jtval 0 #1 June 14, 2013 Some of you may have remembered This post about moving to South carolina. Things changed I am moving to NJ next month. I hope to hit a few dz's on the way out. Does anyone know anything about Skydive Kansas Fly Free (missouri) Jerrys circus(indiana) I hope to drive through and stop in for a jump at these DZ's. Does anyone know anything about hamilton NJ or the surrounding area? This is relatively a short notice move. I don't know that I know anyone out in Joisey, yet. DEFINITELY NOT loking forward to humidity, again.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #2 June 14, 2013 I live about 10 minutes from Hamilton. I am in Plainsboro. What would you like to know. From Hamilton you will be about 50 miles from Cross Keys. It's an easy drive down I-295.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buff 0 #3 June 14, 2013 SD Kansas is nice 206 DZ. Landing area is long but narrow for students. Not a problem for experienced that I have seen. Make sure you go to their site and input your numbers and wing into the calculator. Jen won't make any exceptions to her WL limits. If you are loaded to high for SDKS, there is the K-State club in Abilene. Pretty fun place to jump. Camping on the river an a college vibe. 182.It's called the Hillbilly Hop N Pop dude. If you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough. That's fucked up. Watermelons do not grow on trees! ~Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #4 June 14, 2013 welcome back to the Northeast.. Safe travels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #5 June 14, 2013 Damn that sucks! Well, at least you won't be in CT!! I don't know dick about any of those DZ's that are enroute. But, I grew up in NJ and lived there until I chased a girlfriend up to University of Connecticut about 10 years ago. Where in NJ are you moving to? "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #6 June 15, 2013 jtval Some of you may have remembered This post about moving to South carolina. Things changed I am moving to NJ next month. I hope to hit a few dz's on the way out. Does anyone know anything about Skydive Kansas Fly Free (missouri) Jerrys circus(indiana) I hope to drive through and stop in for a jump at these DZ's. Does anyone know anything about hamilton NJ or the surrounding area? This is relatively a short notice move. I don't know that I know anyone out in Joisey, yet. DEFINITELY NOT loking forward to humidity, again. I work in Trenton, right next to Hamilton. Friday nights on 295 to Cross Keys SUCKS BALLS. Especially where it merges with 42. I live right outside of Atlantic City. You're in a good location for exploring so many places. AC, Philadelphia, NYC. See you at CK! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 June 15, 2013 buff SD Kansas is nice 206 DZ. Landing area is long but narrow for students. Not a problem for experienced that I have seen. Make sure you go to their site and input your numbers and wing into the calculator. Jen won't make any exceptions to her WL limits. Thanks for the info. I meet her requirements. LuckyMcSwervy I work in Trenton, right next to Hamilton. Friday nights on 295 to Cross Keys SUCKS BALLS. Especially where it merges with 42. I live right outside of Atlantic City. You're in a good location for exploring so many places. AC, Philadelphia, NYC. See you at CK! Lucky and Rookie, Is hamilton a decent area to live or should I look elsewhere? I'm goig to be stationed as McGuire AFB. I'd like to be centrally located. I prefer not to drive more than 15-20 miles to and from work each day. I thought I saw a DZ about 27 miles from Mcguire. (farmingville?) Is it any good? CK is def close enough...However, I may not be jumping until I acclimate to the humidity. I was there in july 2010...it sucked. IT was like 99* and 300%humidity. Hows the outdoors activities over there? Hiking, climbing, runing paths, biking etc?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 June 15, 2013 Im thinking of adding a location... jtval Does anyone know anything about Skydive Kansas Skydive KC Fly Free (missouri) Jerrys circus(indiana) Last stop before NJ Start I've jumped in 18 States (and two other countries so far.) This trip'll give me 22 states. Once I'm settled in in NJ, I'll hit those states that I have hit yet.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #9 June 15, 2013 You're getting closer JT! "It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 June 16, 2013 dzdiva You're getting closer JT! I think I heard something. Did anyone hear anything? I know this is a website generally for skydivers but, I thought I heard something. Ah, it was probably a whuffo.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #11 June 16, 2013 I jump at Jerry's Skydiving Circus in Franklin, Indiana. It's a great place, and the DZO is a real character. No place on earth I'd rather jump."Here's a good specimen of my own wisdom. Something is so, except when it isn't so." Charles Fort, commenting on the many contradictions of astronomy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #12 June 16, 2013 QuoteLucky and Rookie, Is hamilton a decent area to live or should I look elsewhere? I'm goig to be stationed as McGuire AFB. I'd like to be centrally located. I prefer not to drive more than 15-20 miles to and from work each day. I thought I saw a DZ about 27 miles from Mcguire. (farmingville?) Is it any good? CK is def close enough...However, I may not be jumping until I acclimate to the humidity. I was there in july 2010...it sucked. IT was like 99* and 300%humidity. Hows the outdoors activities over there? Hiking, climbing, runing paths, biking etc? I think you can get closer to McGuire than Hamilton. It's decent area but I've never lived there and don't know anything about the real estate. My experience is mostly lunch time going to the shopping center on Route 130. Did you look in Burlington County, maybe Springfield, Mansfield or Mount Holly Townships? Not as "crowded" as Hamilton, I believe. I roll through those places every day on my work commute up Route 206 or 295. As for humidity, welcome to the beach area. Yup, hot and humid and it hasn't changed. Some fun jumpers are into going to the climbing walls (I don't do this so I don't know anything about it). But I do think there's at least 2 places closeby? One in Mount Laurel and another in Philadelphia, I think? Not positive. As far as hiking and biking, etc., just keep in mind it's pretty flat here and you won't find any "big" hills or stuff like that. Let me think more about what's going on in that area and post more later. BTW - I'm thinking the dropzone you're thinking of is Skydive Jersey Shore? I think they're just a small Cessna DZ IIRC. I've never been there.