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Beebs · 01-18-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekremlin

You guys are 30ish? That sucks.

Don't lose anymore hair over it.

BigDongedHoe · 01-18-2012, 12:57 PM

I'll be 27 in a few months. Close enough?

thekremlin · 01-18-2012, 01:59 PM

No, dude, you're definately "mid-twenties", not "thirtyish".

Ironic Mustache · 01-18-2012, 04:10 PM

I just turned 31 on the 8th... Am I still 30ish, or am I now in my early 30s?

angry pancake · 01-18-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekremlin

You guys are 30ish? That sucks.

Yeah, still.

Orgazmo · 01-18-2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironic Mustache

I just turned 31 on the 8th... Am I still 30ish, or am I now in my early 30s?

I believe BDH would classify you as 40ish.

I would simply call you middle aged, but that has as much to do with your lifestyle as the number of years you have been alive.

Ironic Mustache · 01-18-2012, 06:33 PM

Middle aged is a compliment with my lifestyle.

Ironic Mustache · 01-18-2012, 09:30 PM

This is borderline SCotD. I've probably watched 3 hours worth of skydiving videos in the last few days--roughly about an hour a day since I went on Sunday. Prior to Sunday, I had never watched any skydiving footage. I spent 15 minutes earlier today trying to talk my younger brother into going for his birthday in April (unsuccessfully (for now)). Unless it's part of my licensure, I'll probably never tandem jump again. If I can talk my brother into going in April, it will likely coincide with a training jump for said licensure. I'm pretty sure I've been sucked in completely with a single jump. Stupid dopamine.

Ugly Bastard · 01-18-2012, 11:07 PM

My advice if you really do get into it would be to stick with it and not get discouraged after a bad jump, etc. Skydiving is like anything else (lifting weights, playing a video game, learning a new language): with enough practice and dedication you will eventually get good at it, but it takes time and work. If you stick with it for a few years and make several hundred jumps, you will be able to start to do some of the awesome shit you likely saw in the videos, but it will take that amount of effort and experience; it won't come overnight.

Ironic Mustache · 01-19-2012, 01:33 AM

At this point, if I survive I'll consider it a good jump. One step at a time.

Ugly Bastard · 01-19-2012, 02:10 AM

A quick story on how I nearly only had ~20 lifetime skydives instead of 151:

When I went to Florida to complete AFF course and receive my license (aka: green-light to jump out of planes without instructor supervision), I needed to complete one more successful jump to complete the course. It was near sundown on my last night there. Now or never, do or die. I complete this jump and I'm a licensed skydiver.

It. Was. A. Disaster.

It was the first time I ever exited the plane completely alone (previously had always had an instructor holding me in a stable position upon exit before eventually letting go). I flailed, flopped, and flipped end over end for the better part of 5,000 feet. Occasionally during this flailing I would catch a glimpse of my German instructor, Marcus, flying somewhat close to me in perfect position like the master that he was. I suppose had I been unable to stabilize myself that he may have been able to get ahold of me, get me on my belly, and deploy my chute for me. That is what he has been trained to do, at least, but I would also have to imagine it being pretty damn hard to do so.

After 30 or so terrifying seconds of flopping around like crazy, I somehow find myself on my belly in a stablish position. We complete a few of the maneuvers that were scheduled for the jump. There was probably a series of turns and somersaults I was required to complete during the freefall. I did maybe a third of the scheduled work before having to deploy.

It was a horrible experience. I landed safely but painfully discouraged. I had come all the way to Florida on winter break with all of the money I had to become a licensed skydiver and I had utterly failed in the 11th hour. "I'll never jump from a plane again," I thought confidently, and defeated upon reaching the ground.

I gathered my chute and made the long, shameful walk to the hanger where Marcus would be waiting. He knew I was upset and embarrassed because he knew how badly I wanted to have completed AFF. The whole dropzone was anticipating my successful graduation since I had been hanging around for a week and had been told beers were on me after I graduated.

