justaflygirl 0 #51 February 8, 2005 Quote Yep the worst pickup line to use at a bar "I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". "Yeah....Nice to meet you, I have to go." thats sounds like my dream man.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #52 February 8, 2005 Quote Yep the worst pickup line to use at a bar "I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". "Yeah....Nice to meet you, I have to go." Hmmm, when I lived at Z-Hills in the loft (when it was a commercial center in '73/74) I didn't seem to have any problems. I just dated female skydivers, that way I was with somebody just as broke and obsessed with skydiving as me... The best match is another skydiver (except for little things like saving for retirement). ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #53 February 8, 2005 It really all depends on the people...a whole lot of stereotypes going on in this thread. To that end: Statistically, skydiving is a single male sport from what I have seen. Beyond that statement, I think most posts are a matter of conjecture and subjective position. The real reasons are as diverse as the reasons why any particular job might be more heavily taken by one sex or one race. A lot of points have been made about girls not being attracted to skydiving bums. Yet there are many of us that jump and pursue other areas of life with equal passion, we don't live on the dz. In addition to that there are plenty of women that are attracted to risk takers. Are they the ones you want to marry? Or that want to marry you? Maybe not. But just like crotch rocket sport bikes make some girls knees wobbly, leaving a plane or surfing a canopy makes other girls knees wobbly. Is that more tha bad boy appeal? Sometimes...often not. Then you get into all the actual sharing bits. Often what looks appealing does not feel so appealing when whoffo friends watch you jump. Most friends I have invited to the dz get pretty bored after a bit. So at some point, typically, people either share it, each do their own thing, or fight over it. I have known people that have done each successfully, particularly the fighting part. Surprisingly enough, until very recently I had no desire to date a skydiver, and my gf swore she would never date a fellow jumper. But, things changed and I am thrilled with the results. In fact, sharing jumping opens a HUGE door of common feelings. Beyond that I feel very strongly about never sharing it 100% of the time. It was a personal refuge for each of us before being together, and I think that should never disappear. So, in stereotype it is often single, because of the passion/committment involved in being a jumper. In reality, there are as many different solutions for interacting with skydivers as there are skydivers.-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #54 February 8, 2005 Quote Yep the worst pickup line to use at a bar "I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". "Yeah....Nice to meet you, I have to go." Matt Foley (Chris Farley): "I'm 35 years old and I live in a van down by the river!""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
windcatcher 0 #55 February 8, 2005 well yeah, and some of us can't help being attracted to someone at the dz most guys I've met and wanted to get to know better at the dz, were not only skydivers, but they were also strong, adventurous, passionate men. It's true, at least for me, that some of the most interesting people I've ever met were skydivers, and I am drawn to certain types of people. For some people jumping seems to become a lifestyle, where most of their friends, vacations, etc center around it; for those who just keep it as another hobby, I'm sure dating another skydiver isn't as desired. For me though, I was hooked 4 years ago and if I know myself, I could very well be in the sport a long time, and maybe meet someone who shares the same passions. Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #56 February 9, 2005 My boyfriend jumps, but I think the problem we might have is that he has more money than I do, so I cant jump every weekend (anymore) and he wants to. Luckily though I can understand that, so I think I'm going to start packing so I can earn some more money and he can jump all weekend like he wants. I'd date a wuffo though. My boyfriend says he wouldnt.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #57 February 9, 2005 Quotethats sounds like my dream man.... How you doin? OK, it works great for female skydivers, but not at a bar in Tampa on Whuffos."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
white_falcon 0 #58 February 9, 2005 I'm married, and so is my wife and we started together. My 5 year old already thinks she can pack, and if they made a harness small enough, she'd be out the door, no questions asked. I think its a GREAT married sport with possibilities of being a great family sport. Scott edit cause i can't type Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #59 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteAs of right now, your poll lists 8 single women and 21 single men. Being a single guy, it looks like my best bet is to just hit on tandem students. Blues, Dave Or become Gay. