Phlip 0 #26 April 2, 2004 QuoteQuoteThere is NO justification for charging someone a lower price for their jump ticket just because they are a female. I completely agree. I wouldn't go somewhere if they charged me more for being female, so I wouldn't go somewhere where they charge me less. (No, I don't go to Ladies' Nights.) I am sure you could pay more if you feel like it. Opening a DZ is probably not the easiest thing to do, I am sure they'll appreciate a little support. Phlip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivegirl 0 #27 April 2, 2004 I wouldn't care if guys jumped for free... $10 jumps... I'm there!!!! Pink Mafia Sis #26 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #28 April 3, 2004 We're lighter, therefore we use less fuel, therefore cheaper tickets. AND, we don't emit obnoxious odors at 8,000ft! I think that's worth a $4 discount! Might come over Sunday Hansie! Put your video in the mail today! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #29 April 3, 2004 I can't believe people have their panties in a wad over this . . . people need to chill. If you don't like it, don't come. I'll be there a few times this season, and I don't want to listen to people whine about prices being unfair. $14 is still a deal . . . and like nbblood said, it's all about marketing. It's all about the bottom line, and this is one way to get the desired result. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #30 April 3, 2004 Heck I would be ecstatic at the $14.. we are paying $18 to 20 for full atlitude loads out here in the NEW....... Be happy with the cost as it is there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #31 April 3, 2004 QuoteSkydive The Farm in Cedartown, Ga is having it's Grand Opening this weekend. $14 men and $10 women will be offered all season. For further info call 404-295-5000 Excellent,, just what i was waiting for.... ...(I can't resist ) ... " May I have 9 of the "10 dollar Women" . I wanna start a speed star team " and May I have 4 of the "14 dollar men ".. I need to have my house painted.... If my arithmetic is correct I owe you 146 dollars.... hahahahahha .... If this works out,,, and as long as they will be "offered all season " ,, I'll likely be placing future orders. jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #32 April 3, 2004 It's their dz they can price how they want but if it was the other way around you can bet your ass the women would be raising holy hell. I could see if it was a special once in awhile for the women and sometimes for the guys but it does seem kind of unfair to have a whole season of different prices based on gender. I can almost say without a doubt that if it were the other way around the women would be quite upset even though $14.00 is an excellent price as well. I'm not saying that if I lived closer that I certainly wouldn't take advantage of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #33 April 4, 2004 QuoteIt's their dz they can price how they want but if it was the other way around you can bet your ass the women would be raising holy hell. I can almost say without a doubt that if it were the other way around the women would be quite upset even though $14.00 is an excellent price as well. LMAO.....that's because the women aren't near as interested in being in a plane full of guys as the guys are interested in being in a plane full of women!! Sounds to me like their marketing is right on!! If we can just lure the women here, the men will come! Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingeme 1 #34 April 4, 2004 QuoteI can almost say without a doubt that if it were the other way around the women would be quite upset What about if they did American citizens one price and non's another, or whites one and non's another...... Just something to think about... Mark Klingelhoefer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #35 April 4, 2004 Quote but if it was the other way around you can bet your ass the women would be raising holy hell. That's what makes me ill. Women yap on about how they want equal treatment. Equal treatment = good. Preferential treatment = better. I want to be treated equally. Don't have other men subsidize my jumps from me. I make good enough money to where I don't need men to subsidize anything for me. QuoteI can almost say without a doubt that if it were the other way around the women would be quite upset even though $14.00 is an excellent price as well. And that's what makes them hypocrites.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #36 April 4, 2004 QuoteI wouldn't care if guys jumped for free... $10 jumps... I'm there!!!! i just went by this place today... wow..it is freakin awsome there.... two swoop ponds. lush green grass off the pond into the front of the hanger. camping areas. a beach..... wow i cant wait to see the sand in there...... hehehehe you have got to see this place. there is a huge hanger. they are building massive rooms on the side of the huge hanger for different misc. things.. dave is in the works of designing 3 different permanent swoop areas for a swoop park. next to the two ponds. there is even a place to chip galfballs over the water to a green on the other side... there is huge vast camping areas in an awsome setting.... you can party with the best of them or have a calm relaxed campfire campground area. the property is all private property surrounded by 1000 or more acres of land. ive been to a few drop zones and i have to say this is going to be a resort.... i cant wait to see some of the things that can happen for this place with a little posotive vibe and a few peaple... they were talking about putting sand around the side of the hanger next to the grass and the swoop pond. there is pleanty of space for peeps to lay out on the beach and get a tan. off in the back corner where the said sand may be it an open area where a volyball court in the cand could easily go... alot of this stuff will take money. and that will come from skydivers support of the d/z. it looks as if this dropzone could become the southeast skydivers resort. a heavan in itself.... im exited... cant wait to see some peeps out there.... later... Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsein 0 #37 April 4, 2004 People better stop whining and start appreciating the awesome cheap prices!!!!! If I was closer I'd be there (with my wife) in a second. $24 for both of us to jump instead of $36-40? IN A SECOND I TELL YA'! Stop bitching and be more appreciative! HISPA #5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #38 April 4, 2004 QuotePeople better stop whining and start appreciating the awesome cheap prices!!!!! If I was closer I'd be there (with my wife) in a second. $24 for both of us to jump instead of $36-40? IN A SECOND I TELL YA'! Stop bitching and be more appreciative! this coming from a jumper at crosskeys.... you guys rock up there..... if only every d/z had half of the positive vibe you guys have.