AndyMan 7 #1 March 8, 2005 Craichead and myself are thinking of flying to either Orlando or Perris sometime between April 13th and 25th, but we won't be able to confirm anything for a few weeks. Which site has better availability? Anyone know when Eloy is going to open? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #2 March 8, 2005 QuoteWhich site has better availability? Why not call them and ask?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #3 March 8, 2005 Because I'm sceptical of claims from salespeople. Allow me to rephrase. How dificult have people found it to find time at the different tunnels? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 March 8, 2005 Huh? If you call either Orlando, or Perris and book a specific time they state is avaliable, you've now got an appointment for that time. What's confusing about that?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 March 8, 2005 QuoteIf you call either Orlando, or Perris and book a specific time they state is avaliable, you've now got an appointment for that time. Because I'm not ready to book yet. I don't really care which has some time available in the periods I'm looking for, because I can't commit. I am curious which one we'll have better odds at. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #6 March 8, 2005 Good grief.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #7 March 8, 2005 QuoteIn Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you call either Orlando, or Perris and book a specific time they state is avaliable, you've now got an appointment for that time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Because I'm not ready to book yet. I don't really care which has some time available in the periods I'm looking for, because I can't commit. I am curious which one we'll have better odds at. Call both tunnels and ask what is available the days you could be there. The tunnel that has more availability is the one where the sales person tells you that they have more time open."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 March 8, 2005 Quotesales person I would tend to call them a "booking" or "reservation representatives”. Since they don't have to go out and be pushy like sales people. They don't have to sell that time, there are enough people that will gladly buy the timeMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #10 March 9, 2005 QuoteI would tend to call them a "booking" or "reservation representatives”. Since they don't have to go out and be pushy like sales people. They don't have to sell that time, there are enough people that will gladly buy the time Ever see them pitch to a whuffo?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 March 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteI would tend to call them a "booking" or "reservation representatives”. Since they don't have to go out and be pushy like sales people. They don't have to sell that time, there are enough people that will gladly buy the time Ever see them pitch to a whuffo? No - I've seen them turn them away because the tunnel is too full and the wuffo thought he could just show up and get in during his 'walkaround' of the strip. AM should decide whether or not to go and make plans instead of trying to maximize the odds of succeeding on a 'walk-in' booking. Particularly in the spring break time frame. It's not the go carts. But then, I'm a planner and t-time is worth the effort to me. A more laid back person can just go with it and take his chances. Stupid snow. Really need to jump. edit: Andy - I'd ask some (CSR, salesman, stewardess, coach, rep, beaker, Arapaho - titles are highly overrated) at each site: 1-how much lead time they usually need to ensure a booking. The one that has a shorter lead time might have better odds. 2 - Also ask how often they have last minute cancellations and what is needed to get on a wait list for that type of opening. That will guve you an idea. 3 - make friends with those with connections at either (Ron, Dom, etc). Seems like Dom and others sometimes sets up frequent weekend tunnel playtimes. Then if you go, you have someone local who can look out for slots for you once you decide where to go. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #12 March 9, 2005 QuoteBut then, I'm a planner and t-time is worth the effort to me. A more laid back person can just go with it and take his chances. A potential teammate just asked me if I want to tunnel at 2 fricken AM in the morning.. What the hell is this guy thinking? He lives in Orlando...We don't need to fly at the butt ass crack of freckin dawn"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #13 March 9, 2005 We booked out april time way the hell back in Dec.... Which thank god we got rockin times!!!! 10 hours total booked sat and sun!!! WoohooShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 March 9, 2005 QuoteA potnetial teammate just asked me if I want to tunnel at 2 fricken AM in the morning.. What the hell is this guy thinking? That you are a whore for tunnel time and love anything skydiving or flying related. any other questions? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #15 March 9, 2005 Orlando if you don't have time booked already for April, you might as well just hope someone cancells or hop on time with someone else. PM ing you my april times that are available.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #16 March 10, 2005 Book time and cancel it a week out if you change your mind. Tunnel time gets to be a precious thing. It goes quick. I would imagine that the Perris Tunnel has a bit more of a cahnce for walkins then Orlando (they have way more wuffos to fill time). Where as the Perris Tunnel does 90% skydivers. Most of them nuying an hour and trying to fill it with friends. This year Perris has Tunnel Brokers. 10 people that are allowed to book time and sell it seperate from the Tunnel offices. So the time is being snapped up quickly.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #17 March 10, 2005 QuoteThis year Perris has Tunnel Brokers. 10 people that are allowed to book time and sell it seperate from the Tunnel offices Why? I never really understood that? Do they make money on top of the normal charge, or do they get a discount rate and sell time at the same rate as the tunnel?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 March 11, 2005 QuoteDo they make money on top of the normal charge, or do they get a discount rate and sell time at the same rate as the tunnel? They get a discount and "perks" to generate more business. Kinda like salsmen who work only on commision. Alot like any of the tunnel camps work. They also have minimums they must meet.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #19 March 12, 2005 Time is booked, and plane tickets are bought. We'll be in Perris for a 4 day weekend, thursday april 21 thru sunday the 24th. Thanks to all who replied and sent PM's. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #20 March 14, 2005 Sweet! Let me know if you need anything. Happy to have ya here.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
