Website feedback needed

[DT Holder]

Hey everyone,

I need some feedback on the new website design.  If left on my own we will end up with a site that I like but no one else does.   Please give me some indication on the direction we should advance and , of course, any problems you might find.

[bob gee]

Please see High Altitude reply.

[ZigZagMarquis]

   How about a calendar of events upcoming at Skydive Taft on the main page?

Or is it there and I'm blind???   

[Mark]

Would be nice to see a webcam! Show yourself to the Dutch!!!

[Ghost]

well, i havent been out to the drop zone in awhile due to work, but im rick colvins son if that helps, the site is a major upgrade fromt the previous one, but i do have one suggestion, id say use phpbb instead of smf as the forum software as phpbb is more secure and optimized for a faster load up and less work on the server side! My forum at www.wiredxaos.net/edge is a good example of how I have mine set up! also i think the forum banner could be spiced up a bit, but if you need anyone to help as far as web design or gfx im experienced, just hit me up!

[freeworld]

I love the website, in particular the photo gallery. More pics wanted!!

[DT Holder]

OK, I will attempt to reply to all the above.

Calendar of Events:
This is located on the main menu of the website.  This was displayed as a mini-calendar on the right side of the page but took up too much space.

Forum software:
Yeah I looked at some othe packages but for all it was worth I settled on this package.

Webcam: Oh man this is a touchy one.  I like the idea of a webcam but this presents some problems.  I hardware and software are easy but the "things that skydivers may do in front of a camera" is the problem.    We all know that once the beer light is on things happen.  These things are generally not appropriate for Joe Wuffo to see and the decision was made to nix the camera.

Gallery:
I put up every picture I get.  More pics will be added as they are given to me.

DT