Sometimes in life you meet an individual who throws you a bone in life when you really need one. Marcus was that kind of guy for me. He came over to me and in a reserved, understanding tone said to me, "congratulations Cory, you've completed AFF." He signed my log book and certification sheet and said little more. His silence said all I needed to hear. At some point during that week, he came to understand who I was, perhaps better than I understood myself at that time, and decided to look the other way on a bad skydive out of a belief that I was good for it.

I'll always be grateful to that dude.

DJ FC · 01-19-2012, 03:02 AM

Thanks dude for passing a clearly unqualified sky diver.

DDTempest · 01-19-2012, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ FC

Thanks dude for passing a clearly unqualified sky diver.

This+1

f3lix · 01-19-2012, 10:17 PM

What's the point of a license when you can get one regardless of sucking at it?

Saint DH · 01-20-2012, 11:17 AM

Why don't you ask your driver's license exam instructor.

f3lix · 01-20-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Why don't you ask your driver's license exam instructor.

I'd ask you the same thing considering you can't even see over the steering wheel.

Ironic Mustache · 01-20-2012, 06:09 PM

Whoa, short jokes are where I draw the line. Take this ugliness elsewhere.

Saint DH · 01-20-2012, 06:16 PM

It's always funny when people

two inches taller than me make short jokes about me.

Beebs · 01-20-2012, 06:18 PM

I also stand against short jokes.

f3lix · 01-20-2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

It's always funny when people

two inches taller than me make short jokes about me.

I've got $100 that says I am more than 2 inches taller than you.

Orgazmo · 01-20-2012, 08:04 PM

Money hath been put where thy mouth rests.

DH, what say ye? You did specifically say that you are

2 inches shorter than f3lix. That doesn't leave any wiggle room.

Saint DH · 01-20-2012, 08:41 PM

Indeed, but the bet is that he is more than 2 inches taller. If he is less than 3 inches taller, I win.

It's still a terrible bet for me to make.

Ugly Bastard · 01-20-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Indeed, but the bet is that he is more than 2 inches taller. If he is less than 3 inches taller, I win.

Holy fuck and you're going to be handling people's income sheets for a living?!

Orgazmo · 01-20-2012, 10:25 PM

Did we learn a lesson here? Perhaps about the seriousness of the

tag?

f3lix · 01-21-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

Holy fuck and you're going to be handling people's income sheets for a living?!

In accounting, they round to the nearest dollar on everything.

01-18-2012, 12:57 PM	#52 (permalink)
BigDongedHoe Sex Kitten Milf fuuucck Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,704 Internets: 55974	I'll be 27 in a few months. Close enough?
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01-18-2012, 04:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	I just turned 31 on the 8th... Am I still 30ish, or am I now in my early 30s?
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

01-18-2012, 06:33 PM	#57 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	Middle aged is a compliment with my lifestyle.
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

01-18-2012, 09:30 PM	#58 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	This is borderline SCotD. I've probably watched 3 hours worth of skydiving videos in the last few days--roughly about an hour a day since I went on Sunday. Prior to Sunday, I had never watched any skydiving footage. I spent 15 minutes earlier today trying to talk my younger brother into going for his birthday in April (unsuccessfully (for now)). Unless it's part of my licensure, I'll probably never tandem jump again. If I can talk my brother into going in April, it will likely coincide with a training jump for said licensure. I'm pretty sure I've been sucked in completely with a single jump. Stupid dopamine.
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

01-19-2012, 01:33 AM	#60 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	At this point, if I survive I'll consider it a good jump. One step at a time.
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

01-18-2012, 11:07 PM	#59 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	My advice if you really do get into it would be to stick with it and not get discouraged after a bad jump, etc. Skydiving is like anything else (lifting weights, playing a video game, learning a new language): with enough practice and dedication you will eventually get good at it, but it takes time and work. If you stick with it for a few years and make several hundred jumps, you will be able to start to do some of the awesome shit you likely saw in the videos, but it will take that amount of effort and experience; it won't come overnight.

01-19-2012, 02:10 AM	#61 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	A quick story on how I nearly only had ~20 lifetime skydives instead of 151: When I went to Florida to complete AFF course and receive my license (aka: green-light to jump out of planes without instructor supervision), I needed to complete one more successful jump to complete the course. It was near sundown on my last night there. Now or never, do or die. I complete this jump and I'm a licensed skydiver. It. Was. A. Disaster. It was the first time I ever exited the plane completely alone (previously had always had an instructor holding me in a stable position upon exit before eventually letting go). I flailed, flopped, and flipped end over end for the better part of 5,000 feet. Occasionally during this flailing I would catch a glimpse of my German instructor, Marcus, flying somewhat close to me in perfect position like the master that he was. I suppose had I been unable to stabilize myself that he may have been able to get ahold of me, get me on my belly, and deploy my chute for me. That is what he has been trained to do, at least, but I would also have to imagine it being pretty damn hard to do so. After 30 or so terrifying seconds of flopping around like crazy, I somehow find myself on my belly in a stablish position. We complete a few of the maneuvers that were scheduled for the jump. There was probably a series of turns and somersaults I was required to complete during the freefall. I did maybe a third of the scheduled work before having to deploy. It was a horrible experience. I landed safely but painfully discouraged. I had come all the way to Florida on winter break with all of the money I had to become a licensed skydiver and I had utterly failed in the 11th hour. "I'll never jump from a plane again," I thought confidently, and defeated upon reaching the ground. I gathered my chute and made the long, shameful walk to the hanger where Marcus would be waiting. He knew I was upset and embarrassed because he knew how badly I wanted to have completed AFF. The whole dropzone was anticipating my successful graduation since I had been hanging around for a week and had been told beers were on me after I graduated. Sometimes in life you meet an individual who throws you a bone in life when you really need one. Marcus was that kind of guy for me. He came over to me and in a reserved, understanding tone said to me, "congratulations Cory, you've completed AFF." He signed my log book and certification sheet and said little more. His silence said all I needed to hear. At some point during that week, he came to understand who I was, perhaps better than I understood myself at that time, and decided to look the other way on a bad skydive out of a belief that I was good for it. I'll always be grateful to that dude.

01-19-2012, 03:02 AM	#62 (permalink)
DJ FC MURICAN Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,136 Internets: 250185	Thanks dude for passing a clearly unqualified sky diver.
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01-19-2012, 10:17 PM	#64 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	What's the point of a license when you can get one regardless of sucking at it?

01-20-2012, 11:17 AM	#65 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,113 Internets: 284753	Why don't you ask your driver's license exam instructor.

01-20-2012, 06:09 PM	#67 (permalink)
Ironic Mustache G'd up from the feet up. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 7,146 Supreme Emperor of the Jiu Jitsu Shit Forum?: Yes Internets: 114735	Whoa, short jokes are where I draw the line. Take this ugliness elsewhere.
	Creeping around as I please nonchalantly like any other Supreme Emperor might.

01-20-2012, 06:16 PM	#68 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,113 Internets: 284753	It's always funny when people two inches taller than me make short jokes about me.

01-20-2012, 06:18 PM	#69 (permalink)
Beebs Poor Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indianapolis / Middlebury / Long Lake Posts: 5,306 Internets: 127341	I also stand against short jokes.

01-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#71 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,668 Internets: 305662	Money hath been put where thy mouth rests. DH, what say ye? You did specifically say that you are 2 inches shorter than f3lix. That doesn't leave any wiggle room.

01-20-2012, 08:41 PM	#72 (permalink)
Saint DH Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,113 Internets: 284753	Indeed, but the bet is that he is more than 2 inches taller. If he is less than 3 inches taller, I win. It's still a terrible bet for me to make.
	Last edited by Saint DH; 01-20-2012 at 08:46 PM.

01-20-2012, 10:25 PM	#74 (permalink)
Orgazmo COME ON YOU YANKS Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 15,668 Internets: 305662	Did we learn a lesson here? Perhaps about the seriousness of the tag?

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