chaoskitty 0 #1 June 23, 2004 Say you live in an area where there are several choices of dropzones within a weekend trip traveling distance... I am interested in knowing what sorts of things attract you to a drop zone. What are the basics? What do you consider a neccessity vs. a bonus? Is there one thing that the dz must provide (other than an aircraft..) before you will consider spending a weekend jumping there? What would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Just a few random questions I am interested in any and all responses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 6 #2 June 23, 2004 Aircraft. Is there anything else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #3 June 23, 2004 Well, nice manered pilots to fly the planes... But seriously the whole package. People. Services: rigging, sales, coaching. Minimum bad people skygods and commanderring staff. Restaurants, bars, beds and bathrooms. Pools are nice in the summa. Jets are nice somtimes too. But no really its the aircraft, helos and balloons the cheaper the better. Who cares about how they're maintained. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #4 June 23, 2004 Freeflying girls !!! "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireflyer 0 #5 June 23, 2004 good question... turbines, hot water, food and beer within 1-2 miles. thats it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #6 June 23, 2004 For me the vibes I get from the jumpers and staff plays a big part, any aircraft will do. required- airplane Bonus- everything else RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #7 June 23, 2004 Aircraft and Vibes; I want to jump and have fun. If the vibes are good and the altitude is right, everything else is a bonus. Oh yeah, AND FREEFLYING GIRLS! The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
napaguy99 0 #8 June 23, 2004 I've said it before and I'll say it again: the people. "Let the misinterpretation and attacks begin." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 June 23, 2004 Creche facilities.-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #10 June 23, 2004 Good vibes out of a cessna beats bad vibes out of a big helicopter any day of the week.blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #11 June 23, 2004 Yes Chris there is.................... call me when you think of it!!!!! Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyyhi 0 #12 June 23, 2004 Vibe is the most important to me, but they better be putting loads up too or I am off. Course, I am spoiled here because I have sooooo many choices.________________________________________ Take risks not to escape life… but to prevent life from escaping. ~ A bumper sticker at the DZ FGF #6 Darcy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryand96 0 #13 June 23, 2004 Vibe is what it is all about. Some of my most fun jumps have been out of a cessna. Don't get me wrong, I love jumping out of turbines, but if I don't get the right vibe at a DZ I won't be back too often, no matter how many otters they have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #14 June 23, 2004 location, location, location. I like to visit other Dz's further away, but first consideration will be location. Now, it needs to have a plane and bathrooms and stuff for me to stay or come back. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #15 June 23, 2004 QuoteAircraft. Is there anything else? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Aircraft. Well-maintained aircraft. After that it takes dollars to attract me, lots of dollars, meaning lots of tandem students, lots of freefall students, lots of reserves due for repacks and lots of sewing. I make my living skydiving full time and only stick around busy DZs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orchid 0 #16 June 23, 2004 The people, the friendly atmosphere....a place where everyone gets along regardless of shape, size, ethnic backgrounds, positions, titles. Everyone just becomes one big happy family. I like to hang out at my home dz is b/c it's a place where I go to relax and forget the everyday rat race. It's also a place where I'm allowed to be me whether to be loud & obnoxious (not to the peeps), or quiet in my own little world."Love is doing small things with great love." Lacrosse: Legally beating men with sticks since 1492 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StearmanR985 0 #17 June 23, 2004 I voted "Other" My DZ is only 8 miles away and I am lazy. Kind of my home DZ by default. OTH, I have made some great friends and we have some fast planes too. Jeffrey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #18 June 23, 2004 ***Good vibes out of a cessna beats bad vibes out of a big helicopter any day of the week. QuoteMan, if you got a big helicopter, you've got good vibes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NightJumper 0 #19 June 23, 2004 It is 800' from where I work and 1.5 miles from where I live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #20 June 23, 2004 I go to a place because of the people there and the vibe.. that being said the DZ has to have lift capacity. If the little airplanes are continually full of tandems and students there is a very strong message to the upjumpers that they are not welcome. We skydive... and until we can miracle out butts up to altitude they have to have pilots and aircraft that will get the job done. The aircraft need to be maintained so that flying in them does not give you an "Oh shit" feeling every time you get into them and roll for takeoff. The pilots need to be trained and get the job done as well. The manifest needs to keep things running smoothly and keep the airplanes flying.. not just sitting on the ground waiting for the next group of tandems to get trained because that is where the profit margin is. The DZ needs to strike a balance for all who come there.. if the DZO wants to have strictly a tandem factory with what few upjumpers who remain as worker bees who are trying to live the "cutaway" dream but rarely get in fun jumps.... then the vibe is gone.... as well as the fun. The families and friends of the tandems come to watch the new student take thier first step into the sky... but while they are waiting they get to see a bit of what the DZ is like. They also watch the experienced jumpers doing all that cool stuff of flying and landing these little pieces of fabric .If its a fun place... maybe they too will come back and make a jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livendive 8 #21 June 23, 2004 The people. I'd rather spend a weekend jumping out of a 182 with friends than out of an Otter with skygods. