scracer103w 0 #1 September 19, 2007 Hi, I am trying to plan my first jump. Does anyone know of any really good instructors in the NJ area? I know some places in the area have bad track records! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #2 September 19, 2007 Cross Keys runs a first-rate training operation with some of the best instructors in the business. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scracer103w 0 #3 September 19, 2007 Some people have said that they don't have a good track record. Have they had many incidents there? I am just starting looking into the place where I will be going for my training. I appreciate the reply! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #4 September 19, 2007 QuoteSome people have said that they don't have a good track record. Have they had many incidents there? I am just starting looking into the place where I will be going for my training. I appreciate the reply! The larger outfits will by volume have more incidents. Look into the type of incidents before writing it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #5 September 19, 2007 Quote Some people have said that they don't have a good track record. I don't recall any incidents involving students at Cross Keys, but I could be wrong. They've had a few incidents involving experienced jumpers, but incidents involving experienced skydivers at a dz do not indicate that the student program at that dz is in any way unsafe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #6 September 20, 2007 Well if you count the double tandem fatality as a student incident there is one However you may want to look into Skys the Limit in PA I hear they have a good program Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pancake 0 #7 September 20, 2007 Hello! It's great to hear your excitement and that you're doing some research into your first jump. I am an Instructor at Cross Keys, and while I won't promote any one DZ over another, I would simply suggest that you visit any dropzone that you are considering before you make your decision. Meet the people, check out the atmosphere and decide for yourself! I know you'll have a great time wherever you decide to start your training! Blue Skies, Pancake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scracer103w 0 #8 September 20, 2007 WOW, 7500 Jumps that's amazing! I am looking to do the AFF. I know when I make the first jump it won't stop there! I appreciate all the good feedback! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #9 September 20, 2007 Quote Well if you count the double tandem fatality as a student incident there is one You're right. I'd forgotten about that incident. Plus I was assuming the OP wanted to do a "real" skydive and not a carnival ride... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