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The original poller forgot to mention "male with boyfriend or girl with girlfriend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflynNicki 0 #60 February 9, 2005 Surrounding ourselves constantly by one another re-iterates (sp?) the reality of our fantasy like world...when single and dating whuffos, just the idea to them (esp. if you're a girl talkin' to a whuffo guy) of this "new person being cool, yadayadayada...oh & they're into this extreme sport of skydiving...blah blah blah" i think we forget that to an outsider, skydiving is WOW! ~*~*~*~just thinking aloud~*~*~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PMS#269 Team Dirty Sanchez#41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #61 February 9, 2005 I'll only date a whuffo if he has a time consuming hobby of his own... like golf.. or buying me presents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linny 1 #62 February 9, 2005 QuoteSingle Male Problem #1 With only about 5-10% of the sports participants being female, my chances of meeting a girlfriend in this sport don't seem very good. I'm still open for surprises though. Problem #2 Whuffo women aren't interested in people who risk their lives like we jumpers seem to do. Yet the three things I enjoy most (Swooping, BASE jumping and Ground Launching) aren't exactly what you could call safe activities. I have opportunities with whuffo women through the co-ed volleyball league I play in. But you should see their reactions when I tell them what I do, or better yet show them video of myself and my friends jumping in Moab. Disclaimer: I am reasonably happy with who I am and where I am in my life. Having a partner would be a bonus, but it is in no way a requirement for me. BUMP SET SPIKE Let's play some volleyball this weekend Steve. I'm bringing my ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites linny 1 #63 February 9, 2005 Quote Yep the worst pickup line to use at a bar "I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". "Yeah....Nice to meet you, I have to go." hahaha that reminds me of the time I was in Ikea with a friend shopping for stuff for his trailer. We were talking and walking through the store, but whenever I started to say the word "trailer", my voice went to a whisper. I couldn't bear to ruin his chance with any of the ladies in the store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PsychoBob 0 #64 February 10, 2005 I consider myself very lucky. I'm married but the wife doesn't jump. She has her own career and hobbies and we have a group of friends that she hangs out with when I am doing something she's not into like jumping, hiking, rafting etc. She doesn't mind if I spend all day at the DZ and then going out partying with friends both male and female that night. We are almost complete opposites but it has worked for 13 years. Being married or single is what you make it and they both take a lot of work."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #65 February 10, 2005 Quote"I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". I'll be able to use that line next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GeordieSkydiver 0 #66 February 10, 2005 QuoteI'll only date a whuffo if he has a time consuming hobby of his own... like golf.. or buying me presents. GOLF??? Please no. You know why its called Golf? Because the word "shit" was already taken.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zep 0 #67 February 12, 2005 Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones, I met my wife at a DZ, She wasent a skydiver just liked to do the occasional tandem, Weve been married 13 years now an I've never had a problem going off an skydiving In fact when work preassure builds up She tell me to go an jump, an when I go off to the States for a couple of weeks in the summer She organises all the flight details. One in a Million Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dropzonefool 0 #68 February 12, 2005 Guess I'm lucky, wait I know I am. I met my wife on a jump plane 3-1/2 yrs ago! been married for 3 yrs. We like to travel to large DZ's for boogies or coaching. It works out well. I have slightly more jumps than she, but am in no way dominate. Sometimes we actualy have to stop talking about skydiving, it is the most talked about subject in our home. No kids, no plans for any. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites reddevil1 0 #69 May 17, 2005 The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiveNFlorida 0 #70 May 17, 2005 QuoteI am single and happy. Good. Quote I think I have realized I am way too selfish to be in a relationship with a non jumper. Not even a jumper girl is going to want someone who is selfish. Quote All my money is for jumping. If I ever get to a point where I have enough for jumping and other stuff then maybe. Every sunny weekend is for jumping. If there is any extra money that’s left it is for future boogies, Coaching , and new gear. I wouldn't date anyone with the above life philosophies. If you can't give up a weekend to do something other than jumping, and you truly find that you would rather be completely dead ass broke after jumping, then most girls are probably out of the question. But, i'm sure there are some that have the same philosophy, so maybe, by chance, you'll hook up. Quote I wouldn’t wanna date me if I was a non-jumper, and we all know the problems with finding a girl who is a jumper. I'm a jumper, and if I were single I wouldn't date you. Quote So do I really want to subject any poor non jumping girl to dealing with me………will maybe for the month Jan. we don’t jump then. I'm sure you'll be able to do this no problem. Most people don't realize that their lifes goals clash for quite some time. But, you will probably need to give up at least one weekend to find one. I met my skydiving boyfriend in the sport and am very happy! :D He loves jumping, probably more than me, and i'm cool with that. If I can't go out, i'm fine if he does, but he knows I require at least one of this weekend days. And, he doesn't live like a hobo due to spending every dime on skydiving. The key to life is balance. