cocheese 0 #1 May 9, 2005 Not enough options i know, but which one are you closest to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #2 May 9, 2005 In terms of skydiving?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justaflygirl 0 #3 May 9, 2005 my last jump will my by "my"ash dive.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #4 May 9, 2005 Not sure why, but I've always felt like this is something I will eventually stop doing. I'll know when that time comes. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #5 May 9, 2005 QuoteIn terms of skydiving?Yes skydiving. Sorry not my usual sex thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 May 9, 2005 QuoteNot sure why, but I've always felt like this is something I will eventually stop doing. I'll know when that time comes. Nobody likes a quitter. cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 May 9, 2005 QuoteNobody likes a quitter. You say that, but give this sport some more time and you'll see why people quit. Friends will die in this sport, people will piss you off in this sport, the politics in this sport is fucking unreal. For me, I'm pretty much stuck in this sport, I don't see any reason why I would personally stop jumping on my own choice, but I don't know what the road will hold in 10 years or 20 years, etc. Although I know that I never want to stop jumping, ever.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #8 May 9, 2005 Right now, I say yes, but I know people that for various reasons have gotten burnt out on the sport - some because they just did too much in it others because they saw too many friends go in others because life got in the way, etc. So...although I say yes, I'll qualify it with a "hopefully," but life may dictate otherwise at some point in the future. I'll just roll with life and see where it leads.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 May 9, 2005 QuoteYou say that, but give this sport some more time and you'll see why people quit. Friends will die in this sport, people will piss you off in this sport, the politics in this sport is fucking unreal. Me and Rainbo were discussing this today at SDC. I started jumping at SDC in 2000, and only 2 people from the little group of beginners i used to jump with still jumps. Funny how everyone thinks they'll never quit, but they do. Life changes, people change. I honestly have no idea what i'll be doing 2 days from now. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #10 May 9, 2005 The last few weekends have been really tough and I was seriously considering leaving the sport. I took two weekends off. Went to Clewiston this weekend for Freddie Brown's Memorial Service with all of my gear and the open mind that I may or may not jump. Once I got there and saw the joy and positive energy within my friends, I went to manifest and said "put me on the next one". They said "5 minute call okay?"...Yes, that's plenty of time. It took a lot of courage for me to climb into the plane for the first load as I was a nervous wreck and thought "WTF am I doing?" However as I exited the plane, a huge smile came upon my face and I knew I was doing the right thing by continuing to jump. For my jumps today, the door of the plane was broken so we left it up for the entire climb to alti...I sat in the door during the entire climb admiring the beautiful view and feeling the air upon my face...and it was very clear why I do what I do. This weekend was nothing short of "Spectacular"! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #11 May 9, 2005 What are we going to do with you ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #12 May 9, 2005 Ask me again in 5 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #13 May 9, 2005 Yup. This. I doubt I'll continue jumping at the same rate as now, simply because it's too all-consuming. Maybe I'll slacken off a bit, or maybe I'll just stop jumping. We shall see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #14 May 9, 2005 Your results should be pretty skewed. Most active skydivers think they'll do it forever. Most also quit after a 3-5 years. After 10 years, I *think* I'll be around for a long time to come, but that plan is probably subject to revision. If I ever quit, I hope it's because I've found something even better, and not due to something chickenshit like injuries or pressure from some future wife or whatever. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmittar 0 #15 May 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteNot sure why, but I've always felt like this is something I will eventually stop doing. I'll know when that time comes. Nobody likes a quitter. I know you say this semi jokingly, but for me this sport is the kind of thing that if I'm not enjoying it, then I NEED to stop. I know myself well enough to pretty much know that this time will come. Probably not for a long while, but still. |>.<| Seriously, W.T.F. mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #16 May 9, 2005 I've seen people leave the sport for a variety of reasons. - marriage. The new wife wants more of a time committment instead of being second place. "Getting married? How much do you want for your gear?" - injuries. Sometimes people are too injured. Sometimes the medical bills prevent them. Sometimes they feel they've exhaused all their luck. - moving on. "Been there, done that". People can get bored with anything. - incidents involving friends. It can be too much to bear. One thing is certain, don't jump unless you really want to. There's no requirement. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #17 May 9, 2005 The sport is not a healthy lifestyle in a lot of ways. It consumes a lot of time and money and it's pretty easy to get injured. It's a very easy hobby to drop out of. But there's always new blood coming in so the sport absorbs the losses pretty easily. It's kind of silly define yourself as a "lifer" for pretty much any hobby anyway. There are a lot of rides in the amusement park, if you get tired of one there's nothing wrong with moving on to different thrill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #18 May 9, 2005 i think any newbie would say yes to this one. i'll get back to ya! what about you???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
Squeak 17 #19 May 9, 2005 I'm kinda obsessive compulsive, I was FULL into SCUBA for years, the FULL into Photography for years, etc....... Now I'm FULL into Skydiving, so until the next big thingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #20 May 9, 2005 Quotei think any newbie would say yes to this one. i'll get back to ya! what about you??? where you been hiding??cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #21 May 9, 2005 Did one jump a year for ten years then became a lifer. Been a lifer for 8 years. Thought about being one for 18 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heidihagen 0 #22 May 9, 2005 i just haven't been home all weekend. i'm just killing time while my laundry dries.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
heidihagen 0 #23 May 9, 2005 one jump a year? yeow! i was mad when i had to get current after going 32 days (i had been out there but had weather holds).... .....okay, not maddddddd, but yannooooooi 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
BillyVance 35 #24 May 9, 2005 Quotemy last jump will my by "my"ash dive.... Me too... Just gotta get in one more dive..."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
kelel01 1 #25 May 9, 2005 I agree with you. I'm not sure what my reason will be, but I think I'll quit eventually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
