freefalle 0 #1 April 9, 2015 I moved to California from Florida about 8 months ago. Before I left, I thought I wanted to get out of the sport, I sold my rig but still have the rest of my gear. Anyway, l've really been missing the sport and want to get current again and buy a new rig. I've hear horror stories about Lodi, which is probably the closest DZ to me. I'm living in Modesto which is about an hour from Sacramento. Can anyone recommend a DZ that's not hours away? I was thinking about Monterey Bay but the reviews don't look to promising there either. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bealio 0 #2 April 9, 2015 Lodi is fucking awesome. Skydive California is closer to you. Byron is fucking awesome too and closer. Do you not know how to use this website? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 April 9, 2015 Skydive California in Tracy is a new DZ on a private airport with a T206 . Bay Area Skydiving in Byron has a KA. Creature comforts are a bit limited. SkyDance in Davis has a Texas Turbine Grand Caravan that is smokin' fast to altitude. I mostly jump there. Monterey Bay is a tandem factory. Hollister is... well, um, Hollister.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
LyraM45 0 #4 April 9, 2015 Skydive California is super close to you-- new DZ up in the Tracy area. Check them out. Would be really convenient to go get current there. Byron, Lodi, and Davis are all not much further. Byron is probably next closest. I pop back and forth between Byron, Davis, and Skydive Cal. I don't frequent Lodi because that is my choice as a licensed jumper, but as a licensed jumper you can formulate your own opinion based off of what you heard and how you feel after you visit. Different strokes for different folks there. Out of the bunch though, Davis is kind of where its at in terms of classic scene on the weekends: good lift capacity, good facilities, camping, bonfires, lots of fun jumpers, LO's, etc.Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #5 April 9, 2015 Lodi is legendary. Don't talk shit unless, you've jumped there.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,207 #6 April 9, 2015 stayhighLodi is legendary. Don't talk shit unless, you've jumped there. I've never jumped there, but I agree it's legendary. Currently it's legendary for having large aircraft with no one wearing seat belts. Maybe soon it will be legendary for the tragic accident that had unnecessary fatalities. Some legends are best to read about, and not to be part of.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rickendiver 6 #7 April 9, 2015 Skydive California in Tracy would be a great place to get current again. Slower pace than a turbine operation, and the staff there are first class and super friendly. All the rental/student gear is brand new, and the T206U is set up really well for jumping. Probably a 20 minute drive from Mo-town Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #8 April 9, 2015 http://skydivecal.com/ Probably the closest to you. And its awesome.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
Bealio 0 #9 April 10, 2015 Skydivers used to be cool. Now they're just soccer mom's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpjc2000 0 #10 April 11, 2015 gowlerk***Lodi is legendary. Don't talk shit unless, you've jumped there. I've never jumped there, but I agree it's legendary. Currently it's legendary for having large aircraft with no one wearing seat belts. Maybe soon it will be legendary for the tragic accident that had unnecessary fatalities. Some legends are best to read about, and not to be part of. Anything beyond you're first four words hold no validity…"Life serves us well to believe very little of what we hear and half of what we think we see" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #11 April 12, 2015 I checked out Lodi today. Granted it was bust when I went but the little short guy was a bit of a tool. He tried to sell me a beat up container with a saber 2 in it for 6,000.00 Seriously? Not impressed. I'll check it out again but I certainly won't be buying gear there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julius 0 #12 April 12, 2015 If you've NEVER jumped there, how do you KNOW about the seat belts?! I DO jump there; Motiv8 wears their seat belts, people near us wear their seat belts, my 4way team wear their seat belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,207 #13 April 13, 2015 There is an on going thread about seatbelt use in another forum. Find it and read it. And I'm glad to hear there is at least some seatbelt use in Lodi. Keep it up.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake330 0 #14 April 13, 2015 I've jumped at all Nor Cal DZs, regularly at Skydance and Bay Area Skydiving (which I love) for 15+ years, but my new home is Skydive California in Davis. I can't recommend them enough. I didn't mention other DZ's by name for a reason. But you've already been to Lodi, so keep on learning from experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jacketsdb23 49 #15 April 13, 2015 I think Jake means Tracy, Skydive Cal is in Tracy :)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
jake330 0 #16 April 13, 2015 Yes, I did mean Skydive California in TRACY! D'oh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