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites heidihagen 0 #71 May 18, 2005 your poll kind of threw me off.. the wording i mean. i chose "female boyfriend"... but it sounds funny we've been together a few years... he has never made a jump, i started 6 months ago. i found out last weekend he has no desire to. (i thought actually bringing him there would make him want to try it at least... umm negative) there's no doubt-single would be much easier, unless you date someone willing to dedicate this much time/money to the same cause.... or at least likes watching your videos over and over maybe i'll get better with time management once the new sport wows wear off (do they??)i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #72 May 18, 2005 Quote if you date a skydiver...everyone and his brother is aware IMMEDIATELY. if single, like me and only looking for fun/entertainment/amusement your life is instantly on display... Nicky... if you ever feel like settling down... look me up... Honestly though... this is true about anything and every thing... secrets are impossible to keep in any environment...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #73 May 18, 2005 QuoteIf I can't go out, i'm fine if he does, but he knows I require at least one of this weekend days. Isn't that kinda selfish? QuoteAnd, he doesn't live like a hobo due to spending every dime on skydiving. If "living like a hobo" is what makes my b/f happy, then I'm all for him doing so. I'd rather be with someone who lives in a van and is happy with his life than someone who lives in a mansion and isn't happy. It's about choices. Because you wouldn't choose a particular lifestyle doesn't make it wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sistaluv 0 #74 May 18, 2005 I'm female and single.My ex boo is a whuffo and hated me jumping. I stoped for a while because i thought i really loved this guy, but my one year of living in a trailer on the dz waking up the sound of the planes or getting on the first load on sun rise is the real me and now that i've been away from the sport for a year, due to a freak car accedent, it unabled me to jump right now and I find it really hard to be with someone that doesn't live life to the fullest. I will be jumping again soon and I'm living proof that living in a nice place driving nice rides isn't for everyone and doesn't mean that just because i lived in a trailer all summer makes me a bum, I choose it and never let someone take your dreams away cause you'll regret it. Maybe if I didn't stop jumping I wouldn't of got in the car accident. Hey at least i'm not chillin with that whuffo. Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #75 May 18, 2005 Quote The key to life is balance. i've had that conversation with several women.... most get frightened when i show them the 'key' ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 3 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
riggerrob 643 #59 February 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteAs of right now, your poll lists 8 single women and 21 single men. Being a single guy, it looks like my best bet is to just hit on tandem students. Blues, Dave Or become Gay. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The original poller forgot to mention "male with boyfriend or girl with girlfriend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflynNicki 0 #60 February 9, 2005 Surrounding ourselves constantly by one another re-iterates (sp?) the reality of our fantasy like world...when single and dating whuffos, just the idea to them (esp. if you're a girl talkin' to a whuffo guy) of this "new person being cool, yadayadayada...oh & they're into this extreme sport of skydiving...blah blah blah" i think we forget that to an outsider, skydiving is WOW! ~*~*~*~just thinking aloud~*~*~*~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PMS#269 Team Dirty Sanchez#41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #61 February 9, 2005 I'll only date a whuffo if he has a time consuming hobby of his own... like golf.. or buying me presents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 1 #62 February 9, 2005 QuoteSingle Male Problem #1 With only about 5-10% of the sports participants being female, my chances of meeting a girlfriend in this sport don't seem very good. I'm still open for surprises though. Problem #2 Whuffo women aren't interested in people who risk their lives like we jumpers seem to do. Yet the three things I enjoy most (Swooping, BASE jumping and Ground Launching) aren't exactly what you could call safe activities. I have opportunities with whuffo women through the co-ed volleyball league I play in. But you should see their reactions when I tell them what I do, or better yet show them video of myself and my friends jumping in Moab. Disclaimer: I am reasonably happy with who I am and where I am in my life. Having a partner would be a bonus, but it is in no way a requirement for me. BUMP SET SPIKE Let's play some volleyball this weekend Steve. I'm bringing my ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 1 #63 February 9, 2005 Quote Yep the worst pickup line to use at a bar "I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". "Yeah....Nice to meet you, I have to go." hahaha that reminds me of the time I was in Ikea with a friend shopping for stuff for his trailer. We were talking and walking through the store, but whenever I started to say the word "trailer", my voice went to a whisper. I couldn't bear to ruin his chance with any of the ladies in the store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #64 February 10, 2005 I consider myself very lucky. I'm married but the wife doesn't jump. She has her own career and hobbies and we have a group of friends that she hangs out with when I am doing something she's not into like jumping, hiking, rafting etc. She doesn't mind if I spend all day at the DZ and then going out partying with friends both male and female that night. We are almost complete opposites but it has worked for 13 years. Being married or single is what you make it and they both take a lot of work."