flapdemwings 0 #1 November 13, 2003 I'm heading to Fla for Thanksgiving and can't hit Zephyr Hills, which is the only DZ I've been to in Fla and it does rock indeed, but it's time to try new...I was wondering what people's preferences are and why... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtwiga 0 #2 November 13, 2003 WHY, PEOPLE, WHY? thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #3 November 13, 2003 I haven't been to Lake Wales; I live on the dz at Sebastian. It's beautiful here. I recommend planning nothing much on the first jump you do here, cuz it's gorgeous from altitude and you'll just end up gawking at the scenery instead of concentrating on the skydive. Right now there's a Caravan and an Otter sitting on the tarmac. The Caravan flew a buncha loads today. Unfortunately I wasn't on any of them. If you're into RW, Roger Ponce will be here Turkey day weekend doing load organizing. I "think" the SkyVan will be here by then (but don't quote me cuz I don't know for sure). Even if you decide to stay someplace else, stop by and do a jump here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #4 November 13, 2003 Can help you partially after New YEars since I am going to Lake Wales for Collegiate Nationals. Out of curisoty why is Skydive Deland not on your list? I hear it is pretty sweet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 November 13, 2003 The visuals from altitude at Sebastian are outstanding. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 November 13, 2003 How long are you gonna be around for? You could hit 'em both....it's only about a 90 minute drive between the two. Lake Wales is better during the week - more loads go up each day than Sebastian. Sebastian has got a much better view. Both have Twin Otters, plus Sebastian has a Caravan, and Lake Wales has a C182 they'll fly with as few as 2 fun jumpers. Both are awesome places.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #7 November 13, 2003 >Lake Wales has a C182 they'll fly with as few as 2 fun jumpers They still have the one with the Roll up door? Drool.... Lake Wales is getting the Casa right after Thanksgiving if I remember right.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #8 November 13, 2003 Quote>Lake Wales has a C182 they'll fly with as few as 2 fun jumpers They still have the one with the Roll up door? Drool.... Lake Wales is getting the Casa right after Thanksgiving if I remember right. The CASA was there during the holidays last year, and we had a lot of fun jumping this plane. Lake Wales is a really cool place, with a huge landing area, and a huge packing hangar. I think exactly the same as Aviatrr. Why don't you go to both places? Sebastian and Lake Wales are not too far away from each other. I'm sure you'll have fun at both places. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #9 November 14, 2003 Why can't you come to Z-hills. We drink much more beer and put up a lot of loads. We will have two otters starting saturday and we've got a big fat swoop pond. C'mon, you know you love it!Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 November 14, 2003 QuoteThey still have the one with the Roll up door? Drool.... Yep...I've got about 10-15 jumps out of that one....usually with just two of us on board.. 13k in less than 15 minutes. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #11 November 14, 2003 QuoteWhy can't you come to Z-hills. We drink much more beer and put up a lot of loads. We will have two otters starting saturday and we've got a big fat swoop pond. C'mon, you know you love it! Okay just a fun little jab at Florida - Isn't the whole state a swoop pond? "We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagny 0 #12 November 15, 2003 QuoteIsn't the whole state a swoop pond? Yet another reason FL to move to FL! Of course, you Yankee folk could stay in the frozen tundra of the North...more sky for me! Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #13 November 15, 2003 QuoteIsn't the whole state a swoop pond? Yea, but ZHills has an alligator free swoop pond.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #14 November 15, 2003 QuoteQuoteIsn't the whole state a swoop pond? Yea, but ZHills has an alligator free swoop pond.. Mike Nah! no problem. They're not that hungry ! The alligators at Lake Wales are fed every day. (at least one jumper lands off the DZ every day) Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #15 November 15, 2003 As a ntavie Born and raised Floridian Living in Ohio for the past 3 years, yeah let's go to Florida ANYWHERE has got to be better than this nasty cold wet stuff here. Here - - 32 degrees and wet (Today) Florida - - 80 degrees Sunny and DRY!!!! (Today) Hmmm who cares about swoop swamps when the skies are blue Oh yeah and the gators there don't eat much. You usually get away only loosing an arm or leg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #16 November 19, 2003 I went through AFF in Lake Wales!! Definitely recommend dropping by. There are some really cool people there and rowdy parties at night. Then again, I have been dying to go to Sebastian, heard it was a sight!~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bean 0 #17 November 19, 2003 Dying to visit? Interesting choice of words... As for the question... Visit both! They are both awesome...... Lake Wales also has team rooms available if you want to stay on the DZ cheap!! Sebastian has the DropShop which is worth a visit... Heck you could do load #1 at Lake Wales and hit Sebastian for sunset; then do the reverse the next day... Florida jumping in the winter does not suck... L8er, Biffin Swoo Rodriguez #1020, LawnDart, AR #007 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
