hooked 0 #1 February 2, 2002 For those of you who get to travel around, what is your favorite DZ? Doesn't necessarily have to be your home DZ either!J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 February 2, 2002 That's easy. The one with the great people, fast planes, and big landing area.That one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #3 February 2, 2002 I;ve only been to 3 DZ's but I would have to say that Elsinore was my favorite, because there was no waiting, in other words you could jump as fast as you could pack, the loads and manifest seemed really organized, Big plane, and just a lot of diverse people to talk to and learn things from.My DZ however has the best facilities I've seen yet, they just built a new hanger with a shop, vidoe/training room, a kitchen, gear room, inside packing on ground level and upstairs. Its really nice!!! Now if we can only get a bigger plane!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 February 2, 2002 SD Atlanta.....none other like it!!!! "Houston? That place is full of Crack heads and debutantes."- Hank HillClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #5 February 2, 2002 For planes I'd have to say Hibaldstow, but for everything else Peterborough or Cornwall. Support the cause - do a skydive(r) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #6 February 2, 2002 I'm going to go with the Ranch, in Gardiner, NY.They've got great planes, a killer bondfire, and wonderful people to jump with. I showed up at Gardiner for a weekend, I had people asking to jump with me. That's rare._Am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DENGOPHER 0 #7 February 2, 2002 I have only been to five different DZ'S .... the list best to worst..1) skydive city in z-hills great aircraft supper people felt like it was my home away from home.....2) Cleveland parachute center home DZ. GOOD PEOPLE!!!!3) skydive sebastian great view of the florida coast!!!!!!!! rented gear gave me a spectre 230 am i ever gona land??????4)aerohio sorry not going to wright a book just to jump!!!!5)skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...just jump!!!!!!!!gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rgoper 0 #8 February 2, 2002 my favorite DZ is the last one i jumped at!Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumperpaula 0 #9 February 2, 2002 http://skydivespaceland.com/ SPACEY PLACE Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mountainman 0 #10 February 2, 2002 Gotta say Richmond (Aerodrome Sky Sports). They have some great planes, great office staff and the instructors are wonderful and very helpful. The jumpers there are awesome and I cannot wait till it warms back up so Laura and I can get back in the air with some people. Woohoo!!!!! Richmond "THE" Boogie!! I can't wait!!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #11 February 2, 2002 I've only jumped in Calfornia so my list is geographically challenged....1) Perris. Four aircraft, no waiting, great facilities. The only thing I wish it had is airconditioned indoor packing.2) Elsinore. Great people, a small dz feeling, Otters, bonfires.3) Lodi. Again, great people and big airplanes.I've been to others and had fun at every one, but these three stand out amongst those I've jumped at. pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyhawk 2 #12 February 2, 2002 um my turn i guess places i jumped1) kooralbyn 1st tandem dont really remember much cept nice area2)byran bay went down for a boogie fantastic views, it was a boogie so need i say more lol3) toogoolawah my home dz great place, planes,ppl ect but i am a bit biased(o)(o) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #13 February 2, 2002 Quote skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...You must not have found me out there, because I talk or jump with anyone! Rude? I'm not sure that is a fair adjective to use. Yes, there are a lot of teams there, and since they are a "team", you're not going to jump with them. They are world class competitors, spending a lot of money on training-it's serious business. But, the fun jumpers certainly let people jump with them, all you have to do is let people know you are interested in joining in.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 PhreeZone 15 #14 February 2, 2002 Well..... I've been to 6 DZ's and everyone has its own pluses and minuses. My Favorite is Skydive Greene County but thats only pecause the people are the dropzone there. If it lost its CASA and Westwind and only had a 182 I'd still go there. I've shown up unpacked before and had people volunteer to pack my rig just to get me in the air faster.Close behind is Lake Wales. Great place with some really great people.Taylor Air Sports deserves a mention too. It's one place that I can go to and everyone is friendly, no clicks, no groups no politics..... its the atmosphere of a perfect 182 DZ.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vallerina 2 #15 February 2, 2002 I agree with Phreezone in that Lake Wales was a very cool place to jump at (I wish I could've been there for more than a week.) I enjoyed Skydive Illinois as well (the organizers were great, the Otter rocked, $10 jumps are nice, and hanging out with everyone after jumping was fun). "Back to the earth I feel it; back to the earth I'm fallin" Rusted Root Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lewmonst 0 #16 February 2, 2002 i've been to about 16 dropzones so far... and it's hard to choose a favorite...tops on my list are: Eloy and Carolina Sky Sportsalso love: Greene County (OH), Richmond (IN), Coolidge, Skydive Kansas, Skydive Smoky Mountains, (skydive daytona beech), skydive chicago, cleveland sport parachute...agree that deland is a fine place, but it really helps knowing someone... teams are focussed and seem cold to funjumpers and whuffos, packing space is limited so sometimes stressful... but the dz is well run, good planes, nice staffhad a bad taste of Cross Keys as a student, haven't been back to know it from the other