is.

I NEVER gave you any measurements. Implied maybe . . ..

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

[labrys 0]

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That must be the CCIE written. Then another 6 months wait to get into the schedule for the practical. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the second time. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the third time and pass it.

True words

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[shortyj 0]

What question do u guys ask to find out if some is lying about skydiving, do you just play stupid? And call them out on it or just walk away and try to keep the laughter to yourself

Playtime is essential.

[Steel 0]

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I had a coe-worker tell me yesterday how a freind of his got his CCNA, CCNP and CCIE within a month. Reality is that with a lot of studying and competence, it would take a 1 month for the CCNA, 3 to 4 months for a CCNP and then after all that 6 months for a CCIE.

That must be the CCIE written. Then another 6 months wait to get into the schedule for the practical. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the second time. Then another 6 month wait to get into the schedule to take it the third time and pass it.

yeah exactly.

If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass.
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound.
Nothing to eat, no books to read.

[Steel 0]

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zactly why I'm happy with just the NP and SP...although the jobbie job is offering a 10% pay raise and $12k bonus for those that earn the IE...

no thanks...enough certs for me...too old to bother!

I do want to get certified at welding though....

I am studying for the written currently when I can. The way I figure, I am not doing it for my current position. Its more a case of job security incase something happens. Also from my standpoint its a minimum 20% increase on my next position if all else remained the same and except that I got the IE.

If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass.
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound.
Nothing to eat, no books to read.

[ryoder 1,590]

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zactly why I'm happy with just the NP and SP...

I wish I hadn't let my CCNP & CCDP lapse. I'm working on renewing the CCNP, and DAMN the exams are a hell of a lot worse than they were 5 years ago! It took me two tries to pass the switching exam. Two of my co-workers have taken (and failed) it in recent months. One of them did that right after taking one of those over-priced week-long courses.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[Steel 0]

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zactly why I'm happy with just the NP and SP...

I wish I hadn't let my CCNP & CCDP lapse. I'm working on renewing the CCNP, and DAMN the exams are a hell of a lot worse than they were 5 years ago! It took me two tries to pass the switching exam. Two of my co-workers have taken (and failed) it in recent months. One of them did that right after taking one of those over-priced week-long courses.

The courses are cool for a week off when your company is paying for it. But, if you could pass the exam just from sitting in a classroom for a week, then the exam would be meaningless.

Also I am not sure if you completely expired what you need to do but, if I read correctly, inorder to remain current you just need to pass one professional level exam. If I didn't have my sights on the IE, I would probably do the MPLS or BGP one.

If I could make a wish, I think I'd pass.
Can't think of anything I need
No cigarettes, no sleep, no light, no sound.
Nothing to eat, no books to read.

[CSpenceFLY 1]

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What question do u guys ask to find out if some is lying about skydiving, do you just play stupid? And call them out on it or just walk away and try to keep the laughter to yourself

If I were going to waste my time I would ask them where they jump. Then start asking them if they know people. That usually does the trick. Otherwise I would ask them questions about their gear, what kind of airplane the DZ has, anything specific and they will start talking around in circles and they will know you are onto them.

Usually it's not worth my time though.