ianmdrennan 2 #1 November 17, 2003 Hi All, Can anyone recommend a dropzone in the Cape Coral area in FL? My father-in-law wants to take his wife for a skydive but I don't know the area well at all. My wife and I would do a jump or 2 there as well so one that caters to experienced divers as well would be appreciated. Thanks for your help. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #2 November 17, 2003 Hi, Ian. There is a new dz that opened up in Labelle called Skydive Southwest Florida. I haven't been there, but there is some info in the places to jump forum, that's about 40-50 miles from Cape Coral. Clewiston is about 72mi from there, also never been there, tho. Ron P from Skydive Tecumseh in Michigan just opened up a new dz in Pahokee called Skydive Southbeach. It is about 100 miles from Cape Coral. The people there are great, the vibe is just awesome. The lift tickets are 18$ to 13500 (tho sometimes we get extra alti:D ), there's more info on their website skydivesouthbeach.com and in the places to jump forum. I have seen them do a few tandems and there are students as well. It seems to be mostly freeflyers there right now:) Just opened a few weeks ago. No food on site yet, but awesome chow in the area. Good luck on your quest. Let us know where you end up. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #3 November 18, 2003 Hey Angela, Thanks for the info. We'll just be up there for a day so I'm not sure if my father-in-law would do a 100 mile drive. If so we'll go there but otherwise we'll check out some of the closer dz's you mentioned. Hope he's up for a drive though. Always wanted to check out the Pahokee area. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #4 November 18, 2003 Cool. Hope to see you there, then. I've been there every weekend. I'm sure your in-laws will have a blast no matter where they go. But, an especially awesome time in Pahokee:D take care. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #5 November 18, 2003 Skydive Southwest Florida in Labelle, Florida. Opened recently, however owner has been in the skydiyng business for 41 years. Check out http://www.skydiveswflorida.com, and then go to our original dropzone establised in 1961 at http://www,skydiveohio.com Jim and Lee West since 1961 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #6 November 18, 2003 My home DZ -- Clewiston: www.skydivefl.com -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #7 November 18, 2003 http://www.skydiveswflorida.com http://www.skydiveohio.com Sorry foir the wrong "clicky"Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #8 November 18, 2003 http://www.skydiveswflorida.com http://www.skydiveohio.comYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greene 0 #9 November 18, 2003 Oh well, screw the clicky thing. I think you all can figure out how to find our old and new DZ Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greene 0 #10 November 18, 2003 Duh! What did I do wrong? Clicky looks the same to me. Of course I do have a left eye infection. Is that my problem or am I still computer stupid? Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #11 November 30, 2003 Sorry but performance landings are forbidden so we're gonna head to clewston. Thanks for the info. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #12 November 30, 2003 We'll be there tomorrow (Nov 30th). Hope to see you there. Look out for a yellow and purple freefly jumpsuit. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Greene 0 #13 November 30, 2003 Sorry we missed your visit today at Skydive Southwest Florida in Labelle, Florida. Myabe next time. Clewiston is a great dropzone, and we are sure you had a great time. They are a top notch dropzone. Any dropzone that states "they allow hook turns" has opened themselves for a wide variety of conquences. We so not condone or recommend hook turns. However, skydivers still continue to do them at our dropzones, and not with our blessing or permission, but they still do. As long as they take their own responsibility for the skydive and their landings, that is what we are trying to get across to the skydiver. The skydiver also must realize that, we do not allow them, and if they then do them, that is their problem when a hook turn goes bad. If you choose to do a hook turn, afer we told you not to, at any of our DZ's and you get injured or die "we told you not to do them" Your choice, not ours. SGC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #14 November 30, 2003 Hey Greene, No problem at all. I understand that not all dropzones like performance landings and I certainly don't hold a lesser opinion of yours for that, or any reason. Quotes long as they take their own responsibility for the skydive and their landings, that is what we are trying to get across to the skydiver. The skydiver also must realize that, we do not allow them, and if they then do them, that is their problem when a hook turn goes bad. Of course I agree with this. I just got the impression from the "forbidden" tag under hook turns that they were unacceptable and I am not in the habit of breaking a DZ's rules - whether or not I agree with them. I'd hope (although I know it's not always so) that a licensed jumper is responsible enough to know that they, and they alone, are responsible for getting themselves to the ground safely. Either way I wish you guys the best. See you in the air soon Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team 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
PhreeZone 20 #8 November 18, 2003 http://www.skydiveswflorida.com http://www.skydiveohio.comYesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #9 November 18, 2003 Oh well, screw the clicky thing. I think you all can figure out how to find our old and new DZ Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #10 November 18, 2003 Duh! What did I do wrong? Clicky looks the same to me. Of course I do have a left eye infection. Is that my problem or am I still computer stupid? Lee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #11 November 30, 2003 Sorry but performance landings are forbidden so we're gonna head to clewston. Thanks for the info. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #12 November 30, 2003 We'll be there tomorrow (Nov 30th). Hope to see you there. Look out for a yellow and purple freefly jumpsuit. Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greene 0 #13 November 30, 2003 Sorry we missed your visit today at Skydive Southwest Florida in Labelle, Florida. Myabe next time. Clewiston is a great dropzone, and we are sure you had a great time. They are a top notch dropzone. Any dropzone that states "they allow hook turns" has opened themselves for a wide variety of conquences. We so not condone or recommend hook turns. However, skydivers still continue to do them at our dropzones, and not with our blessing or permission, but they still do. As long as they take their own responsibility for the skydive and their landings, that is what we are trying to get across to the skydiver. The skydiver also must realize that, we do not allow them, and if they then do them, that is their problem when a hook turn goes bad. If you choose to do a hook turn, afer we told you not to, at any of our DZ's and you get injured or die "we told you not to do them" Your choice, not ours. SGC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #14 November 30, 2003 Hey Greene, No problem at all. I understand that not all dropzones like performance landings and I certainly don't hold a lesser opinion of yours for that, or any reason. Quotes long as they take their own responsibility for the skydive and their landings, that is what we are trying to get across to the skydiver. The skydiver also must realize that, we do not allow them, and if they then do them, that is their problem when a hook turn goes bad. Of course I agree with this. I just got the impression from the "forbidden" tag under hook turns that they were unacceptable and I am not in the habit of breaking a DZ's rules - whether or not I agree with them. I'd hope (although I know it's not always so) that a licensed jumper is responsible enough to know that they, and they alone, are responsible for getting themselves to the ground safely. Either way I wish you guys the best. See you in the air soon Blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
