RichyR 0 #1 October 6, 2015 I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 October 6, 2015 Well, where are you going to be when you collect your rig and how much time do you have?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
RichyR 0 #3 October 6, 2015 I can get the rig delivered anywhere, so can choose where to go. I'll probably be out for 5-7 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 October 6, 2015 I think you best summed up the answer in your first post then, AZ, FL or CA. Is there a cost differential with your flight? What about room and board costs, car rental, anything else you might want to do in the area while you are here? All of that can eat into your available funds for jumping, so take those into account.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
CSpenceFLY 1 #5 October 7, 2015 Wait till the 3rd weekend of March and come to the 13th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration Boogie. Fitz 2016 : March 17th-20th FitzBoogie.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #6 October 13, 2015 RichyR I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Skydive Arizona is your best bet for weather. But where is your rig being made? Going to the shop where your rig was made is always fun. Florida mainly Deland has a bunch of shops within walking distance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 October 13, 2015 dqpacker *** I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Skydive Arizona is your best bet for weather. But where is your rig being made? Going to the shop where your rig was made is always fun. Florida mainly Deland has a bunch of shops within walking distance. What if his rig is being made in Sunriver, OR? Lovely that time of year ... for skiing or snowboarding. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 October 19, 2015 dqpacker*** I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Skydive Arizona is your best bet for weather. But where is your rig being made? Going to the shop where your rig was made is always fun. Florida mainly Deland has a bunch of shops within walking distance. Yup Eloy is where I'd go. GOOD predictable weather, tunnel on site, world class coaching and jumping, Organisers every day. Florida is to unpredictable with clouds. Perris or Elsinore in Cali are also decent opitons. My list would be Eloy Elsinore Perris, Deland/ Sebastian ZHilld Florida. In that order.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WickedWingsuits 0 #9 October 19, 2015 dqpacker*** I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Skydive Arizona is your best bet for weather. But where is youur rig being made? Going to the shop where your rig was made is always fun. Florida mainly Deland has a bunch of shops within walking distance. The funny thing is it is sometimes cheaper to pick up gear from the state where it is NOT sold! Shipping is often cheaper than the taxes you would pay if you pick it up. Strange but true, depending on the state and value, etc.Summer Rental special, 5 weeks for the price of 4! That is $160 a month. Try before You Buy with Wicked Wingsuits - WingsuitRental.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorehambeach 9 #10 October 19, 2015 Highly recommend Deland in Fl. Nice folks (like Skymama) and a great DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph_G12 0 #11 October 19, 2015 Florida for sure is great! I'm visiting there in February from Germany every year. You're having a lot of DZs within a few hours of drive but as of my experience the best are Sebastian - extremly relaxed and friendly and by far the most beautiful view when jumping out of the plane. Free camping at the DZ. Skydive City (Zephyrhills) - extreme relaxed and friendly as well and a great wingsuit community. Free camping and the option to rent a trailer. DeLand - very professional but not the best place for a single fun jumper as of my experience. All these DZs are open 7 days a week in February. Furthermore there is Lake Wales, Skydive Spacecenter and Skydive Spaceland not to far away from the first 3. The weather can be cloudy and it might rain sometimes but I normally left with 50 - 60 jumps and when you can't jump there is the tunnel in Orlando. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichyR 0 #12 October 21, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately I've just found out about the Florida state tax that I'll have to pay on all my new gear if I collect there. Looks like SoCal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 179 #13 October 22, 2015 Lots of good places to jump. Perris will have loads going on the week days. Elsinore and Tsunami/Go Jump in Oceanside will have loads cranking n the weekends. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 October 22, 2015 grimmie Lots of good places to jump. Perris will have loads going on the week days. Elsinore and Tsunami/Go Jump in Oceanside will have loads cranking n the weekends. Have fun! YupYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph_G12 0 #15 October 22, 2015 RichyR Unfortunately I've just found out about the Florida state tax that I'll have to pay on all my new gear if I collect there. I assume what you mean is the sales tax and as much as I know that will be added in other states as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNT 0 #16 November 23, 2015 Elsinore will also have loads turning during the week as they have many groups scheduled to be in town ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmithK 0 #17 December 12, 2015 Pine Mountain is best place.Its hosts jumpers from around the world at the best tournament in the United States. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #18 December 13, 2015 NWFlyer ****** I'm visitng the USA next Feb to collect a rig. Would like to get some jumping in. Where's best at this time of year - Florida? Arizona? California? Cheers Skydive Arizona is your best bet for weather. But where is your rig being made? Going to the shop where your rig was made is always fun. Florida mainly Deland has a bunch of shops within walking distance. What if his rig is being made in Sunriver, OR? Lovely that time of year ... for skiing or snowboarding. Important feature.....OREGON has no sales TAX.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,072 #19 December 13, 2015 Ralph_G12 *** Unfortunately I've just found out about the Florida state tax that I'll have to pay on all my new gear if I collect there. I assume what you mean is the sales tax and as much as I know that will be added in other states as well. Generally if you buy it and take delivery local sales taxes will apply. But if you buy it and have it shipped to you out of state no local taxes apply.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
