soybeanmike 0 #1 April 6, 2009 Hey everybody, I'll be moving to Hackettstown, NJ very soon and would like some insight into which DZ should be my new home. I come from a small cesna dz- Archway Skydiving in Vandalia, IL. I currently have 231 jumps with a coach rating. All of my jumps are RW and don't have much freefly experience. I'd like to be on a 4 way team this season. I've looked at the Blue Sky Ranch, Sky's the Limit, and Skydive Philadelphia. Any comments about those DZ and/or any suggestions? Blue skies and soft openings. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #2 April 7, 2009 Did you look into Cross Keys?? Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #3 April 7, 2009 Hmm, the Skydive Philadelphia web site has a page dedicated to "Cary Quattrocchi's Daughter Juliana." Why does that name ring a bell?HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soybeanmike 0 #4 April 7, 2009 No, i didn't look at cross keys. tell me about it. i knew something was fishy about the philly place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallschuch 0 #5 April 7, 2009 I jump at Cross Keys and organize most of the 4 way RW events. We have a 4 way club that hooks people up to jump every weekend with each other and provides a team network. Give me your email address and I will send you the details. Cherie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #6 April 7, 2009 How about Keystone Skydiving Center.... Collegeville, PA This is a very heavily teaching oriented DZ, working with students and helping them on up through getting instructor ratings themselves. The other DZO is a coach course director and does some work with AFF I courses as well. Jen Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hausse 0 #7 April 7, 2009 Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #8 April 7, 2009 Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! WTF is it with you and "Derty Jerz"??? You are sooooo getting a spanking when I meet you!! Have fun in Dubai!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Para5-0 0 #9 April 7, 2009 Sorry to hear you ended up in Hackettstown,..lol I live here. Your choices are as follows: 1. Skys the Limit Stroudsburg, PA 30 Min Away 2. Ranch Gardiner, NY 1.5 hours away 3. Cross Keys Williamstown, NJ 2 hours away 4. Skydive Sussex 45 away 5. Skydive Long Island 2 Hours away 6. Jersey Shore 2 Hours away The closet DZ is Skys The Limit, they have an otter and are open 7 days a week. Probably will be your best bet. PM me for more insight.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #10 April 7, 2009 Sorry, I had no clue where Hackettstown was, it's a haul from Collegeville, PA. However, I do have a lot of jumps at Sky's the Limit too, and during the week have been known to take some of my own students up there when KSC is closed... they've been absolutely wonderful to me up there and often even on a weekday are flying the otter. I have only good things to say about them. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #11 April 7, 2009 Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! yep yep...ill be at the no rules ranch this weekend...time to get back into it and get my swoop on..."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliMac 0 #12 April 7, 2009 I worked Manifest at Skydive Sussexin Sussex NJ last season, its mainly a Cessna dropzone, great people, great staff, have nothing but good things to say about Sussex, Crosskeys and The Ranch are awesome too if you feel like driving. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soybeanmike 0 #13 April 7, 2009 I heard from some people at my DZ that at other DZs, primarily the bigger ones, you have to pay for organizing. Is that true at the Ranch, Cross Keys, and STL? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallschuch 0 #14 April 7, 2009 Come check out Cross Keys April 24-25 for season opener boogie (Hawawian theme) with skyvan and otter. Tom Falzone (ex golden knight organizing RW) They do not charge for organizing at Cross Keys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Etch5 0 #15 April 8, 2009 The Ranch. The End. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soybeanmike 0 #16 April 8, 2009 Quote Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! yep yep...ill be at the no rules ranch this weekend...time to get back into it and get my swoop on... what do you mean about the no rules ranch? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #17 April 8, 2009 QuoteI worked Manifest at Skydive Sussexin Sussex NJ last season, its mainly a Cessna dropzone, great people, great staff, have nothing but good things to say about Sussex, Crosskeys and The Ranch are awesome too if you feel like driving. Good luck! Sussex is about 15 miles from my job. I'm thinking of learning how to jump there. We'll see how it goes. ShahLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskiesbill 0 #18 April 8, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! yep yep...ill be at the no rules ranch this weekend...time to get back into it and get my swoop on... what do you mean about the no rules ranch? not that i know for sure what they are talking about, but i will "presume" that he/she is referring to the ranch from the past when it was some serious shennanighans that you hear about in stories around the campfire at night .... **** as for my two cents on this forum, there are a lot of people that make a very very very long drive to jump at the ranch because it is that good...where else do you see 50-60 loads going up on a saturday when its not a boogie ... and plus it is true camping out there not camping amidst huge stores and malls...but to each is there own so i would say go to all that are within two hours of you -- spend a weekend at each and you make your decision blue skies!!! the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #19 April 8, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! yep yep...ill be at the no rules ranch this weekend...time to get back into it and get my swoop on... what do you mean about the no rules ranch? not that i know for sure what they are talking about, but i will "presume" that he/she is referring to the ranch from the past when it was some serious shennanighans that you hear about in stories around the campfire at night .... **** as for my two cents on this forum, there are a lot of people that make a very very very long drive to jump at the ranch because it is that good...where else do you see 50-60 loads going up on a saturday when its not a boogie ... and plus it is true camping out there not camping amidst huge stores and malls...but to each is there own so i would say go to all that are within two hours of you -- spend a weekend at each and you make your decision blue skies!!! http://www.theblueskyranch.com/reqs.php From the Ranch's own web site... they still advertise as being a 'no rules' DZ other than being a USPA member. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #20 April 9, 2009 What do you guys know of http://www.skydivesussex.com/ It's right up the street from my job.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #21 April 9, 2009 Quote Quote Quote Screw Cross keys (it's in Derty Jerz...) and come to the Ranch! We are much awesomer anyways! yep yep...ill be at the no rules ranch this weekend...time to get back into it and get my swoop on... what do you mean about the no rules ranch? as others have ponted out...its a no rules DZ....not saying its not safe by far....just more relaxed is all.. And yes....I am one of the ones that is driving almost 5 hours to jump there this weekend. See yall there!!"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskiesbill 0 #22 April 9, 2009 yes it is no rules DZ after you listen to the rules that the FAA has put in place, the no dog policy, the dont kill me or you rule by acting stupid (which i am sure there is someone out there that can say well when i was at the ranch blah blah blah blah blah [understand this happens every where and as long as you watch your ass you will be fine]), and i think the final rule is get as fu*#ed up as possible when the beer light goes on!!! *** jealous you are heading to the ranch this weekend -- where do you drive from? the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #23 April 9, 2009 Quote and i think the final rule is get as fu*#ed up as possible when the beer light goes on!!! Ya gotta wait for the beer light now? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #24 April 9, 2009 Quotewhere do you drive from Fort Drum"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliMac 0 #25 April 9, 2009 QuoteWhat do you guys know of http://www.skydivesussex.com/ It's right up the street from my job. Sussex is a great dropzone, the instructors are great, the planes are well looked after and the fun jumpers are cool. Its a great small dz to learn at. I definitely recommend it to you. They are open weekends through april and start jumping weekdays in may. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
