almqua 0 #1 December 30, 2014 Hey guys, I am a recently licensed jumper and I am looking for a DZ to travel to during my upcoming Spring Break (3/7-3/14). Unfortunately, I am a college student with a college student's budget. Do you all have any ideas of a DZ that is easy to get to via air travel, has on-site lodging, a scenic setting, and good coaching/courses for licensed jumpers? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 December 30, 2014 Where do you live? Might as well try to keep the travel costs down for you first!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almqua 0 #3 December 30, 2014 I live around Raleigh, NC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 December 31, 2014 You should just come to FL, since you're so close. If you fly into Tampa, Skydive City would be a great place to visit. They have trailer rentals on the property, or you can stay in a tent. If you fly into Orlando (or even Daytona or Sanford), DeLand is a great dropzone to visit with coaching from Skydive U and Flight 1. In DeLand, you can tent camp or you can get a bed in one of the nearby bunkhouses. There are trailers at Sebastian, but I'm not sure if they have rentals. You can tent it there also there also. All three of those have bathhouses and dining/bars on site.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almqua 0 #5 December 31, 2014 Thanks for all the great info and advice. Just a few more questions. I was also thinking Elsinore or Perris, since the airfare is surprisingly similar. What do you prefer (If you've been to both) Perris/Elsinore or Skydive City? And which of the Florida dropzones is your favorite? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 December 31, 2014 Wow...I'm very surprised the airfare is similar! I've been to Perris and Elsinore, but it's been a few years. I'm sure you can get good coaching there. It's been too long for me to give an honest opinion of Perris vs. Skydive City. As for my favorite, my home dropzone is DeLand so I have to give it my #1 vote. But there's very few dropzones that I don't like, they each have their own vibe.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SecondRound 0 #7 January 1, 2015 Last Spring I was in your situation and I chose DeLand for the very reasons Skymama gives. It was a great trip with a lot of learning and fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #8 January 1, 2015 Sounds like that money can be used to fly at Paraclete for an hour.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
