cardinal5 0 #1 September 18, 2001 I am looking to make a tandem jump in TX. I have talked to many experienced skydivers who have stated that safety at TX drop zones varies greatly from DZ to DZ. Does anyone have any insight regarding the safety of specific TX DZs. Thanks for your responses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 September 19, 2001 Saftey at the same DZ can vary from day to day. Just because a DZ is a USPA member does'nt always mean they are safe either. My DZ is a non-member DZ but we follow the BSR's and have a very safe enviroment to jump in.Best way to find out about the Safety of a DZ is to call them and ask them informed questions. How many jumps do thier instructors have, how often are the canopies replaced, how often is the plane inspected, how many jumps do they average per year, how long have they been in business. Stuff like that. Then based on the answers you will be able to make an informed decision about where to go. Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumperpaula 0 #3 September 23, 2001 Quote I have talked to many experienced skydivers who have stated that safety at TX drop zones varies greatly from DZ to DZ. Please understand, no one in Skydiving and NO DZ wants to be unsafe. Remember, Tandem Students don't go one to make more jumps if they are hurt. Everyone STRIVES for the safest environment possible - Some DZ's have Newer Gear, Some have more experienced Instructors, Some have nicer aircraft. I hate to hear that any jumper would slam another DZ for being UNSAFE unless they have some real hard evidence. Good Luck and hope you make that Tandem soon. What part of Texas? Paula Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites heathmor 0 #4 September 23, 2001 If your doing a tandem you'll be safe. Remember you are going to have some one strapped to your ass. And he wouldn't put his self in danger let alone some else.Heath If your not living on the edge; Your taking up too much space!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #5 September 23, 2001 How do people in Texas skydive without those really big hats blowing off?"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumperpaula 0 #6 September 24, 2001 That Texas Stereo-typical comment is not even worth responding to. Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #7 September 24, 2001 Paula! I thought you would have been more fun than that!"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumperpaula 0 #8 September 24, 2001 Quote I thought you would have been more fun than that! You know how us Texan's are, don't mess with Texas....and especially Texas women. Your playing with fire. Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #9 September 24, 2001 "Your playing with fire"It's my favorite hobby..."This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freaksister 0 #10 October 5, 2001 It depends on where you are going in Texas, its a really big state! Just about any dz is going to be safe. Honestly!! If you are going to the Dallas area, come out to Skydive Dallas. Or, if you going to be down south, the dzs around Houston are reputable, as well as Skydive San Marcos, which is near Austin. Go to the section here on this website called "dropzones" it is at the top of the page right now...search through Texas and email some dzs!Good luck,The Freak KittyI lust for the ultimate rush... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #11 October 5, 2001 WooHoo! Skydive Dallas - awesome place! Friendly people, great skydivers, big planes.PD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Jumperpaula 0 #3 September 23, 2001 Quote I have talked to many experienced skydivers who have stated that safety at TX drop zones varies greatly from DZ to DZ. Please understand, no one in Skydiving and NO DZ wants to be unsafe. Remember, Tandem Students don't go one to make more jumps if they are hurt. Everyone STRIVES for the safest environment possible - Some DZ's have Newer Gear, Some have more experienced Instructors, Some have nicer aircraft. I hate to hear that any jumper would slam another DZ for being UNSAFE unless they have some real hard evidence. Good Luck and hope you make that Tandem soon. What part of Texas? Paula Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heathmor 0 #4 September 23, 2001 If your doing a tandem you'll be safe. Remember you are going to have some one strapped to your ass. And he wouldn't put his self in danger let alone some else.Heath If your not living on the edge; Your taking up too much space!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 September 23, 2001 How do people in Texas skydive without those really big hats blowing off?"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #6 September 24, 2001 That Texas Stereo-typical comment is not even worth responding to. Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 September 24, 2001 Paula! I thought you would have been more fun than that!"This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #8 September 24, 2001 Quote I thought you would have been more fun than that! You know how us Texan's are, don't mess with Texas....and especially Texas women. Your playing with fire. Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 September 24, 2001 "Your playing with fire"It's my favorite hobby..."This conversation ends right here Captain! You can talk to the ALO when he gets back."-MeClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #10 October 5, 2001 It depends on where you are going in Texas, its a really big state! Just about any dz is going to be safe. Honestly!! If you are going to the Dallas area, come out to Skydive Dallas. Or, if you going to be down south, the dzs around Houston are reputable, as well as Skydive San Marcos, which is near Austin. Go to the section here on this website called "dropzones" it is at the top of the page right now...search through Texas and email some dzs!Good luck,The Freak KittyI lust for the ultimate rush... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #11 October 5, 2001 WooHoo! Skydive Dallas - awesome place! Friendly people, great skydivers, big planes.PD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
