Is this a gooddeal?

[aquasky 0]

I got some feedback frm the nz shool of sky diving. the fees r 15200 NZ$. 11300$
Course subjects include: freefall camera and video work, all methods of
parachute packing and maintenance, specialist skydiving techniques,
relative work training, spotting & accuracy, dropzone operations
including manifesting and first aid, video editing, loadmaster
responsibilities, displays, extraordinary parachute descents, emergency
situation action plans, aircraft procedures and equipment, meteorology,
workforce promotion and self-management as well as dedicated coaching
camps and much more

what do u think of the deal

[FFAddict 0]

Like i said in the last thread, the deal if you have that sort of money is pritty good. It does work out at a lot per jump (around $50) but you do get a lot of coaching, use of equipment... that you would not usually get.

The problem that most people have with the course is that you can get most of the 'extras' for free at your local DZ. If you want to learn to pack and maintain gear most DZ will teach you for free. IF you want to learn to learn work manifest im sure that no DZ is going to turn you away if you just offer to work for free.

In my opinion if you want to work in the industry and you have the money this is probably a good way to start.
But if your prepared to take a bit more time learning you will beable to learn just as much and get in more jumps by volunteering at a DZ without spending a fortune, which you can instead use to invest in gear.

And one thing to remember is that even after you do the course (if you do it) your still not going to be employable as a coach... so you will probably end up doing a bit of packing and the rest of time fueling panes and sweeping up until you get your numbers up

[flyangel2 2]

If your profile is correct you haven't even done a skydive yet. Get that first jump done with before you worry about putting a camera on your head.

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[Gravitymaster 0]

Does the price include a T-shirt?

[riggerrob 643]

If you want to learn to pack and maintain gear most DZ will teach you for free.

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Not free at Pitt Meadows.

[FFAddict 0]

there are bound to be some exceptions, smart arse!
But i think on the whole most DZ's and packers (probably for beer) will teach you if they think you are keen because they want the sport to keep growing

[bigway 4]

I did the first course and they took 50 jumps off me, everyone is complaining about it apart from a handful of people. I am the marketing director at Skydive Auckland and this is what we offer after hearing so many complaints about the one in christchurch.
Now all accommodation is free, your instructors through AFF are Wendy Smith and the current overall national champion Lazlo. All instruction is one on one and you jump when you want and not when you are told. If you pull out at any time you get your money you have not used back Loads turn around in 12 mins and all loads after student status are 14 thousand feet.
anyway here is a summary of what you get. All camera flying depends on your skill level and not because it is just offered. Wendy Smith will be the person who signs you off for your A license and will not let you put a camera helmet on your head until you have shown enough skill. I.E. you may never put a camera helmet on your head within your first 200 jumps.
Package includes:

$8500NZD
When it comes time to buy your gear we have 40% off mirage through Jamie Lyver and numerous deals with icarus and others. We also get Sony cameras for wholesale price and jumpsuits for cheap. Once you are a licensed jumper you will be jumping with many people as we are the largest sports dropzone in NZ.

AFF Ground course

9 stage AFF training course

118 solo jumps

20 camera jumps

23 coaching jumps (RW or Freefly) by the NZ 4- way team or Wendy Smith or NZFreefly

All jumps from 14,000 feet once you have a licence

Packing course

Manifesting procedures

Video editing course

High Altitude Course

Meteorology briefings by Air NZ captain of 747

Gear hire for 50 jumps

Free beer card

NZ A & B Licence Issue

1 year membership to NZ Parachute Federation

Free Accommodation

Free airport transfers

4 weeks work experience either for slots or for payment


* Own gear required after 50 jumps or gear hire available $10 per jump


Now, think what is your better option. We have just had one person come and see us and pull there money out of the Christchurch course to come to us as he sees that we are a sports dz and not a commercial dz

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