nyc_jumper 0 #1 January 16, 2008 Hello! I've recently moved to NYC. I am looking for a dropzone that is somewhat close by. I googled, and found a lot of them about an hour or two hours away. Does anyone have a recommendation for one? And are any of them open this time of year? Thank you nyc_jumper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MakeItHappen 15 #2 January 16, 2008 QuoteHello! I've recently moved to NYC. I am looking for a dropzone that is somewhat close by. I googled, and found a lot of them about an hour or two hours away. Does anyone have a recommendation for one? And are any of them open this time of year? Thank you nyc_jumper Try WhereToJump.com .. Make It Happen Parachute History DiveMaker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 0 #3 January 16, 2008 Only The Ranch in NY or Cross Keys in NJ Don't be fooled by distance, both are about 1h45mins driving away from the city. Take care. M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 January 16, 2008 What about Skydive LongIsland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #5 January 16, 2008 come to the ranch-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obadz 0 #6 January 16, 2008 QuoteOnly The Ranch in NY or Cross Keys in NJ Don't be fooled by distance, both are about 1h45mins driving away from the city. I disagree with that. In my experience, CK is about 30 minutes farther from manhattan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obadz 0 #7 January 16, 2008 Quote I've recently moved to NYC. I am looking for a dropzone that is somewhat close by. The four dropzones surrounding New York City (1h30-2h drive) are: - The Ranch - Sky's the Limit - Skydive Long Island - Crosskeys My personal preference is on the first two. We organize rides from the city to the DZs on this mailing list: http://skyflyers.org/wws/subscribe/nyc By the way, there's a big skydiver dinner coming up this Saturday in lower Manhattan @ Nelson Blue (Jan 19th 2008; details at http://nelsonblue.com/index.php/2008/01/15/this-sat-the-19th-skydivers-take-over-nelson-blue/; Nelson Blue is located at http://tinyurl.com/2gp2nq). All the (cool) NYC skydivers will be there David- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 0 #8 January 16, 2008 I guess it depends where in Manhattan you're coming from (traffic) Counting from Williamsburg bridge, it takes me 1hr 45 min +/- 5mins to get to both Skydive Long Island I just don't recommend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyc_jumper 0 #9 January 16, 2008 Ah great, I'll be coming from essentially the base of the Williamsburg bridge as well (Brooklyn side!) Are most of these places open this time of year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obadz 0 #10 January 16, 2008 QuoteAre most of these places open this time of year? The Ranch should be open on sunny, not super-cold, weekend days. I don't know about other DZs. Always best to call & check before going there.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #11 January 17, 2008 skydive long island will open on good weekends (call) and the Ranch also (call ahead). Cross keys ..not a good choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbwing 0 #12 January 18, 2008 What about Skys The Limit in East Stroudsburg, PA? That's pretty close to NYC, isn't it?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwindray 0 #13 January 22, 2008 Paul, STL is a good place to jump with a fast Otter. PM me and I will get you details. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyBiznatch 0 #14 January 22, 2008 Quoteskydive long island will open on good weekends (call) and the Ranch also (call ahead). Cross keys ..not a good choice What's wrong with Cross Keys? I've been jumping there for years, and while we had a rough season with planes last year, Cross Keys is still a great dz. Lots of fun jumpers - freeflying and RW. Oh, and I'm there, and I'm pretty awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #15 January 22, 2008 A little further out is CPI friendly place good fun. Low pressure. Gardner/New Paltz area is the Ranch. Laid back people are easy to talk to. Manifest is never to busy to help you find someone. Cross Keys. A little more of a hustle and bussle than the two above DZ's but they have a wide assortment of a/c. STL I haven't jumped there yet so I can't say anything about them. SDLI It is getting betterDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mozencrath 0 #16 January 25, 2008 If you are in NYC, you can make it out to Skydive Long Island in an hour...There are tons of funjumpers/staff that carpool from the 5 boroughs to SDLI every weekend.... If you want chill people and 30 loads on turbines every Sat and Sun, come to SDLI. They have a fulltime Grand Caravan, new king air coming, 10,000ft runway, and I think the largest landing area in the country...Can't beat that...Plus the views...On a good day you can see the mountains in Conn/Mass, both forks, and the NYC skyline!!! Anyone know if the Ranch has a landing pattern yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #17 January 25, 2008 QuoteIf you are in NYC, you can make it out to Skydive Long Island in an hour...There are tons of funjumpers/staff that carpool from the 5 boroughs to SDLI every weekend.... If you want chill people and 30 loads on turbines every Sat and Sun, come to SDLI. They have a fulltime Grand Caravan, new king air coming, 10,000ft runway, and I think the largest landing area in the country...Can't beat that...Plus the views...On a good day you can see the mountains in Conn/Mass, both forks, and the NYC skyline!!! Anyone know if the Ranch has a landing pattern yet? also the most expensive jump ticket of the 4 big dz's cant say anything bad about SDLI as ive always had a great time when i go there..people are nice..good times..but goddam there tix are expensive..thats why i dont go as often as i used to... the ranch has the cheapest ticket to 14,000 $20..-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFWAJG 4 #18 January 26, 2008 You'll love the Ranch! The peep's are great! You cannot miss the July 4th boogie with fight night! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #19 January 28, 2008 go to SDLI if you wanna chill with a cool crowd...fun loads and fun jumps always! tix are expensive but the view is the best you will get in the NY area! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyshimas 0 #20 March 11, 2008 who cares about the view, if the sky is blue the beautiful is view Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayfield 0 #21 March 16, 2008 The Ranch is the place to go for turbine loads. In the summer they fly 2, and sometimes on big weekends, 3 otters. The airport is private, free camping on the DZ, bonfire and beer. Most of the people are friendly and fun, yes, even Tom Rose and the Beast."Remember the First Commandment: Don't Fuck Up!" -Crusty Old Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #22 March 17, 2008 QuoteThe Ranch is the place to go for turbine loads. In the summer they fly 2, and sometimes on big weekends, 3 otters. The airport is private, free camping on the DZ, bonfire and beer. Most of the people are friendly and fun, yes, even Tom Rose and the Beast. co-signed...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
