McDuck 0 #1 February 3, 2004 I can't help it, I love talking to people about coming to jump at our DZ, and I've met with more than limited success. I know that there have been other posts explaining the various levels of enthusiasm in this sport, but how many people, regardless of experience, still actively recruit for their DZ?Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 February 3, 2004 I voted for every option except the first one "I try and recruit new jumpers everywhere I go". Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #3 February 3, 2004 QuoteI voted for every option except the first one "I try and recruit new jumpers everywhere I go". Ditto here!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 February 3, 2004 I tend to recruit most heavily at Hooters After that, anywhere that has cute waitresses. Hmmmm, that reminds me, i need to get back on the tandem thing. . . . Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #5 February 3, 2004 I voted for recruiting options except the first one "I try and recruit new jumpers everywhere I go" - the restroom never seems to be a good place .Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 February 3, 2004 I try not to do any recruiting. It just means more people at the DZ and longer waits to manifest. Kind of like skiing, I hate waiting in the lift lines.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
McDuck 0 #7 February 3, 2004 Well, the adult in me (or what passes for one) is fairly rational about when and where to recruit, but the kid in me (99.99999%) is ecstatic about sharing the incredible sensations I get from skydiving with the world. Yeah, the bathroom...not sure I would EVER recruit there: "Hey, sounds like you've got a good flow going there. Want to skydive?" Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #8 February 3, 2004 I pretty much will tell anyone (including the Fed Ex and UPS delivery drivers that come to my work) about my skydiving adventures. I even take brochures from the office to give people who might actually be serious. . .Course I am a newbie and REALLY EXCITED about getting to jump out of planes still. Like this weekend for instance at the Elsinore Instructor Burn-Out Boogie. . . .oops, I digress. . .sorry!________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #9 February 3, 2004 No, hey! For a cause as just as that one, HIJACK AWAY! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 February 3, 2004 I used to, but as I grew out of having a crush on skydiving and moved to respect and love of the sport, I quit marketing it. Other know of my skydiving. They know to talk to me if they are interested. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #11 February 3, 2004 Yes, I actively recruit for my DZ. I talk to everybody about skydiving. I know I'm still new to the sport, have "A" License with 33 jumps, so far, but I know that I will be doing the same thing when I am a grizzly veteran, with big numbers of jumps under my belt. When I get enthused about something, especially something that I love as much as I do skydiving. I remain that way, enthused! I'll always be a recruiter for my dz. I agree with you on this one Kevin!-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #12 February 3, 2004 QuoteNo, hey! For a cause as just as that one, HIJACK AWAY! Yes it is a great cause, HOWEVER, I was mostly excited because I have money to be able to do more than a couple jumps. . .(student status still). So see, I wasn't really hijacking, just getting excited for the weekend. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #13 February 3, 2004 QuoteI know I'm still new to the sport, have "A" License with 33 jumps, so far, but I know that I will be doing the same thing when I am a grizzly veteran, with big numbers of jumps under my belt. When I get enthused about something, especially something that I love as much as I do skydiving. I remain that way, enthused! I'll always be a recruiter for my dz. I agree with you on this one Kevin! That's EXACTLY what I was looking for. I'm the same way. I'm passionate about this sport, and I can see myself recruiting for a good, long while. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #14 February 3, 2004 Yup, if someone even looks at me funny or sideways or accidentally nods in my direction I tell them how they should go skydiving. Last spring during a 10 mile run, I actively recruited 3 people that were next to me for any lenght of time! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #15 February 3, 2004 QuoteYes it is a great cause, HOWEVER, I was mostly excited because I have money to be able to do more than a couple jumps. . .(student status still). So see, I wasn't really hijacking, just getting excited for the weekend. . . Me too. I will have my tax refund by then, and I will be a jump-ing-fool. Uh, a SAFE, jumping fool. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #16 February 3, 2004 All the time, everywhere, everyone!! I'm especially trying to find more girls to jump with...4-way girls team would be much fun!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #17 February 3, 2004 QuoteI'm especially trying to find more girls to jump with...4-way girls team would be much fun!! I hear you there. . .course, I better wait till I am off student status. . .I think there are rules about that sort of thing. . .________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #18 February 3, 2004 QuoteQuoteI'm especially trying to find more girls to jump with...4-way girls team would be much fun!! I hear you there. . .course, I better wait till I am off student status. . .I think there are rules about that sort of thing. . . Rules were meant to be broken... Go ahead...I won't tell! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcords 0 #19 February 3, 2004 I firmly believe that there are some people who will never want to skydive. They shouldn't do it and I will not waste my time trying to "change their mind. If, however, a person is interested, I will gladly explain our sport to the best of my ability and encourage them to try it. This is a sport of passion and it is hard not to be passionate about it. Even after twenty years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #20 February 3, 2004 Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't try to change anyone's mind if they DON'T want to jump (i.e. my brother, father, etc). I just spread the word and the contact info and let them decide if they want to give it a shot. Went into a Sam Goody to buy a movie and wound up leaving a couple of stickers from the DZ there. Five people have called to schedule jumps from there since then. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #21 February 3, 2004 Me recruit?...never The poor ppl at work are so sick of me hounding them to come jump that they may actually come jump just to shut me up......little do they know... Remember...for every 30 ppl that say there going too....your lucky if one actually does.....last year I had 10 come do the FJC......damn I must have hounded alot of ppl On the bathroom thingy.....dont ask me how(I was quite drunk) but I did manage to start up a jump convo.......amasing how a 30 sec drunken peeeee can turn into a 45 min recruiting convo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #22 February 3, 2004 Don'twanttoknowDon'twanttoknowDon'twanttoknow. I'm guessing that drunken recruiting in the bathroom is more common than people let on. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
