Celtics85 0 #1 January 16, 2011 Since I'm new I havn't had the chance to hang around the DZ after the day of jumping comes to an end. Does everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished?Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 January 16, 2011 QuoteDoes everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished? No only the asshole skygods hang around talking shit about noobies....you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #3 January 16, 2011 Right on, sounds like a damn good time!Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 January 16, 2011 we're always getting free beers, and on weekends it's bonfire and bbq-time for the most part..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #5 January 16, 2011 Awesome good to know, because when I go do my AFF I was definatly going to bring a cooler full of beers for all the people I meet that day.Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #6 January 16, 2011 Quote Awesome good to know, because when I go do my AFF I was definatly going to bring a cooler full of beers for all the people I meet that day. save the beer for when you have finished AFF, and then better bring two cases, just in case.. you gonna be doing it in one week straight or how? if possible, i would recommend that to you..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #7 January 16, 2011 Nightlife varies by location. Many DZs have a vigirous night life.. some are empty and quiet.The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #8 January 16, 2011 Yeah Im planning on taking me a tent out to the DZ and going ahead and knocking it out. I wanted to do it last october before it got cold. I had the money ready and everything, but I had had some unexpected things come up so I had to put it off. As soon as it gets somewhat warm Im doing the damn thing.Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 January 16, 2011 QuoteYeah Im planning on taking me a tent out to the DZ and going ahead and knocking it out. I wanted to do it last october before it got cold. I had the money ready and everything, but I had had some unexpected things come up so I had to put it off. As soon as it gets somewhat warm Im doing the damn thing. where will you be doing it anyway? tent and stuff is a good idea.. try to get through your license in a short amount of time, if you only do a jump or two every month you will have forever..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #10 January 16, 2011 I'm going to be doing it at West Tennessee Skydiving. It's only 50 minutes away from my house. After I get all the expensive stuff out of the way (My AFF), I plan on being out there the majority of weekends jumping atleast 3 or 4 times, atleast til I get my own gear then I will jump more than that. Plus I have a gf that is totally supportive of my interest in skydiving so that will allow me to be out there more.Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 January 16, 2011 Quote we're always getting free beers, and on weekends it's bonfire and bbq-time for the most part.. ...Bonfire and BBQ? ~how sweet. Here in TEXAS, it's when the guns and the hard liquor comes out! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #12 January 16, 2011 Plus I have a gf that is totally supportive of my interest in skydiving so that will allow me to be out there more. ~ummm, got another link you may wanna read. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=%22Lose%20your%20turn%22&sb=score&mh=25 ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #13 January 16, 2011 Quote Quote we're always getting free beers, and on weekends it's bonfire and bbq-time for the most part.. ...Bonfire and BBQ? ~how sweet. Here in TEXAS, it's when the guns and the hard liquor comes out! i'd fit right in there! tough, when the hard liquor comes out.. the guns should maybe be put away.. oh, and every now and then, it's FUEL-BOMBS!!! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 January 16, 2011 Quote I'm going to be doing it at West Tennessee Skydiving. It's only 50 minutes away from my house. After I get all the expensive stuff out of the way (My AFF), I plan on being out there the majority of weekends jumping atleast 3 or 4 times, atleast til I get my own gear then I will jump more than that. Plus I have a gf that is totally supportive of my interest in skydiving so that will allow me to be out there more. expensive stuff? BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA... you know how much gear is, right!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #15 January 16, 2011 Yeah guns and hard liquor never have good endings from experiences, but they do make for one hell of a story to tell your buddies.Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLIDEANGLE 1 #16 January 16, 2011 Quote Here in TEXAS, it's when the guns and the hard liquor comes out! The funny part is that most non-Texans will think that you are kidding! In summer, some of the girls are WELL into the hard liquor before the sunset load walks into the hangar, and muzzle flash looks cool in the dark. (I am just describing, not endorsing, the behavior.)The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #17 January 16, 2011 Well I know thats all gona be pretty expensive, but I'll be able to handle it. Give or take around how much is it to get everything needed to jump without renting equipment from the DZ?Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #18 January 16, 2011 QuoteWell I know thats all gona be pretty expensive, but I'll be able to handle it. Give or take around how much is it to get everything needed to jump without renting equipment from the DZ? you can get a decent rig that's freefly-friendly for something like 3-3.5k$ i suppose. prices new of other gear: -suit, 3-500$ -helmet, 1-350$ -altimeter, 2-350$ -audible, 2-300$ then there's googles, gloves, thermal underwear, bla-bla-bla, but dont really need that to begin with. here, AFF runs like 3000$, gear is WAY more expensive, my first season including a 2nd hand rig but all other new ran me somewhere around 15k.. that included license and about 100 jumps. you should be able to get away with about half that, given you live in the states.. helmets and suit, "personal" items i would buy new and custom. first rig is not really important, probably also the 2nd one isnt, with the slowish downsizing you americans seem to do.“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #19 January 16, 2011 Quote Quote Here in TEXAS, it's when the guns and the hard liquor comes out! The funny part is that most non-Texans will think that you are kidding! In summer, some of the girls are WELL into the hard liquor before the sunset load walks into the hangar, and muzzle flash looks cool in the dark. (I am just describing, not endorsing, the behavior.) what if you have an army-issued assault-rifle with one of those muzzle-thingies that makes the flash almost invisible!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtics85 0 #20 January 16, 2011 Thats around the range I was expecting the gear to be. Where I'm going to be jumping my AFF will run me $1300 thats givin that I do everything Im required to do in the 7 jumps. After that its $26 for the plane ride up and $25 for equipment rental, so $51 dollars a jump after AFF. Then I'll have to shell out the money for the gear which I've already got a savings going for all of my skydiving needs.Hallucinations are bad enough. But after a while you learn to cope with things like seeing your dead grandmother crawling up your leg with a knife in her teeth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 January 16, 2011 cool! but be aware after AFF you're not a licensed skydiver yet. in the states you neet at least 25 jumps to get your A, and i think that also involves jumps with a coach, for which in most cases, you will have to pay his/her slot as well.. oh, and before i forget, have fun and SMILE! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #22 January 16, 2011 QuoteSince I'm new I havn't had the chance to hang around the DZ after the day of jumping comes to an end. Does everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished? Yes. Socializing with other jumpers after the day's jumping is done, especially for a newer jumper, is a good way to develop the DZ friendships so one person doesn't think the other is an asshole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #23 January 16, 2011 Does everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished? *** some do, some seem to have *(gasp) a life off the dz - SACRILEGE!!! lol dem rat bastards its fun to unwind and let the bs roll after a great day. Roy They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #24 January 17, 2011 ***Does everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished? *** lets just say if you get two or more skydivers together with some liquor or whatever you are into, some shit is going down."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #25 January 17, 2011 QuoteQuoteSince I'm new I havn't had the chance to hang around the DZ after the day of jumping comes to an end. Does everyone throw down and have a damn good time at the DZ when the day is finished? Yes. Socializing with other jumpers after the day's jumping is done, especially for a newer jumper, is a good way to develop the DZ friendships so one person doesn't think the other is an asshole. I thought it was just so you could sit and drink beer with the other assholes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
