jumpwally 0 #1 August 24, 2005 Planning a Cali trip in Oct. I would like to try Lodi..whats the vibe like out ther? Any info would be great. Thanx allsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 August 24, 2005 Only been there once, but rest assured, Kathy and Bill Dause will make you feel right at home! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #3 August 24, 2005 Yup, they are friendly. Only visited once, but do plan to return. FYI, they are non-USPA. website at www.parachutecenter.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #4 August 24, 2005 QuoteFYI, they are non-USPA. which means pretty much nothing, FYI. jBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #5 August 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteFYI, they are non-USPA. which means pretty much nothing, FYI. j absolutely........nothing. I love Lodi. bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #6 August 24, 2005 FYI - I know people who prefer not to jump at non-USPA DZs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #7 August 24, 2005 Great people, $15 to altitude! Bring beer and we will see you there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 August 24, 2005 No it means they are Non-USPA. I think what you may have meant is that Lodi is a fun DZ, with a great crew of jumpers, some of the best FreeFlyers on the west coast, and good vibes. They also happen to not be a USPA group member.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #9 August 24, 2005 I do not have an issue with them being non-uspa. Actually glad there are some places doing their own gig .... I am just looking for someplace nice i have never been....thanx again wallysmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garycal 0 #10 August 24, 2005 Cool place most jumps are done from the otter nice landig area all good folks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #11 August 24, 2005 QuoteNo it means they are Non-USPA. I think what you may have meant is that Lodi is a fun DZ, with a great crew of jumpers, some of the best FreeFlyers on the west coast, and good vibes. They also happen to not be a USPA group member. which...in the overall scheme of things......means absolutely nothing. All the rest you are correct though. :o) bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #12 August 24, 2005 I'd say they're more 'non-uspa' than most. No waivers, no nannying, and no place for whiners to go. All in all, a great place. I wish it were a bit closer to SF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #13 August 24, 2005 QuoteNo it means they are Non-USPA. I think what you may have meant is that Lodi is a fun DZ, with a great crew of jumpers, some of the best FreeFlyers on the west coast, and good vibes. They also happen to not be a USPA group member. Well put! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #14 August 24, 2005 As I've only been there once, I don't have much experience to draw from. They operated the Beech 99) when I was there. Is the Beech usually not running? That plane is fast! I definitely prefer it to an otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigslist 0 #15 August 24, 2005 Lodi's the only place I've jumped, but I'm totally happy with everything and everyone there... Not clique-y or dangerous, just a bunch of really great people in the same place for the same reason. Like Mara said, bring beer!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #16 August 25, 2005 QuoteLodi's the only place I've jumped, but I'm totally happy with everything and everyone there... Not clique-y or dangerous, just a bunch of really great people in the same place for the same reason. Like Mara said, bring beer!! Is that white-haired Michael Spurgeon still there? Tell the old fart I said hello! Though he probably won't remember me... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #17 August 25, 2005 QuoteAs I've only been there once, I don't have much experience to draw from. They operated the Beech 99) when I was there. Is the Beech usually not running? That plane is fast! I definitely prefer it to an otter. It all depends on how many jumpers we have. The Otter goes up on busier days. The past few weekends I have done Otter jumps only. If we are really super busy then the tandems go in the Otter and Bill will fly some light Beech loads of just fun jumpers. Talk about a fast trip to altitude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apoil 0 #18 August 26, 2005 QuoteQuoteFYI, they are non-USPA. which means pretty much nothing, FYI. j No it does mean something. For one thing, it means that you wont be asked to present current USPA membership in order to jump there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
