squink 0 #1 February 20, 2006 I'm going to California in April. Can anyone tell me what DZ is closest to Sherman Oaks (does anyone know where that is)? Not sure if we're going to have a car or not, so quickest and easiest to get to is what I'm looking for. Thanks. ...the door was open SKYDIVERGIRLS.COM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gofast_ER 0 #2 February 20, 2006 only dz iv been to in californa is perris. Its really a great place. Though elsinore is very close to perris iv never been there. I think you will be about 1 1/2 hours from either one....give or take 1/2 hour. I don't know...i always went there from orange countyI may not agree with what you have to say but i'll defend to the death your right to say it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UntamedDOG 0 #3 February 20, 2006 Sherman Oaks is in the Valley. You are 90 minutes away from all 4 dropzones in the area. Go North to Skydive Cal City and Skydive Taft Go East to Perris and Elsinore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #4 February 20, 2006 Go to Perris, of course. Two words: Wind. Tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #5 February 20, 2006 Otherwise known as crack Edited to add: Change your pic girl to show off your beautiful new hair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #6 February 20, 2006 I've gotta get Clownburner to take some more pics. The only one I've got is pretty bad lighting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #7 February 20, 2006 QuoteI've gotta get Clownburner to take some more pics. The only one I've got is pretty bad lighting. I don't have any pics of you either (before and after), and I'd love some of you to send in to the Locks of Love, along with our others. Edited to say...Elsinore is the most friendly of all DZs. If I were you, I'd go to both Elsinore and Perris, depending on your mood and on their events. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #8 February 20, 2006 This is a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #9 February 20, 2006 LOL. It'd be nice if I could post one where I'm actually wearing make-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #10 February 20, 2006 I like Elsinore better than Perris myself, but both are nice DZ's. Much better view at Elsinore. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #11 February 20, 2006 OK... well get him to take pics of you soon then girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites UntamedDOG 0 #12 February 20, 2006 QuoteI like Elsinore better than Perris myself how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get evicted from the land? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #13 February 20, 2006 I used to love jumping at Elsinore. However, they've put in some 3-4 story buildings right next to the dropzone. when the wind comes from that direction (and it does quite often), landing can be really dangerous because they can get very bad rotors. I know too many people who've been injured because of that. When the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 February 20, 2006 Awesome cut, girl. "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 VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 February 20, 2006 QuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? If you land away from the rotors, isn't the problem solved? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #16 February 20, 2006 Been put up since my last visit there, which was some time ago. Sorry to hear that. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #17 February 21, 2006 QuoteWhen the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. You could always swoop the pond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,463 #18 February 21, 2006 >how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get >evicted from the land? About 9 months I believe. After that they will be about half a mile west of there, just past where the gliders take off now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #19 February 21, 2006 QuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #20 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! Did you get drunk and shave your eybrows again? Didn't we have a chat about putting the razors *away* when you bring out the absinthe? Silly frog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #21 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? Don Simonds. He was off skydiving for about 6 months after that. Very very lucky to be alive. If I could get my cell phone to transfer the picture to my computer I'd post his HUGE hematoma for all to enjoy... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squink 0 #22 February 21, 2006 Well, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! ...the door was open SKYDIVERGIRLS.COM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #23 February 21, 2006 QuoteWell, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! Both DZs have great FREE coaching programs for low-time jumpers - Excel camp at Elsinore and Performance Plus 2-way skills camp at Perris. Might contact the organizers and see if they'll be available when you're there. http://www.skydiveperris.com/ppp/2wayskillscamp.aspx http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html I am looking forward to some of the Excel coaching when I'm down at Elsinore next month. When I was at Perris last, I had less than 100 jumps and was specifically approached about joining in the 2-way camp by one of the folks that ran it, though I was leaving and wasn't able to take advantage of it. Wish I had those kind of programs locally. "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 Nightingale 0 #24 February 21, 2006 Those buildings create very big rotors if there's a decent wind. There's been a few times I thought I was far enough away, but was still feeling them on landing. Don Simonds was the one I was thinking of, and I've heard of a few others. However, I didn't know them, so I didn't remember the names. If they're moving further away from the buildings, I'd love to start jumping at Elsinore again. I've just found landing there to be a bit beyond my comfort zone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites YahooLV 0 #25 February 21, 2006 Yeah, we ALL got to see his ass! Never have I seen soooo much purple and other colors....dayum..... Dude got lucky!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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Nightingale 0 #6 February 20, 2006 I've gotta get Clownburner to take some more pics. The only one I've got is pretty bad lighting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #7 February 20, 2006 QuoteI've gotta get Clownburner to take some more pics. The only one I've got is pretty bad lighting. I don't have any pics of you either (before and after), and I'd love some of you to send in to the Locks of Love, along with our others. Edited to say...Elsinore is the most friendly of all DZs. If I were you, I'd go to both Elsinore and Perris, depending on your mood and on their events. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #8 February 20, 2006 This is a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #9 February 20, 2006 LOL. It'd be nice if I could post one where I'm actually wearing make-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #10 February 20, 2006 I like Elsinore better than Perris myself, but both are nice DZ's. Much better view at Elsinore. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcneill79 0 #11 February 20, 2006 OK... well get him to take pics of you soon then girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites UntamedDOG 0 #12 February 20, 2006 QuoteI like Elsinore better than Perris myself how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get evicted from the land? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Nightingale 0 #13 February 20, 2006 I used to love jumping at Elsinore. However, they've put in some 3-4 story buildings right next to the dropzone. when the wind comes from that direction (and it does quite often), landing can be really dangerous because they can get very bad rotors. I know too many people who've been injured because of that. When the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 February 20, 2006 Awesome cut, girl. "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 VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 February 20, 2006 QuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? If you land away from the rotors, isn't the problem solved? