Central texans where you jump and why?

[SFJason. 0]

Hello fellow Texans, I recently moved here from San Francisco, and have been reading review etc on our local dz's but was just curious where you guys prefer to jump. Although I am officially a turbine baby it isnt necessarily a requirement for me to go to a dz. I am a newbie, just have a few little signatures left to get my A. Hope to hear from y'all soon..

[jsreznor 0]

Jump at Skydive Houston.

They have a goat!

[airtwardo 7]

I jump at Spaceland...they don't have a goat.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[GLIDEANGLE 1]

Howdy!

You have lots of good options in Texas. However, often geography is the prime determinant of where folks do most of their jumps.

My home is Skydive Dallas... very hospitable "Howdy!" DZ with 2 turbine aircraft and free load organizers every weekend.

Skydive Temple is a charming place that sometimes has turbines (typically in winter). Great people and lots of Shiner. If you like CReW... this is the place for you!

Skydive Spaceland has LOTS of turbine aircraft and great facilities (site of the 2009 USPA nationals).

Skydive 35 (near Hillsboro) is mostly tandems.

I haven't yet been to San Marcos or Skydive Houston.

The essential questions is... "How far are you willing to drive?"

The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others!

[SFJason. 0]

Thanks for the info. I live in Austin and checked out San Marcos when the Halloween boogie went on, nice facilities etc. I apprteciate all of the replies. Definately want to make a weekend trip to Spaceland but now I am looking for a home.

[GLIDEANGLE 1]

I just got an email from Skydive Temple announcing a "White trash boogie" this weekend....flying a PAC! They are located in Salado... Just north of Austin on I35. Right in your backyard!

The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others!

[wmw999 2,439]

I'll be honest; Spaceland is a great place with great facilities. But if you jump closer to where you live, you'll jump more often, stay more current, and make more friends you can see outside the DZ.

There are 5 DZs within an hour according to the dz.com map. Try them all; stay for the evening and get an idea of what the people are like, and not just the jumping.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Andy9o8 2]

Also he should try the goats. I'm just saying.

[Southern_Man 0]

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I jump at Spaceland...they don't have a goat.

I thought you were an old goat?

"What if there were no hypothetical questions?"

[SFJason. 0]

well I guess I am going to have to let my mullet out and enjoy! Thanks everyone for the replies.

[JohnRich 4]

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I jump at Spaceland...they don't have a goat.

I thought you were an old goat?

Tha'ts why 'twardo goes to Spaceland - he doesn't like the competition.

[airtwardo 7]

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I jump at Spaceland...they don't have a goat.

I thought you were an old goat?

Tha'ts why 'twardo goes to Spaceland - he doesn't like the competition.

~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~

[countzero 7]

when you're checking out DZs you can't go wrong by bringing Shiner. Welcome to Texas!!

diamonds are a dawgs best friend

[JohnRich 4]

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when you're checking out DZs you can't go wrong by bringing Shiner. Welcome to Texas!!

P.S. "Shiner" is a brand of beer...

[SFJason. 0]

I'm good at drinking beer, not so great at skydiving. Shiner will be on hand! Thanks.

[pilot-one 0]

Shiner Black please, when you come back to SSM...lol