DYEVOUT 0 #1 December 6, 2002 I recently read a mention of the ratio of non-skydivers to people who have/do skydive (in another thread) Such a number would be interesting to see (1 in ???), but would be damn hard to compute - over 18, financially able, etc... Anyone ever seen someone take a shot at this ratio? ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #2 December 6, 2002 In the UK I believe there are around 4000 (?) 'actual' skydivers, from a population of 60 million. That equates to 1 in 15000 but like you said there are other factors to look at eg over 18. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker 0 #3 December 6, 2002 I have HEARD that only 1% of Americans have jumped before. I don't know if that is only adults that are qualified, but it's not much!When once you have tasted flight you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been and there you will long to return.-Leonardo DiVinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueshrew 0 #4 December 6, 2002 I think 1% is a LOT. This means that around 2.5 to 3 Million people jumped?? We're talking 1 in 100. That can't be right, can it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 December 6, 2002 i always thought is should be 100% but then I think i would prefer to stay on the ground....haha if all those idiots were up here then ID stay low!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #6 December 6, 2002 Should be more like .005 or something have jumped... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #7 December 7, 2002 From the figures I just ran (ages above 18) for year 2000 I got 0.0015193606651433451117285083657866 to be relatively exact... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #8 December 7, 2002 Quote 0.0015193606651433451117285083657866 to be relatively exact... You're scaring me....relatively exact? .....So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #9 December 7, 2002 Quote Quote 0.0015193606651433451117285083657866 to be relatively exact... You're scaring me....relatively exact? ..... As a matter of fact I scared myself with that statement but I already posted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 December 7, 2002 Hmmm, 1% might not be far off, if you include the "once-fos" who do a tandem one time & never come back. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #11 December 7, 2002 When I did my 100th, I was told 'Welcome to the 1% of the 1%'. Then I thought of it. Even if 1% of the population has jumped, I'm damb sure less than 1% of them has gotten to 100 jumps. Still, it sounds cool, and I say it to people who've just done their 100th.I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
