snowcrash75 0 #1 August 11, 2007 my wife and i are going to be travelling from NJ to CA over this next month, up and down the west coast and just sort of about. looking for recommendations on friendly dzs with a spot for the tent and scrubbing also, couchfreaks and m.o.a.b. are already on the itinerary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vectracide 0 #2 August 11, 2007 Nationals at Skydive Chicago. By far, the best DZ I have ever been to, with the most amenities and non-jumping relaxation. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 263 #3 August 11, 2007 If you visit northern California, plan to stop by Davis, Byron and Lodi. Davis has a nice spot for tents and decent shower facilities; they fly a PAC. Byron has no running water but is well worth the visit; they fly a King Air. I don't know about the camping facilities at Lodi but it's also worth a visit while you're in the area. Lodi is your best bet for mid-week jumping as they are the only 7 day/week dz; they fly a Beech 99 and an Otter. Davis is open Weds-Sun but midweek PAC loads depend on if tandems show up or not (the 172 will fly with 2 people though). I'm not sure what days Byron is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #4 August 12, 2007 Skydive Carolina (South Carolina) has a bunkhouse, showers, and good camping.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites noname 0 #5 August 13, 2007 Lodi has room for the tent, hot showers and $15 jumps every day. ($13 if you buy in a block of 50) Don't miss Lodi! Also, if Eloy is on your way to CA then visit them too! Another great DZ ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skydivesg 7 #6 August 13, 2007 Try Skydive Iowa. Free camping and showers (or private sleeping rooms to rent nightly). This DZ is a private airport owned by the DZO. Skydivers and skydiver freindlies only. Bon fires, great "Flight Deck" with a huge community grill for after the prop stops. Everyone who has been there raves about the place. Less than three hours west of Skydive Chicago and three hours from Fort Doge (Couch Freaks). IM me if you want to stop by and I'll give you more info. Sandy www.skydiveia.comBe the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dqpacker 7 #7 August 13, 2007 I have never been to Skydive Iowa before but I know a lot of them from Couch and npsl meets up here, good people. And all I have heard of the dz is it a little oasis in the middle of a corn field. See ya at couch sandy DQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lauraliscious 0 #8 August 13, 2007 Both Skydive Atlanta and Skydive the Farm have places to set up a tent and hot showers, if you're passing through GA. Call before you head to the Farm though, they've been having some trouble getting a plane every weekend. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildfan75 1 #9 August 15, 2007 If you're in the MN/WI area on a weekend (except we're only open Monday of Labor day weekend), head to Skydive Wissota in Chippewa Falls, WI. $15 rides to 10,000 (182 dz) (subtract $1 for every 1000 feet for hnps or lower altitude jumps). Feel free to crash in the clubhouse (pull out couches) and there is a shower. Plenty of skydiving during the day (mostly belly flying with a couple of World Teamers) and plenty of....umm...fun at night. Free beer (although if its your first time at Wissota you might think about bringing something to help refill the fridge). Let me know if you make your way there. I'll plan something special for dinner that night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Vectracide 0 #2 August 11, 2007 Nationals at Skydive Chicago. By far, the best DZ I have ever been to, with the most amenities and non-jumping relaxation. ------------------------------ Controlled and Deliberate..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 263 #3 August 11, 2007 If you visit northern California, plan to stop by Davis, Byron and Lodi. Davis has a nice spot for tents and decent shower facilities; they fly a PAC. Byron has no running water but is well worth the visit; they fly a King Air. I don't know about the camping facilities at Lodi but it's also worth a visit while you're in the area. Lodi is your best bet for mid-week jumping as they are the only 7 day/week dz; they fly a Beech 99 and an Otter. Davis is open Weds-Sun but midweek PAC loads depend on if tandems show up or not (the 172 will fly with 2 people though). I'm not sure what days Byron is open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #4 August 12, 2007 Skydive Carolina (South Carolina) has a bunkhouse, showers, and good camping.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noname 0 #5 August 13, 2007 Lodi has room for the tent, hot showers and $15 jumps every day. ($13 if you buy in a block of 50) Don't miss Lodi! Also, if Eloy is on your way to CA then visit them too! Another great DZ ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 7 #6 August 13, 2007 Try Skydive Iowa. Free camping and showers (or private sleeping rooms to rent nightly). This DZ is a private airport owned by the DZO. Skydivers and skydiver freindlies only. Bon fires, great "Flight Deck" with a huge community grill for after the prop stops. Everyone who has been there raves about the place. Less than three hours west of Skydive Chicago and three hours from Fort Doge (Couch Freaks). IM me if you want to stop by and I'll give you more info. Sandy www.skydiveia.comBe the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #7 August 13, 2007 I have never been to Skydive Iowa before but I know a lot of them from Couch and npsl meets up here, good people. And all I have heard of the dz is it a little oasis in the middle of a corn field. See ya at couch sandy DQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraliscious 0 #8 August 13, 2007 Both Skydive Atlanta and Skydive the Farm have places to set up a tent and hot showers, if you're passing through GA. Call before you head to the Farm though, they've been having some trouble getting a plane every weekend. Enemiga Rodriguez, PMS #369, OrFun #25, Team Dirty Sanchez #116, Pelt Head #29, Muff #4091 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #9 August 15, 2007 If you're in the MN/WI area on a weekend (except we're only open Monday of Labor day weekend), head to Skydive Wissota in Chippewa Falls, WI. $15 rides to 10,000 (182 dz) (subtract $1 for every 1000 feet for hnps or lower altitude jumps). Feel free to crash in the clubhouse (pull out couches) and there is a shower. Plenty of skydiving during the day (mostly belly flying with a couple of World Teamers) and plenty of....umm...fun at night. Free beer (although if its your first time at Wissota you might think about bringing something to help refill the fridge). Let me know if you make your way there. I'll plan something special for dinner that night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
