PhillyKev 0 #1 March 29, 2002 Ok, I have a week vacation that I haven't planned for yet. If I use it to go visit a DZ, where should I go? This would be during the summer. Where's the most active during the week, with friendly people and lots of stuff to do both at the dz and nearby vicinity for someone travelling alone?cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 March 29, 2002 Well, of course I'm going to vote for FL. Lots of dz's to go to that are open all week, beaches with cute girls in bikini's, tourist attractions....we got it all going on. And, of course, there's ME down here! hahaAndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #3 March 29, 2002 Go to Orlando. Deland, Z Hills, Lake Wales, Sebastian all by each other.Of course Perris and Elsinore in California are close by each other as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 March 29, 2002 Okay so I'm biased... Southern California. Perris and Elsinore are within a half hour drive of each other. Perris goes all week long, mostly freefly during the week, really busy on the weekends. All the SoCal attractions are within about an hours drive too.A week off in the summer and you aren't using it for WFFC????pull & flare,lisa"But our reality is in fact entire illusion!"-Gregory Benford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 March 29, 2002 Just in the US or abroad? In the US I would pick something like SD America Palm Beach, Deland, Perris Valley, Eloy.Ummm....overseas....Empuria, Brazil, Chile is probably a great deal right now...."I only have 145 jumps so I always carry a JM so he can pull for me."-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #6 March 29, 2002 QuoteChile is probably a great deal right now....It is. I just got some from Wendy's for 99 cents. Um, Um good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 March 29, 2002 Chile- South American countryChili- Vat of very yummy fat and beans......"I only have 145 jumps so I always carry a JM so he can pull for me."-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
favaks 0 #8 March 29, 2002 LOST PRAIRIE!favaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #9 March 29, 2002 Florida is awesome, but I wouldn't choose to go DZ-hopping down here in the summer...it's hotter than hell! Maybe at the coastal DZ's if there's a good breeze it isn't so bad. We roast at Z-hills. (Though it is nice to be in the Otter with only about 8 other people!)Lost Prairie, Montana, 7/20-7/29, could be really cool. http://www.skydivelostprairie.com/pages/events.htmNo CASA though....I love CASA's....Blue Skies,Heatherhttp://www.skydivewings.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #10 March 29, 2002 Thanks for the suggestions guys. Looking for a North America destination. And not somewhere that would be better to use as a mid-winter escape (ie. FL and SOCAL).Any good ones up in Canada? My jump ticket dollars will probably go further there.cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 March 29, 2002 you know what they say...it's not the heat, it's the humidity! Seriously, I don't think it's THAT bad. Besides, we have those wonderful afternoons thunderstorms to cool things down a bit! I was just going on the fact that there's a lot of dz's to visit, and many other things to do here in addition to skydiving.AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #12 March 29, 2002 Like Wind Tunnels. Whhhooooo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #13 March 29, 2002 QuoteAny good ones up in Canada?Only if you are a huge fan of jumping 182's......"I only have 145 jumps so I always carry a JM so he can pull for me."-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #14 March 29, 2002 I'm sure Riggerrob could chime in about his home DZ - I think it's just outside Vancouver, out past PoCoMo? (haven't made my way there, yet, so can't comment) - but I can say it's the most beautiful city in Canada, and if you like asian women, oh yum yum yum - they got 'em and plenty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NewGuy 0 #15 March 29, 2002 You mentioned Canada...Pacific Skydivers in Pitt Meadows, just outside of Vancouver BC is a nice DZ. They have a King Air, C182's and a C205. See profile. It has beautiful scenery as the coastal mountains are close by.The dropzone is about 40min from Vancouver. Vancouver is pretty nice in the summer and spring (not so in winter). It is somewhat of a tourist destination (Pitt Meadows is not). A bit of a sleepy town though for its size.Tourism Vancouver has some info. There might be some better sites to get info.Cheers,NewGuy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n2skdvn 0 #16 March 29, 2002 hey theres always WFFC ........if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites axe96bam 0 #17 March 29, 2002 There are a few DZs around Chicago that go all week long. They are all within 30 min of each other and abut an hour or so from downtown (depending on traffic of course). You will be jumping turbines all week long too.Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HeatherB 0 #18 March 29, 2002 >you know what they say...it's not the heat, it's the humidity! I'm still not used to this heat and it's been years now! But yeah, you're right, there's lots to do here besides jump. The beaches, the tunnel, the amusement parks....You know, I still haven't been to Deland yet! How wierd is that? It isn't very far. Is it mostly belly or freeflying? Or a good mix? Blue skies,Heatherhttp://www.skydivewings.