brendanm 0 #1 September 11, 2012 Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place. A buddy and I have a trip planned to Austin in October/November for the express purpose of finishing our AFF, and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good DZ? We were planning on SD san marcos, but they are closed for the halloween weekend which is when we would need to the ground school, so option 2 is Texas skydiving centre. Any thoughts? Much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 11, 2012 QuoteTexas skydiving centre Is that the current name of the DZ in Lexington? Seems like they change the DZ's name every other year or so. If so, I wouldn't jump there if I was you. Actually, I refuse to jump there myself. Too many significant safety issues in regards to their aircraft maintenance and using un-rated instructors in the past. SD San Marcos are good folks and worth waiting to jump with.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #3 September 12, 2012 I visited San Marcos the for the first time, Labor Day weekend. I agree it is a very nice place.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokierower 0 #4 September 13, 2012 I did AFF at San Marcos and was there until August last year when I had to move (had just over 50 jumps at that point). I went back last year for their Halloween carnival and I'm going back this year. They have a great group of jumpers, VERY good instructors, and a nice feel overall. If you can wait, I can't say enough great things about the DZ, and would highly recommend it. Even better is the Austin tunnel going in right now that's opening up this winter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #5 September 13, 2012 There is also my dz at skydive temple just north of Austin. We are fun dz and we should have a caravan by Halloween. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcjen24 0 #6 September 18, 2012 +1 for Skydive Temple! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #7 September 21, 2012 +2 for SD Temple. They are more focused on the AFF student. San Marcos focuses more on the tandem student. At Temple you will get alot more one on one time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chedlin 0 #8 October 16, 2012 +3 SD Temple. The Caravan was a nice ride on Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brendanm 0 #9 November 7, 2012 For anyone else watching, +4 for skydive temple. I just completed my AFF there, couldn't say a bad thing about it. Thanks for the replies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcjen24 0 #10 November 7, 2012 AWESOME! Congratulations!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
