Arizona or Florida

[lundis 0]

I am planing a trip to the states but cant decide where to go,
so please help me. Most people from Sweden (where I live) go to Arizona or Florida but are there any other places I should consider like California, so where should I go and why.

[weid14 0]

what time of the year, that will make a difference!

[lundis 0]

From december to mars.

[freeflir29 0]

That time of year I think you will want to be in Florida. Arizona can tend to get a little chilly in the middle of the winter. If you stay in the southern half of Florida it should be nice and warm all winter long.
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[Rachill 0]

Hey stop by Texas, too!!! We get cold, but not cold enough to shut down. Spaceland is awesome!

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

My friend has recently come back from Deland in Florida, and he thought it was a great dropzone.
There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring

[skymama 35]

I think Florida has the best weather in the winter. Most nights you only need a light jacket. I jump in Deland, and I think I only wore my thermals under my jumpsuit 3 times.
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[ibrobinm 0]

Try to stop by Skydive Tulsa in Oklahoma. We are a small DZ, but the friendliest, most fun DZ in the state and we have a family from Sweden that jump with us every weekend!
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[ozthebum 0]

I'm currently jumping right outside of Tampa Florida at SkyDive City in Z-hills. It's a blast, but it's the only DZ I've ever been to (I'm just barely getting rid of my Whuffo status). But the Florida weather is great. I've heard so much about Deland that I can't wait to check it out...again it's (almost) always sunny in Florida. Also, I grew up in California, the weather in the winter can be kinda cold depending where you go, but all around Ca is a great place to check out.
Oz

[weid14 0]

when did you start wearing anything under your jump suit?

[weid14 0]

probalby Florida, come to DeLand, you'll probalby meet a lot of Europeans there! actaully you probalby can't go wrong with either choice, but the best weather in Florida is during those months (plus the other wind tunnels aren't built yet, so Orlando still has the best one!)

[Skyrose7 0]

I'd say come to Michigan, but I would wish that on no one (especially in the winter). I do, however, have a great little dz. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP.

[skybytch 259]

Depends on what you want to do while you're over here. Skydiving only - Arizona (Eloy), Florida or California are great; Florida will likely have the best weather during the time you're planning to be here, Florida and California have an abundance of nice dz's. If you want to do things other than jumping too (theme parks, sightseeing, etc), Florida or southern California.
pull & flare,
lisa
"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez

[skymama 35]

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when did you start wearing anything under your jump suit?

such a funny, funny, guy. The headlights are a distraction for my jumping partners in the winter, so I covered them up.
Andrea
I'm high as a kite
I just might
Stop and check you out.

[freeflir29 0]

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The headlights are a distraction for my jumping partners in the winter

Yes they are......had that happen to me last weekend. Ready!!!, Set!!!, Huh? (Boobies)
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"

[SatchFan 0]

Arizona, hands down!
"Death smiles upon everybody, all a man can do is smile back"
~Jason

[blondeflyer7 0]

Florida or California definitely!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More fun!!!!!!!!!

[billvon 2,396]

If jumping is your only thing, Arizona. Warm days and cold nights, and much less rain than Florida or California.
-bill von

[carbonezone 0]

Hello,
I would recommend coming to skydive america in florida. great time of year to be here. we have all the amendies you can imagine. check out website out all call if you have any questions. www.skydiveamericapb.com
BSBS,
Scotty -n- Tami

[Stacy 0]

i think it's funny, people i jump with now living in FLorida, think that weather below 60 is worthy of thermals. i laugh. Of course, they laugh at me wearing tank tops when it's 70 so I guess it goes both ways... What I'm trying to say is that someone who lives in FL tends to have a warped sense of what "cold" is. you prolly won't need a jacket at all. =c)
Stacy
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[effinjump 0]

If you are staying a long time, any of them is good. If it's a short time, then go with the greatest chance for blue skies. Southern California or Arizona. Florida weather is too unpredictable for short visits. AFter all, you are coming to the USA to skydive, not sit and watch the rain.

[ernokaikkonen 0]

> What I'm trying to say is that someone who lives in FL tends to have a warped
>sense of what "cold" is. you prolly won't need a jacket at all. =c)
Yeah, everything's relative...
There is no such thing as "too cold to skydive". I've jumped at -13 degrees F(that's -25C). But then again... I live in Finland.
Erno

[AndyMan 7]

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Yeah, everything's relative...
There is no such thing as "too cold to skydive". I've jumped at -13 degrees F(that's -25C). But then again... I live in Finland.

I regularly jump into almost a meter of snow in Canada during the winters.... WaHoo!
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[freeflir29 0]

I have found that anything lower than 50F on the ground is just uncomfortable for me. I have grown thin skin after spending the last 7 years in the South Eastern US. I know....I'm getting to be a wuss in my old age....
"Here I come to save the BOOBIES!"