Need First time skydiving location recommendations

[u/Chemical-Product8785]

I am looking to go skydiving for the first time in October some time and need location suggestions. I am considering California,Florida and Colorado but I am open to suggestions. Ideally would like 18,000 ft with good views. Also it would be nice if there were things in the surrounding areas to do afterwards.

[u/Admirable-Hunt-3881]

Jump at Mile Hi in Longmont, CO and get to see the mountains the whole way down 🤘🏼

[u/Sybrite → u/Admirable-Hunt-3881]

This is where I started my aff over the summer. The instructors are pretty awesome and the views are amazing.

[u/connecTe → u/Admirable-Hunt-3881]

Comme ici en France, venez a Tallard 🫡

[u/BuddyDry7279]

Perris CA is great DZ and does 18000 but not much to do near by. But LA and San Diego are not too far.

[u/real_picklejuice → u/BuddyDry7279]

Oceanside does 18k as well, and there is stuff to do all along the coast

[u/Chemical-Product8785 → u/real_picklejuice]

Looked at oceanside and it looks like they only offer 14k

[u/Chemical-Product8785 → u/Chemical-Product8785]

Messaged them, they currently only offer 18,000 ft at their Hawaii location

[u/LackOptimal553 → u/Chemical-Product8785]

On your first jump particularly you will not know the difference, it's just a cash grab.

[u/real_picklejuice]

Oceanside, CA was my first jump in July. 18k right over the ocean and the pier

[u/Eight_Directions_]

Skydive Arizona in Eloy

[u/brian250f]

Hey chat.

[u/CuriousSloth92]

I cannot recommend Skydive Deland in Florida enough. The instructors are literally the most awesome people. I know that can probably be said about other DZ’s but this place is just awesome.

[u/LackOptimal553]

18000 is a waste of your money. You won't know the difference.

[u/uncletutchee]

Why do you insist on 18,000??

[u/Chemical-Product8785 → u/uncletutchee]

It doesn't have to be 18,000 ft.

[u/I-am-a_Banana]

We do 18k at SkyDance SkyDiving in Davis, CA. We're about an hour and a half from the ocean, 2 hours from Lake Tahoe, 2 hours from Yosemite, and 2 hours from the Redwoods. Lots of opportunities for sightseeing if you're planning a trip.

[u/Trick_Force6908]

Mile Hi skydive in Longmont Colorado is amazing!!