jaffo 0 #1 August 20, 2010 I just came back into the sport after 9 years off. I've been jumping a bunch. and been having a blast.. Last night I read something about POPS and realized I'm getting older. I actually qualify for POPS. Wow I don't feel over Phorty!!! How did I get here???Take chances, just do it with all the information to make good decisions!! Muff Brother# 2706 Dudeist Skydiver# 121.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 August 20, 2010 QuoteWhat are Pops? Parachutists Over Phorty (40) I'm almost 43, and I've been dragging my ass ever since about joining POPS... You only need it if you want to do a POPS record jump and I haven't exactly kept current enough to be on anything large enough."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
theonlyski 8 #4 August 20, 2010 QuoteWhat are Pops? Parachutists over Phorty (Pronounced forty) SOS is Skydivers over Sixty"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 August 20, 2010 Quote How did I get here??? You survived....... well done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #6 August 20, 2010 QuoteQuoteWhat are Pops? Parachutists over Phorty (Pronounced forty) SOS is Skydivers over Sixty And JOS - Jumpers over Seventy"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
BillyVance 35 #7 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote What are Pops? Parachutists over Phorty (Pronounced forty) SOS is Skydivers over Sixty Wonder why there isn't one for over 50? FOFs? Fuckers Over Fifty doesn't exactly ring bells.... "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
theonlyski 8 #8 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote What are Pops? Parachutists over Phorty (Pronounced forty) SOS is Skydivers over Sixty And JOS - Jumpers over Seventy I've got some choice words for you... Too bad you'll never hear them. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSISK 0 #9 August 20, 2010 Guess i qualify, Im 46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #10 August 20, 2010 Quote Fuckers Over Fifty doesn't exactly ring bells.... I'll go with it - FOF-2Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #11 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote What are Pops? Parachutists over Phorty (Pronounced forty) SOS is Skydivers over Sixty And JOS - Jumpers over Seventy I've got some choice words for you... Too bad you'll never hear them. Well I guess covering my ears and going "LALALALALALALA..." would be kind of redundant... "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
jaffo 0 #12 August 20, 2010 Yes, but how will we really know if someone really qualifys for FOF??? Gives a new meaning to the name "Video Jumper"...lolTake chances, just do it with all the information to make good decisions!! Muff Brother# 2706 Dudeist Skydiver# 121.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koppel 5 #13 August 20, 2010 and we got JOE's over here too - Jumpers Over Eighty! Jim Brierly ROCKS!I like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #14 August 20, 2010 So sign up, ya old bastard. _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #15 August 20, 2010 Big deal. I started (excluding military jumps in the 70s) as a POP. They have groups for skydivers over 40, over 60, over 70, over 80, What no over 50???? At 55, I feel discriminated against! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #16 August 20, 2010 I asked about an over fifty category and according to a very! senior POP's member the acronym of "Skydiver's over Fifty" becomes "a Softie". Not a good association at that age! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #17 August 20, 2010 Quote I just came back into the sport after 9 years off. I've been jumping a bunch. and been having a blast.. Last night I read something about POPS and realized I'm getting older. I actually qualify for POPS. Wow I don't feel over Phorty!!! How did I get here???[/reply] --------------------------------------------------------- One year at a time, youngin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #18 August 20, 2010 Years ago in SandyEggo, my recently divorced skydivin' roomie who was 'older' than me, got his POPS card in the mail...he just left it in the car after opening. The manure met the blade when his 25 year old girlfriend found it... ~ she 'for SOME reason' thought he was 30! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inspired 0 #19 August 20, 2010 Quote Big deal. I started (excluding military jumps in the 70s) as a POP. They have groups for skydivers over 40, over 60, over 70, over 80, What no over 50???? At 55, I feel discriminated against! They all fall under the umbrella group F.O.G. - Fucking Old Guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #20 August 20, 2010 I can did that! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,147 #21 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Big deal. I started (excluding military jumps in the 70s) as a POP. They have groups for skydivers over 40, over 60, over 70, over 80, What no over 50???? At 55, I feel discriminated against! They all fall under the umbrella group F.O.G. - Fucking Old Guys Just hope that when you get to my age you'll still be fucking and skydiving.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #22 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Big deal. I started (excluding military jumps in the 70s) as a POP. They have groups for skydivers over 40, over 60, over 70, over 80, What no over 50???? At 55, I feel discriminated against! They all fall under the umbrella group F.O.G. - Fucking Old Guys Just hope that when you get to my age you'll still be fucking and skydiving. ...in MY case it's 'Fucking UP Skydives' ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #23 August 20, 2010 So what are the prerequisites of being in Pops...since I recently turned 40 a few months back. Other than obviously being over 40 and being current are there any other requirements? Not that I'm all gung ho about letting everyone know I'm getting closer to being one of those 'old fuckers'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 August 20, 2010 Quote So what are the prerequisites of being in Pops...since I recently turned 40 a few months back. Other than obviously being over 40 and being current are there any other requirements? Not that I'm all gung ho about letting everyone know I'm getting closer to being one of those 'old fuckers'. Nope you are there... over 40... an old fucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #25 August 20, 2010 Cant believe none of you have posted the website for POPS yet... sheesh Buncha old slackers Join Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
