vonSanta 0 #1 August 28, 2003 have you looked at yer altimeter when someone asked 'what time is it?' Done it a few times and am now enjoying myself asking the oldtimers that very same question. One guy I've caught three times like that. One girl took a brief look, said "12" and didn't catch it til someone asked "you sure?". So, out with it. Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #2 August 28, 2003 One of the jumpers/riggers at my home DZ just got a digital watch/alitimeter for his anniversary gift. Now, jealousy reigns supreme...at least in MY mind. 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
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #3 August 28, 2003 You don't even have to ask me, everytime I think to myself 'gee, I wonder what time it is' I go into automatic reflex and look at the altimeter. In fact, I have probably been without a watch for a full year, but even when nothing is on my wrist I look at it if someone asks me. Man, I need one of those digi watch/altis, too! lol! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,088 #4 August 28, 2003 Never, but then I've never owned a watch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tictoc 0 #5 August 28, 2003 I have one two. Watch alti. All the same to me. I love my Suunto.-------------------------------------------------------- Some one must go to the edge for others to be able to find it. But if you go be sure you can make it back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #6 August 29, 2003 My Alti-2 Neptune tells time quite nicely.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLOfreefall 0 #7 August 29, 2003 I was discussing car issues with a friend the other day, and explained to him that other than my altimeter taking a crap, my vehicle has been running well. He said "Altimeter"? It took a moment to remember "alternator"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #8 August 29, 2003 I have a standard answer to that question. "It's time to skydive." I think watches, clocks and time are the stupidest things imaginable. I have never worn a watch by choice. I'm 42. I'm not going to start now. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 36 #9 August 29, 2003 Ever asked an intoxicated person what time it is while he/she was holding a drink in their left hand ? While still holding the drink, they tend to roll their wrist slightly to get a good look... Works best with large mugs of beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #10 August 29, 2003 I started wearing my watch on my right hand when I started jumping. Being a men's style Swatch it was a bit big under my alti. I have now (after 6 years) got used to looking to my left hand for altitude and my right hand for time. I have been known to look at my left hand in a commercial plane when going through cloudbase though to see where the bottom of the clouds are .... obviously useless as I'm not wearing my alti and it is all up to the pilot on a commercial plan anyway, but in some ways I'm glad I still do that even when it is pointless! tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrickyDicky 0 #11 August 29, 2003 I have done that. But Ive had people ask me the time and told them it in feet. Very confused they were UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelflying 0 #12 August 29, 2003 I agree Time = day = jump = jump= jump= night = beer =beer!!! my time the real timewww.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #13 August 29, 2003 got a nice video of my mate (who was jump mastering the load) checking his watch on a hop and pop out of a 206 and telling everyone that we were at 3,500 ft and were clear to drop when in fact it was just about 3.30pm. (thankfully he was about right) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #14 August 29, 2003 hmmmmmmmmmm.... I havent ever done it...........but am now gonna try it... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #15 August 29, 2003 Skyslut and I are "lurking you"..................James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites