HM> In a msg on <Dec 24 11:48>, Ed of 1:110/68.7 writes:
E> affordable. I'm just not convinced yet. Also, I struggle
E> with the thought of our sport becoming sterilized with gadgets
E> that remove the risks, which makes Skydiving exciting, &
E> allowing people who dont trust thier abilities and equipment
E> into the sport, making it more like a Carnival Ride. Remove
E> the risks, and you remove the excitement, as well as a
E> closeness, & bonding of a breed of people who sometimes share
E> the edge with each other. Ever try to talk about Skydiving at
E> WUFFO party? -Pull your own ripcord.
HM> Why don't you just drive around in your car or motorcycle with the
HM> brakes disabled? It would be a lot less expensive way to excite
HM> yourself than jumping out of an airplane :):):)
HM> I disagree totally with your assertion that risk taking should be the
HM> primary motivation for skydiving. That is not why most of us enjoy the
HM> sport. Fortunately for the sport, the majority of jumpers are
HM> interested in MINIMIZING the risks in every aspect. Our objective in
HM> displaying ourselves and our sport to WUFFO's should be to demonstrate
HM> that we are NOT a bunch of crazy macho dickhead thrill seekers. I think
HM> most skydivers are intelligent human beings who have the ability to
HM> weigh risks and benefits and appreciate that skydiving is not about
HM> taking chances.
Dear Hector, I'm sorry you missed my point altogether. I agree with
alot of your reply, in fact almost all of it. But if you DON'T think
your in a high risk sport, perhaps you should take a reality pill.
and by the way, what do you think your adrenelin rush is a result of?
FEAR -and why do you think your afraid? Also, when I mentioned WHUFFOS
I was merely saying that most non-skydivers can't see the beauty of the sport, I dont believe I said ANYTHING about portraying our sport in any particular way, especially as you say "Crazy macho dickhead thrillseekers."
