nutellaontoast 0 #1 July 2, 2006 Hi! I'm new to skydiving and thought I'd check out these forums. I did a tandem in ~ 2001 and then another one a few months ago (april 06). After spending the day/night at the DZ with my funjumper friend I decided it was something I wanted to be a part of. I'm a bit more than halfway through AFF and just moved to the Bay Area. I'm hoping to find some jumpers in the area and find out which would be the best place to finish up AFF. Hopefully there is somewhere that I can get to by public transportation or someone who is looking for a carpool buddy as I lack a car and odn't plan on getting one. StevieDon't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 July 3, 2006 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
bodypilot1 0 #3 July 3, 2006 Hello There are quite a few people that drive from the Bay Area to Lodi. If you are current and wish to continue you AFF progression, I have a private USPA AFF instruction program that I can adjust or modify to get you flying on your own. Feel free to call me and talk sometime if your interested. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutellaontoast 0 #4 July 3, 2006 I'm in berkeley. According to the locator the closest to me is Byron. Really though distance doesn't matter to me. I'll wake up at 5 am if I have to. I just need it so I can get somewhere on a train/bus, one way or another.Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #5 July 9, 2006 Stevie, There are plenty of friendly jumpers that drive out to Byron every weekend. We drive right by the dublin/pleasanton BART stop. A few of us probably live fairly close to you. I for one go out to Byron almost every weekend. Let me know if your interested in getting out there.Losers make excuses, Winners make it happen God is Good Beer is Great Swoopers are crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #6 July 10, 2006 Stevie, As the others have posted, there are a lot of us who live near by. I went through AFF at Hollister, but jump at most of the DZs in the area. Which one depends on my mood and what is happening that weekend. Between Hollister, Byron, Davis and Lodi, you have a great selection of turbines to jump from with incredible staff to complete your AFF. Shoot me a PM if you are looking for a ride.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #7 July 14, 2006 Hey there! Byron has several jumpers that live in Berekely. Should be able to find a ride. Check out NorCalSkydivers group on Yahoo. You can also take BART to Dublin and hook up a ride from anyone coming via 580... which is mostly everyone. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 July 17, 2006 Nutellaontoast graduated from my private AFF course this weekend and did 2 solo's afterward. Great skydives Stevie, congrats. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWScottIV 0 #9 July 19, 2006 When I was looking for a DZ for my GF and I to do AFF I shopped around quite a bit... After caling all of the DZs from Monterey to Santa Rosa and speaking to a few active skydivers I decided on Byron. I live in Folsom (Between Lake Tahoe and SF), so there's definitely closer and cheaper (Lodi) DZs than Byron... During my search I was able ascertain that it was very safe (most important IMO), friendly, and professional. I have also found that to be true in my experience (although somewhat limited by only 3 visits so far).Gravity Waits for No One. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #10 July 22, 2006 Hey Dude, I'm heading to Byron tomorrow from SF. Drop me a line if you want a ride. I like to hang out and I hope to get a few levels in, so it will be a long day - but a good one! Jean jeanshp@hotmail.comBecause life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutellaontoast 0 #11 July 22, 2006 wow! Thanks to evryone for replying! Makes me really excited about the the sport and the area! Finishing AFF was awesome, and doing my first two solo dives... wow... Ohhhhhhhhhh, man I'm excited!Don't let the fact that I sound like I think that I know what I'm talking about fool you. I know that I don't know what I'm talking about Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
