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The 1st pic is one of my favorite pics of me jumping, from my 300th jump. 2nd pic is of me and AirWhore getting ready to jump the balloon at the RB boogie at Chester. The crazy guy between us is Jeff the balloon pilot. It was way to early for me to act that crazy. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

So are you coming to Atlanta this weekend? You were pretty well behaved the last time I saw you. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Do you really believe that? I don't. I think fun jumpers can make or break a dropzone. Up jumpers bring in business by word of mouth. At SWC, which part of the business fell off first, the tandems or the up jumpers? I'm no DZO, but I seriously think that keeping the up jumpers happy is a very integral part of the business. I'm just trying to think of ways we can get these big DZ's to stop accepting Skyride tickets. I know a boycott isn't practical for everyone, especially when the only DZ's in your area all accept Skyride tickets. But I'm lucky, I have a choice, and I am going to choose not to spend my money at any drop zone that is enabling Skyride to flourish. It might not be much, but it is something I can do. I doubt that most people that jump at these DZ's even know that they take Skyride. I never even thought to check before, because I thought such a small percentage of DZ's participated. I think educating more up jumpers is at least a start... I bet most these places had their flightline established before Skyride came along. I also bet they could all keep on generating sufficient business to keep their flightline without giving in to skyride. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

But we can still try to make a change. Maybe if we start a petition? People who refuse to jump at these DZ's as long as they still accept skyride certs.? A well written letter and a signed petition list might not make a big difference, but at least it would let these DZ's know where some of us stand. The sad part is, DZ's don't have to take Skyride to compete with them. Look how much success the Farm has had, it just keeps getting better & better, and it's right in Skyride's back yard. If they can keep generating business in spite of all the fake websites, and Skyride marketing, any DZ can do it. Especially the big name ones that already have a presence. Spence is right, the solution is simple. I just think the jumpers in California haven't experienced Skyride's adverse effects as strongly as those of us who live and jump in the Southeast have, therefore they don't feel as strongly about it. And when ALL the DZs in your area take Skyride, that is a sad sad situation to me. Looking at that list makes me sick. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I second that, I mean how hard is it to spell "Speed"??? Parashutist seems to spell Airspeed correctly plenty of times. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

What a great picture!!! I hope you have a bigger version, that one is frameable! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I didn't get to know Beezy very well, saw him around a few boogies and at the Farm a few times. But he always had some great stories, and I know he will be missed. Fly Free, Beezy. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Yup, but I don't think he's on here very often anymore...but I could be wrong and he could be lurking... Was going to say the same thing. He used to post a lot. Not anymore. That girl of his keeps him busy, maybe? I think it's more of the working as an EMT and going to paramedic school, not to mention working at the Farm. But maybe a little to do with the girl. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Yup, but I don't think he's on here very often anymore...but I could be wrong and he could be lurking... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Happy Birthday Brandy!!!! Hope you have a great one!

cut out early and go to the Farm. Jumping is guaranteed to make you feel better. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Alabama Skydive Alabama, Cullman - NO! Alabama Skydiving Center, Prattville - Accepts Skyride (Owned by same people that own Skyride) Emerald Coast Skydiving – Unknown (Someone please verify) Opelika Skydiving Association – Unknown (Someone Please verify) Arizona Skydive Arizona - NO (haven't verified personally, but I can't imagine they do with the pending lawsuit) California Bay Area Skydiving, Byron - Accepts Skyride Perris Valley Skydiving, Perris - Accepts Skyride Skydive Elsinore, Lake Elsinore - Accepts Skyride Skydive Santa Barbara, Lompoc - NO! Connecticut Connecticut Parachutists, Ellington- NO FunSkydiving, Danielson - NO (No Dropzone in Connecticut accepts Skyride) Delaware Skydive Delmarva, Laurel - NO (No Dropzone in Delaware accepts Skyride) Indiana Skydive Wayne County, Richmond, Accepts Skyride Georgia Skydive Atlanta, Thomaston, NO! Skydive the Farm, Rockmart, NO! Atlanta Skydiving Center, Cedartown, Accepts Skyride! (Owned by the same people that own Skyride) Kansas Skydive K-State, Wamego, NO! Michigan Skydive Tecumseh, Tecumseh, NO! Missouri The St. Louis Skydiving Center, Bowling Green - NO! The Kansas City Skydiving Center, Dearbon - NO! Missouri River Valley Skydiving, Lexington - Accepts Skyride Skydive Rolla, Rolla - Accepts Skyride South Carolina Walterboro - Accepts Skyride Skydive Carolina, Chester - NO Tennessee Skydive Smoky Mountains, Morristown, NO! West Tennesse Skydiving, NO! Skydive Nashville, Tullahoma, NO! Virginia Skydive Suffolk, Suffolk, NO! Skydive the Point, West Point, NO! Skydive Orange, Orange, NO! Washington Skydive Kapowsin, Shelton NO. West Plains Skydiving, NO Skydive Toledo, Toledo, Accepts skyride Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I'm not sure, why don't you call them and ask? It sure would be nice to go to Beijing next year and compete! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Wow, I am SHOCKED and disheartened to find out all these big name DZ's that would seem to not NEED Skyride to market for them are accepting Skyride certificates. This is really really interesting... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Well, I did a bunch of honest reviews, but there are so many false sites on there it's hard to get to them all. I didn't find this one until today, and did an honest review, but it takes a day or 2 to get approved and show up. And not that many people did them honestly. Did ones on the Farm and ChutingStar today too, but those probably haven't shown up yet either. If more people want to contribute reviews that would be great!

DZ Name, Location, Accepts Skyride. Alabama Skydive Alabama, Cullman - NO! Alabama Skydiving Center, Prattville - YES (Owned by same people that own Skyride) Emerald Coast Skydiving – Unknown (Someone please verify) Opelika Skydiving Association – Unknown (Someone Please verify) Connecticut Connecticut Parachutists, Ellington- NO FunSkydiving, Danielson - NO (No Dropzone in Connecticut accepts Skyride) Georgia Skydive Atlanta, Thomaston, NO! Skydive the Farm, Rockmart, NO! Atlanta Skydiving Center, Cedartown, YES! (Owned by the same people that own Skyride) Tennessee Skydive Smoky Mountains, NO West Tennesse Skydiving, doubtful (?) Tullahoma, doubtful (?) Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Good idea J, thanks! In other news...did you know that Atlanta Skydiving Center offers paragliding classes? How about base jumping??? Or my personal favorite, you could head on over to ASC for some olympic skydiving! Don't worry, they also offer 24 hour emergency services. Check out this link for more info... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

So... How do you flare??? Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Are there showers at the DZ?? I don't remember... Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I have Cingular. Can't you just send one item for a one time fee even if you don't have the monthly service?? I've never had a video phone though, but I know you can do this with pictures... I wanna see the video...Withouth video it didn't happen!!! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

I think they still do that. Apparently they told a potential customer that a certain non-affiliated DZ kills a certain number of people a year. I believe it was 6 if I'm not mistaken. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

That sounds good to me! If we have someone willing to organize it.

Whatever.... I have 2 words for you: Appalachian State. GO BUCKS!!!!!!!! Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Bingo. I'm surprised at you Andy, I thought you knew me better than that. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091

Emerald Coast. I'm here to help. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091