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtpohl 0 #39 April 4, 2004 I like the description of the Farm as a "skydiving resort"...that really captures it best and also distinguishes it from your standard dropzone setting (general aviation airport, lots of concrete and hangars). With the Farm one is in the midst of nature, lucious green grass, water, cow pastures...very relaxing environment indeed. I wish Hans, Harvey, Justin, Dave, Greg, etc etc the best of luck. They are putting a lot of time and money into it...and they might just be onto something very different, very new, and very good. /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsein 0 #40 April 4, 2004 Sure thing my friend! It's incredible how people instead of being thankful for a new DZ (and a great one after I read your review) with incredible prices are crying and whining about the details... Skydiving gets very expensive when you are addicted more than a Crackhead to his fix. Specially when your significant other loves the sport as much as you... Take advantage of what it is offered to you instead of complaining all the time This DZ has caught my attention (in a good way) for sure... We will see you soon to enjoy the environment and prices! And remember... The CK season opener is in a few weeks. It is one of the best weekends of the year! Don't miss it! HISPA #5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #41 April 4, 2004 QuoteIt's incredible how people instead of being thankful for a new DZ (and a great one after I read your review) with incredible prices are crying and whining about the details... Since I'm one of the people "crying and whining" about the details (although, merely pointing out sexism isn't exactly crying and whining), I feel the need to defend that side. Reverse the cost of jumps. Make women pay more. See what happens. If it's discrimination one way, then it is discrimination the other way. I'm always against discrimination.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtpohl 0 #42 April 4, 2004 Vallerina: it happens all the time in skydiving: (i) why do teams get better rates?; (ii) why does staff pays less for jumps; (iii) why can you get a discount if you pre-pay a block of 100 jumps?. Relax !:) Plus, I am sure that you can always pay $14, if you insist on being one of the guys !:) /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #43 April 4, 2004 Uhhh....that doesn't qualify as discrimination. That qualifies as a bulk discount and employee incentives.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtpohl 0 #44 April 4, 2004 So, you are being discriminated against, because you have to pay LESS !!!!!!??????? That's a new one. Very creative... /M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #45 April 4, 2004 QuoteSo, you are being discriminated against, because you have to pay LESS !!!!!!??????? That's a new one. Very creative... /M How is that very creative? That's the definitition of the word. Quotedis·crim·i·na·tion ( P ) Pronunciation Key (d-skrm-nshn) n. Treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality or prejudice: racial discrimination; discrimination against foreigners. There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtpohl 0 #46 April 4, 2004 But doesn't discrimination imply some adverse effect on the individual? Where is the adverse effect on you by having to pay $4 less? (I mean you can always donate it to beer, Sierra Club, or the Democrats). And no, even at $14 you will not become one of the guys. There are just some distinguishing physical and mental differences between the sexes (thank God for them). /M P.S. : Let me suggest that you PM any reply you feel necessary. And that you come out and jump with me (and/or my wife; who never ever complained about $10 jumps). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #47 April 4, 2004 No, it doesn't imply an adverse effect. The definition stated different treatement, not worse, based on a specific category. Also, I do not want to become one of the guys. Where did that come from? There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsein 0 #48 April 4, 2004 I do understand your point, and it is a good one. But, when it comes to skydiving, I think it falls in a different category. Let me explain... If I where a whuffo and went to any DZ that told me that, because I am a man, (and a darn good-looking one) kidding, I woukd have to PAY EXTRA, I would definitely take my business elsewhere. I think it is completely different when you are a fun-jumper. These nice people are not trying to make male fun-jumpers pay more... they are giving year long discount tickets and making it even cheaper for women. Putting it in a language that skydiver can relate to... if a case of beer go for $20 and I find a store that sell it for $14, where am I going to buy it? I don't care if ladies pay even cheaper because I know I,m getting an awesome deal! This is a message for the ladies out there who think this is sexual discrimination rather than very cheap skydives... For every jump you make, give a male fun-jumper $2 and make it even. This one is for the cry-babies (guys)... Find a better DZ with better prices or Shut Up! HISPA #5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflypimp 0 #49 April 5, 2004 I wanted to personally thank everybody that made it out to The Farm this weekend, we really appriciated spending an awesome weekend with all of you out their.We look foward to more awesome skydive's and more nights sitting aroung the campfire sharing all of our awesome skydiving stories. So come on back out and enjoy all that our peaceful skydiving resort has to offer. And oh ya, Did I mention $14 jumps and $10 for women. Wishing all of you out their awesome skydive's and even better friendships with your fellow skydivers, Skydive The Farm! See you next weekend, Blue SkiesFree Flight is the way of the future! Learn how and get on board the adventure train!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsein 0 #50 April 5, 2004 sitting aroung the campfire sharing all of our awesome skydiving stories.Quote Wishing all of you out their awesome skydive's and even better friendships with your fellow skydivers Thats what I'm talking about... great environment and awesome prices! I still don't know any of you in The Farm but you sure will meet my wife and I soon HISPA #5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
