Stumpy 284 #1 December 17, 2003 Have been out of jumping for a couple of years but I am finally getting back into it this year. Am looking to book a week or two in Empuriabrava in the summer and just interested to know what people think. Who has been? Good/bad experiences? Thanks for your inputNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #2 December 17, 2003 Have a look in Places to jump as there have been quite a few threads on it there. In short it is a beautiful DZ, located near to a fun town with plenty of stuff to do. You will find coaching available for all levels and in all disciplines. A great DZ - highly recommended. And the views in freefall are amazing! The only downside is the Tramontana (mountain winds) which can sometimes come in for 3 days at a time. But if they do, just hit the nearest bar or the on-site go-kart track or in summer the on-site swimming pool. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
judedre 0 #3 December 17, 2003 its good but i say come to Florida and jump with us at skydivesobe were all a bunch of brits and u will have a great time i can guarantee it.. dre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #4 December 17, 2003 If it gets windy.... I also kitesurf!!!!!Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #5 December 17, 2003 I dont think the Tramontana is a summer phenomenon. Still, being close to the sea and montains, winds can pick up. I've never been in summer, but I bet it will be very hot, and the town will be very busy with tourists.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #6 December 17, 2003 Cheers Remster - you used to be a hinton jumper did you not?Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #7 December 17, 2003 Didnt jump at Hinton too often... Found Langar to be more our thing!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #8 December 17, 2003 Ach - it was a long time ago i used to frequent this forum. Hopefully more regular now though!!!! Can't wait for my holiday and its probably only 6 months away - need to get my FS1 first though.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #9 December 17, 2003 The only time I’ve been in Empuria In summer was August 2002. Apart from losing the first couple of days to wind, the weather was by and large beautiful! As has been said the town will be PACKED with tourists in summer (and apparently August is the busiest tourist month) – expect to pay through the nose for accommodation! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #10 December 17, 2003 Empuria is an excellent place to jump - though the landing area can be a little tighter than some are used to. The town is excellent - and back on to the DZ. In Aug the weather is generally excellent but the town is packed and accommodation excellent. Top tip is the pizza van which lives in the car park of the nearest supermarket. Cheap and superb.I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #11 December 17, 2003 been there last summer... first two weeks of august.. did not really like it... mainly because of the wind and only having 100 jumps then. drove 1900 km to hang around for a week and only make 9 or 10 jumps... luckily me and my buddies were smart enough to get out of that place and get our asses to france ( soulac ) were we stayed 2 days and make more jumps then in a week at empuria. they wont be seeing me there as long as i don`t have at least 400 jumps.... not bashing the DZ just telling my experiences empuria isn't very nice if you do not have more than 400 jumps.... but damn i love the planes they have :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #12 December 17, 2003 Jelle, what was the problem??? I've only been there once, during the european championships so everything was hectic. But I sure liked it. It was the first foreign dz and the third dz total for me to jump at. I didn't have 400 jumps yet, in fact I had like 205 and grounded myself once when a 200 jump limit was posted. We all got grounded by Tramanotana for another day or 2 but we amused ourselves otherwise. I liked the Otters, a Porter I can jump out of here as well, but still a nice plane. Accomodations were good. The staff speaks all kinds of languages. Jump tickets are less then in Holland. The weather is generally much nicer. Besides a bit of wind sometimes, what's not to like? I didn't jump my ass of because I was there for another reason, but I could've... ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #13 December 17, 2003 fully like to sign what you said... have been there 4 times, looking forward to coming x-mas boogie next week.... and i jumped even below far than 400 and enjoyed it.. tramonatana is a mess. but every dz has its own weather conditions, isn't it? and during tramontana, you still have good chances for getting sun burned even in november... this is much more funny than sitting grounded somewhere else in europe w/o any sunshine. this is no ad for empuria, i simply enjoyed it and this my personal memory christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #14 December 17, 2003 heej :) nice suit well i just expected more... i saved money for at least 6 months.... wanted to jump my ass off... improve my freeflying... jump wise it really sucked bigger then i could have ever dreamed off... just walking around there enjoying the sun and all the things around was nice... but i really really really went there to jump.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #15 December 17, 2003 Yup it sure is a nice suit! Now I'm waiting for some nice weather tho... Freefly coaching there is somewhat expensive. But just jumping your ass off shouldn't be a problem; if I manifested I never got more then a 10 min call. 10 jumps a day is doable, with a nice lunchbreak in the middle. Don't know how many jumps you were planning on making Like I said, what was the problem?? ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #16 December 17, 2003 Only real problem with low jump numbers is the wind. not so much the tramontana - if that happens you just have to wait it out. If the wind blows accress the runway they tend to put a limit on as the landing area is quite thin that way. Couple of summers ago I was there and the limit was around 400 most of the time. OTOH you can get by without any wind to speak of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #17 December 17, 2003 well jumping was the problem.... too much wind... or maybe i should say to high jump limit... mostly between 200 and 400 no nice weather this weekend im afraid. :( dazzle: that was exactly what happened... maybe i sound a little dramatic about it. i really had a great time there and made some jumps but hoped for more Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #18 December 18, 2003 Quote200 and 400 You know, when the staff puts out the 400 jump limit, I dont jump unless I feel very stupid (yes, that happens on occasion ). If its very windy there's plenty enough to do around Empuria... That said, any drop zone can get bitchy winds. Whenever your on a coast, you get nice views, but the tradeoff is usually more winds. Same in florida.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #19 December 18, 2003 QuoteYou know, when the staff puts out the 400 jump limit, I dont jump unless I feel very stupid. In my experience, generally when it gets up to a 400 jump limit, most of the staff stop jumping and just sit and watch… there’s a reason for that! I’ve jumped in 400 jump limits a few times and every time I’ve wished I’d stayed on the ground. Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caz 0 #20 December 18, 2003 I have been there three times, August last year, and July and October this year, I originally did my AFF there. It is a fantastic dropzone, the best out of the 3 I have been to, and even on the windy days the group of people you meet keep you amused. The sea isn't very far away (about 1-2 miles) and you can go kite-surfing there and waterskiing a few miles further away. And the nightlife is great in the evenings. All in all you won't get bored. You don't get quite as much attention from the staff as you would do at the British dz's (IMO) but as its mainly fun jumpers out there everyone is more than happy to give you advice or jump with you. I have been laid off a month or two with shoulder problems but will definately start off the new season out there in Feb/March time. ~~~ London Skydivers ~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #21 December 18, 2003 great place (one of the best in europe actually). Just GO. went there 4 times in a year, next time is in 4 days if you have any question, you can PM me, no problem---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jejejelle 0 #22 December 18, 2003 QuoteQuote200 and 400 You know, when the staff puts out the 400 jump limit, I dont jump unless I feel very stupid (yes, that happens on occasion ). If its very windy there's plenty enough to do around Empuria... That said, any drop zone can get bitchy winds. Whenever your on a coast, you get nice views, but the tradeoff is usually more winds. Same in florida. true .. when there is a 400 JL its almost suicidal to go up. and again im not bashing the DZ just the wind that was there last august. without wind its paradise :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plummets 0 #23 December 18, 2003 I'll be there in 5 days, forecast wind at 9mph from the North on 23rd , moving around to the South at 3mph on 25th "Life is a bowl of deadly nightshade, stay way way out on the rim brother" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #24 December 18, 2003 it'll be nice, I really don't worry...---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #25 December 19, 2003 Thanks everyone - thats decided it. Now I just need to save up the money for the jumps.....Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
