ChrisL 2 #1 November 14, 2005 I decided over the weekend that I'm hanging up my rig I dont feel bad. 219 jumps and I've pretty much done what I wanted to do. I've had some awesome times, made one or two lifelong friends, and I havent sustained any disabling injuries. I have not seen any friends die from this sport. Its been sweet, now I'm on to the next thing Cheers! PS. The rig in my profile will be showing up in the classifieds in a day or three :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #2 November 14, 2005 Congrats man. It's good to see proof of someone actually weighing the risk vs. reward and making what is obviously a tough decision. I would make one suggestion though. Unless you need the funds for something in particular... or are 200% certain you won't get that unbearable itch... hold on to the gear... at least a year, before selling. It's yours, you are comfortable with it etc... it would be nice to have kicking around should you want to return sooner then later. But either way, best of luck with "the next thing" !!Nick My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 November 14, 2005 I notice your other rig is a Fatboy. I felt the same way as you when I sold my last motorcycle. I almsot got killed a bunch of times on those. 4600 jumps later, I'm still happy skydiving. Glad you had a good time. We'll leave the light on. You can always come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites arlo 0 #4 November 14, 2005 WHAT? hey, good luck with whatever you decide to do. remember, i double as a travel agent and human mapquest person, too. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #5 November 14, 2005 i'm in the market for a rig, seems like just what I'm looking for... what do you want for it? got pics? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #6 November 14, 2005 I'll send you a PM__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites fmmobley 0 #7 November 14, 2005 My wife asked me last night, "just how long do you plan to do this?". My answer was, "Until I lose interest or feel too old". I am curious. Did you lose interest? Or, as your subject suggests, are you worried about getting hurt eventually?... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #8 November 14, 2005 I'm not really all that concerned about being hurt. Thats a part of it, sure, but not really the deciding factor. My focus is elsewhere right now. Thats really about the biggest thing. Who knows, maybe I'll be back someday. I'm closing the door, but I'm not locking it or throwing away the key :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #9 November 14, 2005 As they say... The sky's not going anywhere so it'll be waiting for you when you want..... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mike111 0 #10 November 14, 2005 hey hope everything works out for you, and if you do come back then good luck to. skydiving willalwasy be there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #11 November 14, 2005 OK. What makes you quit? How many reserve rides do you have? How many of your bones were broken during skydiving? Have you run out from motivation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LawnDart21 0 #12 November 14, 2005 Quote OK. What makes you quit? Its been my experience that there exists a certain population in our sport that simply lose interest after some time in the sport, or put better, delevope new iinterests outside the sport. It's not unlike the dusty golf clubs in the closet or the guitar you havent pick up in a couple of years. There are those in our sport that eat, sleep and breathe skydiving, and sometimes they (we) over look the fact that not every one considers skydiving to be the same acme of existence that they do, which makes comprehending why someone would voluntarily leave the sport difficult for them. Its hard to imagine some people just consider skydiving a fun thing to do, like playing golf or going sailing. And when the actuvity, in this case skydiving, ceases to be fun, it just makes sense to stop. I applaud anyone that comes to the realization that for whatever the reason, skydiving isnt there thing in the right now, and if they decide to call it quits, I say bon voyage, good luck out there, and we'll keep the light on for you, and a slot ready on the Otter, just incase its not for good...........lol Best of luck in your future endeavors ChrisL, Tom -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites thegreekone 0 #13 November 14, 2005 Chris, Wishing you all the best and let us know what the NEXT THING IS. I know I tried to walk away..."but it kept pulling me back in". be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #14 November 15, 2005 QuoteOK. What makes you quit? Too much else going on right now. I cant devote enough time to the sport to be, first and formost, current and safe. How many reserve rides do you have? 0 reserve rides How many of your bones were broken during skydiving? 0 broken bones Have you run out from motivation? I'm not disillusioned. I love jumping. I just cant give it the attention that it not only deserves, but requires. Someday I may well rejoin your ranks. There just isnt room for it right now :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #15 November 15, 2005 QuoteChris, Wishing you all the best and let us know what the NEXT THING IS. I know I tried to walk away..."but it kept pulling me back in". be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right now the next thing is martial arts, bodybuilding, motorcycle riding, writing music/playing guitar, and a family that I want to have some time for __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gravitymaster 0 #16 November 15, 2005 Heh, heh. Does the new Fatboy have anything to do with your decision? I know I don't jump as much since I bought mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #17 November 15, 2005 Not trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Superman32 0 #18 November 15, 2005 His gear will have a new and very, very, very loving home, from somebody that needs gear desperatelyI wonder who that could be? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #19 November 15, 2005 QuoteHis gear will have a new and very, very, very loving home, from somebody that needs gear desperatelyI wonder who that could be? You better keep it close asshole!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #20 November 15, 2005 QuoteHeh, heh. Does the new Fatboy have anything to do with your decision? I know I don't jump as much since I bought mine. Nope __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #21 November 15, 2005 QuoteNot trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway I've still got my clubs, guitars, motorcycle, etc. No bowling balls though __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,586 #22 November 15, 2005 I'm glad you got out of it what you wanted to. Every now and then you need to come post about the fun things that you're doing on weekends that we don't have time for. Well, except that I don't jump every weekend... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperconway 0 #23 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteNot trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway I've still got my clubs, guitars, motorcycle, etc. No bowling balls though I still have my bowling ball,bag,shoes and towel and used to carry a 160+ average but haven't used them since I started jumping again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steveorino 7 #24 November 15, 2005 I miss riding my 93 Fat Boy with my buddies. Working at a DZ takes all your weekends. