jumperconway 0 #26 January 7, 2005 QuoteQuoteNo one for SD Chicago? It asked about DZs i've visited...SDC is my home, i'm no visitor!! Of course it's the best DZ ever. Excuse me Sunny one, I call Spaceland home but only "visit" on weekends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpRu 14 #27 January 7, 2005 CSS NC is the best because this is my home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #28 January 7, 2005 Of course, there's no place like my favorite, Skydive Houston, which is home (listed as Waller in the link) I did a unique index from my logbook of every different place I landed a parachute and put it HERE. Some of these places were demos and such. My favorites are Moss Point, Skydive Dallas, West TN during the good old days of $99, Bishop Ranch (RIP), Eloy during the Holiday Boogie, and Gladewater, Texas. Quincy, Couch Freaks (Ft. Dodge) and Rantoul, of course. The very best places for beer light activity were. 1.Decatur, Texas in the 80s. Here's to the DUKE! 2.Aggies over Texas 3.Forney, Texas 4.Skydive San Antoinio 5.Skydive Texas Currently one is hard pressed to find the kind of post jump stuff we engaged in at some of those places. Aggies over Texas used to get their students all relaxed (read BEER) sitting in a circle telling "No shit, there I was... stories" THEN the JM would tell the REST of the story. At old Decatur there was nude beacon tower climbing.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ron 10 #29 January 7, 2005 Best building and Grounds: Chicago. Best Vibe: Z-hills Best for training: DeLand and Eloy after the tunnel"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chriswelker 0 #30 January 7, 2005 I. V. P.C. in Minier, Illinois. The place is operated as a club and the vibes could not be better. My hat is off to everyone connected with IVPC because they represent exactly what skydiving is about,...FUN. Chris Welker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Evelyn 0 #31 January 8, 2005 I have only ever jumped at 3 DZ's and they were all awesome. Perris is my home DZ and I love it, I've been also jumping at Elsinore cuz they have female LO's and coaches and lots of free instruction for newbies, and I just attended the Eloy boogie and it was a great DZ, Airspeed for coaching and video on jumps, but it was a boogie, don't know if you get airspeed LOing and Mike McGowen on video all the time. Anyway, I'd have to say Perris cuz it's my home DZ and has a lot to offer, wind tunnel, RW camps, great coaches, etc. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DavidKing 0 #32 January 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteSpence is correct. Oh,did I mention Dublin No But I was getting ready too. It's a shame it's only one weekend a year, I'll will have to vote for Skydive Alabama in Cullman. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justaflygirl 0 #33 January 8, 2005 Well I cant give my opinion to only one of the DZ's Ive been too Astmosphere, luxuries, and hospitality: Skydive Chicago; we arrived late at night, found our room (which was nicer than any hotel Ive been too, might I had) and had a nice welcoming note on the door. Next day, unfortunately it rained all day, so Missy gave us a complete tour of the facilites (took about 2 hrs). She and Rook are two of the most hospitable people I have ever met!!!! They both went out of their way to treat us like they had known us forever! Skydive City in Z-hills is my home DZ, and is by far my favorite. There are so many reasons why that it would take forever to list them all, but in short, it is a well-rounded DZ offering nearly everthing for any jumper, old to new.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Maxx 1 #34 January 8, 2005 The "old" Skydive Amerika in Pahokee, before it was Skydive SoBe.. This place really kicked some asses.. There was a vibe you can't describe easily with words. I hope this place opens up again sometime. Greetings, Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimmytavino 16 #35 January 8, 2005 The magical DZ which was set up and then dismantled,,, ... year after year......Quincy Ill. World freefall convention... twice..... '94 and '98.. long drive to get there,,,, but worth it... 727.. great atmosphere , music, food, and friends.... really was the best... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SDB-02 0 #36 January 8, 2005 I've jumped in 33 states and in Rio De Janeiro onto Ipanema Beach (outstanding view). Most of the DZ's I hit were great, some were not so great. But they all offer different scenery from the sky. But the best DZ on the ground would have to be the place I started. United Parachute Club in Pa.(no longer there unfortunately). The nicest people and the most KICK ASS PARTIES I've ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bkdice 0 #37 January 9, 2005 well skydive virginia in louisa is my fav - since that is my home. of the dzs i've visited (css, orange, moss point, west point, cross keys, atlanta, zhills, and deland.... well... and rantoul) i'd have to say it's a toss up between skydive atlanta and cross keys. both dzs have a great atmosphere, really friendly people, nice facilities, and are well run. i'm going to have to visit both dzs more this year to make a more informed decision. