GeordieSkydiver 0 #1 October 20, 2004 I'm thinking of taking a skydive holiday over Christmas this year. I cant decide where to go. I think I've narrowed it down to FL, CA or Spain. I'm based in the UK. I need good weather and cheap accomodation. Any ideas? LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #2 October 20, 2004 Zhills has a rocking Christmas boogie. You can contact Pip Redvers about renting a trailer from him fairly cheap."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
BikerBabe 0 #3 October 20, 2004 Only one place to be over Christmas: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=518Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #4 October 20, 2004 Yeah, listen to that Biker Babe chick, she's a genius. Come out to Arizona. I know there will be quite a collection of Brits there, and I can vouch for the quality of the New Year's Eve party. Contact Betsy Barnhouse and see if there is any room left in the team trailers. Click on my signature line and download the video preview from last year's boogaloo. The Dropzone.com boogies are great places to network with other skydivers and you end up with friends and places to stay all over the world. I'm doing the boogie video this year too, and we'll be doing a "dailies" reel every evening in the Bent Prop (the bar) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 October 20, 2004 Eloy, Arizona is a fantastic place to go over the holiday and like Deuce said, there are a LOT of Brits that come. Still, I may very well end up in Z-hills this year just for a change of pace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 October 20, 2004 Eloy. As a dz.com member, you have to experience the nig-noggery. 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
jerry81 10 #7 October 20, 2004 Gran Canaria! (Still counts as Spain, so it's not like you have to change your plans or anything...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 October 20, 2004 QuoteI cant decide where to go. Surely you jest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #9 October 20, 2004 eloy. duh. eloy. eloy. eloy.http://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #10 October 20, 2004 Hey thanks guys, you've given me a lot to think about so far. Gran Canaria seems like my easiest option so far... Eloy does look sweet, that video was awesome! Thanks again. LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #11 October 20, 2004 Quoteeloy. duh. eloy. eloy. eloy. Eloy looks like a very good place to be for the holidays. I've never been there before (yet !) Urban legend or not? I've been told by a jumper who went there that the Arizona climate is much tougher on the equipment, because of the sand etc. He told me that a 500 jump canopy that's been jumped in Arizona, would look like 1500 jump canopy elsewhere. Is it true? Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dazzle 0 #12 October 20, 2004 You're planning 500 jumps over the christmas boogie????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #13 October 20, 2004 QuoteYou're planning 500 jumps over the christmas boogie????? Nah! Well, maybe ! Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el_chester 4 #14 October 20, 2004 Check out the otter throughout the winter @ Cabo San Lucas (there'a a thread in the eventa an dplaces to jump forum) Or PM me with your email and I'll tell the DZO to email you with the info -- Be careful giving advice. Wise men don't need it, and fools won't heed it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #15 October 20, 2004 Urban legend or not? I've been told by a jumper who went there that the Arizona climate is much tougher on the equipment, because of the sand etc. He told me that a 500 jump canopy that's been jumped in Arizona, would look like 1500 jump canopy elsewhere. Is it true? Somewhat true. Please see my sig line!---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #16 October 20, 2004 Come on Yves! We'll have our smelly french canadian way this way Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweep 0 #17 October 20, 2004 All the other places suggested so far sound pretty cool and I hope to get to many of them soon. As a UK jumper, you might be interested to know in the Skydive Algarve boogie organised by Target Skysports (Hibbaldstow). They take their two dornier G92 to an airport in Alvore,portugal and set up shop for a few weeks over Christmas and new year. Very cheap flights UK to Faro (£150 or so return easyjet, or if you go via kent with www.eujet.com you may get flights for about £30 return (I just did). There's also cheap car hire and cheap apartments (off-season holiday apartments think it's something like 20 Euro a night for four person apmnt). Also lots of people from around the world including a strong contingent of UK jumpers, instructors, WARP coaches etc. Jump prices are more expensive than the US, think they might be about 18-20 Euro to altitude... I've never been but I'm going this year as are a number of regulars from Strathallan, apparently its an absolute blast... Beach jumps and all sorts. More details on the Hib website at http://www.targetsky.demon.co.uk/Algarve.htm BTW I'm not involved with it, I just know a lot of folk that have been regularly in the past... Blue Ones, Sweep---- Yay! I'm now a 200 jump wonder.... Still a know-it-all tho.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stilldointime 0 #18 October 20, 2004 The Canary Islands are fabulous during X-mas!! Check it out man....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justaflygirl 0 #19 October 20, 2004 QuoteZhills has a rocking Christmas boogie. You can contact Pip Redvers about renting a trailer from him fairly cheap. Ive personally never been to the boogie at Christmas, but just over all ZHills is an awesome place! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #20 October 20, 2004 ZHills for new years is a must. Last year the bonfire was over 3 people high. There was lots of stuff. I just can't remember it. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #21 October 21, 2004 QuoteLast year the bonfire was over 3 people high. Read that?! They burn PEOPLE! in Florida during the Holidays! Eloy is the only safe option! (really glad you liked the video! Come be in the next one!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #22 October 21, 2004 Quote(really glad you liked the video! Come be in the next one!) Note to self.. Jump with JP more.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #23 October 21, 2004 QuoteQuote(really glad you liked the video! Come be in the next one!) Note to self.. Jump with JP more.. My god! Have you seen that video preview! It's GREAT! Just FABULOUS! OMG! Eloy is such fun! Check your current avatar, chiquitacoolio, you have jumped with me and I can prove it. Jump with me more at ELoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #24 October 21, 2004 Hee, hee.......I had just met JP for the first time at the Holiday Boogie in Eloy, and he was dying to do video of my jumps Heck, I even made the video.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #25 October 21, 2004 I've just booked my flight to Gran Canaria out 21st, return 1st Jan. Need to sort out some accommodation now. LeeLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
