babo78 0 #1 April 29, 2003 hey all. wuts goin on? i'm a noob and i'm thinking of enrolling as student diver. i was wondering how much would the total cost be, for completing the AFF program for A license (I have a rough estimate of $2 k or so?). which is the lowest license for solo jump? i'm a noob and i have completed one tandem jump, can't wait till do it again but as student to be a diver! i'd greatly appreciate any tips and helps! btw, a big problem for me is DZ that can offer trainig program near my loc. i'm kinda deep in LI and the nearest loc. that offer training in about 4 hr roundtrip drive for me. are there other DZs not listed on this website that offer training? thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #2 April 30, 2003 Try here. Kapowsin is not listed here, but if you want to drive to WA state, we'd be more than happy to train you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 April 30, 2003 Your profile says you're from Deer Park, New York, but in your last post you said "LI". Is that a typo? In anycase, you might want to check out the drop zone locator at the United States Parachute Association by CLICKING HERE.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #4 April 30, 2003 You're not too far off with an estimate of $2K, infact you over estimated. Well, that is if you are a good student and don't fail too many AFF levels. I didn't go through AFF, but at my DZ, the full AFF course levels 1 through 7 cost $1,225 total. That's 7 jumps and you would basically be "off student status" meaning you are allowed to jump on you're own at THAT DZ and you get the "up-jumper" or experienced jumper prices. In order to get you're "A" license which allows you to jump at any DZ in the US, you need to complete a minimum of 20 skydives. So yeah, after buying all the jumps and then the low-cost gear you will need such as Altimeter, helmet, goggles, gloves and a jumpsuit, you are looking at between $1700 and $2000 to get licensed. By the way, every DZ has it's own policies. The program I mentioned above is the program run at [url "http://www.skydivenet.com/kapowsin/students.htm"]Kapowsin Air Sports[url]. Check with your nearest USPA DZ to find out what their student policies are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #5 April 30, 2003 You are very correct. However you have missed one very important yet unlisted or shall we say hidden cost - BEERS OWED Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #6 April 30, 2003 > Your profile says you're from Deer Park, New York, but in your last post you said "LI". Deer Park is on Long Island. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,107 #7 April 30, 2003 >btw, a big problem for me is DZ that can offer trainig program near my >loc. i'm kinda deep in LI and the nearest loc. that offer training in about > 4 hr roundtrip drive for me. Skydive Long Island is only about 40 miles from Deer Park. I haven't jumped there in ten years so I don't know what it's like now, but I believe they still have a student program. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #8 April 30, 2003 Ahhh yes I forget about the BEER since it doesn't yet apply to me! There is something to be said about not being in the "Legal Majority" Yes if you are 21+, there will be around $300 worth of beer owed by the time you earn your "A" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgross 1 #9 April 30, 2003 Check your messages... I just PM'd you. I live about 10 minutes from you, and could answer some of your questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