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites divnswoop 0 #38 January 9, 2005 QuoteAFF-I with 5000 jumps you're talking about wasn't out of his slot. Now Dave......I've seen Tim try to fly the advanced frogman position from 1985 and he can't do it!! Oh, wait.....that's right that went out of style 20 years ago...evolution is a scary thing for some people. I remember watching people backslide way away from me some time ago...wait, maybe that was me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites divnswoop 0 #39 January 9, 2005 QuoteI am always "current" 800 jumps in 41 years?? lets see....divide this by that and....... OH WAIT!!!! I didn't see that you had over 1000 posts on DZ.com, that changes everything. I apoligize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jose 0 #40 January 9, 2005 QuoteThe "old" Skydive Amerika in Pahokee, before it was Skydive SoBe.. This place really kicked some asses.. There was a vibe you can't describe easily with words. I hope this place opens up again sometime. I would have to agree and add to your statement. The "new" SoBe was just as amazing. Vibe, visuals, aircraft........all gone again. That airport is DZ cursed. Hopefully, when I make it back down to FL, it will be again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Croc 0 #41 January 9, 2005 Xenia rocks, for sure. Still like my home DZ best--Jerry's skydiving circus, Franklin, IN"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 divnswoop 0 #42 January 10, 2005 QuoteBest DZ by far is Skydive Green County at Xenia, Ohio. Worst by far is in Northern Ohio, Aerohio. Bill Cole D-41 WOW!!! That's not what you said last year......here's your post... do you remember? Quote Yesterday I got my first jump since July 2000, at a fabulous drop zone, AerOhio. We went out at 14500 ft, with videographer Alan and the DZO Tim, Did a three way, some 360s and another 3 way. Talk about a shot of adrenalin...this was an overdose. So beautiful.... My heartfelt thanks to the two guys mentioned and others who got me back onto the rails in the sky. Bill Cole D-41 Don't take a grudge against somebody because they have an interest in your safety. And publicly bashing a dropzone because they were concerned with your safety is just dumb. Say what you want to about Tim, but you can't knock his skills. Maybe you would be getting around a little better if you were willing to listen to other people. If you think that you have it all figured out with 900 jumps......well, i'll just say that I have three times that and realize I STILL have tons to learn about jumping and still learn everyday. ..sorry to everybody else on this tread for getting OT.. I just can't stand people bashing a dz who was using good judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HRHSkyPrincess 0 #43 January 12, 2005 There's a dz in Toledo, Oregon? ??? I learned to fly planes at Newport...a long time ago. Please pm me if you have info on Toledo dz. Thanks!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #44 January 13, 2005 I dont know about Toledo Oregon but Toledo Washington just an hour north of the border just off I-5 is listed here. GREAT VIEWS into the crater of Mt St Helens from altitude. http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Detailed/156.shtml Good people and they have a TURBINE now.. called GONZO. Its a C-207 with a turbine added for a REALLLLY long nose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites livenletfly 0 #45 January 13, 2005 ive been to perris, elsinore, eloy, kapowsin, toledo and my home dz skydive oregonh. by far my favorite dz is my home. my home base. SKYDIVE OREGON !!!!!! its breath taking views of 5 10,000ft plus snow capped mountains, newest twin otters in the skydiving world and great people. 200 foot man made swoop pond is like a swimming pool. p.s. its also the safest dz ive jumped at.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
efs4ever 3 #28 January 7, 2005 Of course, there's no place like my favorite, Skydive Houston, which is home (listed as Waller in the link) I did a unique index from my logbook of every different place I landed a parachute and put it HERE. Some of these places were demos and such. My favorites are Moss Point, Skydive Dallas, West TN during the good old days of $99, Bishop Ranch (RIP), Eloy during the Holiday Boogie, and Gladewater, Texas. Quincy, Couch Freaks (Ft. Dodge) and Rantoul, of course. The very best places for beer light activity were. 1.Decatur, Texas in the 80s. Here's to the DUKE! 2.Aggies over Texas 3.Forney, Texas 4.Skydive San Antoinio 5.Skydive Texas Currently one is hard pressed to find the kind of post jump stuff we engaged in at some of those places. Aggies over Texas used to get their students all relaxed (read BEER) sitting in a circle telling "No shit, there I was... stories" THEN the JM would tell the REST of the story. At old Decatur there was nude beacon tower climbing.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #29 January 7, 2005 Best building and Grounds: Chicago. Best Vibe: Z-hills Best for training: DeLand and Eloy after the tunnel"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chriswelker 0 #30 January 7, 2005 I. V. P.C. in Minier, Illinois. The place is operated as a club and the vibes could not be better. My hat is off to everyone connected with IVPC because they represent exactly what skydiving is about,...FUN. Chris Welker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #31 January 8, 2005 I have only ever jumped at 3 DZ's and they were all awesome. Perris is my home DZ and I love it, I've been also jumping at Elsinore cuz they have female LO's and coaches and lots of free instruction for newbies, and I just attended the Eloy boogie and it was a great DZ, Airspeed for coaching and video on jumps, but it was a boogie, don't know if you get airspeed LOing and Mike McGowen on video all the time. Anyway, I'd have to say Perris cuz it's my home DZ and has a lot to offer, wind tunnel, RW camps, great coaches, etc. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidKing 0 #32 January 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteSpence is correct. Oh,did I mention Dublin No But I was getting ready too. It's a shame it's only one weekend a year, I'll will have to vote for Skydive Alabama in Cullman. