UntamedDOG 0 #1 July 20, 2005 I think it is time that we give the DZ owners in our community a break. I think we should raise the price of jump tickets to $35 per jump. After all, it’s only money. The added cost will result in fewer jumps per year by all but the most financially affluent. Despite this fact, I believe that money should be no object when it comes to skydiving. Ever since going Republican, I have had a change of heart about how to run a successful business in a tight economy. Although the rising cost of fuel at the gas pump does not necessarily dictate an upsurge for Jet A, most skydivers don’t realize this and are satisfied when you use the gas pump analogy. After all, who are they going to complain to? The FAA? Another suggestion would be to get all the DZ owners in a particular area to work conjointly to keep the ticket prices high. They can all charge the same rate without fear of competition. Furthermore, they can agree to a jump altitude of 10K with no exceptions. If we set a 10K altitude limit, we could save even more money by going back to flying Cessna 182’s. This rate increase will be a true test of loyalty. It will also insure an upscale demographic in our sport. Most importantly, we will be generating more profit with fewer loads. The possibilities are endless. Most true skydivers are willing to do whatever it takes to feed their addiction. I see dollar signs in the future for DZ owners who are willing to take part in my strategy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 July 20, 2005 QuoteAlthough the rising cost of fuel at the gas pump does not necessarily dictate an upsurge for Jet A, most skydivers don’t realize this That's because most skydivers are intelligent enough to realize that when the cost of a barrel of crude oil goes up the cost of Jet A will go up... it being made from oil and all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #3 July 20, 2005 we pay almost that now. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #4 July 20, 2005 i may be new to all of this, but i know that has to be sarcasm(sp?) spilling out of ur face. now if ur serious... STFU with a smile ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #5 July 20, 2005 Here we go... tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #6 July 20, 2005 I like the way you think! "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
yarpos 4 #7 July 20, 2005 yawnregards, Steve the older I get...the better I was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #8 July 20, 2005 QuoteThat's because most skydivers are intelligent enough to realize that when the cost of a barrel of crude oil goes up the cost of Jet A will go up... it being made from oil and all. What he said... One barrel of crude oil makes about 19½ gallons of gasoline, 9 gallons of fuel oil, 4 gallons of jet fuel, and 11 gallons of other products, including lubricants, kerosene, asphalt, and petrochemical feedstocks to make plastics.Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #9 July 20, 2005 QuoteAnother suggestion would be to get all the DZ owners in a particular area to work conjointly to keep the ticket prices high. They can all charge the same rate without fear of competition. Thats illegal for a start... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #10 July 20, 2005 i'll go democrat and we can demand a skydiver's welfare program. we can under report our income (or just not work at all) and then have the federal govt. subsidise our skydiving so that, at most, we will pay $5 out of pocket. it will all work out because there are wealthy people out there who, even though they worked for their income, can always afford to have their wealth redistributed to us, the lowly skydiver. after all, it's their obligation to help us. oh yeah...-->"Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #11 July 20, 2005 That's the price for each jump at the Canadian National Championships happening at the end of this week. $35 each. At today's exchange rate 1 CAD = 0.821455 USD $35.00 CAD = $28.75 USD"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #12 July 20, 2005 that would be the same plane/pilot that left here yesterday... we charged $32. "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #13 July 20, 2005 We should pay based on what we can afford. Poorer skydiver should get the first 50 jumps free and then pay on a progressive scale. Richer Skydivers should have to pay at least $50. per jump for the first 100 jumps and then $75. per jump after that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #14 July 20, 2005 Both tcnelson and gravitymaster make good points. However, free handouts are better and of course, we well deserve them...afterall, the rich have money, so they should give it to me. Sorry gravitymaster, but it's only fair for us to be freeloaders of society. So, tcnelson wins!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #15 July 20, 2005 QuoteWe should pay based on what we can afford. Poorer skydiver should get the first 50 jumps free and then pay on a progressive scale. Richer Skydivers should have to pay at least $50. per jump for the first 100 jumps and then $75. per jump after that. That's a good point. But I wish security in the loading area was a little tighter. I've seen people board planes with hook knives! I also wish the government would intervene in which discipline people can actually practice. I've seen freeflyers dock in ways that were purely sexually inspired. That is truly immoral, and should not be tolerated on any of our dropzones. Just my thoughts. "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
madscape 0 #16 July 20, 2005 "Trollin', Trollin', Trollin'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #17 July 20, 2005 >We should pay based on what we can afford. That's what happens at a lot of DZ's. Local people/teams who can't afford jumping/tunnel time often get significantly better deals than the 'rich' jumpers. Unfair? I don't think so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunesurfer 0 #18 July 20, 2005 QuoteI also wish the government would intervene in which discipline people can actually practice. I've seen freeflyers dock in ways that were purely sexually inspired. That is truly immoral, and should not be tolerated on any of our dropzones. Just my thoughts. It is about time someone was brave enough to speak out. I have been sexually harassed numerous times at the DZ... on the packing mat, while riding to altitude, even in freefall! When will this oppression end?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #19 July 20, 2005 Quote>We should pay based on what we can afford. That's what happens at a lot of DZ's. Local people/teams who can't afford jumping/tunnel time often get significantly better deals than the 'rich' jumpers. Unfair? I don't think so. Depends on whether you are rich or poor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #20 July 20, 2005 >Depends on whether you are rich or poor. I'm rich by skydiver standards; I think it's fair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #21 July 20, 2005 Quote>Depends on whether you are rich or poor. I'm rich by skydiver standards; I think it's fair. Then you are welcome to pay more if you like. Just don't impose your sense of fainess on me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #22 July 20, 2005 And while we're bitching... Why should a team that makes 300 jumps per year, get a better rate than an individual, who makes the same number of jumps per year? The individual is providing as much business to the DZ, on a per-person basis, as the team. It's blatant discrimination by those evil DZ owners, based solely upon who has matching-colored jumpsuits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #23 July 20, 2005 QuoteI've seen people board planes with hook knives! Kind of a sidetrack, but I accidentally got on an airliner a little while ago with my hook knife in my backpack. Completely forgot it was there and security didn't pick it up. I guess it can't really be used too well as a weapon, but none the less, you think they wouldn't allow it. So much for airport security... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #24 July 20, 2005 QuoteAnd while we're bitching... Why should a team that makes 300 jumps per year, get a better rate than an individual, who makes the same number of jumps per year? The individual is providing as much business to the DZ, on a per-person basis, as the team. It's blatant discrimination by those evil DZ owners, based solely upon who has matching-colored jumpsuits. Because a 4 way team with video is making 1500 jumps per year. If you pre-committed to 1500 jump tickets, you would get a better rate too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #25 July 20, 2005 QuoteQuoteAnd while we're bitching... Why should a team that makes 300 jumps per year, get a better rate than an individual, who makes the same number of jumps per year? The individual is providing as much business to the DZ, on a per-person basis, as the team. It's blatant discrimination by those evil DZ owners, based solely upon who has matching-colored jumpsuits. Because a 4 way team with video is making 1500 jumps per year. If you pre-committed to 1500 jump tickets, you would get a better rate too. ok g-man...here's what we'll do. we'll tell our dz owners that we promise to make 1500 jumps over the course of a season and when we only make 300, we'll blame the weather and george bush. that'll work, right?"Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
