Skolls081102 0 #1 June 19, 2005 Ok, as most of you know, I haven't made my first jump- but I am sure as shit annoying my wife, because that's all I talk about. Anyway, we had a conversation today, in which she made a comment that "If you had asked me to go 5 years ago, I would have, but now that we have him (referancing my 20 month old son), I wouldn't do it." She feels that it's way too big a risk to take. I understand the risk- I understand that I can do everything right, and still die. I love my son with all my heart, and it would be horrible for him to grow up without me- but I feel that if I don't pursue my dream of skydiving, that I will regret it later in life. I know in a sense, that I am being selfish- it's not that I have to jump out of an airplane. But it's a dream I have had for a very long time. Have any of you dealt with the same issues, and how do your S/O's feel about your skydiving? Anyone with kids, I would really like to hear your opinions on this. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 43 #2 June 19, 2005 Maybe I'm goofy but I don't see any difference between the 1st and the 3rd choices..."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skolls081102 0 #3 June 19, 2005 QuoteMaybe I'm goofy but I don't see any difference between the 1st and the 3rd choices... Sorry about that- tried to edit it, but it won;t allow me to edit the poll options (maybe a mod can help me out on this one) The third option should read: S/O skydives/has skydived/wants to skydive, and does not want me to continue skydiving. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 June 19, 2005 Yes you can die skydiving. Just make sure you have everything in order before you start jumping. Will Living Will Life Insurance Health Insurance It would really suck if you were selfish and didn't have things in order to take care of your wife and child if something were to happen to you. I'm lucky, when Jack died he had everything in order, and my boys are taken care of for the rest of their lives.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #5 June 19, 2005 I think education is another key here..... Help to educate her and yourself on the risks of the sport..... Skydiving has made leaps forward in safety. now this isnt to say that it's safe (i mean, stepping out of an airplane at 13,000 ft will never be safe....) but when done with good traing, supervision, and common sense. The risk factor may be less than a lot of other hobbies that are perceived to be "safe"..... You really need to sit with your wife and go over the risk / benefit value..... make her a part of this passion, let her learn with you and see what happens.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #6 June 19, 2005 After my second motorcycle accident (95 Yamaha FiZzeR 600) which was a head on into 97 Ford (?)Topaz(?), my wife told me if I sold the bikes, dropped the M endorsement off my license, and promised never to even think about buying another bike, that I could skydive all I wanted, as she now honestly believes it to be a safer sport than riding. Who am I to argue? For the record, she's never jumped, and will never jump. I just finally got her to ride on Mullin's plane last year and, well, let's just say that she didn't fully clear her ears. The hours of pain after that ride pretty much killed any chance I'l get her on a plane again. (I'm still trying for a Cessna, in the student position though....)It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #7 June 19, 2005 Quoteas she now honestly believes it to be a safer sport than riding. Who am I to argue? HAHAHAHAHA..... here here........HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #8 June 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteas she now honestly believes it to be a safer sport than riding. Who am I to argue? HAHAHAHAHA..... here here........ I must have ESP.... Somehow I just KNEW Travis would answer that post! I'm right here beside ya, bud! (Though I luckily never broke a bone in my crashes! )It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skolls081102 0 #9 June 19, 2005 Funny you bring up motorcycles. My wife actually told me that if I give up my dream of skydiving, that I can buy a motorcycle. I said no- much rather persue my dream. The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 June 19, 2005 QuoteFunny you bring up motorcycles. My wife actually told me that if I give up my dream of skydiving, that I can buy a motorcycle. I said no- much rather persue my dream. I have hilighted what I perceive as your problem above.... It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #11 June 19, 2005 QuoteI just finally got her to ride on Mullin's plane I just read that again..... were you laughing the whole time just thinking about how she was going to react to the nose dive when everyone was out...... (and did you get your ass kicked when she got down....) It's funny, The only time i have ever considered a observer ride was with him.....HAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #12 June 19, 2005 Actually, it was at the WFFC, so it's not as radical, and she was expecting it. Well, it was the first, and probably last kisspass she'll get. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #13 June 19, 2005 QuoteFunny you bring up motorcycles. My wife actually told me that if I give up my dream of skydiving, that I can buy a motorcycle. I said no- much rather persue my dream. Does she know ~10 people died during bike week? This past year it was around 10 I believe, and that is 3 days short of Rantoul's 10 day fest. Skydiving in this case has significantly fewer fatalities in a longer period of time. This isn't scientific or anything, just some info. to chew. I thought they were good comparisons because Bike Week in Daytona is sort of like our Rantoul (to a degree bike people please don't ream me).Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #14 June 19, 2005 It cracks me up how the men sometimes state, "my S/O TOLD me to stop doing this..." If my boy ever tried to tell me to STOP jumping, I would have to say, I may have to STOP talking to you. It is a mutual respect thing- a S/O can let you know that it may worry them or they are bothered about it, but do not command something of someone, goodness!! (Unless you guys need that because you are such an adrenaline junkie that someone needs to be around to help talk some sense into you... then that may be an exception...)Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