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weid14 0 #19 March 29, 2002 florida is slow in the summer. You've just described cross keys in what you were looking for! but you already knew that. if you want to go travelin a boogie would be optimal... richmond, couch freaks, summerfest, WFFC, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weid14 0 #20 March 29, 2002 DeLand has a good mix of both free and belly RW. skyvan, porter and otter. typiclly the 4way teams get the otter when there are a bunch training (there were 8 teams I believe training last Saturday --- ours included). The DeLand gang usualy puts together some pretty good belly jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GrumpySmurf 0 #21 March 29, 2002 Compared to the rest of the country during Winter, it's freakin' heaven though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #22 March 29, 2002 WFFC....yep Yep YEPPER's get's my voteThat's my summer vacation :) Uh what little lummy? You're bored? Well... watch all the pretty canopies in the air :) Papa's busy right now ;) Just kidding.... they aren't going :)Grew up way to fast, now there's nothing to believe, and reruns all become a history.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #23 March 29, 2002 Ok....I'm thinking I'll just go for a boogie then. What's the best one for someone travelling solo to check out, assuming I can't drag anyone from XKeys with me. Best in terms of meeting people, good social atmosphere, low hassle, etc.cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #24 March 29, 2002 QuoteBest in terms of meeting people, good social atmosphere, low hassle, etc.I haven't been yet. Hope to this year. You just described everything I have ever heard about "Lost Praire" "I only have 145 jumps so I always carry a JM so he can pull for me."-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weid14 0 #25 March 29, 2002 I think any one of them... of course Monkey Claw heads out to one too (I think Richmond, but am not positive). I know Fruce makes the circuit at times also. Id stay away from WFFC and go to a smaller one - I've heard excellent things about Lost Prarie too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
NewGuy 0 #15 March 29, 2002 You mentioned Canada...Pacific Skydivers in Pitt Meadows, just outside of Vancouver BC is a nice DZ. They have a King Air, C182's and a C205. See profile. It has beautiful scenery as the coastal mountains are close by.The dropzone is about 40min from Vancouver. Vancouver is pretty nice in the summer and spring (not so in winter). It is somewhat of a tourist destination (Pitt Meadows is not). A bit of a sleepy town though for its size.Tourism Vancouver has some info. There might be some better sites to get info.Cheers,NewGuy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #16 March 29, 2002 hey theres always WFFC ........if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
axe96bam 0 #17 March 29, 2002 There are a few DZs around Chicago that go all week long. They are all within 30 min of each other and abut an hour or so from downtown (depending on traffic of course). You will be jumping turbines all week long too.Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #18 March 29, 2002 >you know what they say...it's not the heat, it's the humidity! I'm still not used to this heat and it's been years now! But yeah, you're right, there's lots to do here besides jump. The beaches, the tunnel, the amusement parks....You know, I still haven't been to Deland yet! How wierd is that? It isn't very far. Is it mostly belly or freeflying? Or a good mix? Blue skies,Heatherhttp://www.skydivewings.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #19 March 29, 2002 florida is slow in the summer. You've just described cross keys in what you were looking for! but you already knew that. if you want to go travelin a boogie would be optimal... richmond, couch freaks, summerfest, WFFC, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #20 March 29, 2002 DeLand has a good mix of both free and belly RW. skyvan, porter and otter. typiclly the 4way teams get the otter when there are a bunch training (there were 8 teams I believe training last Saturday --- ours included). The DeLand gang usualy puts together some pretty good belly jumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #21 March 29, 2002 Compared to the rest of the country during Winter, it's freakin' heaven though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #22 March 29, 2002 WFFC....yep Yep YEPPER's get's my voteThat's my summer vacation :) Uh what little lummy? You're bored? Well... watch all the pretty canopies in the air :) Papa's busy right now ;) Just kidding.... they aren't going :)Grew up way to fast, now there's nothing to believe, and reruns all become a history.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #23 March 29, 2002 Ok....I'm thinking I'll just go for a boogie then. What's the best one for someone travelling solo to check out, assuming I can't drag anyone from XKeys with me. Best in terms of meeting people, good social atmosphere, low hassle, etc.cielos azules y cerveza fría-Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #24 March 29, 2002 QuoteBest in terms of meeting people, good social atmosphere, low hassle, etc.I haven't been yet. Hope to this year. You just described everything I have ever heard about "Lost Praire" "I only have 145 jumps so I always carry a JM so he can pull for me."-Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #25 March 29, 2002 I think any one of them... of course Monkey Claw heads out to one too (I think Richmond, but am not positive). I know Fruce makes the circuit at times also. Id stay away from WFFC and go to a smaller one - I've heard excellent things about Lost Prarie too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
