valiant-51 0 #1 August 12, 2014 Hi all, I am a returning skydiver and would like to say hi to the community. I started jumping in Skydive San Diego 10 years ago and took some time off from the sport. I recently moved to the Bay Area started jumping again at Skydance Skydiving in Davis, CA. I am having a great time flying but have found it hard to make connections with other A-licensed jumpers (or newer jumpers) interested in learning, practicing, and/or just flying together a few times. Business drives the schedule of a lot of senior jumpers in the community and very few are interested in jumping with A-licensed jumpers, unless you are willing to $$$-talk about coaching-$$$ of course. I have paid for a some coach jumps already but I am ready to start flying with other people and making new friends! If you are a jumper from the bay area and would like to jump with a new but highly motivated skydiver, contact me! I drive from the south bay and have been going to Davis almost every weekend. We could also talk about carpooling. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 12, 2014 Check out the NCSL - we have lots of events that are appropriate for newer jumpers and it's a good chance to meet others. https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCaliforniaSkydivingLeague And don't be afraid to ask more experienced folks to jump with you - yeah, there are a lot of folks who are working, or doing team training, but there are plenty just there to fun jump - you just need to ask and meet them."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valiant-51 0 #3 August 12, 2014 Thanks for the link and the advice NWFlyer! I will stay tuned to the Facebook page! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hollywood5581 0 #4 August 13, 2014 If you ever find yourself in Lodi, Ca. I jump there a couple Saturday's out of the month, and Tuesday's as well. I'm A licensed with 84 free falls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 August 13, 2014 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
valiant-51 0 #6 August 15, 2014 Thanks Hollywood5581! I will contact you when I plan a trip to Lodi. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
