josheezammit 0 #1 October 5, 2004 I am going to skydive dallas this weekend, cause i have to go to a youth workers conference for a week and i will be up there anyway so why not? I was just wondering if you had any advice for me on this? what to bring? how much beer to buy? that sort of thing..... Oh ya and where the hell is whitewright texas anyway? Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #2 October 5, 2004 bring lots of beer,(you can never bring too much beer). Don't forget your log book. Make sure your rig is in date. Don't forget to have funI should be there Sat. and probably Sun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #3 October 5, 2004 Also, you can't buy beer close to the dropzone because it's in a dry county. So buy it on the way. I'm sure they'll manage to keep it cold during the day . And have fun. One of the best parts of skydiving is traveling, and meeting people who are way different, but with whom you share something. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #4 October 5, 2004 OK Joshua....don't forget your tooth brush and clean underwear(in case you get hit by a bus) and remember moderation...moderation...moderationL.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #5 October 5, 2004 QuoteOK Joshua....don't forget your tooth brush and clean underwear(in case you get hit by a bus) and remember moderation...moderation...moderation yes sir, i will remember, and i will be good!!!! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CieloDiosa 0 #6 October 5, 2004 take me with you!!!!!!!!! i wanna go to texas ~boogie ho!! pull before impact! L.A.S.T#14, PMS #309, Ci EL O DI O SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #7 October 5, 2004 Quotetake me with you!!!!!!!!! i wanna go to texas come on girl, it will be fun, we can pratice the rodeo's, Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racer42 0 #8 October 5, 2004 Oh yeah...don't forget to pull.L.A.S.T. #24 Co-Founder Biscuit Brothers Freefly Team Electric Toaster #3 Co-Founder Team Non Sequitor Co-Founder Team Happy Sock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CieloDiosa 0 #9 October 5, 2004 come get me out of ohio! please ~boogie ho!! pull before impact! L.A.S.T#14, PMS #309, Ci EL O DI O SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #10 October 5, 2004 QuoteOh yeah...don't forget to pull. never my friend, i will never ever forget that! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #11 October 5, 2004 Quotecome get me out of ohio! please awwwwww, I would love too, is ohio that bad, cause texas is pretty badass. especially Skydive San Marcos, and the crazy people that spend their weekends there. Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ne146t9 0 #12 October 5, 2004 Quotecome get me out of ohio! please (Gettting the car ready for a road trip) Whats the directions now.... Ohio can't be that bad, besides the forecast for Texas Is not looking too good for this weekend... but I have hope... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CieloDiosa 0 #13 October 5, 2004 ohios great but once i graduate im headin straight for TEXAS!!! you better be ready 4 me josheez ~boogie ho!! pull before impact! L.A.S.T#14, PMS #309, Ci EL O DI O SA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #14 October 5, 2004 Quoteohios great but once i graduate im headin straight for TEXAS!!! you better be ready 4 me josheez hey, I'll be ready. Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #15 October 5, 2004 QuoteI am going to skydive dallas this weekend, cause i have to go to a youth workers conference for a week and i will be up there anyway so why not? I was just wondering if you had any advice for me on this? what to bring? how much beer to buy? that sort of thing..... Oh ya and where the hell is whitewright texas anyway? Josh, Check your repack card to make sure you are in date. Then check your reserve seal to make sure the thread is intact--They break very easily, and it's common to not notice until you're getting a gear check. Be sure to bring your log book and your USPA membership card/license. When traveling to a new drop zone, always ask about the ground elevation at the DZ. If the elevation is considerably higher, your canopy will fly faster. If it's considerably lower, your canopy will fly slower. Skydive Dallas is only about 300 feet higher than Skydive San Marcos, so you shouldn't notice any real difference. If they forget to show you an aerial, be sure to ask to see one. Make sure you know the drop zone specific obstacles (the DZ I trained at was right next to a maximum security prison) and landing pattern rules. Other than that, just have fun, and don't be afraid to ask manifest for help finding someone to jump with. Blue skies, Douva PS. Directions to Skydive Dallas can be found at http://www.skydivedallas.com/directions.htm.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #16 October 5, 2004 thanks douva! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #17 October 5, 2004 Hey brother, SDD is EASY to spot from the air, look for the huge ass question mark ? Lots of outs, and sometimes squirly winds. Other than that, cool people, cool dz. And home to the 2004 Gold medal winners in intermediate freefly, Team Vibe Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josheezammit 0 #18 October 5, 2004 QuoteHey brother, SDD is EASY to spot from the air, look for the huge ass question mark ? Lots of outs, and sometimes squirly winds. Other than that, cool people, cool dz. And home to the 2004 Gold medal winners in intermediate freefly, Team Vibe is it in the grass, the ? or is it like a line of wrecked planes or something? I am looking foward to it! Ahh, what a wonderful world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ne146t9 0 #19 October 5, 2004 I don't know about the ? ,,, maybe I just have never paid attention, but everytime I have jumped there it has been super easy to spot the dz, kind of just stands out, awesome place to jump and cool people to jump with.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #20 October 5, 2004 The question mark is the road along the west side of the dropzone. it is very easy to spot. here is a picture of the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 October 5, 2004 Whitewright? Hahahaha...you don't know where whitewrite is? Ok, I'll narrow it down. Its about 20 minutes from Sherman... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #22 October 5, 2004 QuoteWhitewright? Hahahaha...you don't know where whitewrite is? Ok, I'll narrow it down. Its about 20 minutes from Sherman... 20 minutes?! damn, Aggie....I drive hella fast, but you must never bring the needle under 100. Psst....it's more like 30-40 mins from Sherman.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 October 5, 2004 QuotePsst....it's more like 30-40 mins from Sherman Which way are you driving? hwy 11 to 1417 to 75? Or down to 75 near McKinney then up? Its only like 20...*maybe* 30 running the back roads.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #24 October 5, 2004 I go Sherman, through Bells, into Whitewright. I don't know the #'s, I just know how to get there. I may have to show up this weekend, as a matter of fact. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 October 5, 2004 Ok, here's a map for those who need it... http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?csz=Whitewright%2C+TX&state=TX&uzip=75491&ds=n&name=&desc=&ed=cCA.L.p_0To2Gj_Q9AzSq7j5QA29y2.9lncDuXaFJnpfm8EihD2.m18OmkoZX_0uebs0UjSx15jHpFC3X8F9xGdM7w--&zoomin=yes&BFKey=&resize=s&mag=6 Hwy 75 comes up from Plano (dallas, etc), take Hwy 121, not the first 121 exit you see south of McKinney, which will take you to Frisco, but the 2nd one North of McKinney that will take you North/East to Whitewright. Kris, Check the map, you can see Hwy 11 goes up to FM 1417 then to Hwy 75 or Hwy 56. Trust me man, I grew up in Sherman.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites