AFF training in Minnesota

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I will be starting AFF training during the summer when i turn 18. i have been searching for places that offer AFF training in Minnesota and have only found a few places.

http://skydivetwincities.com/

http://www.skydivewissota.org/

http://www.minnesotaskydiving.com/

I am just wondering what is everyones opinions on these places in terms or quality of training and the people at the dz.

If there is a different dz than what I found please feel free to post it


EDIT: I thought I put this in the safety and training forums. I this is not right board someone move please :D

Thanks alot,

Nick

[baum 0]

I have only done tandem, I did it twice at skydive twincites last summer. The staff was very professional. They will make you enjoy your time.

[jlmiracle 7]

Skydive Twin Cities. (actually in Baldwin, WI - just past Hudson)

I trained there almost 15 years ago. It is a very nice dropzone.

I have never heard of Minnesota Skydiving. Looks like a skyride website and no address. BEWARE OF ANY WEBSITE THAT DOES NOT GIVE YOU A PHYSICAL ADDRESS. I don't think Minnesota Skydiving exists (as a dropzone).

Good Luck.

Judy

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.

[Hjeada 0]

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Skydive Twin Cities. (actually in Baldwin, WI - just past Hudson)

I trained there almost 15 years ago. It is a very nice dropzone.

I have never heard of Minnesota Skydiving. Looks like a skyride website and no address. BEWARE OF ANY WEBSITE THAT DOES NOT GIVE YOU A PHYSICAL ADDRESS. I don't think Minnesota Skydiving exists (as a dropzone).

Good Luck.

Judy

I am from Minnesota, there is no MinnesotaSkydiving, I'm going with skyride (steer clear). I did my AFF at Skydive Twincities and felt I had good training, and it is still my primary dz in the summer months. I would also recommend checking out Skydive Minnesota (it's in Milaca, just east of St. Cloud, www.skydiveminnesota.org), Wissota (in Chippewa Falls, WI, www.skydivewissota), Skydive Superior (Superior, WI, www.skydivesuperior), and Waseca (Waseca, MN, www.mnskydive.com).

There is also a new DZ opening in Winsted, MN, called West Side Skydivers. I beleive the open date is May 1st, and they are going to be using the AFP model for instruction of new students.

Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions. Hope this helps.

Dudeist Skydiver #0511

[skyjumpenfool 2]

With Westside Skydivers opening this spring, we have a great variety of DZ's in the area. All are very good, offering a variety of ways to get involved in the sport. Take a trip to each one and look around.

They lay out like this...

North of the Twin Cities… Skydive Minnesota (Milaca,MN) http://www.skydiveminnesota.org
South of the Twin Cities… Minnesota Skydivers Club (Waseca, MN) http://www.mnskydive.com
East of the Twin Cities… Skydive Twin Cities (Baldwin, WI) http://www.skydivetwincities.com
....................................Skydiver Wissota (Chippewa Falls, WI) http://www.skydivewissota.org
West of the Twin Cities… Westside Skydivers (Winstead, MN) http://westsideskydivers.com

I think you'll find that the problem is not which one to jump at, but rather, which one don't I want to go to this week. All have great people, great facilities, and unlimited potential for fun. Welcome to the sport!

Birdshit & Fools Productions

"Son, only two things fall from the sky."

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Thank you very much for the dz's.

I am probably going to check them all out mid summer to get a feel of what they are all like.

The one in Waseca seems nice since it is only an hour away from me

~Nick

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Thank you very much for the dz's.

The one in Waseca seems nice since it is only an hour away from me

~Nick

In that case, don't miss their "Family Days"!

Birdshit & Fools Productions

"Son, only two things fall from the sky."

[jim_32766 0]

I have heard good reports about the Waseca folks. The only negative about the airport is wind and season dependent. It's not far from a water treatment plant and can get pretty pungent under the right conditions.

Blue skies and clean air!

The meaning of life . . . is to make life have meaning.

[ScaryBox 0]

I'm also thinking about Milaca, which is also relatively close.

Just gonna have to spend time at them all

Now to work so I'll be able to afford all this


~Nick

[baum 0]

I have done a tandem last summer at skydive TC with the new owner of westside. I would recommend him too at his new company with the expirence i had at the old.

[rehmwa 2]

If you think you are able to be close to both Milaca and Waseca....you might get a Minnesota map (it's a few hours driving between the two)

I think any of these DZs will do a good job for you.

As you note - I'd recommend visiting a few of them and see which atmosphere best matches what you are looking for and make a choice based on that.

In other words, contact the DZs directly, visit, ask questions and make your decision.

It also depends on when you want to start - if it's asap - your choices are narrowed down for the next month or so

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[LDiCosimo 0]

I'm doing my aff at skydive twin cities the last weekend of April! I did a tandem there last September and had a blast even when just hanging around waiting for my jump. The good thing about twin cities and the new west side place is that they are open 6-7 days per week

[jumpnjoecutaway 0]

I am the owner of Westside Skydivers, JumpinJoe- Joe Johnson. I am using the AFP model of training which includes video of all your training jumps. I am very excited to start training students with this program because I feel it gives so much more for the student to work with, being all the jumps are video taped for debrief and planning for the next jump. The video is included in the cost of the jump, you don't pay extra. I left to start my own DZ to concentrate on customer service and really giving the students an experience they will remember.

Westside is the best side!

[jumpnjoecutaway 0]

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I will be starting AFF training during the summer when i turn 18. i have been searching for places that offer AFF training in Minnesota and have only found a few places.

http://skydivetwincities.com/

http://www.skydivewissota.org/

http://www.minnesotaskydiving.com/

I am just wondering what is everyones opinions on these places in terms or quality of training and the people at the dz.

If there is a different dz than what I found please feel free to post it


EDIT: I thought I put this in the safety and training forums. I this is not right board someone move please :D

Thanks alot,

Nick

www.westsideskydivers.com

Westside is the best side!

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I have done a tandem last summer at skydive TC with the new owner of westside. I would recommend him too at his new company with the expirence i had at the old.

Thank you for support.

Westside is the best side!

[baum 0]

No prob! Good Luck with the new ventures. I hope i can come out there and jump with you there.

What kind of plane are you using there?