marknsanchez 0 #1 July 24, 2006 I'm going to England (North Yorkshire) in the beginning of August for 90 days and was told i would have to join the BPA in order to jump there. Is that dropzone specific, nationwide, or can my USPA license be sufficient? I thought since USPA was apart of FAI that wouldn't matter. Anyway, i heard the BPA membership is pricy that's why i ask. Any thoughts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 July 24, 2006 Nope, afraid you'll have to join the BPA. and Yep! Its pricey. When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #3 July 24, 2006 North Yorkshire for 90 days. You military? Harrogate possibly? And yes, you will have to join the BPA and it is pricy. Since you will onlyl be here for 3 months you wont have to buy a whole membership though. When I first jumped in the UK, they gave me a week membership, though still not cheap....but cheaper.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatbomb 0 #4 July 25, 2006 QuoteSince you will onlyl be here for 3 months you wont have to buy a whole membership though. Unfortunately, I believe you will...the temporary membership lasts a month, and I believe must be upgraded after a month if you're still jumping Edit: Not sure about that...I just checked the BPA website, and the month-long membership doesn't mention renewal...(It is, however, £26.30 a month!) On the plus side, there are some excellent DZs around where you will be...Hibaldstow, Bridlington, and Peterlee, all within an hour or so of North Yorkshire.--- Swoopert, CS-Aiiiiiii! Piccies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #5 July 25, 2006 Yes you will need to join - it's an insurance thing. CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grosfion 0 #6 July 25, 2006 Just a quick question on that issue. Last year I was a full member of the BPA, but this year I don't want to spend so much jumping in the UK. For next weekend I wanted to do a temp membership, is there any rule against this? blues, Marcus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brumby 0 #7 July 25, 2006 As far as im aware you can just but a temp 1 month membership. I know a lad who only gts his arse up the DZ now and again having 2 or 3 months in between and he just buys 1 month memberships! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marknsanchez 0 #8 July 25, 2006 Just got word from the BPA themselves...to jump at any BPA affiliated DZ you have to be a BPA member. Since i'm going to be there 90 days i will have to get a full membership for 118.60 pounds ($220). Yep, i'm in the military, Air Force Reserve. Going to be up at RAF Menwith Hill. I've found 5 DZ's close by already, Black Knights, Northwest, Hibaldstow, Peterlee, and Bridlington...all within 80 miles from Harrogate. It's going to be a blast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #9 July 25, 2006 I'm guessing no one has mentioned how much it is to jump here have they Dude hope your bringing your own gear. Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marknsanchez 0 #10 July 25, 2006 Ya, it's friggin expensive. At least i have my own gear. 18 - 20 pounds a lift ticket (33-36 bucks!!!). Most of the dropzones have bunkhouses (that you pay for as well), hot showers, canteens (which i guess is a grill), and lisenced bars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #11 July 25, 2006 I left Menwith Hell in Jan. and now down at Lakenheath. PM me if you've never been there and want to know anything about it. The area up there is beutiful and the DZ are a long drive but well worth it. If you need any help let me know.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #12 July 25, 2006 you can get some info on dz's here http://www.bpa.org.uk/dropzone/dzone.htm and jumpers here http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk/cms/ hope these help Billy(woodpecker)could probably provide you with info as well. hope it helps you out Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #13 July 25, 2006 QuoteJust got word from the BPA themselves...to jump at any BPA affiliated DZ you have to be a BPA member. Since i'm going to be there 90 days i will have to get a full membership for 118.60 pounds ($220). Yep, i'm in the military, Air Force Reserve. Going to be up at RAF Menwith Hill. I've found 5 DZ's close by already, Black Knights, Northwest, Hibaldstow, Peterlee, and Bridlington...all within 80 miles from Harrogate. It's going to be a blast. Echelon eh?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #14 July 25, 2006 QuoteI've found 5 DZ's close by already, Black Knights, Northwest, Hibaldstow, Peterlee, and Bridlington...all within 80 miles from Harrogate. It's going to be a blast. I'll vouch for Hib, Cark (Northwest) and Peterlee as good DZ's. Hib's a pretty big operation, Cark and Peterlee especially are smaller but very laid back and friendlyNever been to BK or Brid but heard good things. I really need to move to the midlands!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