side though...and a small cesna dz is a great place becuase they're so welcoming and like a familylew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #17 February 3, 2002 Quote5)skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...Yep you are right about this to a point...I did not find any rude people per say...but definatley was hard for me to find people to jump with for a while....BUT 7 months later of jumping there and knowing a friend who knows gary of Magik well Helped a ton...and that Base jump at midnight with a bunch of the Big name regulars there didn't hurt eather!!!!!marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dutchboy 0 #18 February 3, 2002 The Irish Parachute Club was lots of fun. I only got in one jump, but the people were great.I really like Atlanta Airsportz. They aren't the biggest (yet), but the people there really make the DZ. I am not the only one who will go there just to hang out some times even when I can't jump.The DutchboyCFI, CFII, AGI, IGIhttp://www.philsflying.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #19 February 3, 2002 For some reason, even after jumping at all (save one that I refuse to jump at) the big DZs in Texas, I'm partial to Eagle Flight, which is a little 182 DZ sort of near Ft. Worth (Granbury). It's such a fun DZ, the people are some of the best people that I've met at any DZ and with out fail, I have a great time every time I go. Some of my best memories and cooliest jumps have been out there. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #20 February 3, 2002 Pssssttt.... Most 182 DZ's are they way....I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites E150 0 #21 February 3, 2002 I've been to 4 UK DZ's of which Hinton is my fave. Also have been to 2 US DZ's of which Elsinore is my fave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #22 February 3, 2002 The rumor that I heard is that they're buying a Caravan, going build a new hanger and really start advertising. Seeing if they can get a lot of the crowd from that part of Texas that has become disgrunteled with their *big* DZ that's sort of around that area.Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnny1488 1 #23 February 4, 2002 The Ranch rules, period.I dont think I will ever go back to cross keys after this weekend. That is all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 3 #24 February 4, 2002 Other than Raeford, it definitely has to be The Ranch.....PERIOD. There is no other DZ on the planet that has as good a "apres skydive" vibe. The bonfire crowd there is like no other. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #25 February 4, 2002 Hmmmm....well for DZs out of Texas I have to go with Elsinore, had a blast when I was out there last year everyone was super friendly and got on a bunch of sweet freefly jumps, wish I could go back again sometime soon, but it's just not in the travel plans. As for in Texas and after having the 1st great weekend at a DZ in months, I have to put a vote in for Skydive Dallas, everyone was awsome there all weekend, I really felt like I was at home, and I haven't felt that since Skydive USA closed it doors. I can't remember the last time I went out for dinner with 25 other skydivers after jumping (we actually managed to not get kicked out even with Cyndi trying to throw fries in Perry's Margarita and Perry throwing tortillas back at her), I thought Big DZs didn't do that anymore. If it wasn't for this weekend both my boyfriend and I would have probably ended up quiting.Thanks Tequilla Girl and Skydive Dallas for a GREAT time.Kelli 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. 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AndyMan 7 #6 February 2, 2002 I'm going to go with the Ranch, in Gardiner, NY.They've got great planes, a killer bondfire, and wonderful people to jump with. I showed up at Gardiner for a weekend, I had people asking to jump with me. That's rare._Am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENGOPHER 0 #7 February 2, 2002 I have only been to five different DZ'S .... the list best to worst..1) skydive city in z-hills great aircraft supper people felt like it was my home away from home.....2) Cleveland parachute center home DZ. GOOD PEOPLE!!!!3) skydive sebastian great view of the florida coast!!!!!!!! rented gear gave me a spectre 230 am i ever gona land??????4)aerohio sorry not going to wright a book just to jump!!!!5)skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...just jump!!!!!!!!gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #8 February 2, 2002 my favorite DZ is the last one i jumped at!Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumperpaula 0 #9 February 2, 2002 http://skydivespaceland.com/ SPACEY PLACE Fly Your Slot ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #10 February 2, 2002 Gotta say Richmond (Aerodrome Sky Sports). They have some great planes, great office staff and the instructors are wonderful and very helpful. The jumpers there are awesome and I cannot wait till it warms back up so Laura and I can get back in the air with some people. Woohoo!!!!! Richmond "THE" Boogie!! I can't wait!!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #11 February 2, 2002 I've only jumped in Calfornia so my list is geographically challenged....1) Perris. Four aircraft, no waiting, great facilities. The only thing I wish it had is airconditioned indoor packing.2) Elsinore. Great people, a small dz feeling, Otters, bonfires.3) Lodi. Again, great people and big airplanes.I've been to others and had fun at every one, but these three stand out amongst those I've jumped at. pull and flare,lisa--What would Scooby Doo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyhawk 2 #12 February 2, 2002 um my turn i guess places i jumped1) kooralbyn 1st tandem dont really remember much cept nice area2)byran bay went down for a boogie fantastic views, it was a boogie so need i say more lol3) toogoolawah my home dz great place, planes,ppl ect but i am a bit biased(o)(o) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #13 February 2, 2002 Quote skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...You must not have found me out there, because I talk or jump with anyone! Rude? I'm not sure that is a fair adjective to use. Yes, there are a lot of teams there, and since they are a "team", you're not going to jump with them. They are world class competitors, spending a lot of money on training-it's serious business. But, the fun jumpers certainly let people jump with them, all you have to do is let people know you are interested in joining in.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