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #65 February 10, 2005 Quote"I'm 32 and I live in a trailer on the Airport in Zhills". I'll be able to use that line next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #66 February 10, 2005 QuoteI'll only date a whuffo if he has a time consuming hobby of his own... like golf.. or buying me presents. GOLF??? Please no. You know why its called Golf? Because the word "shit" was already taken.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zep 0 #67 February 12, 2005 Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones, I met my wife at a DZ, She wasent a skydiver just liked to do the occasional tandem, Weve been married 13 years now an I've never had a problem going off an skydiving In fact when work preassure builds up She tell me to go an jump, an when I go off to the States for a couple of weeks in the summer She organises all the flight details. One in a Million Gone fishing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropzonefool 0 #68 February 12, 2005 Guess I'm lucky, wait I know I am. I met my wife on a jump plane 3-1/2 yrs ago! been married for 3 yrs. We like to travel to large DZ's for boogies or coaching. It works out well. I have slightly more jumps than she, but am in no way dominate. Sometimes we actualy have to stop talking about skydiving, it is the most talked about subject in our home. No kids, no plans for any. J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reddevil1 0 #69 May 17, 2005 The point of no return what a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #70 May 17, 2005 QuoteI am single and happy. Good. Quote I think I have realized I am way too selfish to be in a relationship with a non jumper. Not even a jumper girl is going to want someone who is selfish. Quote All my money is for jumping. If I ever get to a point where I have enough for jumping and other stuff then maybe. Every sunny weekend is for jumping. If there is any extra money that’s left it is for future boogies, Coaching , and new gear. I wouldn't date anyone with the above life philosophies. If you can't give up a weekend to do something other than jumping, and you truly find that you would rather be completely dead ass broke after jumping, then most girls are probably out of the question. But, i'm sure there are some that have the same philosophy, so maybe, by chance, you'll hook up. Quote I wouldn’t wanna date me if I was a non-jumper, and we all know the problems with finding a girl who is a jumper. I'm a jumper, and if I were single I wouldn't date you. Quote So do I really want to subject any poor non jumping girl to dealing with me………will maybe for the month Jan. we don’t jump then. I'm sure you'll be able to do this no problem. Most people don't realize that their lifes goals clash for quite some time. But, you will probably need to give up at least one weekend to find one. I met my skydiving boyfriend in the sport and am very happy! :D He loves jumping, probably more than me, and i'm cool with that. If I can't go out, i'm fine if he does, but he knows I require at least one of this weekend days. And, he doesn't live like a hobo due to spending every dime on skydiving. The key to life is balance. -A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #71 May 18, 2005 your poll kind of threw me off.. the wording i mean. i chose "female boyfriend"... but it sounds funny we've been together a few years... he has never made a jump, i started 6 months ago. i found out last weekend he has no desire to. (i thought actually bringing him there would make him want to try it at least... umm negative) there's no doubt-single would be much easier, unless you date someone willing to dedicate this much time/money to the same cause.... or at least likes watching your videos over and over maybe i'll get better with time management once the new sport wows wear off (do they??)i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #72 May 18, 2005 Quote if you date a skydiver...everyone and his brother is aware IMMEDIATELY. if single, like me and only looking for fun/entertainment/amusement your life is instantly on display... Nicky... if you ever feel like settling down... look me up... Honestly though... this is true about anything and every thing... secrets are impossible to keep in any environment...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #73 May 18, 2005 QuoteIf I can't go out, i'm fine if he does, but he knows I require at least one of this weekend days. Isn't that kinda selfish? QuoteAnd, he doesn't live like a hobo due to spending every dime on skydiving. If "living like a hobo" is what makes my b/f happy, then I'm all for him doing so. I'd rather be with someone who lives in a van and is happy with his life than someone who lives in a mansion and isn't happy. It's about choices. Because you wouldn't choose a particular lifestyle doesn't make it wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #74 May 18, 2005 I'm female and single.My ex boo is a whuffo and hated me jumping. I stoped for a while because i thought i really loved this guy, but my one year of living in a trailer on the dz waking up the sound of the planes or getting on the first load on sun rise is the real me and now that i've been away from the sport for a year, due to a freak car accedent, it unabled me to jump right now and I find it really hard to be with someone that doesn't live life to the fullest. I will be jumping again soon and I'm living proof that living in a nice place driving nice rides isn't for everyone and doesn't mean that just because i lived in a trailer all summer makes me a bum, I choose it and never let someone take your dreams away cause you'll regret it. Maybe if I didn't stop jumping I wouldn't of got in the car accident. Hey at least i'm not chillin with that whuffo. Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #75 May 18, 2005 Quote The key to life is balance. i've had that conversation with several women.... most get frightened when i show them the 'key' ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
