phoenix1 0 #1 June 20, 2011 Ok so I have a possible job opportunity in north west North Dakota. I have been trying to find a dropzone near there and no luck. I keep getting some random website that I am almost positive is a scam. Honestly need a DZ with AFF training as well as I am just getting into this sport, and my wife would like to join me as soon as she can after she gives birth. We are both on the larger side so Tandem is out of the question I have looked into it. I have also looked into Montana DZs and they all seem to be central or western Montana so that doesnt help either. If any one knows of a DZ we overlooked we would be greatful for the information. We have used this websites DZ locator and searched online as well. Thanks.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #2 June 20, 2011 Quote How many jumps do you have already? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenix1 0 #3 June 20, 2011 Civilian = 0 I jumped in the Army. I would also like to complete AFF as I know jumping a civilian chute is nothing like a military chute. Also we dont do freefall.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #4 June 20, 2011 Quote Ok so I have a possible job opportunity in north west North Dakota. I have been trying to find a dropzone near there and no luck. See: http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/index.html What do you consider "near"? Drop zones aren't like gas stations. You might have to drive a ways to get to one. That's the way it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites murrays 0 #5 June 20, 2011 A possible option may be a Canadian dz depending on how close you are to the border. I know that the club in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan had a couple of regulars from somewhere in Montana.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenix1 0 #6 June 20, 2011 I am willing to drive but the only one I had found so far was in Fargo which would mean driving across the state. A 6hr drive every time I wanted to jump would be a little much for me. Canada isnt a bad option tho i could look into that.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites murrays 0 #7 June 20, 2011 which city in ND? Let me look it up on Google maps and see which dzs, if any, in Canada might work for you.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #8 June 20, 2011 Quote Ok so I have a possible job opportunity in north west North Dakota. I have been trying to find a dropzone near there and no luck. I keep getting some random website that I am almost positive is a scam. Honestly need a DZ with AFF training as well as I am just getting into this sport, and my wife would like to join me as soon as she can after she gives birth. We are both on the larger side so Tandem is out of the question I have looked into it. I have also looked into Montana DZs and they all seem to be central or western Montana so that doesnt help either. If any one knows of a DZ we overlooked we would be greatful for the information. We have used this websites DZ locator and searched online as well. Thanks. If skydiving is really important to you, then you should probably not take the job. there isnt shit for dropzones anywhere within a reasonable driving radius of there...__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #9 June 20, 2011 QuoteI am willing to drive but the only one I had found so far was in Fargo which would mean driving across the state. A 6hr drive every time I wanted to jump would be a little much for me. There are five drop zones in Montana - how close are those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenix1 0 #10 June 20, 2011 The dropzones in Montana are between 7 and 11 hrs away. The name of the town is Williston, ND. As far as not taking one hell of a job because my hobby dosn't fit. Well providing for my family comes first and I can always not jump, its part of being an adult. It would just be nice to find a DZ but if one dosn't pop up I will always have vacation to jump on.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpsalot-2 2 #11 June 21, 2011 Find a local pilot who might be interested in some fun jumping.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites oldwomanc6 38 #12 June 21, 2011 Unfortunately, probably not an option to a student. Or, if an option, not the smartest idea. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpsalot-2 2 #13 June 21, 2011 Yes, I should have re-read the first post, since it was yesterday that I read it......then posted today.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites oldwomanc6 38 #14 June 21, 2011 Well, as long as he doesn't take you up on that, all's good! I'm assuming the gear issue would probably do that.eta: Well, wasn't that high and mighty on my part. Not the intention I had. Sorry lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpsalot-2 2 #15 June 21, 2011 No worries......he may be able to pull this off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHtPDjGE8RU I've always liked that commercial [url] edit: spelling Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites oldwomanc6 38 #16 June 21, 2011 lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #17 June 21, 2011 QuoteThe dropzones in Montana are between 7 and 11 hrs away. The name of the town is Williston, ND. As far as not taking one hell of a job because my hobby dosn't fit. Well providing for my family comes first and I can always not jump, its part of being an adult. It would just be nice to find a DZ but if one dosn't pop up I will always have vacation to jump on. I didnt say thats what you should do. I said if skydiving is very important to you, thats what you should do. big difference. For myself, I would not take a job in a location that didnt have a dropzone nearby. For ME (and many here I assume) its that important. I dont presume to advise you on what your priorities should be.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenix1 0 #18 June 21, 2011 Sorry Chris didnt me to come off as a jerk there I had, had a bad day when I posted that. I know it sounded real bad. I really wanna jump and there is a DZ about 3 hrs away in Canada and that is more of a likely drive so. Hopefully I may be able to jump there. We would really like to jump but this is one of those jobs if u know what I mean man.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenix1 0 #19 June 21, 2011 Just got a message from a DZ in Canada about an hour from Williston, ND now thats what I'm talkin about. I love this site. Thanks for all ur help guys.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisL 2 #20 June 21, 2011 Quote Just got a message from a DZ in Canada about an hour from Williston, ND now thats what I'm talkin about. I love this site. Thanks for all ur help guys. Thats better. Now you can have your cake and jump out of it too __ My mighty steed 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. 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phoenix1 0 #3 June 20, 2011 Civilian = 0 I jumped in the Army. I would also like to complete AFF as I know jumping a civilian chute is nothing like a military chute. Also we dont do freefall.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 June 20, 2011 Quote Ok so I have a possible job opportunity in north west North Dakota. I have been trying to find a dropzone near there and no luck. See: http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/index.html What do you consider "near"? Drop zones aren't like gas stations. You might have to drive a ways to get to one. That's the way it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #5 June 20, 2011 A possible option may be a Canadian dz depending on how close you are to the border. I know that the club in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan had a couple of regulars from somewhere in Montana.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1 0 #6 June 20, 2011 I am willing to drive but the only one I had found so far was in Fargo which would mean driving across the state. A 6hr drive every time I wanted to jump would be a little much for me. Canada isnt a bad option tho i could look into that.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
murrays 0 #7 June 20, 2011 which city in ND? Let me look it up on Google maps and see which dzs, if any, in Canada might work for you.-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #8 June 20, 2011 Quote Ok so I have a possible job opportunity in north west North Dakota. I have been trying to find a dropzone near there and no luck. I keep getting some random website that I am almost positive is a scam. Honestly need a DZ with AFF training as well as I am just getting into this sport, and my wife would like to join me as soon as she can after she gives birth. We are both on the larger side so Tandem is out of the question I have looked into it. I have also looked into Montana DZs and they all seem to be central or western Montana so that doesnt help either. If any one knows of a DZ we overlooked we would be greatful for the information. We have used this websites DZ locator and searched online as well. Thanks. If skydiving is really important to you, then you should probably not take the job. there isnt shit for dropzones anywhere within a reasonable driving radius of there...__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 June 20, 2011 QuoteI am willing to drive but the only one I had found so far was in Fargo which would mean driving across the state. A 6hr drive every time I wanted to jump would be a little much for me. There are five drop zones in Montana - how close are those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1 0 #10 June 20, 2011 The dropzones in Montana are between 7 and 11 hrs away. The name of the town is Williston, ND. As far as not taking one hell of a job because my hobby dosn't fit. Well providing for my family comes first and I can always not jump, its part of being an adult. It would just be nice to find a DZ but if one dosn't pop up I will always have vacation to jump on.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #11 June 21, 2011 Find a local pilot who might be interested in some fun jumping.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #12 June 21, 2011 Unfortunately, probably not an option to a student. Or, if an option, not the smartest idea. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #13 June 21, 2011 Yes, I should have re-read the first post, since it was yesterday that I read it......then posted today.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #14 June 21, 2011 Well, as long as he doesn't take you up on that, all's good! I'm assuming the gear issue would probably do that.eta: Well, wasn't that high and mighty on my part. Not the intention I had. Sorry lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #15 June 21, 2011 No worries......he may be able to pull this off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHtPDjGE8RU I've always liked that commercial [url] edit: spelling Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 38 #16 June 21, 2011 lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #17 June 21, 2011 QuoteThe dropzones in Montana are between 7 and 11 hrs away. The name of the town is Williston, ND. As far as not taking one hell of a job because my hobby dosn't fit. Well providing for my family comes first and I can always not jump, its part of being an adult. It would just be nice to find a DZ but if one dosn't pop up I will always have vacation to jump on. I didnt say thats what you should do. I said if skydiving is very important to you, thats what you should do. big difference. For myself, I would not take a job in a location that didnt have a dropzone nearby. For ME (and many here I assume) its that important. I dont presume to advise you on what your priorities should be.__ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1 0 #18 June 21, 2011 Sorry Chris didnt me to come off as a jerk there I had, had a bad day when I posted that. I know it sounded real bad. I really wanna jump and there is a DZ about 3 hrs away in Canada and that is more of a likely drive so. Hopefully I may be able to jump there. We would really like to jump but this is one of those jobs if u know what I mean man.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenix1 0 #19 June 21, 2011 Just got a message from a DZ in Canada about an hour from Williston, ND now thats what I'm talkin about. I love this site. Thanks for all ur help guys.To those who can't and to those who never can again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #20 June 21, 2011 Quote Just got a message from a DZ in Canada about an hour from Williston, ND now thats what I'm talkin about. I love this site. Thanks for all ur help guys. Thats better. Now you can have your cake and jump out of it too __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
