"Recreational chaser" What's the difference?

[Shane Adams]

There isn't a difference. If one does exist then it is only a psychological manifestation of stereotypes. For instance someone who chases/observes a storm three times or less during a year could be a better chaser than someone who chases/observes storms more than three times a year. It's just how people are.

Over a period of time, you're exactly wrong. Skill requires exposure. Going out three times a year over a period of 10 years VS someone else going out 15-20 times a year over the same period is no contest, if both the individuals are dedicated. There's no substitute for experience, regardless of how philosophical you wanna wax it.

 

[Jason Foster]

Over a period of time, you're exactly wrong. Skill requires exposure. Going out three times a year over a period of 10 years VS someone else going out 15-20 times a year over the same period is no contest, if both the individuals are dedicated. There's no substitute for experience, regardless of how philosophical you wanna wax it.

That is correct. However some folks (and I can even think of a few) been chasing for a number of years chasing a lot and still suck. Experience is a major factor in anything. However, folks who dedicate the time to research, learn, respect, practice their craft can also get good at very quickly. I can't really say education/research/focus is a substitute for experience, but the sometimes there is natural ability too. I laugh...some folks can't navigate worth a damn sometimes (think of some non-chaser experiences) even though they are in the field of navigation...arrrgg.

I don't know how this exactly would fit into "recreational" chaser, but, well....there you go.

 

[Steve Miller]

For all of you "recreational chasers": http://bit.ly/8oLRt5
Sale of these shirts ends at noon tomorrow 11/30.

 

[swilson]

I've looked around the Hollywood'ed aspect of SC, the wording, the TIV / Dominater "rivalry" if you will. I ignore it.

I love those shows for the fascination of weather, science, and to learn.

To me, a chaser is a chaser is a chaser. Did you run out to find a storm? From your car? or your backyard? (like me, lol) then your a chaser,

 

[Karla Dorman]

I've looked around the Hollywood'ed aspect of SC, the wording, the TIV / Dominater "rivalry" if you will. I ignore it.

I love those shows for the fascination of weather, science, and to learn.

To me, a chaser is a chaser is a chaser. Did you run out to find a storm? From your car? or your backyard? (like me, lol) then your a chaser,

Having no car, have had to wait for storms to come to me. Have had to 'chase' off the front porch.

Reason I've started is to confront a fear I've had of storms all my life. Tired of letting IT rule me. I'll never rule IT, but maybe if I can take its picture, learn all I can about it, maybe then I'll be able to not be so terrified.

Going as a ridealong on my first REAL chase (with an experienced chaser) this StormSeason. Nervous? Yes. Excited? YOU BET, because I'm finally confronting IT.