monkeydoodle 0 #1 February 1, 2006 Where is the best place to skydive in Iowa? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #2 February 1, 2006 There are several nice dropzones in Iowa but may I suggest the Des Moines Skydivers in Winterset just south of Des Moines. www.couchfreaks.com They are an awesome group and will make you feel right at home. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeydoodle 0 #3 February 1, 2006 When do you start jumping? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #4 February 1, 2006 Sorry, thats actually not my home dz, but there should be information on their site. If not send me a pm and I will give you a contact phone number. Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #5 February 1, 2006 I can think of 4 DZs that I'd have been happy to learn at. All are run by good friends. Why don't you call them and compare costs and attitudes? http://www.uspa.org/dz/states/IA.htm AFFI in Boone run by Hashemi (good man, multiple world record holder, has trained tons of college students) {I don't think there's a website unless the university ISU has one - USPA likely has a phone number) Des Moines Skydivers in Winterset www.couchfreaks.com club DZ the "Couchfreaks" what else needs to be said. Great crowd that does everything. Paradise in Vinton http://www.paradise-skydives.com/ run by one of the most decent men I know, Jay Skydive Iowa in Brooklyn www.skydiveia.com , Bruce's DZ they participate in the NSL and have great facilities. I have a lot of fun there I don't think you can go wrong with any of these DZs. But you certainly will notice distinctly different personalities in each that may or may not match with you. These are the only ones I know about. If there are others, sorry I can't point you there also. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 February 1, 2006 Where in Iowa are you? In some cases, your nearest DZ will be out of state.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkeydoodle 0 #7 February 2, 2006 We are just passing through in March. Heading west for some fun. Stopping in Des Moines to visit friends. Some of us are interested in jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 February 2, 2006 Ah, ok. Then the aforementioned DZs should be fine for you.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #9 February 2, 2006 QuoteWe are just passing through in March. Heading west for some fun. Stopping in Des Moines to visit friends. Some of us are interested in jumping. Depending on your travel plans, Skydive Iowa is the closest DZ to I-80. About an hour east of Des Moines on I-80. The Couchfreaks are closer to Des Moines."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
