Thanatos340 1 #1 March 16, 2004 It seems that most agree that DZ Attitude is the most important factor in choosing a Home DZ. Is DZ Attitude something that can really be defined? My Home DZ`s Attitude is definitely on the laidback side. Very Relaxed, very friendly and open. I have never seen anyone not want jump with anyone else ever. Soon as I completed AFF, I had several VERY experienced Jumpers wanting to take me up "teach me bad habits" soon as possible. I never heard of any one paying for a Coach jump even though we have some very qualified coaches. If you need to work on something, ask around and someone will help you. Southern Hospitality at its finest is how I would define the attitude at my home DZ. How would you define the Attitude at your Dropzone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #2 March 16, 2004 I havent been jumping for very long but so far my dz has been very open to newcommers ( me ), friendly, caring, sharing, laid back, easy to get along with and overall just a great group of people. I feel very welcome there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scottjaco 0 #3 March 16, 2004 Well, I've been to good dropzones and bad ones. The good ones are the ones that 1) don't make you wait an hour to get on a load (not a tandem factory) 2) have turbine planes (King Air, Otter, Skyvan) 3) let you camp out 4) Good Customer Service (No bitchy ladies behind the manifest counter) That pretty much sums it up. A couple of nice skychicks are always a welcome addition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #4 March 17, 2004 QuoteWell, I've been to good dropzones and bad ones. The good ones are the ones that 1) don't make you wait an hour to get on a load (not a tandem factory) 2) have turbine planes (King Air, Otter, Skyvan) 3) let you camp out 4) Good Customer Service (No bitchy ladies behind the manifest counter) That pretty much sums it up. A couple of nice skychicks are always a welcome addition. That's a list of amenities...not attitude. Some of the best DZ's I've ever been to have been Cessna DZ's. Now, as for the original poster's question...during the summer I hit two DZ's...my "home" DZ is Skydive Hinton and we're a Cessna operation, running a 206. Great people, good BBQ's, everyone looking out for one-another. Our student's aren't allowed to fall through the cracks, and we don't gouge them on coach fees. everyone has a "can-do" attitude and it carries over even to our students. I also spend time at Skydive Dallas, it's a turbine DZ running an Otter and a Caravan. It has a good vibe, too, even for a DZ its size. It can be cliquish at first, but there's a good group of people there in all disciplines who are willing to help others out. Excellent night life, too. Attitude is more of a "how you make it" kind of thing, bring some of your own attitude to the DZ with you and you'll infect others. Whether it's good or bad is up to you.<--feeling very karmic tonightSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Auryn 0 #5 March 17, 2004 DZ attitude: First impression.. A handshake, sincere welcome, and a waiver Second impression: That handshake, sincere welcome, doesn't ever go away, even when you work there I think though, the biggest thing is, that it becomes obvious in a short period of time that everyone there skydives because they LOVE it. Whether it be from a 182 or hot-shit otter, it doesn't matter to them (the best dropzones to me have both) The last vibe I ever want to get is "I do this because it's cool." I've gotten this too many times in the past, and I know damn well that to the rest of the world being a sincere skydiver is not considered cool at all. Home: the place where your family is. Home Dropzone: the same rules as family apply. No matter what, you're one of us. Blue Ones Bryan D27808 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unstable 9 #6 March 17, 2004 QuoteIt seems that most agree that DZ Attitude is the most important factor in choosing a Home DZ. Here in the Midwest, we all can't be very pickey... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slug 1 #7 March 17, 2004 IMO the DZ attitude reflects the personality, and priorities of the DZ owner or manager. It's their business, their staff, and they get to call the shot's. Jumping at a DZ with a good attitude is a definate plus, doesn't cost extra, and has good vibes for everyone. Shame about that damn bell curve. IMO your DZ is on the happy side.At the opposite side of the curve the unhappy side you'll be able to pick up on it as soon as you get there. You don't have to stay R.I.P. 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
scottjaco 0 #3 March 16, 2004 Well, I've been to good dropzones and bad ones. The good ones are the ones that 1) don't make you wait an hour to get on a load (not a tandem factory) 2) have turbine planes (King Air, Otter, Skyvan) 3) let you camp out 4) Good Customer Service (No bitchy ladies behind the manifest counter) That pretty much sums it up. A couple of nice skychicks are always a welcome addition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #4 March 17, 2004 QuoteWell, I've been to good dropzones and bad ones. The good ones are the ones that 1) don't make you wait an hour to get on a load (not a tandem factory) 2) have turbine planes (King Air, Otter, Skyvan) 3) let you camp out 4) Good Customer Service (No bitchy ladies behind the manifest counter) That pretty much sums it up. A couple of nice skychicks are always a welcome addition. That's a list of amenities...not attitude. Some of the best DZ's I've ever been to have been Cessna DZ's. Now, as for the original poster's question...during the summer I hit two DZ's...my "home" DZ is Skydive Hinton and we're a Cessna operation, running a 206. Great people, good BBQ's, everyone looking out for one-another. Our student's aren't allowed to fall through the cracks, and we don't gouge them on coach fees. everyone has a "can-do" attitude and it carries over even to our students. I also spend time at Skydive Dallas, it's a turbine DZ running an Otter and a Caravan. It has a good vibe, too, even for a DZ its size. It can be cliquish at first, but there's a good group of people there in all disciplines who are willing to help others out. Excellent night life, too. Attitude is more of a "how you make it" kind of thing, bring some of your own attitude to the DZ with you and you'll infect others. Whether it's good or bad is up to you.<--feeling very karmic tonightSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auryn 0 #5 March 17, 2004 DZ attitude: First impression.. A handshake, sincere welcome, and a waiver Second impression: That handshake, sincere welcome, doesn't ever go away, even when you work there I think though, the biggest thing is, that it becomes obvious in a short period of time that everyone there skydives because they LOVE it. Whether it be from a 182 or hot-shit otter, it doesn't matter to them (the best dropzones to me have both) The last vibe I ever want to get is "I do this because it's cool." I've gotten this too many times in the past, and I know damn well that to the rest of the world being a sincere skydiver is not considered cool at all. Home: the place where your family is. Home Dropzone: the same rules as family apply. No matter what, you're one of us. Blue Ones Bryan D27808 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #6 March 17, 2004 QuoteIt seems that most agree that DZ Attitude is the most important factor in choosing a Home DZ. Here in the Midwest, we all can't be very pickey... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #7 March 17, 2004 IMO the DZ attitude reflects the personality, and priorities of the DZ owner or manager. It's their business, their staff, and they get to call the shot's. Jumping at a DZ with a good attitude is a definate plus, doesn't cost extra, and has good vibes for everyone. Shame about that damn bell curve. IMO your DZ is on the happy side.At the opposite side of the curve the unhappy side you'll be able to pick up on it as soon as you get there. You don't have to stay R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