PhreeZone 15 #14 February 2, 2002 Well..... I've been to 6 DZ's and everyone has its own pluses and minuses. My Favorite is Skydive Greene County but thats only pecause the people are the dropzone there. If it lost its CASA and Westwind and only had a 182 I'd still go there. I've shown up unpacked before and had people volunteer to pack my rig just to get me in the air faster.Close behind is Lake Wales. Great place with some really great people.Taylor Air Sports deserves a mention too. It's one place that I can go to and everyone is friendly, no clicks, no groups no politics..... its the atmosphere of a perfect 182 DZ.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #15 February 2, 2002 I agree with Phreezone in that Lake Wales was a very cool place to jump at (I wish I could've been there for more than a week.) I enjoyed Skydive Illinois as well (the organizers were great, the Otter rocked, $10 jumps are nice, and hanging out with everyone after jumping was fun). "Back to the earth I feel it; back to the earth I'm fallin" Rusted Root Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #16 February 2, 2002 i've been to about 16 dropzones so far... and it's hard to choose a favorite...tops on my list are: Eloy and Carolina Sky Sportsalso love: Greene County (OH), Richmond (IN), Coolidge, Skydive Kansas, Skydive Smoky Mountains, (skydive daytona beech), skydive chicago, cleveland sport parachute...agree that deland is a fine place, but it really helps knowing someone... teams are focussed and seem cold to funjumpers and whuffos, packing space is limited so sometimes stressful... but the dz is well run, good planes, nice staffhad a bad taste of Cross Keys as a student, haven't been back to know it from the other side though...and a small cesna dz is a great place becuase they're so welcoming and like a familylew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #17 February 3, 2002 Quote5)skydive deland rude people.. if you are not in their click or on a team forget it at least that is how i was treated...Yep you are right about this to a point...I did not find any rude people per say...but definatley was hard for me to find people to jump with for a while....BUT 7 months later of jumping there and knowing a friend who knows gary of Magik well Helped a ton...and that Base jump at midnight with a bunch of the Big name regulars there didn't hurt eather!!!!!marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #18 February 3, 2002 The Irish Parachute Club was lots of fun. I only got in one jump, but the people were great.I really like Atlanta Airsportz. They aren't the biggest (yet), but the people there really make the DZ. I am not the only one who will go there just to hang out some times even when I can't jump.The DutchboyCFI, CFII, AGI, IGIhttp://www.philsflying.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 February 3, 2002 For some reason, even after jumping at all (save one that I refuse to jump at) the big DZs in Texas, I'm partial to Eagle Flight, which is a little 182 DZ sort of near Ft. Worth (Granbury). It's such a fun DZ, the people are some of the best people that I've met at any DZ and with out fail, I have a great time every time I go. Some of my best memories and cooliest jumps have been out there. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #20 February 3, 2002 Pssssttt.... Most 182 DZ's are they way....I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #21 February 3, 2002 I've been to 4 UK DZ's of which Hinton is my fave. Also have been to 2 US DZ's of which Elsinore is my fave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 February 3, 2002 The rumor that I heard is that they're buying a Caravan, going build a new hanger and really start advertising. Seeing if they can get a lot of the crowd from that part of Texas that has become disgrunteled with their *big* DZ that's sort of around that area.Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #23 February 4, 2002 The Ranch rules, period.I dont think I will ever go back to cross keys after this weekend. That is all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #24 February 4, 2002 Other than Raeford, it definitely has to be The Ranch.....PERIOD. There is no other DZ on the planet that has as good a "apres skydive" vibe. The bonfire crowd there is like no other. ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #25 February 4, 2002 Hmmmm....well for DZs out of Texas I have to go with Elsinore, had a blast when I was out there last year everyone was super friendly and got on a bunch of sweet freefly jumps, wish I could go back again sometime soon, but it's just not in the travel plans. As for in Texas and after having the 1st great weekend at a DZ in months, I have to put a vote in for Skydive Dallas, everyone was awsome there all weekend, I really felt like I was at home, and I haven't felt that since Skydive USA closed it doors. I can't remember the last time I went out for dinner with 25 other skydivers after jumping (we actually managed to not get kicked out even with Cyndi trying to throw fries in Perry's Margarita and Perry throwing tortillas back at her), I thought Big DZs didn't do that anymore. If it wasn't for this weekend both my boyfriend and I would have probably ended up quiting.Thanks Tequilla Girl and Skydive Dallas for a GREAT time.Kelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
