DudeNZ 0 #1 March 21, 2011 Hi Guys, Im looking for static line or AFF or static courses in Auckland and who would you recommend? I know Auckland Skydivers Inc. in Whenuapai. But they dont have any dates on AFF or static lines courses but are priced very reasonably. I know there is one guy in parakai and used to be one in Mercer. But what is around the Auckland area now days? All help would be grateful to this old bloke... Cheers Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rover 11 #2 March 21, 2011 Try Skydive Waikato. It's not too far away and has all that you need.2 wrongs don't make a right - but 3 lefts do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #3 March 21, 2011 Skydive Waikato at Matamata Great DZ in all respects.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strop45 0 #4 March 21, 2011 Alternatively take 10 days, head down to Motueka and get it over in one go. There are advantages to doing your entire AFF/1st 25 jumps in one go. blue ones WayneThe difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -- Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #5 March 21, 2011 Thanks for the information Guys... Matamata DZ seems good and not that expensive as well as some others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #6 March 21, 2011 Hi Wayne, Now that would be a nice holiday in Sunny Motueka... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #7 March 21, 2011 Strop's suggestion is a good one, and Mot is a great DZ as well. You can arrange the same thing at Matmata. Matamata is also the site of National Cahmpionships this year at Easter weekend, and a POPs meeting April 9th. Your profile says your into guitar, come for the Nationals and we'll have a jamb. I'll be working there as Judge.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #8 March 22, 2011 Steve, Would love to Jam with ya mate, just checked with my better half and we have no plans for easter weekend. Is there a website with details on what is being held and when? Also do you have any reccomendations for places to stay in matamata... I would only have my acoustic as I am selling my Strat and Amp / Effects to pay for my AFF or Static line courses... And I am not sad that I am letting my strat go I still have my Yamaha. Its been with me 8 years and I love it. But I rarely play electric now days. I just hope someone buys it. Not many Lefty strats out there. Particular good quality american made strats. But Skydiving is just so addictive... and I am so into Skydiving.. Never thought I would but what an amazing feeling from my first jump and I guess it's all old hat for you now. What is the requirement for POP's I know its jumpers aged over 40 but are there any other requirements? How regular is the POP's meetings? Any info on the Nat's drop me an email Steve or point me in the direction of a website... Cheers Andy PS the youtube clip funny as hell mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #9 March 22, 2011 NZPF Has a page on Facebook as well as a web page with info. http://www.nzpf.org/ There is accomodation on the DZ in the form of bunks or camping. Book early Otherwise there are lots of local motels.(though some may be full with hobbits!!) I've got an old Yamaha as well, a 1976 FG160 as well as my Martin J1. I've never played electric!Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #10 March 22, 2011 Thanks for the info Steve... Will try and get some accomodation for Sat night and Sunday... It is ok for newbies to come and watch mate? I bet that Martin sounds just gorgeous. I love Martin guitars always such a wonderful tone on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #11 March 23, 2011 Everyone is welcome to come, but there's not that much to watch. Most of it will be Formation Skydiving, and also accuracy landing. And my Yamaha sounds almost as good as the Martin. It has aged very well since 1976. Pound for pound Yamaha is a great gutar, and back then they made them better then they do now. It dosn't fit the hand as good as the Martin, just a bit thick on the neck.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #12 March 24, 2011 So true on the Yamaha, they can make some wonderful guitars. The tone on my yamy is just lovely with a nice set of strings and depending on how I play it its just so sweet to listen too. Yamaha got a bad name here for being guitars for student players with cheap and nasty. Can you tell me what is the deal with licenses in NZ, If you get your A license at a DZ in NZ. It can be used at any DZ in NZ? I see on some groups in facebook that there is multi organisations in NZ and your A license may not be valid at another DZ is that correct? Or is this crossing into the realm of politics here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #13 March 24, 2011 Hey DudeNZ Contact this guy from ASC about a SL course..... TIM FASTNEDGE. ASC Parachute Section - Operations Officer P 0275 701 702 P 09 832 5865 (hm) P 09 827 6567 (wk) E tim@techspanonline.com W www.skydiveclub.co.nz www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DudeNZ 0 #14 March 24, 2011 Thanks Highfly! :-) Really thanks for this mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 1 #15 March 24, 2011 Yamahas are good guitars for beginners. The are relativly cheap. Dosn't make them nasty. I see High fly has given you Tims contact info. Tim's a great guy but that's the club you've already had contact withWatch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
