howardwhite 5 #1 August 30, 2002 An annoying guy showed up at a DZ in Massachusetts the other day and was **outraged** that an Otter load to 13.5 was $21. He is American but claims to have made his ~100 jumps in South Africa. Indeed, according to the DZ.com database it seems to be cheaper there. I've done a quick and dirty survey. $21 seems to be on the high end. The Ranch charges $15 and Perris has a "summer special" of $14.50. High $18s seems to be standard. Given fixed costs (plane, insurance, fuel, etc.), even this seems a wide variation. How much do you pay? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobbes4star 0 #2 August 30, 2002 at eloy is 17 but coolege is 13.50 and buckeye is 15.if fun were easy it wouldn't be worth having, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 August 30, 2002 Every DZ I have been to in the South East has been either $18 or $19 usually to somehwere between 12,500 and 14,000. $21 is high. Of course, comparing the price of ANYTHING here to ANYTHING in South Africa is kind of stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #4 August 30, 2002 19 at front range skydivers, 18 at emerld coast, i think it is 18 at skydive dallas and at fsc trier (germany) it is 22 to 12k....... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 August 30, 2002 You guys have it a little better in the US - I pay £15 to 10k (although I do get £5 off cos of uni subsidies).____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #6 August 30, 2002 Chicago the cash price is about $20, but if you buy a hundred tickets you can get $17, you can get $15 if you buy in January. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #7 August 30, 2002 20 for turbines... 14 for 182's seems to be the going rate in Ohio...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #8 August 30, 2002 I forgot to mention why this guy was annoying. He *screamed* at the women in manifest, all of them jumpers and none of them responsible for pricing. Thanks for your input; keep it coming. Still want to know why there are regional differences. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #9 August 30, 2002 I'm betting the northern prices will be a bit higher since the operators want to recoup some money that they will lose in the winter...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #10 August 30, 2002 CrossKeys - NJ $17.00 most days, $13.00 on Wednesdays, $16.00 at the Monkey Jam this weekend. Aircraft are: Skyvan, Otter, Grand Caravan, Caravan, and a 182. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 August 30, 2002 Quoteyou can get $15 if you buy in January. You can get great deals on winter coats in the middle of summer too..... or...does that come with free use of the pool until March 1st? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #12 August 30, 2002 Jumps in Alaska are $25, Perris is $19 (Summer special $14.50), Elsinore is $20 (summer special $16 with other perks), Skydive San Diego is $15Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymut 0 #13 August 30, 2002 In Tejas, the two dropzones I jump at are like this... Small dz, c-182 - $17.00 to full altitude - which is around 10 to 10.5 - 11 if we get out and push. biggen dz, turbines (caravan,otter) - $17.00 to 13k+ on fridays, $20.00 (i believe) on the weekends. Matt A well-informed person is somebody who has the same views and opinions as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #14 August 30, 2002 Quote10 to 10.5 - 11 if we get out and push. LOL too funny. $19 per in Taft Ca. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #15 August 31, 2002 At Skydive Dallas, my first dz, I think they're $20 now. At San Marcos, they're $18 to 14Kish in the otter, but they have had two $12/jump weekends in the last month or so. Also this weekend, if you bring a tandem out, you get $10 jumps all day. To me, $20 is a lot. It's certainly the most I'd pay without inner resentment for now.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 August 31, 2002 QuoteIt's certainly the most I'd pay without inner resentment for now. You have the most interesting sense of humor. You definately keep me laughing!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #17 August 31, 2002 QuoteYou definately keep me laughing!!! That's because you take pleasure in my angst. Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #18 August 31, 2002 QuoteThat's because you take pleasure in my angst True...but that's only because you seem to have an over abundance...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoby 0 #19 August 31, 2002 QuoteQuote 10 to 10.5 - 11 if we get out and push. LOL too funny. $19 per in Taft Ca. You know, you could drive 4 miles down the road and jump out of a King Air for the same $19... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #20 August 31, 2002 skydive sebastian 19 lake wales 17 chicagoland 20 all to 13k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #21 August 31, 2002 QuoteIn Tejas, the two dropzones I jump at are like this... ***reply] In South Carolina at Blue Sky Adventures we pay $11 a load when we get the 182 going and the normal rate for turbine is $17 to 14K or so I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites meatmissile 0 #22 August 31, 2002 Oh well, since I am a South African, maybe I should respond. Normal jumps here are from between 9000 and 11000 ft agl. You can expect to pay about ZAR140 for that, which very nearly equates to 13.5 dollars. This is irrespective of the jump plane, turbine or otherwise. There are only two turbine DS's in SA, within 80km of each other (and 1400 frikkin km from where I live ) For higher altitudes you usually pay more, say 15-18 dollars for 12-16 k feet. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites meatmissile 0 #23 August 31, 2002 QuoteOf course, comparing the price of ANYTHING here to ANYTHING in South Africa is kind of stupid. I'm trying to figure out if you're tuning me country grief or what. If you are, I am going to have to come over there and bliksem you amongst the eyes until the bleed becomes. Ask Scratch what that means -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 25 #24 August 31, 2002 Jumps at my favorite Drop Zone are free. -- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #25 August 31, 2002 QuoteJumps at my favorite Drop Zone are free. Unless ossifer-friendly just happens to be around. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 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. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
meatmissile 0 #22 August 31, 2002 Oh well, since I am a South African, maybe I should respond. Normal jumps here are from between 9000 and 11000 ft agl. You can expect to pay about ZAR140 for that, which very nearly equates to 13.5 dollars. This is irrespective of the jump plane, turbine or otherwise. There are only two turbine DS's in SA, within 80km of each other (and 1400 frikkin km from where I live ) For higher altitudes you usually pay more, say 15-18 dollars for 12-16 k feet. -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #23 August 31, 2002 QuoteOf course, comparing the price of ANYTHING here to ANYTHING in South Africa is kind of stupid. I'm trying to figure out if you're tuning me country grief or what. If you are, I am going to have to come over there and bliksem you amongst the eyes until the bleed becomes. Ask Scratch what that means -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #24 August 31, 2002 Jumps at my favorite Drop Zone are free. -- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #25 August 31, 2002 QuoteJumps at my favorite Drop Zone are free. Unless ossifer-friendly just happens to be around. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