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #16 February 20, 2006 Been put up since my last visit there, which was some time ago. Sorry to hear that. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #17 February 21, 2006 QuoteWhen the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. You could always swoop the pond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,463 #18 February 21, 2006 >how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get >evicted from the land? About 9 months I believe. After that they will be about half a mile west of there, just past where the gliders take off now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #19 February 21, 2006 QuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #20 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! Did you get drunk and shave your eybrows again? Didn't we have a chat about putting the razors *away* when you bring out the absinthe? Silly frog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #21 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? Don Simonds. He was off skydiving for about 6 months after that. Very very lucky to be alive. If I could get my cell phone to transfer the picture to my computer I'd post his HUGE hematoma for all to enjoy... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squink 0 #22 February 21, 2006 Well, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! ...the door was open SKYDIVERGIRLS.COM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #23 February 21, 2006 QuoteWell, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! Both DZs have great FREE coaching programs for low-time jumpers - Excel camp at Elsinore and Performance Plus 2-way skills camp at Perris. Might contact the organizers and see if they'll be available when you're there. http://www.skydiveperris.com/ppp/2wayskillscamp.aspx http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html I am looking forward to some of the Excel coaching when I'm down at Elsinore next month. When I was at Perris last, I had less than 100 jumps and was specifically approached about joining in the 2-way camp by one of the folks that ran it, though I was leaving and wasn't able to take advantage of it. Wish I had those kind of programs locally. "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 Nightingale 0 #24 February 21, 2006 Those buildings create very big rotors if there's a decent wind. There's been a few times I thought I was far enough away, but was still feeling them on landing. Don Simonds was the one I was thinking of, and I've heard of a few others. However, I didn't know them, so I didn't remember the names. If they're moving further away from the buildings, I'd love to start jumping at Elsinore again. I've just found landing there to be a bit beyond my comfort zone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites YahooLV 0 #25 February 21, 2006 Yeah, we ALL got to see his ass! Never have I seen soooo much purple and other colors....dayum..... Dude got lucky!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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mcneill79 0 #8 February 20, 2006 This is a good one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #9 February 20, 2006 LOL. It'd be nice if I could post one where I'm actually wearing make-up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #10 February 20, 2006 I like Elsinore better than Perris myself, but both are nice DZ's. Much better view at Elsinore. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #11 February 20, 2006 OK... well get him to take pics of you soon then girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UntamedDOG 0 #12 February 20, 2006 QuoteI like Elsinore better than Perris myself how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get evicted from the land? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #13 February 20, 2006 I used to love jumping at Elsinore. However, they've put in some 3-4 story buildings right next to the dropzone. when the wind comes from that direction (and it does quite often), landing can be really dangerous because they can get very bad rotors. I know too many people who've been injured because of that. When the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 February 20, 2006 Awesome cut, girl. "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
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 February 20, 2006 QuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? If you land away from the rotors, isn't the problem solved? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #16 February 20, 2006 Been put up since my last visit there, which was some time ago. Sorry to hear that. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #17 February 21, 2006 QuoteWhen the wind comes from that direction, you can either risk the rotors, or land halfway to the lake and have a long hike back. You could always swoop the pond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,463 #18 February 21, 2006 >how much longer is Elsinore gonna be around? before they get >evicted from the land? About 9 months I believe. After that they will be about half a mile west of there, just past where the gliders take off now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #19 February 21, 2006 QuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #20 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteAwesome cut, girl. Wait until you see mine! Did you get drunk and shave your eybrows again? Didn't we have a chat about putting the razors *away* when you bring out the absinthe? Silly frog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #21 February 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteI know too many people who've been injured because of that. Do you actually know of anyone who has been injured at Elsinore due to that issue, since the buildings went up? Don Simonds. He was off skydiving for about 6 months after that. Very very lucky to be alive. If I could get my cell phone to transfer the picture to my computer I'd post his HUGE hematoma for all to enjoy... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squink 0 #22 February 21, 2006 Well, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! ...the door was open SKYDIVERGIRLS.COM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #23 February 21, 2006 QuoteWell, I've never jumped at another DZ before, so I want to go somewhere that has some good coaches (any volunteers?) But it would absolutely make my day/trip/winter to do a jump while I'm down there. I think it's down to Elsinore and Perris. I want to meet lots of friendly people (especially some dz.commers), and I'm sure there is lots at both! Both DZs have great FREE coaching programs for low-time jumpers - Excel camp at Elsinore and Performance Plus 2-way skills camp at Perris. Might contact the organizers and see if they'll be available when you're there. http://www.skydiveperris.com/ppp/2wayskillscamp.aspx http://www.skydiveelsinore.com/teams/EXCEL/basic_camp.html I am looking forward to some of the Excel coaching when I'm down at Elsinore next month. When I was at Perris last, I had less than 100 jumps and was specifically approached about joining in the 2-way camp by one of the folks that ran it, though I was leaving and wasn't able to take advantage of it. Wish I had those kind of programs locally. "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
Nightingale 0 #24 February 21, 2006 Those buildings create very big rotors if there's a decent wind. There's been a few times I thought I was far enough away, but was still feeling them on landing. Don Simonds was the one I was thinking of, and I've heard of a few others. However, I didn't know them, so I didn't remember the names. If they're moving further away from the buildings, I'd love to start jumping at Elsinore again. I've just found landing there to be a bit beyond my comfort zone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #25 February 21, 2006 Yeah, we ALL got to see his ass! Never have I seen soooo much purple and other colors....dayum..... Dude got lucky!http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
