jumpjunkie2004 0 #1 September 20, 2005 In search of a DZ to call home... I've only got 37 jumps and I've been to six DZs. When people say, "What's your home DZ?" I hesitate to answer because I don't feel like I belong anywhere. Has this happened to anyone else? I've got two more to check out before I try to decide which one will be my home DZ. It's a difficult decision because each DZ has something unique to offer.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackpunx 0 #2 September 20, 2005 you have 8 DZ's that are close to you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #3 September 20, 2005 I live in Maryland. There are six: Delmarva Chambersburg Orange (my first) Louisa West Point Cross Keys I also went to Z-hills and DeLand in Florida.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 September 20, 2005 You can be a part of the RoamingDZ.Go where you want when you want.if you don't spend alot of time at any one DZ you never get sucked into the DRAMA and no one gets offended when you are not there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 September 20, 2005 This may be the path that best suits me. Maybe I should change my name to "Nomad" Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #6 September 20, 2005 QuoteI've only got 37 jumps and I've been to six DZs. When people say, "What's your home DZ?" I hesitate to answer because I don't feel like I belong anywhere. Has this happened to anyone else? There are 6 (well now 5) DZs within 120 miles of San Francisco. One more a bit further out. I concentrate on a couple, occasionally visit 2 others, more rarely go to the last one (furthest away). Sometimes I pick by what the DZ offers, other times by activities I'm doing nearby, sometimes based merely on the traffic patterns on the day (I don't like driving home from Skydance on a Sunday evening, or if there is a big race at Sears Point). Sometimes it is a weather decision. If you focus on one place, you'll know everyone much better. Bouncing as I do, you sort of know the players and vice versa, but very casually. Not so good for group work. But if you like the variety, is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #7 September 20, 2005 I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, it's easier to get on jumps and get involved in the social life. But there's disadvantages as well - you can get caught up in politics and "my DZ's better than your DZ" kind of bullshit. New DZs mean new opportunities to meet people and get on jumps and try new things. I would say, though, it would seem to be a good thing to have something of a home so that you can get to be a part of one community and find yourself some mentors. I've jumped at 10 different DZs, but there's one that I call "home" and I do like the relationships I've built and having people there I can trust to guide me as I grow as a skydiver. Not saying you can't find that without a home DZ, but it might be more challenging."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CSpenceFLY 1 #8 September 20, 2005 ***I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, If I had my head stuck in the sand at my "home dz"we never would have met NWFlyer.I think you meet more people when you stay mobile.And people don't get sick of you as quick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #9 September 21, 2005 Quote***I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, If I had my head stuck in the sand at my "home dz"we never would have met NWFlyer.I think you meet more people when you stay mobile.And people don't get sick of you as quick Absolutely, Chris. Though you never did jump with me that weekend. I am a firm believer in "getting out" and the fact that I've visited 10 DZs since March shows that! One of the guys from my home DZ watched me at LP running around hugging friends from a bunch of different DZs. He said "You haven't even been jumping a year! How come you know all these people?" My response? "I get out!" All that said, it's nice to have a DZ to come home to from time to time. Unlike the original poster, I also have fewer choices within driving distance."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jumpjunkie2004 0 #5 September 20, 2005 This may be the path that best suits me. Maybe I should change my name to "Nomad" Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #6 September 20, 2005 QuoteI've only got 37 jumps and I've been to six DZs. When people say, "What's your home DZ?" I hesitate to answer because I don't feel like I belong anywhere. Has this happened to anyone else? There are 6 (well now 5) DZs within 120 miles of San Francisco. One more a bit further out. I concentrate on a couple, occasionally visit 2 others, more rarely go to the last one (furthest away). Sometimes I pick by what the DZ offers, other times by activities I'm doing nearby, sometimes based merely on the traffic patterns on the day (I don't like driving home from Skydance on a Sunday evening, or if there is a big race at Sears Point). Sometimes it is a weather decision. If you focus on one place, you'll know everyone much better. Bouncing as I do, you sort of know the players and vice versa, but very casually. Not so good for group work. But if you like the variety, is nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 September 20, 2005 I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, it's easier to get on jumps and get involved in the social life. But there's disadvantages as well - you can get caught up in politics and "my DZ's better than your DZ" kind of bullshit. New DZs mean new opportunities to meet people and get on jumps and try new things. I would say, though, it would seem to be a good thing to have something of a home so that you can get to be a part of one community and find yourself some mentors. I've jumped at 10 different DZs, but there's one that I call "home" and I do like the relationships I've built and having people there I can trust to guide me as I grow as a skydiver. Not saying you can't find that without a home DZ, but it might be more challenging."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #8 September 20, 2005 ***I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, If I had my head stuck in the sand at my "home dz"we never would have met NWFlyer.I think you meet more people when you stay mobile.And people don't get sick of you as quick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #9 September 21, 2005 Quote***I guess the question to ask is "Why is it important to you to have a home DZ?" There are definite advantages ... you get to know people, they get to know you, If I had my head stuck in the sand at my "home dz"we never would have met NWFlyer.I think you meet more people when you stay mobile.And people don't get sick of you as quick Absolutely, Chris. Though you never did jump with me that weekend. I am a firm believer in "getting out" and the fact that I've visited 10 DZs since March shows that! One of the guys from my home DZ watched me at LP running around hugging friends from a bunch of different DZs. He said "You haven't even been jumping a year! How come you know all these people?" My response? "I get out!" All that said, it's nice to have a DZ to come home to from time to time. Unlike the original poster, I also have fewer choices within driving distance."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
