SWATcop 0 #26 April 11, 2009 Quote Shit, when you spend every other night of the week busting up other people's parties, its hard to sit down and enjoy one yourself eh? No, I haven't worn a uniform in 8 years I don't answer calls ect. I am just there for the jumping and maybe a beer with my friends before I leave. I think most DZs don't want a cop hanging out after hours.Kevin Muff Brother #4041 Team Dirty Sanchez #467 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #27 April 11, 2009 Hey when the cops do show up, we can send you over to talk to em. You know, offer em some donuts or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #28 April 11, 2009 add: - great views - packers - mix of disciplines (not just an FS comp training location) to Reznor's list and you have it"Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #29 April 11, 2009 QuoteI have only been to 3 dropzones and still new to skydiving. In your opinion what classifies a 'good' dropzone? Extra credit... What is the WORST DZ you have been to and why? (Please don't name the DZ or point fingers) A good DZ has whatever it is that's important to you. In my case, it's high quality load organizing, fast, well maintained planes and short waits for loads. Your mileage may vary. The worst DZ I have been to is now closed, but it seemed that everyone was toking up between loads and safety was an afterthought. I never went back.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NiteQwill 0 #30 April 13, 2009 As a new jumper, I may be able to give a newbie's personal experience. The folks at the DZ make the DZ an okay, bad, good, or GREAT DZ. Period. There is nothing worse than snobby attitudes and an unwelcoming DZ. "Fail, fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #31 April 13, 2009 The people that are there.You can have the best aircraft,the best gear,the best location.If the people,staff and jumpers are not great then all else does not mean a rats ass-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trab1925 0 #32 April 14, 2009 Quote Quote the people +1 It's the people. You could have the fastest, biggest, & quickest plane, best weather, great landing area, great amenities, but it all means nothing if you don't have great people to share the sky with. geez, were you trying to describe boulder colorado? panicked did a 180 and nosed it down into a road and hit a car.Hit a car how many planes with skydivers have a car accident? Only here. -recovercrachead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #33 April 16, 2009 Quote In your opinion what classifies a 'good' dropzone? One can never go wrong with Boobies and Beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #34 April 16, 2009 There are a number of things that make a good DZ: 15 000' (Aaaaand the prize goes to Skydive Spain!) Fantastic unisex sauna and a party atmosphere (Østre Æra DZ) Really nice landing area, aircraft and the best people (Tønsberg fallskjermklubb) "What should we do with all the cases of beer, we can't possibly drink them all!?" (HAGL) I hear that Skydive Voss has great scenery, so I'll check out that this year. I've never been to a DZ that was great in all ways. ØÆ has few outs, the toilets on Skydive Spain are smelly, and you don't have a seat in the HAGL airplane, you put it on, like a coat. Home is where the heart is, and maybe the best DZ is where your friends are. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
