Sik 0 #1 August 16, 2009 So I live in Texas as of now in the Army, I'am about to get out of the Army here withing the next 6 months or so... I'm debating what to do, I really like Texas and I enjoyed living in Florida in the past. My two major deciding factors on the move are, Skydiving and Surfing... (of course real estate prices and jobs) lol... Currently Im in Killeen Tx, there is Skydive Temple close by but ehhh no beaches.. for that matter Texas in general does not have any good beaches to surf to my knowledge. I was considering around Titusville Fl. as Skydive Space Center is right there with 18k jump alt... cant beat that and Cocoa beach, satellite beach etc are close by with good surfing. So0o0, any recomendations on locations to move to that have a good DZ and surf spot close by would be much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #2 August 16, 2009 there is no good surf in florida, if you want surfing and skydiving go to cali, you have: SD Elsinore SD San Diego SD Perris SD Monterey SD Lodi SD ... so many and all are very close to the beach. take a look at that, unless you are heart set on moving to florida then whatever, good luck.JewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #3 August 16, 2009 One good recomendation is don't come to Pa.Bry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #4 August 16, 2009 florida and california will have way better surfing than texas anyday. plus there are tunnels in those states.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #5 August 16, 2009 Quote So I live in Texas as of now in the Army, I'am about to get out of the Army here withing the next 6 months or so... I'm debating what to do, I really like Texas and I enjoyed living in Florida in the past. My two major deciding factors on the move are, Skydiving and Surfing... (of course real estate prices and jobs) lol... Currently Im in Killeen Tx, there is Skydive Temple close by but ehhh no beaches.. for that matter Texas in general does not have any good beaches to surf to my knowledge. I was considering around Titusville Fl. as Skydive Space Center is right there with 18k jump alt... cant beat that and Cocoa beach, satellite beach etc are close by with good surfing. So0o0, any recomendations on locations to move to that have a good DZ and surf spot close by would be much appreciated. MOVE TO FLORIDA!!!!!! Trust me... I lived in FL on the space coast (Melbourne) for five years while I went to school and for a little while after graduation, and I loved every minute of it. I didn't want to move, but I got a job offer in Houston I couldn't refuse, so here I am in Houston and I am abso-friggin-loutely MISERABLE. I am originally from NJ born and raised before college, but I seriously am so in love with FL that as soon as I can get back there I am settling down and buying a house (if I can find a job in my field), even though all of my family is in NJ. Some of the things I miss most are the skydiving and surfing, and that happens to be part of the things your debating on moving there. Trust me, the surf at Sebastian Inlet or Ponce Inlet is pretty good. There are great dropzones EVERYWHERE, you have the tunnel, the space shuttle takes off in your backyard, you can wake up in the morning and surf and fish on the beach, and I miss the food and laid back atmosphere. If you like that kind of stuff, you can't go wrong on the space coast in FL!! Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #6 August 16, 2009 Quoteflorida and california will have way better surfing than texas anyday. plus there are tunnels in those states. There are tunnels in Texas, too. They go under the Rio Grande. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyE 0 #7 August 16, 2009 What Ashley said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #8 August 16, 2009 Move to Cornwall - great surfing, skydiving and REAL Beer (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sik 0 #9 August 16, 2009 Thanks for all the input. I think Im going to have to agree with Ashley as I picked that area of Fl as a great place, good surf all along Space Coast and DZ's everywhere..... Cali is to expensive thats why I have not considered there. Plus the states economy right now is a disaster. Only thing Texas has going in some good DZ's their coast line sucks.. So Space Coast FL sounds like a winner, unless anyone has some downsides about it they would like to mention Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #10 August 16, 2009 Speaking from the viewpoint of someone who started surfing in Texas in the mid 60's .... I can tell you that you made the right decision. Texas DOES sometimes have decent surf, if you live down at South Padre, or in the Corpus area at times, but not nearly as consistent as east coast (I've also spent time in N.C.). Plus, you can add another saltwater habit in Florida ... great variety of inshore fishing!! Enjoy ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #11 August 16, 2009 Im from Tampa, Army moved me to Killeen for a while and now I am in DC. I will tell you this, SD Temple is awesome, Austin TX is ok...and all the rest of Texas? No thank you. As soon as I am out of the military I plan on moving back home. id say go to FL, awesome awesome place, decent surf, tons of DZ's and like you said, laid back. -EvoZoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #12 August 17, 2009 You could try Chicago. The surfs up at least a couple times a year but the bacteria levels keep the beaches closed most of the time YUK. There are some great jump places there too if the weather cooperates (not too often). Seriously, I picked Florida. People in FL are the happiest I have ever encountered in the US. Northerners are usually miserable because they hate where they live. Texas gets too cold in the winterYou live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #13 August 17, 2009 Quote One good recomendation is don't come to Pa.Bry On that note. You won't want to consider Arizona. Surfing the sand waves just doesn't quite make it either!Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #14 August 17, 2009 I dont know... The beach is AWESOME in AZ! Its just that the water line is a little far :-DRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #15 August 17, 2009 Quote I dont know... The beach is AWESOME in AZ! Its just that the water line is a little far :-D I stand corrected..Just bring your own ocean!Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #17 August 17, 2009 Florida is a great place to visit and skydive; then go home to the great state of Texas. Too many people in the state of Florida.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will_Evo 0 #18 August 17, 2009 Its like I always told people when I lived in FL. "I live in a vacation spot, shit I live an hour away from the most visited attraction in the world! Why would I ever leave to a place that advertises on TV, about my home!?" Zoo Crew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #19 August 17, 2009 Quote Its like I always told people when I lived in FL. "I live in a vacation spot, shit I live an hour away from the most visited attraction in the world! Why would I ever leave to a place that advertises on TV, about my home!?" Yep, I was born there, but never really lived there except high school and a year of college. Can't blame you for leaving that cluster f..k.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
