trackris24 0 #1 February 22, 2009 Hey everyone! Been getting used to the site, and I really have enjoyed reading all the information it has to offer. I can't wait for my first jump, hopefully this spring break for my birthday in mid-march. I'm an athlete and once my college career is over, I have to turn somewhere for an adrenaline rush! Anyway just looking to see if there are any other jumpers in my area, or if anyone has jumped at skydive skyranch? (closest location to me). Also one last thing, if anyone has a base range of the average price it will take to get me started. Through my 1st jump, school/training jumps and to get my license to where I'm good to go on my own anywhere. And how long all that would probably take? Also just curious how everyone is with their comfort levels, how many jumps did it take you to get comfortable with going all the time? Have a good weekend! KK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 February 22, 2009 Hey Kristen, Welcome to DZ.com! Unfortunately i live in South Africa so i can't speak to exact prices in the USA but here is Skydive Elsinore's Price List so you get some idea of what an A license will cost you in the long run: http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/Tandem-Skydive/Package-prices.html I'm pretty sure that other DZ's will be in the same region, your best bet is to call them up and ask, or better yet swing by and chat to some people at the school, you'll find the staff at DZ's very accomodating and more than happy to answer any questions you might have. As far as being comfortable in the sky, it varies for different people, a girlfriend of mine refused on 3 levels of her AFF course and rode the aircraft down in tears all 3 times yet went on to make hundreds of jumps and become a competent BASE jumper. Just remember that what you are doing is not a natural thing for a human being to do and there is no shame in being scared and letting your instructors know that. It is one of the most rewarding sports in the world though. Hope this post helped a bit, good luck with your training Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pokerstar 0 #3 February 22, 2009 Welcome! I would suggest that you check a few of the drop zones in your area. I am working on my A license package at Skydive the Farm, outside of Atlanta, and they are amazing folks there, I love them. Plus, their A license package is rather less money than Elsinores. http://www.skydivethefarm.com/Rates/tabid/54/Default.aspx Shop around, see what kind of vibe you get from the DZ, and most of all, HAVE FUN!! Please let me know if I can answer any questions!Fortunately, I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug, uh, regimen to keep my mind, you know, uh, limber. --- The Dude --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 February 22, 2009 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #5 February 23, 2009 Cost for an "A" license at Skydive K State is about $800.00 We give priority to students."You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
