funks 1 #1 July 6, 2004 anybody ever heard of a DZ that only does tandems? Going on vacation next week and i just got off the phone with the closest DZ to where i am going. They apparently only do tandems, nothing else. They do not allow licensed skydivers to jump there...They are a small DZ in a vacation type town, but still, i find it amazing that they shut out all skydivers that may be passing through.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TALONSKY 0 #2 July 6, 2004 Would you be referring to a DZ near Las Vegas. If so I have heard about the only tandems there from a few skydivers Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 July 6, 2004 Yup, I've heard of that. For instance, a USPA GM DZ in Las Vegas is basically like that, although they apperantly also do AFF and such. Eitherway, no "fun" jumpers are allowed.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #4 July 6, 2004 Yes, There's a DZ in Rhode Island like that (newport). Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #5 July 6, 2004 Quote Would you be referring to a DZ near Las Vegas. If so I have heard about the only tandems there from a few skydivers Kirk nahh, its a dz on the east coast. I was sooo looking to jumping over the ocean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #6 July 6, 2004 I spoke to the DZO at Newport a year or so ago, and he said basically that fun jumpers were welcome, its just that they are a single cessna DZ, and the tandems take priority, which I think makes sense. they are a seasonal DZ and the tandem dollars are what keeps them in business. He said I could jump there if I wanted, but that I might have to wait for a slot to free up. I decided to spend the day at the ABC "sight seeing" instead. Hopefully someday I'll get that jump in, it looks to be a great view from up there. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #7 July 6, 2004 Maybe he changed his policy then. 3 of us were planning to make a jump there (jump #'s ranging from 700 - 2000 jumps) and were told that fun jumpers weren't welcome there when we called to find out if it'd be possible. We'd have liked to jump there for the same reason as you...that view has to be spectacular. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #8 July 6, 2004 QuoteYes, There's a DZ in Rhode Island like that (newport). Blues, Ian IMO There's DZ's like that all over the countryIt's their DZ so they can do whatever they want with it. But there's also a lot of great DZ's with a "view", I know of some on the west coast R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #9 July 6, 2004 QuoteYup, I've heard of that. For instance, a USPA GM DZ in Las Vegas is basically like that, although they apperantly also do AFF and such. Eitherway, no "fun" jumpers are allowed. PM me if you want the paul harvey version of the story. Fun jumpers are allowed if you were trained by them, but, you need to know the rest of the story.----- ~~~Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #10 July 6, 2004 That wouldn't be Ocean City MD would it?Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #11 July 6, 2004 QuoteThat wouldn't be Ocean City MD would it? you got it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 July 6, 2004 These places don't get my support when things go wrong.They can ask the tandems/whuffos for help.I realize they introduce people to the sport, but shutting the door on them when they return for more fun is no way to run a business.There are good sides to everything....just have to find them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPsycho 0 #13 July 6, 2004 QuoteQuoteThat wouldn't be Ocean City MD would it? you got it i jumped there for a shit and giggle the couple times i went to ocean city. he seemed very fussy about letting me jump there but still did. charged me 30 bucks for a cessna ride to 10 g also. _______________________________ HK MP5SD.........silence is golden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #14 July 7, 2004 We have had the same experience with this guy. My wife got very upset with him as their web site had said fun jumpers were welcome. When we tried to go there, he had already changed mind.blue skies, art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #15 July 7, 2004 QuoteWe have had the same experience with this guy. My wife got very upset with him as their web site had said fun jumpers were welcome. When we tried to go there, he had already changed mind. its all making sense now..i sent these guys 2 emails letting them know i was gonna be in town and just asking basic questions about the DZ...I did not get one response from them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #16 July 7, 2004 Please tell me the rest of the story about L.V. Did a couple there in the late '80's. Thanks, CliffPeople are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #18 July 7, 2004 QuotePlease tell me the rest of the story about L.V. Did a couple there in the late '80's. Thanks, Cliff >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Another, recent thread said that Michael Hawks had closed his DZ near Las Vegas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydive2 1 #19 July 7, 2004 You could check out Skydive Maryland. Only about 20 minutes from OC, 1/2 mile off of route 50. 3 Cessna 182's, HUGE landing area. PM me for details. [url]http://www.parachutesarefun.com Lance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #20 July 8, 2004 QuoteYou could check out Skydive Maryland. Only about 20 minutes from OC, 1/2 mile off of route 50. 3 Cessna 182's, HUGE landing area. PM me for details. [url]http://www.parachutesarefun.com Lance AWESOME!!! I leave on Friday, guess i am bringing my rig afterall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damonsteele 0 #21 July 8, 2004 You could also check out Skydive Delmarva in Laurel, DE. It is about 10 minutes from Skydive Maryland and has a full time Twin Otter, load organizers, coaches, freeflying and RW. Check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #22 July 8, 2004 I'm interested in hearing the other side, also. Thanks! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britboynz 0 #23 July 10, 2004 Quite a lot of DZ's here in New Zealand (and Australia) are like this - they're so geared up for the tourist/backpacker market that all they do is tandems. A few do AFF but even then tandems still rule the roost. I've been bumped off several loads to make way for a tandem. In some ways I can understand it - the seat I'm sitting in and paying $30 for could be replaced by a tandem paying $200. However what the DZO and manifest don't seem to remember is that I and others have spent several thousand $$ at this DZ doing AFF/solos/buying gear etc etc. It really pisses me off when I get bumped off a load as I'm 'just a sportie'. How about putting your regular jumpers first...they may only be paying $30 for the ride to altitude, but a regular jumper will surely be more proffitable for a DZ in the long run, not to mention the free PR/extra business he/she generates from saying good things about the DZ to others. For me the sport skydiving scene in NZ is so crap, once Ive got my nz citizenship (hurry the F**k up Internal Affairs ) I'm out of here, probably to Australia or maybe the UK lol. If you want DZ's with good sport jumping, don't move to NZ! Russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
