JarheadNYC 0 #1 January 17, 2010 Guys & Gals - Planning a week vacation last week of February where do you think I'll get in the most jumps. My major concern is weather last year I was grounded (2) days due to high winds in Florida Deland, Palatka, Z-Hills. I know your not meteorologists but I figured you could give me some input. Thanks in advance! Blue SkiesLive every day as it was your last, one day you'll be right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 January 17, 2010 Eloy sucks You dont want to come here. The planes are slow, the beer is warm, and the locals arent friendly. Weather wise, AZ is always a better bet. But it's a bet. Even a place that jumps 350 days/year gets 2 weeks of unjumpable days. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 January 17, 2010 The DZs in Fla have stuff to do at night besides rub up against the local cacti. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 January 17, 2010 So does the DZ in Eloy. Now, as far as just out of the DZ, that is another story! And yes, you are right. The nighlife in downtown Zephyrhills is rocking! Casa Grande has a few bars and restaurants. Tucson is 50 min away, so is Phoenix. Thats about the same as going o Orlando, or Tampa from most of the big DZs in FL. Dont get me wrong, I've enjoyed jumping in lake Wales, Seb and Z Hills, but if the guy is worried about weather, Eloy is the better bet. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 January 17, 2010 I will concede that the lizards in AZ are tougher than those in FL. The FL lizards are pussies that needs lots of water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 January 17, 2010 The water does them good tho... See how much thew grow when they do have some! I wonder if the same would happen if I throw one of the ones hanging out in our garden in a bowl of water. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarheadNYC 0 #7 January 17, 2010 Thanks for all the input we decided were going to make a road trip down the East Coast from NYC to Florida and hit DZ's on the way down to Florida. I be cursing up a storm if we get grounded due to weather and the weather is awesome at Eloy, AZ. Anyway we'll eventually make it to AZ some time this year. Thanks to all that posted, Blue Skies!Live every day as it was your last, one day you'll be right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #8 January 17, 2010 Quote Thanks for all the input we decided were going to make a road trip down the East Coast from NYC to Florida and hit DZ's on the way down to Florida. I be cursing up a storm if we get grounded due to weather and the weather is awesome at Eloy, AZ. Anyway we'll eventually make it to AZ some time this year. Thanks to all that posted, Blue Skies! Florida will be fine, just drive to the sunshine, there will be a DZ there!!! Have a safe trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarheadNYC 0 #9 January 18, 2010 We'll stop at the farm on the way down! You guys are the best!Live every day as it was your last, one day you'll be right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #10 January 18, 2010 Look forward to seeing you! Maybe we can make a jump together! Bet I can find a camera helmet to wear so you'll have some video of the farm!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #11 January 18, 2010 Quote Weather wise, AZ is always a better bet. But it's a bet. Even a place that jumps 350 days/year gets 2 weeks of unjumpable days. El Niño doesn't treat Arizona that well in February, but I think it treats Florida worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 January 18, 2010 QuoteThanks for all the input we decided were going to make a road trip down the East Coast from NYC to Florida and hit DZ's on the way down to Florida. I be cursing up a storm if we get grounded due to weather and the weather is awesome at Eloy, AZ. Anyway we'll eventually make it to AZ some time this year. Thanks to all that posted, Blue Skies! Perhaps rephrasing it will shed more light on things...... Skydiving vacation- Worlds largest magnet for natural disaster and temperamental weather(Florida) vs. Worlds largest dropzone with the nations highest percentage of good weather year around according to NOAA (Az)."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #13 January 18, 2010 Quote Quote Thanks for all the input we decided were going to make a road trip down the East Coast from NYC to Florida and hit DZ's on the way down to Florida. I be cursing up a storm if we get grounded due to weather and the weather is awesome at Eloy, AZ. Anyway we'll eventually make it to AZ some time this year. Thanks to all that posted, Blue Skies! Perhaps rephrasing it will shed more light on things...... Skydiving vacation- Worlds largest magnet for natural disaster and temperamental weather(Florida) vs. Worlds largest dropzone with the nations highest percentage of good weather year around according to NOAA (Az). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hey, watch it. I resemble that remark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JarheadNYC 0 #14 January 18, 2010 Thanks for the response yes I agree with you Florida is a big gamble that time of the year, time will tell.Live every day as it was your last, one day you'll be right! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #15 January 18, 2010 Quote So does the DZ in Eloy. Now, as far as just out of the DZ, that is another story! And yes, you are right. The nighlife in downtown Zephyrhills is rocking! .................... You just haven't experienced nightlife until you've experienced the Crystal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #16 January 18, 2010 QuoteI will concede that the lizards in AZ are tougher than those in FL. The FL lizards are pussies that needs lots of water. Yeah, but our rattlesnakes are bigger here in Florida and we have water moccasins to boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #17 January 18, 2010 Quote Quote So does the DZ in Eloy. Now, as far as just out of the DZ, that is another story! And yes, you are right. The nighlife in downtown Zephyrhills is rocking! .................... You just haven't experienced nightlife until you've experienced the Crystal. Is that the biker-ish bar in town, along a busy road/highway? It rings a bell from my trips there a long long time ago now!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #18 January 18, 2010 Quote Quote Quote So does the DZ in Eloy. Now, as far as just out of the DZ, that is another story! And yes, you are right. The nighlife in downtown Zephyrhills is rocking! .................... You just haven't experienced nightlife until you've experienced the Crystal. Is that the biker-ish bar in town, along a busy road/highway? It rings a bell from my trips there a long long time ago now! Bikers, locals, rednecks, skydivers, Royal Marines, old fart yankees ..........everyone has a good time and gets along very well there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
