jcasey001 0 #1 September 25, 2006 Hi all, I having recently returned ( early ) from a disasterous skydiving holiday I am looking to plan another one slightly better by doing some research. I like to camp, so i can spend more money on jumping. I am thinking about Skydive City or Skydive Deland over Christmas . Which of these dropzone has good camping facilities. From searching I understand that both have a good reputation. I have low jump numbers having recently completed static line progression so a good atmosphere is also important to me.Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 September 25, 2006 QuoteHi all, I having recently returned ( early ) from a disasterous skydiving holiday I am looking to plan another one slightly better by doing some research. I like to camp, so i can spend more money on jumping. I am thinking about Skydive City or Skydive Deland over Christmas . Which of these dropzone has good camping facilities. From searching I understand that both have a good reputation. I have low jump numbers having recently completed static line progression so a good atmosphere is also important to me.Thanks If I had to choose between Deland and Skydive City at that experience level, I'd go Skydive City in Z-Hills, hands down. They will take care of you."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rudderow 2 #3 September 25, 2006 If you're looking for something to do AFTER Christmas, consider going to Sebastian. Cross Keys will be "invading" between 12/28 and 1/10, bringing their staff, gear, planes, and great vibes. See my post entitled "X Keys Invasion @ Sebastian 2006-2007". More details are to come, but it has been a great success the past couple of years and is guaranteed to be even better this year. Hope to see you there! PMS #165 Swooo #613 CSA #687 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 September 25, 2006 Z-hills will be having a Christmas boogie, so there will be a lot of people there. Since your jump numbers are low, just be aware that it will be very busy. As far as camping facilites go, I think Z-hills wins this one. The camping area in Z-hills is behind the parking area, so you get some privacy. In Deland, it's right at the end of the landing area. I think the bathroom facilites are nicer in Z-hills too. If you're going to have a car, I highly recommend traveling around a little though. The major dz's are just a few hours from each other and they are all worthy of a visit. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcasey001 0 #5 September 26, 2006 thanks for the replys everyone!! I am will be hiring a car for the time I am over there and I will try vist a few dz's. Is it not advised for a student like myself to go to a busy dz? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 September 26, 2006 QuoteIs it not advised for a student like myself to go to a busy dz? I don't know how large your home dz is. But low-timers who come from small dz's that run a Cessna sometimes find their first boogies a little overwhelming because there are so many more canopies in the sky with them. As long as you're comfortable with that, you're good to go. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
