pa2themd 0 #1 August 13, 2004 Hi Guys, I was just wondering what your DZ does to encourage jumping during the slower months? I am trying to find some inspiration, this is normally where I come for advice and ideas when trying to introduce new ideas at my DZ. Any ideas would be most helpful..... Thanks!!Blue skies Sheri "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #2 August 13, 2004 I travel. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metalslug 31 #3 August 13, 2004 Get a bigger aircraft, helicopter or a balloon for a day. In my short experience, visiting aircraft are the single biggest factor in attracting people. The last time we had a helicopter here in Nylstroom, we had about 4x the regular number of weekend jumpers on both days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flypunk 0 #4 August 13, 2004 do some boogies, coaching - 1st jump with a coach you only pay your slot, and after that you pay both slots only, coaches are considered load organizers. early bird special - if the first load goes up before 8 am (wheels up) everyone on that load gets to jump the full day with a discount ( if tickets are reg $18 then $15) every 5 jumps you get one free - but its only good if you jump it that day. those are a couple that I can remember... ohhh yeah we just have all jumps at $15 and some special weekends at $12.00 ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 August 13, 2004 What! I can't get enough dives in a day - max 9 or 10 - and you're trying to encourage other people? Me first! Encourage me! I want more airtime! (Just kidding.., although I won't turn down another Birdman dive, and I may need to borrow your rig after all.. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #6 August 13, 2004 We have "Sunrise Loads" Wheels up @4:30 AM, When your flying a 182, & daytime highs are 105+ (add 20 to 30 degrees inside the hanger) the earlier you get up the better!---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelem 0 #7 August 13, 2004 We had a BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free) weekend. I'm sure any DZ that can match that will get very busy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #8 August 13, 2004 I organise naked jumps... Girls just love to join... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccurley 0 #9 August 13, 2004 Hold monthly scrambles comps where the teams are pulled out of three hats organized by experiaaance levels. We used to do that at Toogoolawah and always got good turn outs followed by good parties.Watch my video Fat Women http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildchild 0 #10 August 14, 2004 C'mon Sheri - just publicise that you and the other girls will be doing bikini jumps and the like!____________________________ "If there is doubt, there is no doubt." - Tonto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildchild 0 #11 August 14, 2004 or failing that, bring the Porter and head to the coast!!____________________________ "If there is doubt, there is no doubt." - Tonto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #12 August 14, 2004 what slow months? we just have lower prices to encourage other jumpers to come here (skydive space center) PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pa2themd 0 #13 August 16, 2004 QuoteWhat! I can't get enough dives in a day - max 9 or 10 - and you're trying to encourage other people? Me first! Encourage me! I want more airtime! (Just kidding.., although I won't turn down another Birdman dive, and I may need to borrow your rig after all.. t LOL! Three rigs will keep you in freefall! Blue skies s "Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 August 16, 2004 I'll be at Space centre in JanuaryYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #15 August 17, 2004 Free jump ticket if you bring a tandem along. CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #16 August 17, 2004 QuoteFree jump ticket if you bring a tandem along. free jump tickets if you come from switzerland ;-)scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #17 August 19, 2004 After spending a month and a half in the US with complete disregard for the budget discounted jumps would be much appreciated! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #18 August 19, 2004 heeeey Peej, you went to the WFFC, you deserve no discount... You already had fun enough scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
