el6uapo 0 #1 March 20, 2009 Hey, I'm off to Florida for the next two weeks. I've been trying to decide where to jump. I'm a newb so if there are better DZs for newbs vs. more experience let me know. Also, I am interested in DZs with better night life where I can at a minimum pitch a tent. To give you an idea of what I am used to I jump at SkyDive Orange in VA. If you are not familiar they fly a Twotter and like to party. Any suggestions are appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 March 20, 2009 Skydive City in ZHills. Meets every one of your criteria. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueskiesbill 0 #3 March 20, 2009 hey, so I once made this same post... my favorite is Z-hills because they have a great atmosphere, great jumpers/coaches, and i jump at the ranch in NY and the planes that billy richards owns (super otters) go down to the hills for the winter, i think there should be three of them down there right now if they are all running...the night life is great between the fire pit and the bar that paul runs... I have also heard alot of great things about sebastian including there great vibe, the late night hang out and the view from altitude... I have heard Deland is rough because they have alot of teams there and it is not really geared towards a under 500 jump newby Also if I were you I would check the calendar on DZ.com and on the dropzones web pages as well to see if anyone has anything fun and exciting going on if you have any other questions ask away blueskies!!! ***also i just moved to baltimore and will be checking orange out this summer...can you tell me anything about orange the condemned convict climbs the highest peaks without fear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 March 20, 2009 Quote I have heard Deland is rough because they have alot of teams there and it is not really geared towards a under 500 jump newby Just shows you shouldn't believe everything you hear. While Deland does have a lot of team training going on, they definitely welcome low-timers. Heck, I barely have over 500 jumps and have probably done 400 of them there. To the OP, if you have a car, check out as many of the FL dz's that you can. They all have a different vibe and it's worth checking them out just so you can experience that. 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
jumpingjunkie81 0 #5 March 20, 2009 Sebastian is great!!! Amazing views, fun nightlife, and the staff is super!! They have an event going on next weekend friday the 27th til Sunday the 29th... "March Madness and Casino Night"!!! You can find the details here: http://www.skydiveseb.com/events.htm Hope you make it out! I will be tenting it for the weekend!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjunkie81 0 #6 March 20, 2009 Oh yeah, I also forgot to add that starting this monday the 23rd until friday the 27th, Sebastian is offering free gear rental all week long!!! And the twin otter will be flying all day every day during the week!!! Hope that helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GussoneR 0 #7 March 20, 2009 Yes, Sebastian is a great DZ with cool staff, very nice views and with a good night life. In Z-hill, the easter boogie starts the 4 of April with nights jumps. http://skydivecity.com/html/calendar/ If you can go both, do it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #8 March 20, 2009 QuoteYes, Sebastian is a great DZ with cool staff, very nice views and with a good night life. In Z-hill, the easter boogie starts the 4 of April with nights jumps. http://skydivecity.com/html/calendar/ If you can go both, do it!TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyU 0 #9 March 23, 2009 Quote Just shows you shouldn't believe everything you hear. While Deland does have a lot of team training going on, they definitely welcome low-timers. Heck, I barely have over 500 jumps and have probably done 400 of them there. That's because you have boobs -- Andy Ussach Team Dirty Sanchez Ex-Vice President #38 Explosivo Rodriguez #1385, Muff Brother #3503, "Woody" Hellfish #646 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #10 March 23, 2009 Z-Hills - great dropzone, great times, great planes Deland - super friendly people, great planes Sebastian - awesome views, relly nice crowd, great plane Any Questions?jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
