nigel99 144 #1 April 19, 2011 Question for the people with USPA B licenses or greater. Do DZ's tend to offer a water training day or is it carried out on a request basis?Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaVincisEnvy 0 #2 April 19, 2011 I don't know about other places, but at my home DZ, people who wanted to do the water training put their names on a list, and when that list got long enough (I think it was about 10 people for us), the DZ rented a pool and we did the training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 3 #3 April 19, 2011 QuoteI don't know about other places, but at my home DZ, people who wanted to do the water training put their names on a list, and when that list got long enough (I think it was about 10 people for us), the DZ rented a pool and we did the training. +1 However I hear down here at Z-Hills, they have some gutter gear laying out by the swoop pond, you put it on and jump in the pond, so there's no need to rent a pool."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #4 April 19, 2011 At Elsinore, there is a once-a-month water training available. It's also possible to get a one-off if circumstances warrant it. At other DZ's, we've put on water training by sending out emails to potential B licencees and rent a pool for the evening. Some DZ's just pass it off and don't actually get anyone wet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 144 #5 April 19, 2011 Quote At Elsinore, there is a once-a-month water training available. It's also possible to get a one-off if circumstances warrant it. At other DZ's, we've put on water training by sending out emails to potential B licencees and rent a pool for the evening. Some DZ's just pass it off and don't actually get anyone wet. I want to do it - it sounds like a bit of fun. I'll see how things pan out,I am in a couple of different states over the summer and so I would like to find a slot.(Georgia, South Carolina and Kentucky)Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokierower 0 #6 April 19, 2011 San Marcos has a pool next to the funjumper rigging room. 2 weeks ago I saw a bunch of pictures up on facebook of people going through water training on a crap weather day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #7 April 19, 2011 The Jim Wallace school at Perris has a pool and offers water training on request. 1 person is $50 and more than 1 is $25 per person. We use our own equipment so you don't have to get your gear wet but you will! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #8 April 20, 2011 Quote I want to do it - it sounds like a bit of fun. I'll see how things pan out, Nigel, We can do it when you get here at the Farm. Let me know what dates you'll be here and I'll round up a few others and we can have a pool party/cookout at Marcia's house. We have training gear and there's no charge...well, I do accept tips....1 20oz Coca-Cola per person. Marcia likes hugs and thank you's. AndyMy 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
thrillstalker 0 #9 April 20, 2011 where i jump, you just have to get three or four people together and set up a time. we also have an instructor who lives on the property and we have a pond."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
