jasminegolightl 0 #1 February 9, 2005 Hi! I and a friend will be in the San Francisco area on March 8-9 (tues & wed). I'd like to get some jumps in and my friend wants to do AFF. Does anybody have fave DZs to recommend? As I understand it, Byron is closer but Monterey Bay has a fantastic view from freefall. Also, what's the weather like in March there? (good jumping weather? or if not, are we better off heading south/quick flight to LA and then to Perris?) Thanks! ~Josephine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alana 0 #2 February 9, 2005 My vote is Byron (www.bayareaskydiving.com)...but I'm partial, I did my AFF there and the majority of my jumps. Although, we're not open on Tuesday, so my next vote would be Hollister (a lot of us go there when the weather isn't good). It should only take you guys no more than an hour or so to get to both dzs from the city. Call them before you go so you can see if they're doing an AFF course that weekend. As for the weather, it's generally good in March both places, but you can always either fly down south or drive (about 7 hours) if it's not. The view is REALLY nice at Monterey, but there are a lot more upjumpers at Byron; it's just a really good vibe. The View-San Francisco and rolling hills all around (not too shabby). Hollister you get a lot of the same views as Monterey-the beach, hils, etc... Look me up when you get out here! Peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #3 February 10, 2005 Then there is Lodi. Jumping is great during the week. PM sent. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 February 10, 2005 I'd highly recommend SkyDance SkyDiving (www.skydance.net) Great people, the new PAC 750 aircraft, and nice facility.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #5 February 10, 2005 on a weekday the PAC might not get up too many times though. More likely to be on the 182. From my limited days bumming around in the fall, Lodi seemed most reliable, probably because they do their AFF training on weekdays. I drove out there on a Wednesday after getting winded at Byron (3 attempts and still no luck) and got in 2 runs easily in the afternoon. Monterey is only open on weekdays to appointments, which your AFF friend would be. That would be on the 206T, which I didn't like as a student (we went to only 11k), but I like since, since the side door gives a great view on the way up. Much better than the tiny portholes on most of the turbines. Hope the weather favors you on your visit - it's hard to predict March weather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #6 February 11, 2005 Byron, Lodi, Hollister and Davis should be good on weather in March. Lodi is opened on Tuesday. I'm from Byron, so I'm a little partial to that. You should put a shout out when the time gets close. If we get a small group together willing to play hookie from work, you should have tons of fun. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasminegolightl 0 #7 February 17, 2005 Thanks for the scoop everyone! I will definitely give a shout out to the NoCal homies as the time gets closer... blue skies! ~Josephine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
