akaGQ 0 #51 September 3, 2002 Atlanta Airsportz - Rome, Georgia The Porter runs Tuesday thru Sunday $19 a jump and we avg around 14K - 14.5K G.Q.- GQ ... it was the love of the air and sky and flying, the lure of adventure, the appreciation of beauty ... -Charles Lindberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #52 September 3, 2002 $17 at Zhills to 13-14K. $16 if you buy 50 tix. Extremely well maintained planes that HAUL ASS to altitude! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #53 September 3, 2002 I haven't seen this mentioned yet, but Perris just raised their prices.... $20 on weekends, and I don't remember what's during the week. Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #54 September 3, 2002 QuoteI'm still trying to figure out why there are so many variations when fixed costs can't be all that different. Real estate prices vary wildly...meaning rent for the dz property or mortgage cost will definitely vary greatly. How big is the landing area at each of these places? Are there buildings/hangers? Swimming pool? Snack bar? Camping area? Swoop pond? RV hookups? Free pizza and/or beer on weekends? TV's to watch videos. Picnic tables? A bar? Fuel prices also vary by region. Another dz down the street providing competition? The type of planes and the maintenance required. The business of the dropzone and how many employees needed. Full time load organizers on staff? Those are the reasons I can think of off the top of my head. I'm sure there are tons more. Crosskeys = $17 ($13 Wednesdays) Carpeted hanger Huge landing area Pool Deck Tiki Bar Snack bar Team rooms Camping area Several tvs with vcrs (a couple with big screens) Aircraft mentioned earlier Free pizza on Saturday nights Free load organizing A lot of other stuff I'm sure I'm missing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #55 September 3, 2002 Cross Keys and the Ranch have most of the neat things on PhillyKev's list and are less expensive than most other geographically competitive DZs. Skydive New England in Maine has most of the same and is $20. So is the argument that having a tiki bar and a swoop pond help lower jump rates? HW Troublemaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #56 September 3, 2002 I wouldn't exactly call Maine and the Philly suburbs geographically competetive. Also remember that individual municipalities usually put a tax on fuel for aircraft that could be a significant source of difference. Also if there's a lower number of jumpers or jumps, or less tandems to mitigate non-per-jump related costs (rent, property tax, etc.) that would account for the increased price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachill 0 #57 September 3, 2002 Skydive Spaceland is $18 to 14k and $36 to 20k every day. BooYa#1 GR#50 You might be a skydiver if... Your having sex and she whispers in your ear "I've never done this before" and you yell out "Case of Beer" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottishJohn 25 #58 September 3, 2002 Too much , way too much. i'm looking at my credit card statement and it's scaring the shit out of me. £16 to 12000 high ticket £12 to 6000 medium ticket £8 to 4000 low ticket sometimes we get a bit less altitude due to weather , but sometimes we get a bit more , last lift of the day etc. Although i do enjoy every penny of it. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If you think my attitude stinks you should smell my fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rendezvous 0 #59 September 3, 2002 $17.50 at Skys The Limit, NJ for 13.5K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #60 September 3, 2002 Well, in the winter when we have the Caravan it's $13 up to 14K if you buy them in blocks of ten. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #61 September 4, 2002 Apparently in Turkestan/Turkmenia it is free. You just need to serve 3 years in the local armed forces. But seriously - why would you want to jump in Rhodesia now? Not a very friendly place. Why not try Iraq and North Korea?jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #62 September 4, 2002 DZ's charge what the market will bear. If the cost is too high, then the jumpers will find other dz's to jump at. If the jumper is willing to pay the price, then the DZ's stay in business....and if the high cost jump tix DZ retains it's customers, then other dz's in the area will raise their prices, because it has been demonstrated that the cost will be borne, and the customer base will remain. Free market system, pure and simple. Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #63 September 4, 2002 Quote$17 at Zhills to 13-14K. $16 if you buy 50 tix. Extremely well maintained planes that HAUL ASS to altitude! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!! That is entirely true! And Pete our DriverDriver will never let you out in a bad spot. ZHills kicks global butt!!! (TK I hope you will read this)jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #64 September 4, 2002 QuoteDZ's charge what the market will bear. If the cost is too high, then the jumpers will find other dz's to jump at. If the jumper is willing to pay the price, then the DZ's stay in business....and if the high cost jump tix DZ retains it's customers, then other dz's in the area will raise their prices, because it has been demonstrated that the cost will be borne, and the customer base will remain not true in my area....all DZ's charge 20bucks..cause one DZ started it..the rest jumped on the band wagon...it SUCKS...so I drive 250miles to jump at a smaller DZ where you can still jump for 18bucks or a 8 dollar cessna hop n pop..... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #65 September 4, 2002 We're sad here in Perris. Starting today, weekend jump prices went to $20, weekdays to $16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #66 September 6, 2002 "Brush, Colorado - $20 to 13,500 Longmont, Colorado - $20 to 12,500 Calhan, Colorado - $19 to 11,000 I believe rental is $25 at all DZs as well. I need to live in a cheaper state. " No, you need to live in a state with less ground altitude. HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #67 September 6, 2002 Ha ... I actually like living in a high altitude state ... it's just not the best situation for skydiving though. But 12500 is reasonable. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #68 September 6, 2002 TOO MUCH!!!!7 ounce wonders, music and dogs that are not into beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #69 September 6, 2002 I often get paid to jump!!! Sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #70 September 6, 2002 At Our DZ Winnipeg Skydiving Centre We pay $26 CDN for a 9000ft load in our 182. you get a deal if you buy 50 tix early in the season if I am not mistaken it costs around $1000. I don't know for sure cause I have never had that much money at one time to spend on jump tix. Starving student that I was... Now I am just a starving underemployed professional. for those of you that need an idea of what that is in US dollars check out www.xe.net/currency.. AgeS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #71 September 6, 2002 The spot rate (just show up) is $20 at the 3 DZ's a lot of us in Chicago use (I don't know about East Troy, Wis. or Millenium in Kankakee). However, package rates run from $15 to $17 / jump (buy 100 jumps at a time) depending upon when you buy. Quite a few of us jump so much we can't afford not to go on package. From time to time the DZ's around here also run specials by the weekend or for showing up for load one. You need to check the respective Web sites. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #72 September 6, 2002 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- you can get $15 if you buy in January. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Funny, yes. But, that rate is locked in for the rest of the year for any other blocks you buy. That's the attraction. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #73 September 6, 2002 Plus The Ranch rocks anyhow. That's one of the attractions for visiting my brother in Greenwich, Conn. Too bad the ride can end up being at least 1.5 hours when the Tappan Zee Bridge is jammed. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreamsville 0 #74 September 6, 2002 Yeah. Also, on the market end, number of dropzones nearby and the cost of living in the area relative to other locations may slightly affect the price as well. HarryI don't drink during the day, so I don't know what it is about this airline. I keep falling out the door of the plane. Harry, FB #4143 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #75 September 6, 2002 QuoteI often get paid to jump!!! Sorry Frickin meatwagon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
