socr4life22 0 #1 April 26, 2005 Has anyone ever been to this place. It is in North Carolina and i found it on this site but i am skeptical becasue it allow 16 year olds to jump while most other places i have found say 18 and am alttle skeptical about this place for that reason. http://www.JumpRaeford.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #2 April 26, 2005 i jump at raeford.......no reason to be skeptical just because we allow 16 y/o to jump....we are a USPA dropzone and USPA allows 16 y/o to jump. But, its a great DZ, i have been here for 5 years...friendly staff, big jump planes (super otter primary) and Avaiators Bar & Grill on the DZ. Diverse types of jumping aswell....RW..small or large, FF, Bird Man. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. "Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 April 26, 2005 Yep. I've jumped there. Nice DZ, great people. I'm looking forward to going back and jumping there again one of these days.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #4 April 26, 2005 Quote I'm looking forward to going back and jumping there again one of these days. promises promises "Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #5 April 26, 2005 i've also jumped there many times. great DZ. and some great friends out there. also some other great DZs very nearby. check 'em all out! ~E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #6 April 26, 2005 QuoteQuote I'm looking forward to going back and jumping there again one of these days. promises promises Hey...you'd better plan on jumping with me when I make it down there. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guido 0 #7 April 26, 2005 It is a GREAT DZ with GREAT people! Fill in your profile so if you come down we'll know who you are. Like Jake said, The Aviators Pub is one of the nice things about it, you can grab a bite to eat right there on the DZ either between jumps or waiting to jump, or grab a beer after jumping. They have showers, camping, and a gear shop. Folks from all the military demo teams jump there and they are all professionals. (Nice subtle plug Eric. ) ~How do you know where the line is if you never crossed it?~ unk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 April 26, 2005 The vibe at Raeford is hands-down one of the best of any DZ I have been to. Hit Aviator's bar & grill on the airport and try the Monkey Fries.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #9 April 26, 2005 QuoteThe vibe at Raeford is hands-down one of the best of any DZ I have been to. Hit Aviator's bar & grill on the airport and try the Monkey Fries. MMM, monkey fries!!! Raeford rocks! -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #10 April 26, 2005 Quotebut i am skeptical becasue it allow 16 year olds to jump So why does this fact make you skeptical? Can you clarify your statement? Maybe we can help you get clear about it.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tailgate 0 #11 April 26, 2005 I have been there a couple of times. It is a great place. They make you feel at home right from the start. Good food , good folks, good vibe, great place. _________________________________________________ Let me live in my house by the side of the road and be a friend to man- Sam Walter Foss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #12 April 26, 2005 Great place to jump and some wonderful people....I drive up usually twice a month just to go play. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socr4life22 0 #13 April 26, 2005 QuoteQuotebut i am skeptical becasue it allow 16 year olds to jump So why does this fact make you skeptical? Can you clarify your statement? Maybe we can help you get clear about it. I am skeptical because i have looked at a few other places near me and they all require you to be 18, and here i find this place that lets you jump at 16. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #14 April 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuotebut i am skeptical becasue it allow 16 year olds to jump So why does this fact make you skeptical? Can you clarify your statement? Maybe we can help you get clear about it. I am skeptical because i have looked at a few other places near me and they all require you to be 18, and here i find this place that lets you jump at 16. They are NOT SUCKING in Raeford!!!! The fact that they allow 16 year olds to jump is a) sanctioned by the USPA to begin AFF, and b) no big deal - it's not like they have 'little kiddies' running around everywhere. The DZ is great - the vibe is awesome - Aviators is the shit....and beware of the Dragon!! Go, have a great time - you won't be sorry!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #15 April 26, 2005 That doesn't explain why this fact makes you skeptical. What concerns you about the fact that Raeford trains 16 year old students? FYI we have been training 16 year old skydiving students at Raeford for as long as most of us can remember.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #16 April 26, 2005 QuoteFYI we have been training 16 year old skydiving students at Raeford for as long as most of us can remember. John, i think hes more refering to the legal loophole of 16 y/o tandems. Most DZ's wont do the 16y/o tandem even though USPA allows it."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #17 April 26, 2005 I used to jump at Raeford and the one thing I can tell you is the place is completely safety conscious. The USPA Mid-Atlantic RD runs the school. If you make a stupid decision there will be plenty of people to talk to about it and how to correct it. They don't want to see any more accidents than anyone else. Yes accidents have happened there, anyplace that has a lot of jumpers will have accidents. Do you feel that people who take 16yr olds on AFF are not-safety minded?______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbblood 0 #18 April 26, 2005 Quotei am skeptical becasue it allow 16 year olds to jump while most other places i have found say 18 and am alttle skeptical about this place for that reason. This is perfectly acceptable, it's just that most places use 18 as their guideline. It's like different states having different ages for drivers' licenses (kinda). I've been to Raeford and it's a fantastic DZ with great people. I highly recommend without any hesitation. Don't let that hang you up. Blues, NathanBlues, Nathan If you wait 'til the last minute, it'll only take a minute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socr4life22 0 #19 April 26, 2005 I was not saying they were a bad place, nor was i saying that 16 year olds shouldnt allowed to jump. I was just wondering if there was a reason. Thank you to everyone that gave some information. It is greatly appriciated and will be seeing if i can make a trip there and jump sometime soon. Well it looks like i wont be coming....swang the idea by my rents and got the no go...thought they woulda been fine with it... looks like it will have to be in a year and a few months... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #20 April 27, 2005 The main reason that some DZ's don't allow under 18's to jump is the legal aspects if someone gets hurt. When you sign a waiver as an 18+ you've entered a legal agreement that you or any of your legal representatives can't sue the DZ. There are some questions if parents (who must sign the waiver for an under 18) can sign away the "rights" of a minor. The parents couldn't sue the DZ but the minor could possibly get a legal representative to sue on his/her behalf. It's a sue happy world and everyone's got a lawyer, and a back-up lawyer...______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #21 April 27, 2005 Exactly. Some states (like PA) will recognize a waiver only if the person is 18+. Obviously, NC recognizes 16 as the age a person can enter into legally binding contracts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #22 April 27, 2005 I generally jump with one of those 16 y/o's when I'm at Raeford and I can honestly tell you I'd rather jump with her than some of those "grown ups" that hang around some DZ. I think you are spiting yourself if you choose not to jump there just because there are 16 y/o's jumping there. Your choice. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #23 April 27, 2005 Quoteswang the idea by my rents and got the no go...thought they woulda been fine with it... looks like it will have to be in a year and a few months... Ahhh, so you're 16 Now it all makes sense... See ya in a few! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #24 April 28, 2005 QuoteThat doesn't explain why this fact makes you skeptical. What concerns you about the fact that Raeford trains 16 year old students? FYI we have been training 16 year old skydiving students at Raeford for as long as most of us can remember. Cause they're a youngen themselvesYou 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