mmatute 0 #1 June 14, 2005 ading previous "gay" post. A question. How many gays "skydivers" do you know? Do you think "skydive" is an sport that gays do? In Spain I only know two ones. My boyfriend and I Regards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #2 June 14, 2005 Skydivers don't care if you're gay. This is a sport that anyone who loves the sky can enjoy. Who you sleep with is somewhat irrelevant. Oh, and I know 2 only because they are open about it. I'm sure I've jumped with many others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBSB52 0 #3 June 14, 2005 Quoteading previous "gay" post. A question. How many gays "skydivers" do you know? Do you think "skydive" is an sport that gays do? In Spain I only know two ones. My boyfriend and I Regards. Kinda brings a whole new definition to, "corking." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBSB52 0 #4 June 14, 2005 QuoteSkydivers don't care if you're gay. This is a sport that anyone who loves the sky can enjoy. Who you sleep with is somewhat irrelevant. Oh, and I know 2 only because they are open about it. I'm sure I've jumped with many others. Have you ever done 3-way with them? ...... Come on, I mean a 3-way skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 June 14, 2005 I don't know about that. *Some* skydivers I know are extremely homophobic. I remember being shocked by that when I first got into the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #6 June 14, 2005 I'm shocked by no one perpetuating any kind of hatred. I don't like it, but I'm never surprised. Particularly in the south. But I do know a couple of gay skydivers. I can't think of how many exactly, but at least 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #7 June 14, 2005 There are not many gay skydivers but I think I know about 3 of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #8 June 14, 2005 skydiving is just a microcosm of the population. there is some of everything. i think the only difference is that skydivers are an adventurous bunch and seem to be more layed back than the population."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #9 June 14, 2005 I expected skydivers in general to be more tolerant and laid back, so when I first started jumping, I was surprised at the attitudes of some (not all) of the "old time" jumpers. I've even been surprised by some of the attitudes expressed in these forums. As you say though, there is some of everything in the community. I'd say the skydiving community is no more or less tolerant than any other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #10 June 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteSkydivers don't care if you're gay. This is a sport that anyone who loves the sky can enjoy. Who you sleep with is somewhat irrelevant. Oh, and I know 2 only because they are open about it. I'm sure I've jumped with many others. Have you ever done 3-way with them? ...... Come on, I mean a 3-way skydive. Actually, it was a 32 way....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #11 June 14, 2005 QuoteI don't know about that. *Some* skydivers I know are extremely homophobic. I remember being shocked by that when I first got into the sport. I gotta admit I've never met any homophobic skydivers, but I did wonder about the sport as a whole when I started jumping. Something about the rainbows on fraphats. I thought everyone was gay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBSB52 0 #12 June 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteSkydivers don't care if you're gay. This is a sport that anyone who loves the sky can enjoy. Who you sleep with is somewhat irrelevant. Oh, and I know 2 only because they are open about it. I'm sure I've jumped with many others. Have you ever done 3-way with them? ...... Come on, I mean a 3-way skydive. Actually, it was a 32 way....... I hope there were at least a couple chicks in there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #13 June 14, 2005 QuoteI'd say the skydiving community is no more or less tolerant than any other. bingo. i also think you'll find the same with any group of people because, in the end, people are people."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #14 June 14, 2005 I knew a gay guy in California. His name was James, and he was a great guy. He was a good jumper too, but I havn't jumped back in Ca for years, so I'm not to sure if he's still around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #15 June 14, 2005 QuoteSomething about the rainbows on fraphats. I thought everyone was gay. What about the old rainbow colored rigs and jumpsuits? I know a few gay jumpers... But like others have said skydiving is just like real life. There is a mix of different types of people in everything."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
Fast 0 #16 June 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteSomething about the rainbows on fraphats. I thought everyone was gay. What about the old rainbow colored rigs and jumpsuits? I know a few gay jumpers... But like others have said skydiving is just like real life. There is a mix of different types of people in everything. yep Though the nature of any event, hobby, sport, or whatever often tends to mean there are more or less of one portion of society that is involved. I figure its a giant matrix of precentages and somewhere you find a row that describes us and includes the average number of this or that trait, race, social stratum, whatever that composes the cultural group "skydiver" Clearly we have more thrill seeking people in our group than exist in the rest of society, on a percentage basis of the two wholes. (or maybe not, im just guessing)~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #17 June 14, 2005 Personally know? I've never really counted. Six or seven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #18 June 15, 2005 five or six that i know personally (on both 'sides') plus two i know of from here... i'm sure there are more.. it just has no bearing on actual skydiving and some people are not 'flaming' about it so it never comes up...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #19 June 15, 2005 There's a mailing list for gay/les/bi skydivers: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/RainbowSkydivers/ At some point, they discussed a small "gay way" side thingy at WFFC this year in Rantoul. And by "gay way", they mean a skydive formation Mailing list has been quiet lately, though. Ping it if you're one of the community and want to set up a meet there. FYI, not going to WFFC this year (not enough jumps anyway). I've got my mind set on Deland for another event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahegeman 0 #20 June 15, 2005 Eh. Where someone sticks their willie in their free time is pretty much the least of my concerns.--------------------------------------------------------------- There is a fine line between 'hobby' and 'mental illness'. --Dave Barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britboynz 0 #21 June 16, 2005 >Eh. Where someone sticks their willie in their free time is pretty much the least of my concerns. Yeah? Well likewise, all these threads about bloody boobies are the least of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #22 June 16, 2005 QuotePersonally know? I've never really counted. Six or seven. You know more than that cause I know of more than that that you know . . . __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 June 16, 2005 QuoteI don't know about that. *Some* skydivers I know are extremely homophobic. I remember being shocked by that when I first got into the sport. Name calling and put-downs come from both sides of the fence, eh? I don't agree with homosexuality so therefore I'm "homophobic"...yeah, whatever....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #24 June 16, 2005 QuoteName calling and put-downs come from both sides of the fence, eh? I don't agree with homosexuality so therefore I'm "homophobic"...yeah, whatever.... It's not clear why you identify with Tigra's post (which didn't mention you) if it doesn't apply to you. We learn a lot by what others spontaneously deny. -- On a bigger topic, I do wish someone would explain what "I don't agree with homosexuality" means. Does that mean you don't share our opinion that Johnny Depp is totally hot? That's ok. You don't have to agree with us on that one. If that's all it is, then no. Not agreeing/sharing our infatuations does not make you homophobic. But if your phrase "don't agree with homosexuality" means you harbor ill will to us for loving in the 'wrong way', then yes. I think that's the very definition of homophobia. And in that case I'd have to say that yes, Tigra's comment maybe does apply to you. But in a clinical way, not a name-calling way. Don't you agree? First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias 0 #25 June 16, 2005 I've come across more gay females in this sport then males.Ya never can tell, if you really care enough to try I know 5 - 4/1 and all very cool folks I was an avid cave diver and used to travel with a global group that would meet at top locations every year. Did this for 6 years with the same 7 guys. Only recently was I made aware that 2 were gay - certainly did not fit any stereotypes who really cares anyway - might add more fun around the dz if a larger portion of "all outters" were buzzing around - always found them entertaining and uplifting to say the least Carpe Diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
