Starting a Skydiving store

[Casch 0]

I have been thinking of starting a business after graduation for the last couple years, and I just recently started thinking about making it a skydiving store. Selling the usual T's and such, and also all kinds of altimeters and other gear. Does anyone here operate a store like this outside of a DZ? I could use some tips on how to go about this.

[skybytch 273]

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Does anyone here operate a store like this outside of a DZ? I could use some tips on how to go about this.

I work for one. My advice? Work for a gear store for a few years before you consider opening one. Jump for a few years before you work for a gear store. Get at least a rigger's ticket first too.

And have plenty of money and/or excellent credit. And cash flow management experience. And don't plan on jumping much...

[jceman 1]

Ya beat me to it, Lisa.

I have just one word to add -- don't.

Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money.

Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

[Casch 0]

Well hell if I can't jump as much then screw it! I'll live in a tent and have tandem students piss on me...

[DTOXX 0]

LOL and I thought Lisa was going for the old joke about how to start a small gear store in California - Start a big one and wait.

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[moodyskydiver 0]

Something I heard my DZO say one time...

DZO: "Know how to make a million bucks in skydiving(ie DZs and gear etc)?"



DZO: "Start with 2 million"

"...just an earthbound misfit, I."

[quatorze 1]

Moody, My DZO says the same thing, now I wonder?

I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle

[howardwhite 6]

There are relatively few DZs which could support such a store, and the stores are already there. Not to mention that they could crush you on pricing if you set up nearby.

The rigging thing is essential. I know a DZ shop which couldn't support itself on local business but repacks reserves and pilot rigs from all over the country.

Listen to Lisa.

HW