chuckakers 425 #1 June 22, 2008 rocks! Kudos to DZO's Todd & Kristi Bell and staff on bringing back a great Texas DZ!!! The vibe is perfect. Really. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 June 22, 2008 You're not kidding! Its definitely become the DZ to be in south/central Texas. Its strange, you go to the DZ and everyone has a smile and is having fun, its been a while since I've seen that at a DZ.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #3 June 22, 2008 Hmm makes me think about jumping... I was just talking to someone last night about jumping. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #4 June 22, 2008 me too, even a texan! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #5 June 23, 2008 hmmm, not diggin the prices so much. Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #6 June 23, 2008 $22 for experienced jumpers to go to 13,500' is a VERY fair price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #7 June 23, 2008 well thats great if you have a license Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 June 23, 2008 Quote well thats great if you have a license Student jump prices are in line with industry norms. So your complaint there would be more of a general complaint about the cost of learning to skydive, rather than a complaint unique to, or directed specifically at, Skydive Houston. Yes, it costs a lot of money to get through your student training, and to purchase your own gear. That's true no matter where you jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 June 23, 2008 So you gunna take me there when i visit Dave?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #10 June 23, 2008 Quote Quote well thats great if you have a license Student jump prices are in line with industry norms. So your complaint there would be more of a general complaint about the cost of learning to skydive, rather than a complaint unique to, or directed specifically at, Skydive Houston. $295 for an level at SD Houston $130 for a level at Spaceland so yeah i see some disparityFly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 June 23, 2008 Sure dude, we can go play at Waller!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #12 June 23, 2008 Quote$295 for an level at SD Houston $130 for a level at Spaceland so yeah i see some disparity Hmph! All i see is whining. Go to SpaceLand then, sit there for hours on end and see how much you get to jump. You'll be second to all tandems. So, what we've got here is a "Convience Factor" If you can't afford it, take up golf or shooting skype!-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #13 June 23, 2008 for the two levels i can get at spaceland for the price of one at Houston, I'll take the wait. Since when is saving money a matter of convenience? That and SDSL's staff is bad ass. oh by the way, i'm making my way to you guys here soon, maybe i'll bring pizza again.Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #14 June 23, 2008 QuoteThat and SDSL's staff is bad ass I agree, i trained there myself. Quote. oh by the way, i'm making my way to you guys here soon, maybe i'll bring pizza again. Go ahead, but personally i hate pizza. Bring some 16 oz. New York Strips instead.-Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #15 June 23, 2008 Quote$295 for an level at SD Houston $130 for a level at Spaceland According to the Spaceland website, $130 is for the first freefall AFTER you have a tandem, and pay $50 for the ground class. $295 at Houston is for an AFF level one, no previous tandem required, and ground training included. I've got news for you dude, skydiving costs about the same everywhere you go. Anytime there's a significant difference in pricing, there's a reason for it, such as you're comparing apples to oranges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 June 23, 2008 Quote *** I've got news for you dude, skydiving costs about the same everywhere you go. . Not true dude. it's cheaper at LodiAND It's WAY more expensive here in OZ, about twice the price for fun jumps (about $40 AUD). and we're cheaper than the UK. So no it does not cost the same EVERYWHEREYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #17 June 23, 2008 Lodi is the exception to the rule. You're right about international rates though, there's a huge swing if you're a world traveler. But in the states, it's about the same everywhere you go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #18 June 23, 2008 Quote Quote Quote well thats great if you have a license Student jump prices are in line with industry norms. So your complaint there would be more of a general complaint about the cost of learning to skydive, rather than a complaint unique to, or directed specifically at, Skydive Houston. $295 for an level at SD Houston $130 for a level at Spaceland so yeah i see some disparity There's no disparity in those prices. The $295 price tag is for AFF, which includes an all-day ground school and a jump with 2 instructors. That's 3 tickets to altitude, 2 instructor fees plus the fees for the first jump course instructor. That's a lot more in costs to the DZ than a tandem jump. Look at the TOTAL price to get your license and you'll find it's about the same. But hey, what would I know about skydiving instruction in Houston?Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #19 June 23, 2008 Greetings my Skydiving Daddy! It seems like only yesterday that you were throwing this dope on a rope out. SDH has had ups and downs over the years. Seems to be on the way up. Tandems pay the bills. Fun Jumpers make the vibes. (Are you going to the deadmanboogie this weekend at SDH?) Ciao, Mad Max Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #20 June 23, 2008 ehh either way, I'll have to pay. sorry no strip steaks, but pizza is looking to be a sure deal, hmm lets see whats a good day... looking like oh maybe the 4th!Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #21 June 24, 2008 Quote Are you going to the deadmanboogie this weekend at SDH? Ciao, Mad Max You bet! I'm bringing a special guest with me, too. Any guesses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #22 June 24, 2008 Quote Quote Are you going to the deadmanboogie this weekend at SDH? Ciao, Mad Max You bet! I'm bringing a special guest with me, too. Any guesses? A cow costume with tits that really milk? "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 June 24, 2008 Quote You bet! I'm bringing a special guest with me, too. Any guesses? Chuck's alter ego that doesn't have to dig out of the corner?Ok, seriously, maybe Gehan?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #24 June 24, 2008 QuoteYou bet! I'm bringing a special guest with me, too. Any guesses? Delia? Heather? Justin? Hooter girls? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungry 0 #25 June 24, 2008 the hooters girls are coming but not with ChuckLiquor in the front, Poker in the rear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
