devarona 0 #1 July 31, 2010 Hey, Im gonna go to couch freaks in September and Im planning on heading somewhere else right after the boogie. Im planning on jumping at any dropzone with an awesome view for a video I want to make. Post your best dropzone in terms of view and let me know! Europe, Asia, wherever!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sangi 0 #2 July 31, 2010 Pociunai, Lithuania (Eastern Europe). Coordinates: +54° 39' 17.72", +24° 4' 12.12" AN-2 and L-410 planes. "Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danornan 64 #3 July 31, 2010 I normally jump at Z-Hills and from altitude you get a nice view of the Gulf of Mexico, but for one of the best water views, go to Sebastian. Gorgeous view of the Atlantic and it's just a mile or so away. Deland also has a really nice view of the Atlantic, just a little further away. Occasionally you get to watch a rocket launch from the cape too.Dano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #4 July 31, 2010 ive heard from deland on a super clear day you can see both the gulf and atlantic, though iv e never been keen enough/ lucky enough to notice.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpdude 0 #5 July 31, 2010 Jason's DZ down in Puerto Rico! Really nice people! A lot of the exits are over the ocean, most are at least near the ocean. Great view of the beach, and they also do beach landings. Great view of the Arecibo Light House. Huge mountains in the back ground when looking towards the island from altitude and when flying in under canopy. It's pretty cool to be at about 3,000ft and looking up to see the tops of the mountains Great view of the Arecibo Observatory. Several movies have been filmed there. I've been told that at certain times of the year, you can whale watch during the climb to altitude. Other scenic views,,,, Hot Girls!! ( chicas calientes ) Lot's a Medalla and Medalla Light!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBKCSf9bfM&feature=fvsr www.xtremedivers.com Highly recommended! Refuse to Lose!!! Failure is NOT an option! 1800skyrideripoff.com Nashvilleskydiving.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #6 July 31, 2010 My vote is for Sebastian in FL, and Empuria in Spain.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master_Yoda 0 #7 July 31, 2010 Quote Jason's DZ down in Puerto Rico! Really nice people! A lot of the exits are over the ocean, most are at least near the ocean. Great view of the beach, and they also do beach landings. Great view of the Arecibo Light House. Huge mountains in the back ground when looking towards the island from altitude and when flying in under canopy. It's pretty cool to be at about 3,000ft and looking up to see the tops of the mountains Great view of the Arecibo Observatory. Several movies have been filmed there. I've been told that at certain times of the year, you can whale watch during the climb to altitude. Other scenic views,,,, Hot Girls!! ( chicas calientes ) Lot's a Medalla and Medalla Light!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBKCSf9bfM&feature=fvsr www.xtremedivers.com Highly recommended! I only jumped in Puerto Rico once. Unfortunately it was a military tactical jump from about 800 ft with a T-10 so I didn't get to see much. But Puerto Rico was gorgeous! I'd like to be able to go back someday for a boogie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #8 July 31, 2010 Alaska! Can't beat Denali in the background. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #9 July 31, 2010 I remember a poster, some time ago who was talking about a dropzone in Austria, which had mountains on both sides. During freefall, you were passing beside the mountains. This sounded so cool! Another DZ I like allot, is Skydive Monterey Bay, in California. 18,000ft, a very fast KA 200, and a great view. http://www.sky-chaser.com/drawing/caskypan.gif Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #10 August 1, 2010 I love the view from Elsinore. Nice mountains right there and you can see the Pacific Ocean beyond them. Red Rock Skydiving in Arizona. The trip to altitude takes you right over the red cliffs of Sedona. Skydive N'awlens. Kind of a tandem factory, but the view of Lake Ponchatrain is really beautiful. Gold Coast Skydivers. Good enough view I guess, but it's such a great place to go I just had to mention it. Z Hills at night. Magical.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 18 #11 August 1, 2010 Hi Ed, Yup, Right on 'bout "Slidell" and "Gold Coast!!" I grew up in Skydiving down there a long, long time ago, thanks for jogging the old braincells!! As for nice"Scenery" where ever you jump, doesn't matter, it's "Everywhere!!"SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #12 August 1, 2010 the ones i really love are over the beach, or any snow covered winter shot. either of those are some of the best views i can think of, find dropzones with either of those and thats the best view in my bookThanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #13 August 1, 2010 Belize, hands down. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #14 August 1, 2010 Locarno Switzerland. The Alps on 3 sides and a lake on the fourth. Gorgeous. Twas funny tho - I was from Texas which is pretty much flat... Went there on business so just rented gear (including a metric altimeter). They told me not to pull above 1 (~ 3k) for some reason that was lost in translation. Doing a solo, mountains start rushing by at 6k (2 on the altimeter.) With nothing to do but contemplate the ground rush, I never ever made it past 1.5 before pulling (i.e. 4500 feet). Mountains had been rushing by for what seemed like forever and humming it to 1! - I just couldn't do it :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #15 August 1, 2010 Yep, the new view from a place you've never jumped can't be beat. I wish I could jump at every DZ there is. I should add the jump at Emeral Coast into the Floribama bar. My best was a wipe out into the sand, which might sound funny, but when a drunk chick called me a 'sugar cookie,' that became a running joke with my wife that still hasn't grown old.But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #16 August 1, 2010 Quote Jason's DZ down in Puerto Rico! Really nice people! A lot of the exits are over the ocean, most are at least near the ocean. Great view of the beach, and they also do beach landings. Great view of the Arecibo Light House. Huge mountains in the back ground when looking towards the island from altitude and when flying in under canopy. It's pretty cool to be at about 3,000ft and looking up to see the tops of the mountains Great view of the Arecibo Observatory. Several movies have been filmed there. I've been told that at certain times of the year, you can whale watch during the climb to altitude. Other scenic views,,,, Hot Girls!! ( chicas calientes ) Lot's a Medalla and Medalla Light!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBKCSf9bfM&feature=fvsr www.xtremedivers.com Highly recommended! I think he has seen that view before, since thats his home DZ btw, we changed location 5 months ago. now we are closer to the ocean HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #17 August 1, 2010 Quote I only jumped in Puerto Rico once. Unfortunately it was a military tactical jump from about 800 ft with a T-10 so I didn't get to see much. But Puerto Rico was gorgeous! I'd like to be able to go back someday for a boogie. Start making plans! PR Freefall Festival IX...February 9-13, 2011HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpdude 0 #18 August 1, 2010 Whooopppsss!!! Refuse to Lose!!! Failure is NOT an option! 1800skyrideripoff.com Nashvilleskydiving.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voilsb 1 #19 August 1, 2010 QuoteLocarno Switzerland. The Alps on 3 sides and a lake on the fourth. Gorgeous.Sounds interesting. I liked both Elsinore and Kapowsin. Elsinore has the lake and mountains. Kapow has Mt St Helens, Mt Baker, Mt Rainier, Mt Adams, the Puget Sound, the Pacific Ocean, and the Olympic Mountains. I also really enjoyed a sunset jump over the mountains in Orange, VA.Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 18 #20 August 1, 2010 Quote Yep, the new view from a place you've never jumped can't be beat. I wish I could jump at every DZ there is. I should add the jump at Emeral Coast into the Floribama bar. My best was a wipe out into the sand, which might sound funny, but when a drunk chick called me a 'sugar cookie,' that became a running joke with my wife that still hasn't grown old. Hi Ed, "Sugar Cookie!!" that's funny! I could imagine a Southern Girl with a Alabama accent saying that!! SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
druvaughn 0 #21 August 1, 2010 Skydive Coastal Carolinas... DZ is a half mile as the crow flies from the ocean, maybe a mile at most! Beach Jumps whenever!!! I will echo Sebastian is beautiful, but Coastal is my favorite. Do have fond memories of the Shawanagunks at The Ranch in NY with the Hudson too. Best, Dru- - "Baseball is 90% mental. The other half is physical." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Staso 0 #22 August 2, 2010 my favorite view from 23,200 ft :) -- it's not about defying gravity; it's how hard you can abuse it. speed skydiving it is ... Speed Skydiving Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #23 August 2, 2010 Cape Town, SA www.skydivecapetown.za.net Swakopmund, Namibia www.skydiveswakop.com.na Empuriabrava, Spain www.skydiveempuriabrava.com Skydive Cape Town has the ocean with Table Mountain and Robbin Island in the background. Swakopmund is lunar-like desert meets the ocean. Empuria has mountains and a great bay on Mediterranean."Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #24 August 2, 2010 Sebastian, FL _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChaseBradshaw 0 #25 August 2, 2010 Quote Belize, hands down. +1 Though hard to decide between the raft jump or the blue hole jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
