Roderick 0 #1 August 9, 2011 was wondering if anyone could lead me in the derection of a list of dropzones that are non-uspa so i can start jumping.only 16 yrs old and after 7 hours of tunnel time im ready for full altitude :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #2 August 9, 2011 If you can't sign a contract ( a waiver ), no one is going to let you jump. Maybe a tandem, with a parent's signiture, at 17.5 yrs old....maybe. I jump at a non-uspa DZ, and they wouldn't touch you.......maybe try Mexico.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #3 August 9, 2011 Call Mike Mullins at West Tennessee Skydiving... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick 0 #4 August 9, 2011 i have packed at a few local dz so far and thats were i have learned alot by just listening to the people around. thanks for commenting back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #6 August 9, 2011 Lodi Ca, http://www.parachutecenter.com/aff.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick 0 #7 August 9, 2011 awsome thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #8 August 9, 2011 QuoteLodi Ca, http://www.parachutecenter.com/aff.htm 18 to skydive, 16 or 17 if your parents are there. Sparky http://www.parachutecenter.com/tandem.htmMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #10 August 9, 2011 Don't know what happened to our posts, but if your parents are on board, go for it. Just curious why you need a non-uspa dz. I have personally taken my nephew, age 16 (with a signed consent) to make his first jump and paid for it myself.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 August 9, 2011 QuoteDon't know what happened to our posts... They're in the sister thread...the one with the poll ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick 0 #12 August 9, 2011 currect me if im wrong but uspa do not alow jumpers under the age of 18 to do there aff program become a licenced jumper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #13 August 9, 2011 Quote Quote Don't know what happened to our posts... They're in the sister thread...the one with the poll thanks, I don't feel so bad now lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #14 August 9, 2011 Listen, if you can legally solo a glider at 14, then thats the age you should be able to jump. PM me and I will give you locations and contactsYou live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 81 #15 August 9, 2011 Quotewas wondering if anyone could lead me in the derection of a list of dropzones that are non-uspa so i can start jumping.only 16 yrs old and after 7 hours of tunnel time im ready for full altitude :) USPA Group Member Dropzones are allowed by USPA to jump 16 year-olds. Don't know why you think otherwise. Each dropzone is an independent business and may set their age limit higher. Most dropzones set their minimum age at the age of legal majority for the state they are in which is 18 in most, but not all, states. It is 19 in Alabama, for instance. West Tennessee Skydiving will let you jump at 16, Tandem or AFF, with fully rated USPA Instructors and whether we are a Group Member Dropzone is irrelevant to this discussion. See http://www.SkydiveKingAir.com Mike Mullins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick 0 #16 August 9, 2011 oh okay, thank you for explaining that to me.any reason as to why they set there age limit at 18? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #17 August 9, 2011 Quoteoh okay, thank you for explaining that to me.any reason as to why they set there age limit at 18? Because you have to be a "legal adult" in order to have the waiver be legally enforcable. Your parents can give permission for you to jump but they cannot waive your rights for you, and you cannot do it for yourself because you aren't an adult. That leaves the DZ dangerously exposed from a legal standpoint. A few (very few) take that risk and allow minors to jump. But most don't, USPA or non."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
Roderick 0 #18 August 9, 2011 fair enough ha thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #19 August 9, 2011 Our USPA DZ lets 16 and 17 y.o.'s jump with notarized parental consent. It's not a non-USPA thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchamp 1 #20 August 9, 2011 Skydive Kapowsin in Washington state states on their website you can do AFF at 16 with consent or 18 for tandemFor info regarding lift ticket prices all around the world check out http://www.jumpticketprices.com/dropzones.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rugby82 0 #21 August 9, 2011 Gotta love the American sue culture . In Europe you can do a tandem when you fit the harness and do AFF when you're 16 or younger. Blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick 0 #22 August 9, 2011 and what dz is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #23 August 9, 2011 Quote Gotta love the American sue culture . In Europe you can do a tandem when you fit the harness and do AFF when you're 16 or younger. ...cause when they get any older, they really can't ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btvr 0 #24 August 9, 2011 Holy shit. $15 jump tickets to 13.5k? Or have they not updated their site in about 12 years or so? No wonder why people love California!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koppel 4 #25 August 9, 2011 bring your folks to Australia for a holiday. They sign and you are good to go. minimum age here is 14 for tandems, 16 for soloI like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
