jknox 0 #1 October 17, 2011 I can fly to the west coast 24 December-1 Jan and torn between spending the week at Skydive Arizona or Perris/Eisinore area. I have never been to a boogie before so I am not sure what to expect as a low timer. Ideally a lot of jumping and some freefly coaching would be great (I have a few hours in the tunnel), do they have coaching at boogies? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #2 October 17, 2011 I can't comment with any 1st hand knowledge on Perris/Snore coaching availability, but I wouldnt expect any of these 3 DZs to have coaches available if you just show up there during what can be their busiest month and expect people to be idle, waiting for your business. Pick a DZ, call, and make plan with a coach there. Eloy would have some for sure IF you plan ahead. In terms of size, Eloy will probably be a bigger boogie than Perris, and then again Snore. All will have load organizers, events, etc. If what you really want to focus on is the jumping/tunnel, I'd say Eloy. If you want to have other things to do and check out, Perris/Snore has more "stuff" close to the DZ to make it more a vacation than purely a skydiving trip. I like Eloy , but wouldnt mind CA either... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jknox 0 #3 October 18, 2011 Thanks Remster, I just got my leave approved yesterday and hoping to book tickets this week. I would prefer an all skydiving and lump in any additional training that I an't get in SEA, like freefly or canopy and wasn't sure if a boogie was a place that could happen. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 October 18, 2011 Quote Thanks Remster, I just got my leave approved yesterday and hoping to book tickets this week. I would prefer an all skydiving and lump in any additional training that I an't get in SEA, like freefly or canopy and wasn't sure if a boogie was a place that could happen. John Freefall coaching wont be a problem at Eloy (or the others; again, I havent jumped at Perris or Snore in a while, that's why I'm not mentioning them directly: I am pretty sure they would have coaches if you call ahead). Same with tunnel (I would put Eloy on the top of the list if you want to do quite a bit of tunnel; the Perris Tunnel has weird hours if I'm not mistaken) Canopy coaching is another issue. I know at Eloy, during the boogie, it wouldnt be very adequate. It's busy, there are sometimes multiple planes on multiple passes, and doing a high hop and pop may not be possible. This may also be an issue at Perris and Snore. To be honest, I'd pick a time where a DZ is quiet for any kind of canopy coaching. But hey, call and see! I may be wrong Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
