Kuper 0 #1 July 29, 2004 i'm going for a family vacation in Europe, most of the time in the Netherlands. i thought it would be nice to jump there... does anyone know a good DZ there? and about rig and stuff - is it worth to take it with me or just to rent there?... thanx for your advices, and blue sky! Ori.http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altichick 1 #2 July 29, 2004 I've heard great things about Texel. Don't sweat the petty things... and don't pet the sweaty things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #3 July 29, 2004 Depending on where you're staying, a short trip to Belgium will get you to Spa, my former home DZ with great international people, french, germans, dutch and even some brits. Highly recommendable. Also, Skydiver.de has a map of european DZs, which might compliment to those found here. HTHThe 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
Jethers203 0 #4 July 31, 2004 Texel is really nice. When I was there they had a Caravan and an Antonov AN-2 (or something), It is a big ass bi-plane, and they had a Let 410 I think.. The people are nice and I am sure you will have fun. Clint D-24352 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #5 July 31, 2004 do you know what gear they have for rent?http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superfly 0 #6 August 1, 2004 The rental gear on Texel is Javelin containers with PD Sabre main canopies ranging from 150 sq ft to 230 sq ft. Deployment system is throw away, bottom of container but this can be changed to ripcord if necessary. Use of the rental equipment is 16,50 euro and includes the packjob. The use of suits, helmet, goggle and alti is free when using these rigs. You may want to check out: http://www.paracentrumtexel.nl http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Detailed/384.shtml Blue Skies! Rogier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #7 August 2, 2004 Quotei'm going for a family vacation in Europe, most of the time in the Netherlands. i thought it would be nice to jump there... does anyone know a good DZ there? and about rig and stuff - is it worth to take it with me or just to rent there?... thanx for your advices, and blue sky! Ori. Check out Teuge: http://www.para-teuge.nl/ If you want to rent gear you can go next door to http://www.parachutecase.nl/ which has a lot of rigs for rent, from just-off-student rigs down to a Sabre2 135 etc. Also you can get demo canopies from PD and Icarus here. We jump from a Grand Caravan and are currently open 7 days/week. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #8 August 3, 2004 thank you for the information guys! dragon2 - i believe the gear shop / rent - is in the DZ. am i right? and do you know the price for renting a gear? is it per day or per jump?... thanx! Ori.http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoudDan 0 #9 August 4, 2004 I just got back from the swoop comp at Texel, you will not be disappointed. For about 13 Euros you can stay in the bunk room at de keveit which is where all the skydivers and staff go to eat and party. Jumps are a little pricey, 15 euros for hop and pops from 5,000 and 23Eros from 13,500. The manifest is a little wierd to figure out at first, but after a time or two there is nothing to it. The island is great, and the food around there is fantastic. Have a great time. Coming soon to a bowl of Wheaties near you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #10 August 4, 2004 What do you mean by 'in the DZ'? For non-students, you can rent stuff at The Parachute Case which is a separate shop, next door, like I said. Prices are per jump, they have 2 categories I think, one for brand-new and one for older gear, but I can't tell you how much exactly. I suggest you ask them (see website a couple posts up). They also rent jumpsuits and pro-tec helmets. Anything else, bring it with you or buy it there (alti, goggles etc). ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #11 August 4, 2004 The bunkhouse on Texel is called De Kieviet just in case somebody wants to find it Jump prices at Texel are not pricey for The Netherlands, just so you know. Teuge is the cheapest tho. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #12 August 4, 2004 thank you everyone! the information you gave here helps me a lot! if you have more details or advice - i'd love to hear! i havn't decide yet what DZ to go, and if to take my own rig or to rent there... anyway - i'll let you know about my decisions, and who knows, maybe i'll see some of you there! blue sky and a great weekend! Ori.http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
