freeflir29 0 #1 September 1, 2005 So with gas hitting the prices that it is..........what's that going to do to DZ's which have already seen an across the board +/- 30% drop in business since 9/11? Hope you DZO's have a LARGE rainy day fund put away. We might as well all buy BASE rigs if this crap keeps up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #2 September 1, 2005 Jump tickets are already higher than that in Japan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #3 September 1, 2005 QuoteJump tickets are already higher than that in Japan. No shit... That's why deaf Japanese skydiver Hiro Masuda comes to California 3 or 4 times to jump his ass off. Not only that, he's got around 30 hours of tunnel time too... You'll meet him at DWR! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 September 1, 2005 QuoteJump tickets are already higher than that in Japan. That doesn't count. I think a stick of gum is around $60 in Japan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #5 September 1, 2005 In my experience Japan isn't much more expensive than (say) London or NYC. That said, I didn't try jumping there. And yeah, we get a bunch of Japanese skydivers over a couple of times a year... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 September 1, 2005 QuoteIn my experience Japan isn't much more expensive than (say) London or NYC. Too rich for me! I'm a cheap bastard at heart........unless I am on vacation. Then I refuse to care what I spend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #7 September 1, 2005 If I'm living there and getting paid a good rate, then I don't care. Look at me: I'm living in Australia, making bugger-all by world standards for my job, but it's plenty for a decent standard of living and a bundle of jumps, so I'm happy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #8 September 1, 2005 QuoteJump tickets are already higher than that in Japan. Yeah, but air density is so much higher in Japan, the average FF from 12,500ft lasts over 3 minutes. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 September 1, 2005 QuoteYeah, but air density is so much higher in Japan, the average FF from 12,500ft lasts over 3 minutes. It's not air density..........it's just because the Japanese are so little..........they fall slow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #10 September 1, 2005 QuoteIt's not air density..........it's just because the Japanese are so little..........they fall slow. Have you ever seen the Japanese National RW BASE team turn points from that 200ft antenna? It's so cool. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BartsDaddy 7 #11 September 1, 2005 I think he is talking about the US and not Japan. So what does the cost of a jump in Japan have to do with the price of tea in the US Handguns are only used to fight your way to a good rifle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btucker 0 #12 September 1, 2005 Down in Oz, I don’t think I could afford the petrol to go base jumping! Petrol at my local servo has hit $1.40 a litre. Since I started driving in 1989, Petrol has doubled. Jump ticket prices have already risen a couple of dollars slot, at the start of the year. At my local DZ a single ticket is now a staggering #37! I have a 2001 ticket @ $25 / slot. The good news is that some DZs offer awesome deals for bulk buys or team rates. So shop around. Even in a small market like Australia there is strong competition for teams or those doing lotsa jumps. Blue Dreams Benno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #13 September 1, 2005 ***We might as well all buy BASE rigs if this crap keeps up! Quote Just got one bro and can't wait to use it. I thought about buying a 50 acres and building a 2000ft antenna with an elevator and jump platforms at various heights and call it Baseland. How's things going in Iraq? The war is being overshadowed on the NEWS by the hurricane coverage. Later,"I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #14 September 1, 2005 QuoteHow's things going in Iraq? Hell if I know. I'm NOT there yet. Luckily still outside of Iraq in a VERY nice hotel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #15 September 1, 2005 making pillow nests to simulate me when he sleeps , isnt that cute..... Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #16 September 1, 2005 SSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH..................you are going to ruin my hard earned tough guy/asshole reputation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #17 September 1, 2005 At least I didnt attach the pic.... but thats just cause I cant make them smallerSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #18 September 1, 2005 QuoteAt least I didnt attach the pic.... but thats just cause I cant make them smaller I can fix that..... pm me.... heh heh Clay....It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #19 September 1, 2005 uhhh Id like to live.... we can leave his asshole rep in tact... it has worked so well for him...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slug 1 #20 September 1, 2005 QuoteSo with gas hitting the prices that it is..........what's that going to do to DZ's which have already seen an across the board +/- 30% drop in business since 9/11? Hope you DZO's have a LARGE rainy day fund put away. We might as well all buy BASE rigs if this crap keeps up! Hi FF I'm guessing the sport will accelerate in the direction it was already heading The Tandems, TM's and packers will continue to work in the industry. The up front costs to start jumping were already steep so that market will go away except for the CC folks and high income folks. The fun jumper could be facing other inflationary pressures besides gas & jumping so the ones who can't afford to pay and still want to play will become "contractor employee's" at the DZ so they can continue to jump. Hope we're wrong again R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites purplegirl 0 #21 September 1, 2005 That doesn't count. I think a stick of gum is around $60 in Japan. no, but an apple costs $10 and a watermelon costs $30. been there several times. it's cheaper for them to do everything elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 September 1, 2005 QuoteHow's things going in Iraq? Hell if I know. I'm NOT there yet. Luckily still outside of Iraq in a VERY nice hotel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 September 1, 2005 making pillow nests to simulate me when he sleeps , isnt that cute..... Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 September 1, 2005 SSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH..................you are going to ruin my hard earned tough guy/asshole reputation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #17 September 1, 2005 At least I didnt attach the pic.... but thats just cause I cant make them smallerSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #18 September 1, 2005 QuoteAt least I didnt attach the pic.... but thats just cause I cant make them smaller I can fix that..... pm me.... heh heh Clay....It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 September 1, 2005 uhhh Id like to live.... we can leave his asshole rep in tact... it has worked so well for him...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #20 September 1, 2005 QuoteSo with gas hitting the prices that it is..........what's that going to do to DZ's which have already seen an across the board +/- 30% drop in business since 9/11? Hope you DZO's have a LARGE rainy day fund put away. We might as well all buy BASE rigs if this crap keeps up! Hi FF I'm guessing the sport will accelerate in the direction it was already heading The Tandems, TM's and packers will continue to work in the industry. The up front costs to start jumping were already steep so that market will go away except for the CC folks and high income folks. The fun jumper could be facing other inflationary pressures besides gas & jumping so the ones who can't afford to pay and still want to play will become "contractor employee's" at the DZ so they can continue to jump. Hope we're wrong again R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purplegirl 0 #21 September 1, 2005 That doesn't count. I think a stick of gum is around $60 in Japan. no, but an apple costs $10 and a watermelon costs $30. been there several times. it's cheaper for them to do everything elsewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