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #13 June 16, 2013 jtval ***You're getting closer JT! I think I heard something. Did anyone hear anything? I know this is a website generally for skydivers but, I thought I heard something. Ah, it was probably a whuffo.It's a good thing you're cute mister!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #14 June 16, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy ***I think you can get closer to McGuire than Hamilton. It's decent area but I've never lived there and don't know anything about the real estate. My experience is mostly lunch time going to the shopping center on Route 130. Did you look in Burlington County, maybe Springfield, Mansfield or Mount Holly Townships? Not as "crowded" as Hamilton, I believe. I roll through those places every day on my work commute up Route 206 or 295. As for humidity, welcome to the beach area. Yup, hot and humid and it hasn't changed. Some fun jumpers are into going to the climbing walls (I don't do this so I don't know anything about it). But I do think there's at least 2 places closeby? One in Mount Laurel and another in Philadelphia, I think? Not positive. As far as hiking and biking, etc., just keep in mind it's pretty flat here and you won't find any "big" hills or stuff like that. Let me think more about what's going on in that area and post more later. BTW - I'm thinking the dropzone you're thinking of is Skydive Jersey Shore? I think they're just a small Cessna DZ IIRC. I've never been there. Cool! Thanks!!! I'm all for the Beach Especially, if its miserable.(humid) CK is MUCH closer than I thought. I would love to work a beach demo though, once I get situated. No HILLS???? WTF good is the place, than? I thought Colorado extended to the coastline. ATTENTION COLORADO PEOPLE: Anyone wanna switch places? Well, On a positive note: I may be able to learn to ride my unicycle easier on a flat surface. If I wear my ff suit and have my dogs do tricks while I'm riding I can join the circus.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #15 June 16, 2013 Quote If I wear my ff suit and have my dogs do tricks while I'm riding I can join the circus. I must be nice! I must be nice!"It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #16 June 17, 2013 Quote Cool! Thanks!!! I'm all for the Beach Especially, if its miserable.(humid) CK is MUCH closer than I thought. I would love to work a beach demo though, once I get situated. No HILLS???? WTF good is the place, than? I thought Colorado extended to the coastline. Well, On a positive note: I may be able to learn to ride my unicycle easier on a flat surface. If I wear my ff suit and have my dogs do tricks while I'm riding I can join the circus. CK has a pool. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #17 June 17, 2013 My condolences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,032 #18 June 17, 2013 New Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #19 June 18, 2013 LuckyMcSwervy CK has a pool. I dont remember a pool...? normiss My condolences. Tell me about it. kallend New Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave. They had to give my mother cancer in order to get me INTO NJ. 1-I don't know who THEY is. 2-I asked to be stationed any where close to home (NY)...NJ is the best they could do. 3-I'll be paying to leave quite a bit.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #20 June 18, 2013 jtval *** CK has a pool. I dont remember a pool...? normiss My condolences. Tell me about it. kallend New Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave. They had to give my mother cancer in order to get me INTO NJ. 1-I don't know who THEY is. 2-I asked to be stationed any where close to home (NY)...NJ is the best they could do. 3-I'll be paying to leave quite a bit.Let's not compound a bad situation by jumping in New Jersey too. You can't be more than an hour and a half from Sky's the Limit in East Stroudsburg, PA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 June 18, 2013 kallend New Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave. Always charge for anything worth doing.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #22 June 18, 2013 QuoteNew Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave. And you have to pay to use the beaches. Nice tourist board touch.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #23 June 19, 2013 flyhiQuoteNew Jersey - the state you have to pay in order to leave. And you have to pay to use the beaches. Nice tourist board touch. There's beautiful beaches where you don't have to buy beach badges. Just Google and you'll find them.Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #24 June 19, 2013 I think I met the dzo's son at collegiates. Pretty sure I shot his team a few times.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #25 June 19, 2013 This was YEARS ago but I did a few jump at Jerry's when I first got off student status and although they are a sall dz you can't meet a bunch of nicer jumpers. The dz is top of the line when it comes to positive vibes and yessir the DZO is one hell of a characterYou may also want to check out Skydive Greeensburg. That was where I got my "A" liscense and was my home DZ for about 13 years. Great times,Bob the DZO brought in and fly a variety of aircraft from turbines to Cessnas. If do happen to go to Greensburg say Hi to Kip from me,if he's even still am instructor there. He's one of thee rasons I stuck it out as an AFF student because I was definatly not a "natural"Both Dz's were fantastic places to jump at!!!!! Bry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
