alexafox 0 #1 June 19, 2012 Hi All! I'm heading to Perris in August for a couple of days of Jumping... I'm only able to be there for a couple of days so I'm wanting to cram in as many jumps as I can! The public transport seems to take 3 times as long as driving there! I was hoping to get out to Perris early on a Wednesday and I've got to head back to LA on Friday night.... Just wondering, are there many people driving from LA to Perris regularly? Perhaps regular jumpers who live in LA but work out at Perris? I'd of course chip in for gas money and I can provide beers and witty banter! I know I'm probably better off posting this closer to the date but having absolutely no way out there until the last minute scares me a tad! :) Idon't want to get stuck in LA! LexI refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjsgrlsx3 0 #2 June 20, 2012 I can't help with transportation since I am not in the area......but if you will be at Perris you should see about doing a balloon jump! They rock! Make sure you tell them jump numbers and all.....I am not sure what they require you to have. Have fun and Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #3 June 21, 2012 Thanks dude! Yea I can't wait to get out there! A balloon jump would be amazing!! I refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #4 June 21, 2012 Can you rent a car? You can probably find a rate where it will be under $100 for the 3 days, and this way you can come and go as you please. You won't miss one minute of jumping waiting for a ride, or leaving early because your ride is going home before you need to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #5 June 21, 2012 Hey thanks for the suggestion... I did have a quick look at hire cars and they're up around the $250 mark for 3 days... Also, being from Australia we drive on the other side of the road and I'd rather not drive in a strange city on the opposite side, mainly for the safety of other drivers (and pedestrians). Haha I have had someone offer to give me a lift out there so thats good! And worst case senario I've managed to work out the public transport system... I'd rather give gas money to another poor skydiver like me that's already going out there than to give it to anyone else! I'm staying at IHOP while I'm there so luckily I'm not needing a ride every day! Seems to be falling into place! Can't wait! I refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 June 21, 2012 Quote Can you rent a car? You can probably find a rate where it will be under $100 for the 3 days, and this way you can come and go as you please. You won't miss one minute of jumping waiting for a ride, or leaving early because your ride is going home before you need to. She's Australian, Female and looks to be under 25, I wouldn't rent her a carAlexa, even though you are going to perris, try and get your butt to Elsinore (30mins from Perris), you will have a ball, it's a GREAT DZYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #7 June 21, 2012 Quote I'm staying at IHOP while I'm there so luckily I'm not needing a ride every day! IHOP rents rooms now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #8 June 21, 2012 QuoteQuote I'm staying at IHOP while I'm there so luckily I'm not needing a ride every day! IHOP rents rooms now? International House Of Parachutists. It's a house just at the entry of the DZ. Have fun in CA!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #9 June 21, 2012 Gee thanks for the vote of confidence Squeak! Hahaha Although I consider myself a good driver, I freak out being a passenger in the US so I dare say actually driving would be a nightmare for everyone involved... Haha If I get the chance to head to Elsinore I definitely will! I'm heading to San Fran for tunnel coaching and Lodi for a few jumps before I go to Perris so Hopefully the opportunity will come up somewhere along the line! :) 6 weeks to go and counting! I refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #10 June 21, 2012 Hahaha yea not that restraurant place!I refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #11 June 22, 2012 Although I consider myself a good driver, I freak out being a passenger in the US so I dare say actually driving would be a nightmare for everyone involved... Haha I know just how you feel. I lived in Japan for awhile, and when I first got there, sitting on the wrong side of the car and not having any control freaked me out. As soon as I started driving, my brain switched, and driving was not a problem at all. I never had any problem except for U-turns. Those I still had to think through. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #12 June 22, 2012 Yea I know what you mean! I was considering hiring a motorbike! I thought at least I don't have to be weirded out over being on the otherside of the car... But knowing my track record I decided getting a ride/public transport was the smarter option! :PI refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 June 22, 2012 Quote Although I consider myself a good driver, I freak out being a passenger in the US so I dare say actually driving would be a nightmare for everyone involved... Haha I know just how you feel. I lived in Japan for awhile, and when I first got there, sitting on the wrong side of the car and not having any control freaked me out. As soon as I started driving, my brain switched, and driving was not a problem at all. I never had any problem except for U-turns. Those I still had to think through. When driving in the states, my mantra is "Righ thand SHORT" "Left hand LONG"A 15 year old passenger yelled that to me once in '99 After i made a minor turn error into on coming trafficYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #14 June 22, 2012 Quote Quote Although I consider myself a good driver, I freak out being a passenger in the US so I dare say actually driving would be a nightmare for everyone involved... Haha I know just how you feel. I lived in Japan for awhile, and when I first got there, sitting on the wrong side of the car and not having any control freaked me out. As soon as I started driving, my brain switched, and driving was not a problem at all. I never had any problem except for U-turns. Those I still had to think through. When driving in the states, my mantra is "Righ thand SHORT" "Left hand LONG"A 15 year old passenger yelled that to me once in '99 After i made a minor turn error into on coming trafficSounds like what I yelled at my son when he was learning. It must sound so much different coming from a kid. Maybe, she (your Pax) still had it fresh in her brain, and out it came from her mouth lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #15 June 22, 2012 When i rent a car in the virgin islands the mantra is 'shoulder to shoulder'... they drive on the left but the drivers seat is also on the left of the rental cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #16 June 26, 2012 Geez that would be confusing!I refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiborJanicek 0 #17 June 27, 2012 I jump Lodi last Sunday and did 4 coach jumps with Ed learning correct body position for wingsuit flying. https://vimeo.com/44676505 Lodi rocks, a lot of real good jumpers out there and jump tickets are super cheap. April 18th I got current again, last jump was in 1999 up in Tahoe. Since then I've rocked out 17 jumps. I live right next to Los Angeles airport and I've only jumped at Perris since getting back into the sport. Soon going to hit other drop zones in the area. I work during the week but am able to get time off. Hit me when u get to SoCal and hopefully I can hook u up with a ride there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #18 June 28, 2012 13 years out of the sport , 17 jumps and your already getting coached for a wing suit ? Slow down buckeroo :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiborJanicek 0 #19 June 28, 2012 I think anytime your can get training for something you are trying to accomplish is a good thing. Yes, I've been out of the sport for a while but I feel solid in the air and I have a goal. Phillbo, can u give me any pointers? I'm hungry for info on how I can fly better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #20 June 29, 2012 That's awesome dude! I arrive in LA at about 11:30pm on Tuesday 14th August. I was thinking of just getting a hotel room and heading to Perris on the Wednesday until Friday. If you end up getting some time off around then definitely let me know! :) Iv'e got another guy who said a similar thing too so keep me posted! I promise good road trip banter! :PI refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monko760 0 #21 June 29, 2012 Quote I promise good road trip banter! :P Aussies tend to talk a lot in my experience.I fly and stuff, its fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexafox 0 #22 July 1, 2012 And I'm a prime example! :PI refuse to accept a mediocre life... facebook.com/chutefirst chutefirstapparel.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
