Braz933 0 #1 August 28, 2008 I live in MA, and I would like to know what the "season" is for jumping? Is it from April to November? Just wondering. Thanks, Braz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drewcarp 0 #2 August 28, 2008 Whenever it's warm enough or you are brave enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #3 August 28, 2008 QuoteI live in MA, and I would like to know what the "season" is for jumping? Is it from April to November? Just wondering. Thanks, Braz Call your local DZ and find out what their "tandem season" is or if they shut down for the winter. It can vary by quite a bit and some drop zones do stay open even with snow on the ground.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 August 28, 2008 April to November would be pretty typical in the northeast for most jumpers and tandem operations. At our DZ in CT, we stay open all year. But only a pretty small group of jumpers keeps going all winter. We're the only DZ in new england that stays open, so we tend to get jumpers from all over in the winter. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #5 August 28, 2008 QuoteApril to November would be pretty typical in the northeast for most jumpers and tandem operations. At our DZ in CT, we stay open all year. But only a pretty small group of jumpers keeps going all winter. We're the only DZ in new england that stays open, so we tend to get jumpers from all over in the winter. Dave Yeah, same here. We go from turbine to cessna in the winter and stay open for weekends. The jumping cuts down quite a bit, but there are some diehards!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #6 August 28, 2008 Move to the west coast. Do it now . . . We always laugh when we see that stupid annual PARACHUTIST article about spring cleaning your gear, WTF . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #7 August 28, 2008 when our season ends we go south and jump in the winter 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
NickDG 23 #8 August 28, 2008 Like birds? We jump all year long and sleep in our own beds (sometimes) . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #9 August 28, 2008 Quote Like birds? We jump all year long and sleep in our own beds (sometimes) . . . NickD i keep threatening to move southDPH # 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
brettski74 0 #10 August 28, 2008 QuoteWe jump all year long and sleep in our own beds (sometimes) . . . [Wink] It's more fun finding someone else's bed to sleep in, especially if she's cute. [Wink] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braz933 0 #11 August 29, 2008 WOWI would never have imagined that you could jump through the winter months in New England! So now I have to ask...how much "winter" gear do you need in order to jump in the winter? Full face helmet I assume. Gloves. Battery heated underwear! I still can not believe that people jump during the dead of the New England winter! Yet I am very happy to know it can be done! Thanks to all, Braz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #12 August 29, 2008 I am a big boy so my jumpsuit has lots of drag built into it... people keep asking if it is my winter jumpsuit.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #13 August 29, 2008 Quote when our season ends we go south and jump in the winter Roger that! Although the Twin Otter flies all winter long at Mile High even though some of the jumps start out at -5 degrees F at 12,500 AGL in January..... Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
