dunesurfer 0 #1 April 29, 2005 I am planning a cross country trip with several stops along the way and hope to jump when I find the opportunity. I have checked the DZ reviews, but it is hard to tell if they are objective...... many reviews were written by DZO's or DZ employees. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #2 April 29, 2005 Go see Tom Dolphins place MSRV just out side KCMO. Or the KSUSPC in Wamego KS. The others around that area (along I-70) are cypres nazis. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunesurfer 0 #3 April 30, 2005 Thanks very much for your input. I will add these to my list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #4 April 30, 2005 If you keep going east on I-70 to st.louis cross that muddy river and go 60 miles to archway in vandalia ill. a kickass dz and good folks to stop in to visit! ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #5 May 1, 2005 I second that on MRVS, nice wide open DZ, plenty of outs. Good people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #6 May 1, 2005 As a complete neophyte I can only chime in on MRVS, the times I have been there trying to do dtudent jumps ( freakin wind anyway ) Everyone from student to the high number jumpers have all been absolutely fantastic. Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #7 May 2, 2005 For Missouri, I recommend Skydive Missouri, in Mount Vernon, home of Feisty and the fastest climbing C182 currently in skydiving. You may only go to ten, but the turnarounds are fast. Quantum Leap is also a niceplace to jump. If I remember correctly, they have an Otter. I've also enjoyed Missouri River Valley Skydivers, on the occasions that I've jumped there. I hear that there is a Skydive Lov opening around Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, owned by Brian Wolford, of Freefall Express (the drop zone, not the jumpship fleet). For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKKid35 1 #8 May 4, 2005 I've jumped a Quantum Leap a couple of times and always found them to be friendly and helpful. They are also one of the few places to have rental gear (although probably not relevant to you). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrock 0 #9 May 4, 2005 I agree about KSUPC, awesome Cessna weekend dropzone, good people and nice college vibe going on. I jumped there for my first year plus in the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tso-d_chris 0 #10 May 4, 2005 I had a cutaway at Quantum Leap a few years back. Jim Cowan, co-owner, was the first to find my main. It's pretty rare for the DZO of a turbine drop zone to stop working and go look for a fun jumper's lost equipment. I was impressed, and appreciative. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
tso-d_chris 0 #10 May 4, 2005 I had a cutaway at Quantum Leap a few years back. Jim Cowan, co-owner, was the first to find my main. It's pretty rare for the DZO of a turbine drop zone to stop working and go look for a fun jumper's lost equipment. I was impressed, and appreciative. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
