yoink 321 #1 June 24, 2004 Do any of you know people like this? two of my collegues have just let me know that they're interested in doing either AFF or Static line... my first thought was "oh god..." don't get me wrong - there both really nice blokes, it's just that the first is really shy and needs to be told things about a dozen times before anything sinks in, and the seccond is the quintissential "My way is the right way, and I don't need advice from you" middle level manager... Edit: deleted the last sentence on re-reading... on reflection it was a little harsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samhussey 0 #2 June 24, 2004 2 words, natural selection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #3 June 24, 2004 Quote2 words, natural selection. I was gonna say: "They'll fit right in!" it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #4 June 24, 2004 Ya gotta start somewhereI'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
nightjumps 1 #5 June 24, 2004 http://www.accel-team.com/pygmalion/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #6 June 24, 2004 Don't worry, they won't be the first shy guy or know-it-all ever to make a first jump. If you're REALLY concerned, mebbe just give the instructor a quick "heads up". Instructors know how to handle different personality types, and if they feel that somebody isn't ready to jump they'll work with them until they ARE ready to jump, or (worst case) suggest that they maybe "sit this one out". Elvisio "I was the 'shy guy'" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #7 June 24, 2004 So what you are saying is that, in some peoples eyes, Once a Student Always a Student?(in some cases only) Or Once an asshat always an asshat?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
turtlespeed 226 #8 June 24, 2004 Quote Elvisio "I was the 'shy guy'" Rodriguez . . . and I was the knowitall Unfortunately, still a issue I have to work on.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
sunshine 2 #9 June 24, 2004 Geesh, you're judging them before they even made the first jump. When their life is on the line, they may just pay attention and surprise you. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #10 June 24, 2004 they may, and I'm not telling them not to do it - that's up to their instructor, but these are people I've known well for a while - it's not like just making a snap judgement, but a reasoned guess based on their personalities. I may be wrong - in fact I hope I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #11 June 24, 2004 QuoteSo what you are saying is that, in some peoples eyes, Once a Student Always a Student?(in some cases only) If you believe they are an asshat; you will nonverbally communicate they are an asshat; they will act like an asshat; confirming your expectations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
