Salomon 0 #1 December 7, 2013 I'm a beginning skydiver with little experience, but I'm going on vacation to NY City this Christmas break. I was wondering if there are any good drop zones close to the city, and maybe a wind tunnel to improve myself. Are there any suggestions for this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #2 December 8, 2013 Weather is super cold but a few DZ's might be willing to get their Cessna out for a few people but thats about it. Nothing really that close to the city and the nearest tunnel is the one north of Boston.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedoc329 0 #3 December 11, 2013 I know cpi in ellington ct jumps 2 cessnas all winter that's about 2 hrs from the city, the ranch in gardiner ny may fly randomly but I would call them to get more infoQuote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites textandstage 0 #4 December 11, 2013 Sky's The Limit in East Stroudsburg PA (1.5 hours from the city) will be open this coming weekend, then closed until January 11th. I don't think The Ranch (in Gardiner NY, also about 1.5 hours from the city) is jumping regularly anymore this winter, but if the weather's jumpable and there are jumpers, they might put some loads up, just give them a call. There's also Skydive Above the Poconos which is a little further from the city (never been, but I think it's about 45 minutes past STL in PA) and should be jumping all winter, weather permitting. Closest wind tunnel is in New Hampshire (I know, blows, right?) Hope this helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdigital 0 #5 December 11, 2013 I know this really doesn't help but just leave your rig at home, we're all fleeing the north for more favorable climates LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChrisD 0 #6 March 19, 2014 PhreeZoneWeather is super cold but a few DZ's might be willing to get their Cessna out for a few people but thats about it. Nothing really that close to the city and the nearest tunnel is the one north of Boston. Crosskeys really is the place to go, I'm surprised no has mentioned this??/ : http://crosskeysskydiving.com/jump_crosskeys.php CBut what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
textandstage 0 #4 December 11, 2013 Sky's The Limit in East Stroudsburg PA (1.5 hours from the city) will be open this coming weekend, then closed until January 11th. I don't think The Ranch (in Gardiner NY, also about 1.5 hours from the city) is jumping regularly anymore this winter, but if the weather's jumpable and there are jumpers, they might put some loads up, just give them a call. There's also Skydive Above the Poconos which is a little further from the city (never been, but I think it's about 45 minutes past STL in PA) and should be jumping all winter, weather permitting. Closest wind tunnel is in New Hampshire (I know, blows, right?) Hope this helps! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdigital 0 #5 December 11, 2013 I know this really doesn't help but just leave your rig at home, we're all fleeing the north for more favorable climates LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisD 0 #6 March 19, 2014 PhreeZoneWeather is super cold but a few DZ's might be willing to get their Cessna out for a few people but thats about it. Nothing really that close to the city and the nearest tunnel is the one north of Boston. Crosskeys really is the place to go, I'm surprised no has mentioned this??/ : http://crosskeysskydiving.com/jump_crosskeys.php CBut what do I know, "I only have one tandem jump." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
