jesterlover16 0 #1 July 31, 2011 Hi all, I have a very dear friend who is a lower paraplegic and would love to go skydiving somewhere in NorCal. I had thought to call Skydance or somewhere to see if maybe they could do it, but thought I'd check here first and see if anyone knows a place that for sure does it. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #2 July 31, 2011 Lodi will...... I just talked to a girl yesterday who jumped there. Her name is Chelsea, and she said it was a great jump. She is paraplegic.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesterlover16 0 #3 August 1, 2011 Hmm...I may give them a call, though I've actually been warned away from that dropzone since they aren't members of the USPA and are taking a big fine from the FAA for improper safety procedures. Thanks for the tip though, it's good to know that somewhere around here does it...the only place I know for sure that does it is in Southern California and I would really rather not make that trek lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #4 August 1, 2011 Yea, Lodi does get a reputation from people who have never been there, but insist on giving it a bad name. It is full of world champion skydivers though, who jump there because they know better. That is not addressed to you of course, more towards the PM'ers . Good luck in your search. Drop by sometime to see how a world class drop zone is run.Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #5 August 1, 2011 QuoteYea, Lodi does get a reputation from people who have never been there, but insist on giving it a bad name. Because you've never seen a person there doesn't mean they haven't been there... It's quite possible that they have and they saw something happen that isn't right. It's even possible that they've been there more than once and seen sketchy shit happen more than once. Why, it could even be that sketchy shit happened to them! QuoteIt is full of world champion skydivers though, who jump there because they know better. What does being a world champion have to do with safety? World champions can make poor decisions just like you and I can. To the OP - While I'd advise against Lodi, who she jumps with is more important than where. Every dz has ride operators, but she should jump with someone who has done quite a few jumps with fragile individuals (paraplegic, elderly, etc). Call around and ask specifically about instructor experience with paraplegics. AFAIK both Davis and Byron do have instructors available with that experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesterlover16 0 #6 August 1, 2011 So I definitely didn't mean to cause any issues regarding Lodi, haha. I have been skydiving at Skydance before and thus would prefer to take him there, but if Byron also does I may give them a call. I gave Skydance a call yesterday afternoon and they said they would talk to their chief instructor and get back to me. Haven't heard back from them yet but I guess I don't really expect to until they are open again on Wednesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 2 #7 August 1, 2011 No worries Jesterlover, you didn't cause a problem....you might consider calling or emailing the USPA "Pacific" Regional Director for advice. The number is in Parachutist Magazine under Directors, or on the USPA website....... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites