never2L8 0 #1 September 7, 2014 In July I asked anyone at work if they wanted to join me skydiving. I ended up with a group of 6 that showed up July 27th. I knew right from the start that I would want to continue jumping. We all loved it! I figured out what I had to do to become licensed and started right away. I just completed my IAF level 4 today. I was actually nervous about this jump because I had to land on my own. It went very well and I can't wait for the next one. I'm not able to express to any of my family how amazing this is, they just think I am crazy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #2 September 8, 2014 GOOD for you..... worry NOT what your family thinks....it's Not easy to explain the allure of the sport. Glad to see that you're at The Ranch...Great people great staff Great airplanes... When you drive there from CT. do you drive past Brewster NY ? I grew up there and still have lots of family members in that town... OK i guess since i have YET to "grow Up " i should revise my words and say,, " I was a KID there " ,, in the 50s and 60s " jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2L8 0 #3 September 8, 2014 jmy I love the staff at the Ranch! I drive over 55 over the Mid Hudson bridge. I work in Northern Westchester so I go through Brewster daily! Funny I have family in Rochester and Batavia. My family is from Niagara Falls. My oldest son and his wife have done their first tandem, my son said in the future he will go for his license. I would like to take my 25yr old son, I just have to get him back from VT. Like you I still have not grown up and don't intend to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 September 8, 2014 Welcome to the sport. Since you are jumping at the Ranch I am guessing you are in the lower south east corner of the state. I am up here almost in RI. When you get that A license don't forget to check out the two awesome DZ's that CT has to offer."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 September 8, 2014 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
AliMac 0 #6 September 9, 2014 Where in CT are you from? I lived in Ridgefield/Danbury for a long time and started jumping at The Ranch in 2007. I live in Seattle now but miss The Ranch and my friends there a lot. The Ranch is a great place to learn, Linda and Pete, Steve, Lynnlee and the whole staff are amazing. Welcome to the sport! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spear66 0 #7 September 11, 2014 I have 28 jumps. Just got my A license at skydive danielson in ct. Awesome small DZ. The owners are a young couple . The people there are the best you will find. Very welcoming and a fun place to jump. They only fly cesna's but the atmosphere there makes it worth going to. Definetly check it out when you get your license. I'm hitting up CPI this weekend. Have fun and stay safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2L8 0 #8 September 11, 2014 I just spoke to the folks in Danielson. I may go over and jump with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2L8 0 #9 September 11, 2014 Doug, I am in the northwestern corner of CT. I only know the DZ in Danielson CT. Where is the other one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
never2L8 0 #10 September 11, 2014 I see your from Florida. I spoke to the folks at Deland yesterday. I have a place in Bunnell, I just found out how close I am to the DZ. I will be down there Nov 6-9.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 September 12, 2014 Nice! You're coming at a good time, the weather should be pleasant.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
DougH 270 #12 September 12, 2014 never2L8Doug, I am in the northwestern corner of CT. I only know the DZ in Danielson CT. Where is the other one? CPI in Ellington. More central."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jorga24343 0 #13 September 13, 2014 yes Danielson is great! I just made a jump on wed. they have $14 hop n pops that day every week. I also jump pepper ell,ma but i gotta tell you i am so glad i did my first 100 jumps there before i moved to eloy,az. You learn to spot,and to land on target!! It made me a better skydiver.now I'm back and what a great improvement! cleaned up,expanded, and a great staff!! felt so good to be back. I love what the new owners did with the place. joe orga Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites