Ralph_W 0 #1 July 5, 2009 The last weekend of August I will be in Atlanta. I noticed that there are several dropzone arround, so my question to the local jumpers is, which one could you recommend. I am looking for fun jumps, FF or RW. Thanks in advance RalphSilence is golden. www.bt-ag.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 July 5, 2009 Skydive the Farm http://www.skydivethefarm.com/ The highest-rated GA DZ. Skydive Atlanta http://www.skydiveatlanta.com/My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #3 July 5, 2009 Both The Farm and Skydive Atlanta are great dropzones. A lot of locals jumps at both on occasion. Where in Atlanta will you be? Distance and location might make your decision.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #4 July 6, 2009 The Farm "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy_Haggis 1 #5 July 6, 2009 I always tend to find the farm a little cliquey but then maybe that's just me!It's not the speed that kills ya, it's the sudden stops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #6 July 6, 2009 Yup, it is just you! Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeQ.Public 0 #7 July 6, 2009 Almost every DZ is a little cliquey.Very soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #8 July 6, 2009 Quote Almost every DZ is a little cliquey. Yep. Either they like you or they dont. The Farm has pretty low standards, They like most everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sletzer 3 #9 July 6, 2009 I would have said the same about Skydive Atlanta. To each his own....I will be kissing hands and shaking babies all afternoon. Thanks for all your support! *bows* SCS #8251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #10 July 6, 2009 See, I'd say that people at the farm tend to "click" more than "clique" I was never a regular there-wanted to be, just didn't have the time-and was always welcomed with pretty open arms.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dittodogg 0 #11 July 6, 2009 ASC...........for a few extra bucks you can use the "big plane" and dont forget to purchase wx insurance... operators are standing by!cant do that to ya man.... Go to the farm or skydive atl.... both are great! Team Dirty Sanchez #455, Muff Brother #4197, SCR #14847, DPH -8, Dude #5150 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph_W 0 #12 July 7, 2009 Thanks for all the feedback. As I have Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday I might well try both recomended dropzones. RalphSilence is golden. www.bt-ag.ch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyU 0 #13 July 7, 2009 If you're only there for a day, I would highly recommend the FARM. They were the nicest people, the first time I went there. They worked really hard to get my group on a load on a busy day. If you are there for two days, hit up both places. You can listen to others for their comments about each DZ, but when they are basically only a few miles from each other, thy are going to be pitted up against each other. You should really check out both to make up your own mind.-- Andy Ussach Team Dirty Sanchez Ex-Vice President #38 Explosivo Rodriguez #1385, Muff Brother #3503, "Woody" Hellfish #646 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #14 July 7, 2009 I would have to highly recommend the Farm as well- but if you go to Skydive Atlanta or Skydive Walton County I'm sure you won't be disappointed either.http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary73 10 #15 July 8, 2009 QuoteThanks for all the feedback. As I have Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday I might well try both recomended dropzones. Ralph Good plan! "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." - Carl Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathleenL 0 #16 July 8, 2009 R U serious? The Farm is the most friendly and welcoming place ever. Ralph come to the farm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairy_Haggis 1 #17 July 9, 2009 yup seriously. and it's not like i've only been over there once either!It's not the speed that kills ya, it's the sudden stops! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #18 July 9, 2009 The people are very friendly at the Farm but I also found it a little cliquey. It was hard to get on a jump with the regulars. I only made one visit but am thinking of trying it again if I am in the area. They were very busy the day I visited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #19 July 9, 2009 wow. it really bothers me to read this! I can't apologize for anyone else, but I can for myself. Several of us do go out of our way to greet new people. Do you freefly or belly fly? We have a number of people there in each discipline. If and when if you do give us another chance please ask manifest if I am there. I'll introduce you around and make sure you get on some loads. Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hans 0 #20 July 9, 2009 This bothers me to. We do try our best to make people feel welcome. Peter is an ASC regular and has never even jumped at the Farm. He is a customer of Chutingstar. I always ask him if he wants to make a skydive he claims his rig is at ASC. Oh well his loss. The Farm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliophile 0 #21 July 9, 2009 QuoteI always tend to find the farm a little cliquey but then maybe that's just me! Everytime I have ever been at the farm, the people there have been nothing but friendly and cordial to me."You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #22 July 9, 2009 QuoteThe people are very friendly at the Farm but I also found it a little cliquey. It was hard to get on a jump with the regulars. I only made one visit but am thinking of trying it again if I am in the area. They were very busy the day I visited. I would suggest that next time you ask Hans or Andy (Popsjumper - The really old guy wandering around in between his naps, Cant miss him) or any of the other regulars. Tell them you are looking for someone to jump with. I am positive they will find you some fun people to jump with. Actually that is something I think people should do at every DZ they visit if they don't already know people there. Tell the DZO and/or Manifest that you are visiting and looking for someone to jump with. See if they help you out or not. That will tell you a lot about the DZ. The Farm really does pride itself on being an open friendly DZ. Like everywhere, There will be Good days, Bad Days, Busy days and slow days but the Farm does more to make sure everyone is welcomed and has someone to jump with than any other DZ I have ever been to. Give them another shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenut557 0 #23 July 9, 2009 This bothers me all around! I think all the drop zones around Atlanta are great, whether you're at the Farm, Skydive Atlanta, or...heaven forbid....ASC. There are some great people there, as well as at Skydive the Farm. Hans is always welcoming and helpful (as is Tyler at ASC), as well as some of the other folks at the Farm, but I can see Peter's point. There have been several instances where we've been over there and Hans, Ian and Jesse were the only folks who'd talk to us. I'm realizing that's just the way it is. As much as I'd like to think skydiving is this open community where you can go anywhere and be welcomed with open arms at any dropzone, in reality it's not always like this. We learned that in our trip to AZ. Ralph, all the drop zones in Atlanta are great places with great friends. I promise you'll have fun no matter where you go. Blue skies :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeQ.Public 0 #24 July 9, 2009 You will get out of a place what you put in. If you show up and stand in a corner you aren't going to make any friends.If you show up in a group and stand around with your group wearing your home DZ jackets and Gatorz, you're probably going to be left alone. In a perfect world every DZ would have someone on duty to introduce the new people around. That's not going to happen on most days. I've been to DZs that I have been to many times and one day you show up and don't feel welcome.Very soon, an honest person will not be able to sing the last 2 lines of our National Anthem:::Practice safe dining....use condiments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #25 July 9, 2009 Quote This bothers me to. We do try our best to make people feel welcome. Peter is an ASC regular and has never even jumped at the Farm. He is a customer of Chutingstar. I always ask him if he wants to make a skydive he claims his rig is at ASC. Oh well his loss. The Farm is awesome, they even welcome you back when you totally embarass yourself in front of the owner!!! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
