Void425 0 #1 October 26, 2002 I know I will be taking my training at Kapowsin because after first impression I got more of a family welcome there ( plus they were a couple hundred cheaper for the jump package )? But after I have my license should I stick with my Training DZ, Switch to the closer one? or Try to mix both? Choice 1: Skydive Snohomish 20 miles away (20 minute trip) They only have Cessna 182's Boarding Fee: $5 + $1 per 1k up to 11k + $2 per 1k above 11k Rig Rental: First jump w/ alt is $22.50, Addtl is $17.50, All Day $57.50 Choice 2: Kapowsin 68 miles away ( 90 minute trip ) They have an Twin Otter and Turbine Cessna Caravan Boarding Fee: $8 for 3.5k + $1 Each addtl 1000 feet max 16,500 ($21.00) Gear Rental: $10.00 per jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #2 October 26, 2002 The reason I started jumping at the dz I did (Edmoonton Skydive centre) is because they opened two weeks prior to the competition (Eden North.) I said to myself that when I'm don elearning how to skydive, I will jump at Eden North. I will at this point break that rule, and upon realizing that you never stop learning, I will jump at Eden North. I have no Idea if this makes sense, but..... S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #3 October 26, 2002 QuoteThe reason I started jumping at the dz I did (Edmoonton Skydive centre) is because they opened two weeks prior to the competition (Eden North.) I said to myself that when I'm don elearning how to skydive, I will jump at Eden North. I will at this point break that rule, and upon realizing that you never stop learning, I will jump at Eden North. I have no Idea if this makes sense, but..... So It sound's like I better look for a place closer to the DZ I took my training at....of course, if I do move that does mean that it will be a time for BEEEERRRR!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #4 October 26, 2002 I beleive you mean a CASE of beer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no? S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #5 October 26, 2002 Hell, If I moved closer the the DZ it would be KEG o BEER!!!!! for a moving in party! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #6 October 26, 2002 Bump...I would like a couple more replies before it drops off the list...Thank You to all who replied so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 October 26, 2002 honestly I would try kapowsin. BUT Its sounds like a great dz. but during your training it is more important to feel comfortable then anything else. If you fell like youre alone in that plane then you maybe more tense. but I think you should give the smaller closer dz another chance. bigger dz's are more apt to make you feel at home b/c there are genreally MORE ppl there to welcome you. if you jump at the smaller dz. they may not treat you like family until you get IN the plane....thats when You will notice a difference... so as you can tell. I am undecided LOL . I just wanted to put my pro's and con's for both in there!My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Void425 0 #8 October 26, 2002 Quotehonestly I would try kapowsin. BUT Its sounds like a great dz. but during your training it is more important to feel comfortable then anything else. If you fell like youre alone in that plane then you maybe more tense. but I think you should give the smaller closer dz another chance. bigger dz's are more apt to make you feel at home b/c there are genreally MORE ppl there to welcome you. if you jump at the smaller dz. they may not treat you like family until you get IN the plane....thats when You will notice a difference... so as you can tell. I am undecided LOL . I just wanted to put my pro's and con's for both in there! Of course...I asked about what beer to bring before I even took my first jump...they showed me the BEER fridge..and offered me one...I refused and said I shouldn't till my first jump but..they offered a second time....I TOOK IT!!!!..... I'm just saving up to train at Kapowsin. Just figuring if I should stay with them as my home DZ or if I should go to Snohomish which is closer....I'm pretty sure I'm gonna stick with Kapowsin but hell..after a major event like Eloy when I can jump I may feel welcome at any DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
