mamajumps 0 #1 September 5, 2008 Just curious as too what is behind your decision to go to a paticular boogie. With Halloween coming up and all the various boogies that happen around that time, I was just wondering what helped you to decide. For me it is the reputation of the event, and the one that I will have the best time at... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #2 September 5, 2008 Do I have the time? Is it relatively close (within 8-12hrs drive)? Do I have the money? Thats pretty much all of my criteria for attending boogies.Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #3 September 5, 2008 for us...some are just a given - Lost Prairie for one and then CrossKeys/Chicago invasion in sebastian. Those are the two that we pretty much attend annually. as for the others it is dependant on time of year, location, scuba diving schedule and if I have my kids. We are already looking at boogies for next year - we live on the west coast so it is easier for us to jump on the west coast - no time change and short flights; but will travel to other areas as well - just depends on cost of the flights and the amount of time off we have. We will probably hit a boogie in the spring, one in june, Lost Prairie, Leap for lupus, Hamilton. (no Chicks Rock this year or next as I am still recovering and next year we have a dive trip that month)........most of the time our choices can be pretty random DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #4 September 5, 2008 your poll doesn't mention LO's. That'll make a big difference for me in addition to the above. Accomodations in the area are a big consideration, nearness to major airports is another. All costs considered is another. Finally, what it looks like from the air is a big deal to me. If I'm jumping over industrial areas, I'm not terribly excited as compared to jumping over say...Moab, Utah, or the beaches of the Northwest coast, or... etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #5 September 5, 2008 Quote your poll doesn't mention LO's. That'll make a big difference for me in addition to the above. Accomodations in the area are a big consideration, nearness to major airports is another. All costs considered is another. Finally, what it looks like from the air is a big deal to me. If I'm jumping over industrial areas, I'm not terribly excited as compared to jumping over say...Moab, Utah, or the beaches of the Northwest coast, or... etc. yeah I thought about all that after I posted it. Unfortunately, the poll options can not be edited... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 September 5, 2008 It's mostly distance and who will be there. Now that gas prices, jump prices and registration fees have gone up, I really take the cost of traveling somewhere into consideration. When I first started skydiving and was single, I traveled a lot more too. Jump planes have never been an issue for me since sometimes the boogies have the same planes that I jump out of at home anyway. LO's aren't an issue for me, I'll jump with almost anyone, even if it's just a 2-way with a newbie. . I just like to have fun. Events....eh- I'm usually in bed before midnight anyway and it's entertaining for me just to hang out with people. Drunk people are usually more entertaining than a band anyway. 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
normiss 622 #7 September 5, 2008 hOW yOu shdoinnn baaabeeeee?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #8 September 5, 2008 You gotta admit, skydivers do some stupid shit!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
normiss 622 #9 September 5, 2008 electrical multi-player games bonfire activities resulting in injuries broken limbs from jumping off pirate ships excessive substance abuse wrecking cars/bikes on runways static line behind moving vehicles drunken base jumps @ 3am golf cart accidents drunken dodge ball whatever makes you think they do stoopid shit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidB 0 #10 September 5, 2008 Quote electrical multi-player games bonfire activities resulting in injuries broken limbs from jumping off pirate ships excessive substance abuse wrecking cars/bikes on runways static line behind moving vehicles drunken base jumps @ 3am golf cart accidents drunken dodge ball whatever makes you think they do stoopid shit? You forgot drunk beacon rides... When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #11 September 5, 2008 I just wonder how many guys read booBie(s) in the subject line ... 'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 September 5, 2008 Cant get to any boogies We only have a few decent boogies in OZ and they occur at times when i cant get time off from work. And when i travel to the states the boogie season is over. No boogies for Squeak You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #13 September 5, 2008 I'm a newbie and I haven't been to a boogie ..YET!! My reasons for picking one, when I do get to go are: Location, who will be there, distance, and loyalty to my home DZ (XKeys).Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #14 September 6, 2008 I prefer a boogie where the organizers are kick ass... then one where they are like wohoo we have a planeDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustChuteMeNow 0 #15 September 6, 2008 My criteria are does it start with Couch and end with Freaks. If so I go. For other boogies I look at distance and all those other things in no particular order. Of course if Skymama is going to be there that will always be a draw. Think of how stupid the average person is and realize that statistically half of them are stupider than that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #16 September 6, 2008 Quote My criteria are does it start with Couch and end with Freaks. If so I go. For other boogies I look at distance and all those other things in no particular order. Of course if Skymama is going to be there that will always be a draw. we have been debating between couchfreaks and the bitterroot boogie....so many boogies, so little time.DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
