somethinelse 0 #1 December 9, 2014 It's been quite a while since I've jumped. I really Jones for it sometimes, but no longer have any equipment, and in all honesty, it's expensive! So I'm curious. What is more affordable: a Drop Zone or a Skydiving Club? Also: I know of Michigan DZs, but are there any Skydiving Clubs in Michigan? I'd like to go again this next year and introduce my daughter to the sport, with (at least initially) tandems for us both. Thanks to all who will give me their input. I'll check back later on. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,297 #2 December 9, 2014 Call them and ask... http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/Michigan/index.html Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #3 December 9, 2014 Tandem? That's kinda gay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 December 9, 2014 BealioTandem? That's kinda gay. That is kind of juvenile? Why are you focused on his sexuality, or measuring his balls anyway?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
somethinelse 0 #5 December 9, 2014 Tandem is a good way to introduce someone to skydiving, and a safe was to re-enter the sport after a long time away from it. IN my humble opinion. :-P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #6 December 9, 2014 DougH***Tandem? That's kinda gay. That is kind of juvenile? Why are you focused on his sexuality, or measuring his balls anyway? closet case Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #7 December 9, 2014 I'm a homosexual and love tandems. I just assumed that it was somehow related to my sexual preference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #8 December 9, 2014 Few real clubs in US. Doesn't matter what they call themselves. Ignore idiot posts and see my pm.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #9 December 9, 2014 I don't think that there would be any difference between a "Club DZ" and a "for profit DZ." At least not for what you are looking to do. If you are just going to do a couple tandems (ignore the troll, they are great ways to do an 'easy' jump), you'd be an outsider at a club. Clubs only really offer benefits to people who want to be members, who are willing to put in the "sweat equity" and earn their jumps. For someone coming in to do a tandem, you'd be a paying customer at either type of DZ. Figure out what reputable DZ is closest to you, and you can ask about it on here. I say "reputable" because you can search for "skydiving in (insert city here)" and get a bunch of hits from a scam outfit that will sell you a gift certificate that may or may not be redeemable anywhere close to you."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
