palejo 0 #1 June 28, 2004 Is your DZ increasing the jump prices because of fuel price increase? My DZ is charging $20 to 10K. That sucks. Let me know Blue and cheaper skies Alejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #2 June 28, 2004 Our's went up a buck per ticket...........beats staying on the ground though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #3 June 28, 2004 Cheaper then most turbine DZ's that are going to either $21 or $22 per load to 13k.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #4 June 28, 2004 We just went from USD 15.00 for club members to 16.50. Non-members pay an extra 2.00. If you are in the Northeastern United States, come join us at The Ranch, or check DZ's in your own area for lower rates. Each DZ sets prices based on their own costs, and often those costs are driven by jumper requested amenities. Fewer amenities will often mean lower prices. Likewise, non-profit clubs can often charge less than commercial centers. Although we would all like to pay less, jump prices are still pretty cheap. I graduated from a student program and began paying experienced rates in 1981. At that time the standard jump price was a dollar per thousand feet, with some "expensive" drop zones charging an extra dollar or two. Most jumps were made from about 7,500 feet, but we sometimes brought the Cessna up to 12,500 and paid USD 12.50 for the experience. Given the increases in insurance, maintenance, and fuel over the past 20 years, I've got to consider today's prices pretty reasonable.Tom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 291 #5 June 28, 2004 No change yet here in Lodi, CA. Still $15 to 13k, $13 in blocks of 50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #6 June 28, 2004 Ours went down from $20 to $18 for a ride to 14 000 feet . Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #7 June 28, 2004 It's $22 to 11k around here, but that wasn't cause the gas was going up. It was for a plane that still isn't flying and "donation" to a fund I would never donate to.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerrcoin 0 #8 June 28, 2004 Be grateful. $36.55 (¤30) to 10k, but AVGAS cost almost $6 a gallon in europe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sporty 0 #9 June 28, 2004 QuoteBe grateful. $36.55 (¤30) to 10k, but AVGAS cost almost $6 a gallon in europe. Yep, we haven't been hit by any increases YET! But we already pay £17 ($32 ?) for a 13k hit, so yes - BE grateful.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #10 June 28, 2004 nope, still $17 to 15,000. but, our DZ owner also owns the fuel pump at the airport. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #11 June 29, 2004 one DZ near me is $21 to 13.5k. my home dz just raised prices, i think its $16 to 10.5k now. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #12 June 29, 2004 SDH aka Skydive Houston is still $15.00 to 13.5 Yahoooooooooooooooooo Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjoseph14k 0 #13 June 29, 2004 My DZ's jump tickets went up to 20 bucks as well, but considering I was paying 35 overseas I dont think its all that bad. I'm making up for it by doing my own packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #14 June 29, 2004 QuoteBlue and cheaper skies $10 for 13.500 here at Aerograd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #15 June 29, 2004 QuoteIt's $22 to 11k around here, but that wasn't cause the gas was going up. It was for a plane that still isn't flying and "donation" to a fund I would never donate to. Sounds like big "Fuck You" from the DZO - no matter how he says it.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 June 29, 2004 Once again, this is a post that I need to stay far, far away fromMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #17 June 29, 2004 $20 to 14K+, $18 in blocks of 100 and 6th and 10th jump free at least for now with our competition at 15 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #18 June 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteIt's $22 to 11k around here, but that wasn't cause the gas was going up. It was for a plane that still isn't flying and "donation" to a fund I would never donate to. Sounds like big "Fuck You" from the DZO - no matter how he says it. Are you guys still on about that? Go find another dropzone and quit whining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #19 July 5, 2004 QuoteQuoteQuoteIt's $22 to 11k around here, but that wasn't cause the gas was going up. It was for a plane that still isn't flying and "donation" to a fund I would never donate to. Sounds like big "Fuck You" from the DZO - no matter how he says it. Are you guys still on about that? Go find another dropzone and quit whining I did better that that...I quit skydiving. So I can say anything I want to with out getting kicked off a DZ. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #20 July 6, 2004 $20 for 13.5k up from $18 but there's no credit card surcharge -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speer 0 #21 July 7, 2004 Still $15 to 13.5k at Skydive San Diego... Super Twin Otter & Caravan... fantastic view, stable wind, great people ...life is good! Russ Generally, it is your choice; will your life serve as an example... or a warning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrpayne 0 #22 July 7, 2004 While everyone has been increasing jump prices this year, Skydive Houston in Waller, TX has lowered theirs to $15. Yep $15 for Otter jumps everyday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
