headoverheels 291 #26 October 24, 2003 QuoteActually I've had personal issues with Lodi's training policy through first hand experience. The recent incident just reinforced my beliefs on them. In the recent Lodi incident, a low-time jumper made a 270 degree approach to final, misjudged, and bounced off of the freeway, after saying something along the line of "watch this swoop." It was done under a canopy that I would not have recommend for him (Stiletto), but the same manuever under a similar sized Spectre or Saber2 would likely have had a similar result, as they lose even more altitude in a turn. His primary training was done elsewhere. I don't think that Lodi has the best student program available, especially after the initial training, but I wouldn't have a problem sending a friend there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #27 October 24, 2003 QuoteHis primary training was done elsewhere. Yep. And after the place that did his primary training wouldn't allow him to jump that canopy - which he bought from Bill Dause (DZO) he went back to Lodi - which DID allow him to jump the canopy (obviously seeing as they sold it to him). I never said Lodi wasn't a good dropzone for experienced skydivers. I STRONGLY feel, that this is NOT the place to begin learning skydiving. Go there after you've got enough experience, have fun, but I certainly would NEVER send a friend there again to go through AFF. blue skies IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StearmanR985 0 #28 October 24, 2003 Thanks for advice, I am meeting bodypilot in Lodi later today to discuss options!! Looking forward to meeting someone from DZ.com in person. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedformula 0 #29 October 24, 2003 cool , dont forget to bring some beer !! Keeping it real 22x7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
