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cahn521

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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

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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.:$

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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!

B|
Arrive Safely

John

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