voltage 0 #1 January 8, 2007 Just booked the flights, in March we are coming to Florida. First time in the US First time jumping at bigger dropzones First time jumping from bigger airplanes First time (for me) hopefully jumping with more than one person / 2-way First time .... uuuh How is the beer price over there? We want to camp on the dropzone etc. and spend all the money for jumping. Any tips appreciated. Yippeeeee!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppo 0 #2 January 8, 2007 camping out tips...I just have one. Camp Warm. It bit me in the ass over christmas, I was blown away at how cold it can get throughout the night, and get so nice during the day. Make sure your sleeping bag can handle the cold. An air mattress will likely be a good idea too. Good Luck, have fun. Where you going...Skydive City???What goes up, must come DOWN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #3 January 8, 2007 QuoteFirst time in the US First time jumping at bigger dropzones First time jumping from bigger airplanes First time (for me) hopefully jumping with more than one person / 2-way First time .... uuuh How is the beer price over there?If your smart you'll knock out all of those on the first jump which means that you'll only have one case of beer to pay...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #4 January 8, 2007 QuoteJust booked the flights, in March we are coming to Florida. First time in the US First time jumping at bigger dropzones First time jumping from bigger airplanes First time (for me) hopefully jumping with more than one person / 2-way First time .... uuuh How is the beer price over there? We want to camp on the dropzone etc. and spend all the money for jumping. Any tips appreciated. Yippeeeee!!! Shhhh...don't say "first" so many times Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #5 January 8, 2007 I bet you all forget until March ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #6 January 8, 2007 QuoteIf your smart you'll knock out all of those on the first jump which means that you'll only have one case of beer to pay... ahhhh where do you get that from? Two firsts on one jump? two cases.... three first on one jump? three cases.... at least that is the Raeford way.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #7 January 8, 2007 ah how will the weather be around March/April ? We germans are used to cold weather Not sure yet where we are going. I read that in Z-Hills there is a 200way camp so maybe not the best time to start when you are coming from a cessna DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #8 January 8, 2007 QuoteI bet you all forget until March ... Don't count on it ... this group remembers everything!!!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppo 0 #9 January 8, 2007 Quoteah how will the weather be around March/April ? We germans are used to cold weather Not sure yet where we are going. I read that in Z-Hills there is a 200way camp so maybe not the best time to start when you are coming from a cessna DZ We Canadians aren't too shy about cold weather either . I just went there expecting nice warm weather, day and night, and I nearly froze my nuts off the first night. I got about 3 hours sleep overall. I had 26 jumps from a cessna dropzone when I first went there, and I didn't have a problem. The only new thing was the amount of traffic, but if you pay attention, then that won't be a problem. The main issue that I see is that 200ways will ground airplanes as they wait for people. with 20ways or less, they can use one aircraft, anytime there needs to be more than one, you can expect some delays. If you happen to squeeze in on a load with the 200 way, you'll definitely need to watch out for traffic. But quite simply the best way to avoid traffic...pull high. I've never been to a bigway camp, so maybe some experts will have better advice.What goes up, must come DOWN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 January 9, 2007 Since you are going to be camping, I recommend that you visit as many of the dropzones that you can since they are relatively close to one another. March is a great time to visit; if you go to the beach you'll probably see a bunch of scantily-clad Spring Breakers there! 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
mlofty 0 #11 January 9, 2007 Forget Florida..... Nothing but geriatrics, swamps, mosquitoes and in-bread toothless bastards. Come a couple of hours West to Arizona (at least you'll eliminate the swamps and mosquitoes) March in Arizona is Fucking awesome! most days temperatures don't make it over 110F... Just Joking weather is great! Skydive Arizona in Eloy (my home DZ) has great facilities including a restaurant, bar, pool, gear shop, laundry and free camping area. Look me up I buy you a pint of Spaten... “Oh, he occasionally takes an alcoholiday.” Famous Irish saying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 898 #12 January 9, 2007 just get opposite the cycle the big ways are on and you're set... everything you need is right on the DZ in Z-Hills. and the beer is cold! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #13 January 9, 2007 Quote How is the beer price over there? We want to camp on the dropzone etc. and spend all the money for jumping. Any tips appreciated. Yippeeeee!!! Tip #1) Go to Dublin, Georgia during St. Patricks day . . . But I ask myself - should we corrupt this youngling? HELL F'N YEAH, BUBBA!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #14 January 9, 2007 Tip.. pay all your beer fines at once... get a Keg.CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #15 January 9, 2007 QuoteTip.. pay all your beer fines at once... get a Keg. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valjumps46 0 #16 January 9, 2007 you can stay at my second house in tampa!"I'm going to marry my novels and have short stories for children." BLuE sKiES & aPpLE PIeS oh and I'm "M" A-ZIng Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #17 January 9, 2007 You have a second house in florida? Have I asked you to marry me lately? I been looking for a rich chicky to take care of me!!Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #18 January 9, 2007 Oh it just keeps getting better and better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #19 January 9, 2007 Hehe corrupt me any more? But girls are welcome to try and corrupt me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #20 January 9, 2007 QuoteQuoteFirst time in the US First time jumping at bigger dropzones First time jumping from bigger airplanes First time (for me) hopefully jumping with more than one person / 2-way First time .... uuuh How is the beer price over there?If your smart you'll knock out all of those on the first jump which means that you'll only have one case of beer to pay... Blasphemy!!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #21 January 9, 2007 What is a Keg ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #23 January 9, 2007 QuoteWhat is a Keg ? images.google.ch/images?hl=fr&q=keg just remember, don't check in your rig with LTU scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voltage 0 #24 January 9, 2007 Ah... Keg ... to myself: take note ... important skydiving word piisfish you are everywhere around here. Is that even allowed to speak so many languages. Are you following me? looking like paranoid over my shoulder aaahhhh they are trying to get $%/"§sdkjhljsdfklshdf . NO CARRIER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #25 January 9, 2007 Stalk Stalk It's my job to post here scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
