TheRocketeer

I have just over 50 jumps, but they were all 4 years ago. I'm looking to make fun jumps and work on canopy control in the short term. D license and some ratings a little longer term. Team work, I'm not sure. I was jumping at a small DZ in PA and there weren't any teams there. I wouldn't necessarily be opposed to it but it's not what I'm going in looking for. Tunnel, I wouldn't mind spending some time in a tunnel but I would rather spend the majority of my time and money in the air. Thanks!

They wouldn't be 30 minutes from the same place. I have several options of where to live, one of which would be within 30 minutes of Sebastian and another which would be within 30 minutes of Clewiston. Some other options in other places. Closer to Z-hills and Deland.

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You raise a very good point Dave. The job that is bringing me to Florida isn't a job that I want to make a career out of. It's a job that allows some flexibility in several aspects that are important to me right now. Location being one of them. Most likely I will go back for grad school in a couple of years, but for right now I want skydiving to be able to be a big part of my life. I know I will receive a lot of different answers from a lot of different people. Many of them might be along the lines of, "I jump at DZ x and it's the best DZ anywhere." I appreciate any and all responses! What I'm looking for are the reasons someone likes or dislikes one DZ over another. I will use any opinions I get to help me make a decision on where to go. It won't be the only consideration though and my decision won't be based strictly on which DZ I believe will be the best for me. It's all just part of the decision making process. I will also appreciate any opinions on the areas of Tampa, Orlando, Daytona and Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach. Thanks!

First, a little background info. I made just over 50 jumps the summer after my freshman year of college. The closest DZ to my school was 2 1/2 hours away and between school and part time jobs I never had the time to continue with the sport. I just graduated and the company I have a job with has some flexibility of where I can work. I've narrowed it down to places where a DZ is close by. The DZs are: Z-hills Deland Sebastian Air Adventures in Clewiston Z-hills and Deland are my first two choices but they also have the longest commute. I'm estimating a little over an hour. Sebastian and Air Adventures would both be within 30 min My work schedule varies so a DZ that is open and putting up loads throughout the week is important to me. Obviously, it would be the most beneficial to check out each DZ, but that won't be possible because I'm transferring and I won't have time off to fly down. All thoughts and opinions are welcome. PM's also! Thanks!