Dropzone recommendations

[Ruub 0]

Hi,

I'd like to spend 1-2 months near a dropzone to do 100-200 jumps. I'd be working at the same time (just need my laptop and a good internet connection). So any recommendations for dropzones that are:

- Cheap
- Open every day
- Are located in a country/ region that has fast enough internet (e.g. could be a problem at Kolomna)
- Preferably close to an interesting town
- Preferably in a timezone not too far of from the GMT timezone (but no deal breaker)

Would most likely be for around May or so.

Thanks in advance!
Ruben

[carvai 0]

Skydive Algarve. The jumps are not cheap - about 28€ - but all the rest is cheap and very good.

[CaptaindeJong 0]

Can't beat $5 jumps at Lodi Parachute Center in California. Not sure about Wifi but you're basically in south Sacramento which is a big city. Oh and it's $15 to go to altitude and the Super Otter gets there pretty quick.

Pack jobs are $5 if you're lazy

[Ruub 0]

Question about that (Lodi):

Seeing how it seems to be one of the most well-known dropzones worldwide, why are they that underrepresented online? I mean their websites https://www.parachutecenter.com/ and http://skydivelodiparachutecenter.com seem very basic and don't give lots of information. + Googling Lodi skydiving shows lots of not so nice news headlines about accidents, the center being raided by the FBI etc.

[gowlerk 2,191]

Ruub

Question about that (Lodi):

Seeing how it seems to be one of the most well-known dropzones worldwide, why are they that underrepresented online? I mean their websites https://www.parachutecenter.com/ and http://skydivelodiparachutecenter.com seem very basic and don't give lots of information. + Googling Lodi skydiving shows lots of not so nice news headlines about accidents, the center being raided by the FBI etc.

Do you want fancy websites or low priced lift tickets? The business model used there is very unique in the skydiving world. Some people love Lodi and respect it's DZO. Others not so much. You can only find out the truth by going there to see for yourself.

[tikl68 6]

Lodi is not a USPA member to begin with. They were investigated about 3-4 years ago for not maintaining their planes and fined a large sum. I speak from personal experiences when say I am not a fan of the dz or how it operates or the locals.

[ringleader 1]

tikl68

Lodi is not a USPA member to begin with. They were investigated about 3-4 years ago for not maintaining their planes and fined a large sum. I speak from personal experiences when say I am not a fan of the dz or how it operates or the locals.

It's good to know this, thank you