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chaoskitty 0 #22 June 23, 2004 QuoteCreche facilities. I had to google that word.. I assume you mean child care? I was really aiming for things like.. swoop ponds, showers, camper hook ups.. etc. You are welcome to bring your own babysitter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KrisFlyZ 0 #23 June 23, 2004 QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Birdpeople. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZoneRat 0 #24 June 23, 2004 I'll jump anywhere. I'd rather visit a new Cesna DZ's than visit a turbine DZ I already know. Exploration is fun.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #25 June 24, 2004 QuoteSay you live in an area where there are several choices of dropzones within a weekend trip traveling distance... it just so happens that I'm in exactly that situation. QuoteI am interested in knowing what sorts of things attract you to a drop zone. What are the basics? The basics are clear, a plane, the higher, faster, bigger, more comfortable, the better. QuoteWhat do you consider a neccessity vs. a bonus? Is there one thing that the dz must provide (other than an aircraft..) before you will consider spending a weekend jumping there? Nope, plane go up, me come down. QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Well, a plethora of hot chicks would be great, but it's no necessity. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
NightJumper 0 #19 June 23, 2004 It is 800' from where I work and 1.5 miles from where I live. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #20 June 23, 2004 I go to a place because of the people there and the vibe.. that being said the DZ has to have lift capacity. If the little airplanes are continually full of tandems and students there is a very strong message to the upjumpers that they are not welcome. We skydive... and until we can miracle out butts up to altitude they have to have pilots and aircraft that will get the job done. The aircraft need to be maintained so that flying in them does not give you an "Oh shit" feeling every time you get into them and roll for takeoff. The pilots need to be trained and get the job done as well. The manifest needs to keep things running smoothly and keep the airplanes flying.. not just sitting on the ground waiting for the next group of tandems to get trained because that is where the profit margin is. The DZ needs to strike a balance for all who come there.. if the DZO wants to have strictly a tandem factory with what few upjumpers who remain as worker bees who are trying to live the "cutaway" dream but rarely get in fun jumps.... then the vibe is gone.... as well as the fun. The families and friends of the tandems come to watch the new student take thier first step into the sky... but while they are waiting they get to see a bit of what the DZ is like. They also watch the experienced jumpers doing all that cool stuff of flying and landing these little pieces of fabric .If its a fun place... maybe they too will come back and make a jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #21 June 23, 2004 The people. I'd rather spend a weekend jumping out of a 182 with friends than out of an Otter with skygods. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #22 June 23, 2004 QuoteCreche facilities. I had to google that word.. I assume you mean child care? I was really aiming for things like.. swoop ponds, showers, camper hook ups.. etc. You are welcome to bring your own babysitter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KrisFlyZ 0 #23 June 23, 2004 QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Birdpeople. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ZoneRat 0 #24 June 23, 2004 I'll jump anywhere. I'd rather visit a new Cesna DZ's than visit a turbine DZ I already know. Exploration is fun.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites benny 0 #25 June 24, 2004 QuoteSay you live in an area where there are several choices of dropzones within a weekend trip traveling distance... it just so happens that I'm in exactly that situation. QuoteI am interested in knowing what sorts of things attract you to a drop zone. What are the basics? The basics are clear, a plane, the higher, faster, bigger, more comfortable, the better. QuoteWhat do you consider a neccessity vs. a bonus? Is there one thing that the dz must provide (other than an aircraft..) before you will consider spending a weekend jumping there? Nope, plane go up, me come down. QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Well, a plethora of hot chicks would be great, but it's no necessity. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
KrisFlyZ 0 #23 June 23, 2004 QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Birdpeople. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #24 June 23, 2004 I'll jump anywhere. I'd rather visit a new Cesna DZ's than visit a turbine DZ I already know. Exploration is fun.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #25 June 24, 2004 QuoteSay you live in an area where there are several choices of dropzones within a weekend trip traveling distance... it just so happens that I'm in exactly that situation. QuoteI am interested in knowing what sorts of things attract you to a drop zone. What are the basics? The basics are clear, a plane, the higher, faster, bigger, more comfortable, the better. QuoteWhat do you consider a neccessity vs. a bonus? Is there one thing that the dz must provide (other than an aircraft..) before you will consider spending a weekend jumping there? Nope, plane go up, me come down. QuoteWhat would a dz have to offer for you to travel away from you home dz? Well, a plethora of hot chicks would be great, but it's no necessity. Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
