showithers 0 #1 August 10, 2008 I know that it isn't illegal to go skydiving under 16, but just against the USPA policy; I was wondering if anyone knows of a dropzone that would take someone under 16. (I don't care where as long as it is in the US). Also, please keep this discussion out of wind tunnels! Thanks for your posts ahead of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driver1 0 #2 August 10, 2008 The only DZ that will take kids that I know of is those guys over at the Russellville, Kentucky Airport. I don't know much about them, but I took my kid over there last year and had a lot of fun. The last I heard they were having some kind of problem with their airplane. A guy that I know in Alabama told me that they are scheduled to get going like the first week of Sept. I live in Mississippi and don't get around much, but the only other one that I've heard of is I believe, in Oregon, or Nevada or something like that. Hope that helps.There will be no addressing the customers as "Bitches", "Morons" or "Retards"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
showithers 0 #3 August 11, 2008 Thank you very much for your post, and I am aware however of the dropzone. (nashville skydiving) The reason I ask is because we have made reservations three times now, and each time the airplane breaks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #4 August 11, 2008 I thought Raeford also did it....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
showithers 0 #5 August 11, 2008 I was just on the website, and can't tell if it means that you need to be 16 to make just a tandem, or make a skydive at all; it says... Due to equipment limitations, tandem students must weigh no more than 230 pounds. You must be 16 years or older, and be in good physical health to skydive. Physically challenged people may skydive. Persons taking prescription drugs or having a recent injury or illness that would require a doctor's evaluation, must have a doctor's certificate stating that no adverse effects would result from vigorous activity or making a skydive. Minors must have a notarized waiver before the day of your jump. Please contact us at 910-904-0000 for details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airgump 1 #6 August 12, 2008 All of the DZs in Oklahoma, to my knowledge, will take jumpers at 16 with parents consent form signed. We have one that just made her first jump on Sunday and another one who is set to get off the static line and make his first freefall next weekend. Blue Ones, Gump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 August 12, 2008 Most dropzones that offer skydives for 16 year olds only allow them to do Static Line or AFF. Tandems usually are required to be 18. Raeford allows 16 year olds to do AFF. Where grographically located are you? We may be able to find closer DZ's for you at 16, under 16 (ie 12 or 15) you will not have any real options.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrickyDicky 0 #8 August 12, 2008 I know its not the US, but I think DZs in France will take you on AFF. As for tandems, alot of European countries will take anyone as long as they fit in the harness. UK Skydiver for all your UK skydiving needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
showithers 0 #9 August 12, 2008 I'm in Kentucky, so I would go to nashville skydiving, but there airplane keeps on braking; I want somewhere to go until it is fixed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #10 August 12, 2008 If the airplane keeps breaking it might be in your best interests to look at other dropzones. Start Skydiving in Ohio takes 16 year olds on AFF with notorized form as does Raeford in NC. Skydive Greensburg in IN will take tandems at 16 and AFF at 18. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fallfast69 3 #11 August 12, 2008 You haven't already paid anyone for the jump, have you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #12 August 12, 2008 QuoteMost dropzones that offer skydives for 16 year olds only allow them to do Static Line or AFF. Tandems usually are required to be 18. ........................................................................ That is because tandem manufactures (especially the Relative Workshop/Vector and Sigma factory) fear massive massive lawsuits if a minor is injured while doing a tandem. An instructor risks losing his certificate if the factory hears of him/her doing tandem jumps with minors. Rob Warner Strong Tandem Examiner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites showithers 0 #13 August 12, 2008 QuoteYou haven't already paid anyone for the jump, have you? Not yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skittles_of_SDC 0 #14 August 12, 2008 I'd peruse this thread. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3261400;search_string=16;#3261400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DougH 270 #15 August 12, 2008 Quote Start Skydiving in Ohio takes 16 year olds on AFF with notorized form as does Raeford in NC. Skydive Greensburg in IN will take tandems at 16 and AFF at 18. Why bother with the notarized form if it has no legal weight in court? I guess at least it may deter the parents, but it won't do anything if the jumper decides to sue."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #16 August 15, 2008 I checked Raefords website , as my son also wants to jump, he just turned 17, and it states 16 with a waiver/parent for Tandem Skydiving......smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
showithers 0 #13 August 12, 2008 QuoteYou haven't already paid anyone for the jump, have you? Not yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skittles_of_SDC 0 #14 August 12, 2008 I'd peruse this thread. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=3261400;search_string=16;#3261400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #15 August 12, 2008 Quote Start Skydiving in Ohio takes 16 year olds on AFF with notorized form as does Raeford in NC. Skydive Greensburg in IN will take tandems at 16 and AFF at 18. Why bother with the notarized form if it has no legal weight in court? I guess at least it may deter the parents, but it won't do anything if the jumper decides to sue."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #16 August 15, 2008 I checked Raefords website , as my son also wants to jump, he just turned 17, and it states 16 with a waiver/parent for Tandem Skydiving......smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
