cahn521 0 #1 August 5, 2003 So... I haven't ever dropped yet, but I am planning to do my first jump with a friend of mine. I was researching different jumps on the web (I heard there was a 19,000 foot jump in Monterey that I really want to try) and came across a google result that said something like, "19,000...monterey...tandem...accident." So, thought I ought to click to it but it took me here. So...here I am! Actually, this is pretty cool. I motorcycle as well, and there is a very active motorcycle board for the bay area that I appreciate a lot. Hope this is just as good! (btw, it's www.bayarearidersforum, my handle is "notsofast"). Any suggestions on what types of jumps to do in the Monterey area (or NorCal) would be much appreciated. Something higher than 13,000 feet is preferred (my friend has done 13 thou twice already and I'm eager to jump higher as well). A big hello and thanks in advance for any responses! Take care, Catherine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 August 5, 2003 I think you will find the traffic far better up in the air.. with less chance of getting run over Skydiving is far safer. Just look here for DZ around the area. California DZ Just look for the Turbine aircraft at any given DZ.... you can pay for extra altitude at most.... or.... well .. uh some pilots appreciate flashing boobies for extra altitude but that may just be for us experienced jumpers. I dont think I have ever seen a tandem student do it. Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miracles 0 #3 August 5, 2003 WELCOME!!! Just be prepared for lotsa fun, excitement and Beer sessions......... but dun forget to make safe landings........... *another skydiving freak, good... cos the sky is SOooooooo BIG* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 August 5, 2003 Hi Catherine! Wlecome to the forums! You landed at the right spot . . . there are a TON of folks here that love our sport of skydiving, and share a wealth of information. My recommendation to you for a first jump is a tandem. You will have your own harness and be hooked to the front of a very experienced tandem instructor who wears a huge parachute (built for two!). Although I have never been there, I hear that Skydive Monterey Bay has gorgeous views. They advertise tandems from higher altitudes on their website as well. One word of caution - people handle the thin air above 10,000 feet differently. It affects all of us in different ways. We skydivers go to 13,000 feet or so regularly without batting an eyelash. We are above the 10,000 foot threshold for such a short time that it is normally a non-issue. Do some reading about 'hypoxia" (a deficiency of oxygen in the bloodstream) before you go. Have fun, and let us know how it goes! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 August 5, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 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
coconutmonkey 0 #6 August 5, 2003 Welcome to the party! If ya ever make it out east coast way, stop by Raeford and party with the SkyMonkeys!Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