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justaflygirl 0 #33 January 8, 2005 Well I cant give my opinion to only one of the DZ's Ive been too Astmosphere, luxuries, and hospitality: Skydive Chicago; we arrived late at night, found our room (which was nicer than any hotel Ive been too, might I had) and had a nice welcoming note on the door. Next day, unfortunately it rained all day, so Missy gave us a complete tour of the facilites (took about 2 hrs). She and Rook are two of the most hospitable people I have ever met!!!! They both went out of their way to treat us like they had known us forever! Skydive City in Z-hills is my home DZ, and is by far my favorite. There are so many reasons why that it would take forever to list them all, but in short, it is a well-rounded DZ offering nearly everthing for any jumper, old to new.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #34 January 8, 2005 The "old" Skydive Amerika in Pahokee, before it was Skydive SoBe.. This place really kicked some asses.. There was a vibe you can't describe easily with words. I hope this place opens up again sometime. Greetings, Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #35 January 8, 2005 The magical DZ which was set up and then dismantled,,, ... year after year......Quincy Ill. World freefall convention... twice..... '94 and '98.. long drive to get there,,,, but worth it... 727.. great atmosphere , music, food, and friends.... really was the best... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDB-02 0 #36 January 8, 2005 I've jumped in 33 states and in Rio De Janeiro onto Ipanema Beach (outstanding view). Most of the DZ's I hit were great, some were not so great. But they all offer different scenery from the sky. But the best DZ on the ground would have to be the place I started. United Parachute Club in Pa.(no longer there unfortunately). The nicest people and the most KICK ASS PARTIES I've ever seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bkdice 0 #37 January 9, 2005 well skydive virginia in louisa is my fav - since that is my home. of the dzs i've visited (css, orange, moss point, west point, cross keys, atlanta, zhills, and deland.... well... and rantoul) i'd have to say it's a toss up between skydive atlanta and cross keys. both dzs have a great atmosphere, really friendly people, nice facilities, and are well run. i'm going to have to visit both dzs more this year to make a more informed decision. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #38 January 9, 2005 QuoteAFF-I with 5000 jumps you're talking about wasn't out of his slot. Now Dave......I've seen Tim try to fly the advanced frogman position from 1985 and he can't do it!! Oh, wait.....that's right that went out of style 20 years ago...evolution is a scary thing for some people. I remember watching people backslide way away from me some time ago...wait, maybe that was me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #39 January 9, 2005 QuoteI am always "current" 800 jumps in 41 years?? lets see....divide this by that and....... OH WAIT!!!! I didn't see that you had over 1000 posts on DZ.com, that changes everything. I apoligize. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #40 January 9, 2005 QuoteThe "old" Skydive Amerika in Pahokee, before it was Skydive SoBe.. This place really kicked some asses.. There was a vibe you can't describe easily with words. I hope this place opens up again sometime. I would have to agree and add to your statement. The "new" SoBe was just as amazing. Vibe, visuals, aircraft........all gone again. That airport is DZ cursed. Hopefully, when I make it back down to FL, it will be again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Croc 0 #41 January 9, 2005 Xenia rocks, for sure. Still like my home DZ best--Jerry's skydiving circus, Franklin, IN"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
divnswoop 0 #42 January 10, 2005 QuoteBest DZ by far is Skydive Green County at Xenia, Ohio. Worst by far is in Northern Ohio, Aerohio. Bill Cole D-41 WOW!!! That's not what you said last year......here's your post... do you remember? Quote Yesterday I got my first jump since July 2000, at a fabulous drop zone, AerOhio. We went out at 14500 ft, with videographer Alan and the DZO Tim, Did a three way, some 360s and another 3 way. Talk about a shot of adrenalin...this was an overdose. So beautiful.... My heartfelt thanks to the two guys mentioned and others who got me back onto the rails in the sky. Bill Cole D-41 Don't take a grudge against somebody because they have an interest in your safety. And publicly bashing a dropzone because they were concerned with your safety is just dumb. Say what you want to about Tim, but you can't knock his skills. Maybe you would be getting around a little better if you were willing to listen to other people. If you think that you have it all figured out with 900 jumps......well, i'll just say that I have three times that and realize I STILL have tons to learn about jumping and still learn everyday. ..sorry to everybody else on this tread for getting OT.. I just can't stand people bashing a dz who was using good judgment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #43 January 12, 2005 There's a dz in Toledo, Oregon? ??? I learned to fly planes at Newport...a long time ago. Please pm me if you have info on Toledo dz. Thanks!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #44 January 13, 2005 I dont know about Toledo Oregon but Toledo Washington just an hour north of the border just off I-5 is listed here. GREAT VIEWS into the crater of Mt St Helens from altitude. http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/Detailed/156.shtml Good people and they have a TURBINE now.. called GONZO. Its a C-207 with a turbine added for a REALLLLY long nose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livenletfly 0 #45 January 13, 2005 ive been to perris, elsinore, eloy, kapowsin, toledo and my home dz skydive oregonh. by far my favorite dz is my home. my home base. SKYDIVE OREGON !!!!!! its breath taking views of 5 10,000ft plus snow capped mountains, newest twin otters in the skydiving world and great people. 200 foot man made swoop pond is like a swimming pool. p.s. its also the safest dz ive jumped at.> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