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brianfry713 0 #25 November 15, 2005 I've got a couple of bowling balls and often go after a day of jumping, or at night during the week. I average about 160. Now my golf clubs have only been used a couple of times since I started jumping because my weekends are all spent at the DZ.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. 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arlo 0 #4 November 14, 2005 WHAT? hey, good luck with whatever you decide to do. remember, i double as a travel agent and human mapquest person, too. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #5 November 14, 2005 i'm in the market for a rig, seems like just what I'm looking for... what do you want for it? got pics? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #6 November 14, 2005 I'll send you a PM__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #7 November 14, 2005 My wife asked me last night, "just how long do you plan to do this?". My answer was, "Until I lose interest or feel too old". I am curious. Did you lose interest? Or, as your subject suggests, are you worried about getting hurt eventually?... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #8 November 14, 2005 I'm not really all that concerned about being hurt. Thats a part of it, sure, but not really the deciding factor. My focus is elsewhere right now. Thats really about the biggest thing. Who knows, maybe I'll be back someday. I'm closing the door, but I'm not locking it or throwing away the key :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 November 14, 2005 As they say... The sky's not going anywhere so it'll be waiting for you when you want..... (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #10 November 14, 2005 hey hope everything works out for you, and if you do come back then good luck to. skydiving willalwasy be there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #11 November 14, 2005 OK. What makes you quit? How many reserve rides do you have? How many of your bones were broken during skydiving? Have you run out from motivation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #12 November 14, 2005 Quote OK. What makes you quit? Its been my experience that there exists a certain population in our sport that simply lose interest after some time in the sport, or put better, delevope new iinterests outside the sport. It's not unlike the dusty golf clubs in the closet or the guitar you havent pick up in a couple of years. There are those in our sport that eat, sleep and breathe skydiving, and sometimes they (we) over look the fact that not every one considers skydiving to be the same acme of existence that they do, which makes comprehending why someone would voluntarily leave the sport difficult for them. Its hard to imagine some people just consider skydiving a fun thing to do, like playing golf or going sailing. And when the actuvity, in this case skydiving, ceases to be fun, it just makes sense to stop. I applaud anyone that comes to the realization that for whatever the reason, skydiving isnt there thing in the right now, and if they decide to call it quits, I say bon voyage, good luck out there, and we'll keep the light on for you, and a slot ready on the Otter, just incase its not for good...........lol Best of luck in your future endeavors ChrisL, Tom -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #13 November 14, 2005 Chris, Wishing you all the best and let us know what the NEXT THING IS. I know I tried to walk away..."but it kept pulling me back in". be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #14 November 15, 2005 QuoteOK. What makes you quit? Too much else going on right now. I cant devote enough time to the sport to be, first and formost, current and safe. How many reserve rides do you have? 0 reserve rides How many of your bones were broken during skydiving? 0 broken bones Have you run out from motivation? I'm not disillusioned. I love jumping. I just cant give it the attention that it not only deserves, but requires. Someday I may well rejoin your ranks. There just isnt room for it right now :-)__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #15 November 15, 2005 QuoteChris, Wishing you all the best and let us know what the NEXT THING IS. I know I tried to walk away..."but it kept pulling me back in". be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Right now the next thing is martial arts, bodybuilding, motorcycle riding, writing music/playing guitar, and a family that I want to have some time for __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #16 November 15, 2005 Heh, heh. Does the new Fatboy have anything to do with your decision? I know I don't jump as much since I bought mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #17 November 15, 2005 Not trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #18 November 15, 2005 His gear will have a new and very, very, very loving home, from somebody that needs gear desperatelyI wonder who that could be? Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #19 November 15, 2005 QuoteHis gear will have a new and very, very, very loving home, from somebody that needs gear desperatelyI wonder who that could be? You better keep it close asshole!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #20 November 15, 2005 QuoteHeh, heh. Does the new Fatboy have anything to do with your decision? I know I don't jump as much since I bought mine. Nope __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #21 November 15, 2005 QuoteNot trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway I've still got my clubs, guitars, motorcycle, etc. No bowling balls though __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,586 #22 November 15, 2005 I'm glad you got out of it what you wanted to. Every now and then you need to come post about the fun things that you're doing on weekends that we don't have time for. Well, except that I don't jump every weekend... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #23 November 15, 2005 QuoteQuoteNot trying to persuade either way but I gave up my golf membership and my sportbikes when I got back in this sport. I still have my clubs incase I want to go back! I can blow off jumping and play golf any weekend if requird! Don't sell your gear!! Yet!!!! Blue Skies, Conway I've still got my clubs, guitars, motorcycle, etc. No bowling balls though I still have my bowling ball,bag,shoes and towel and used to carry a 160+ average but haven't used them since I started jumping again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #24 November 15, 2005 I miss riding my 93 Fat Boy with my buddies. Working at a DZ takes all your weekends. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #25 November 15, 2005 I've got a couple of bowling balls and often go after a day of jumping, or at night during the week. I average about 160. Now my golf clubs have only been used a couple of times since I started jumping because my weekends are all spent at the DZ.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
