This is by far the best experience I could have asked for as a newbie to the skydiving experience.
The whole experience started with the new skydiver class the evening prior to getting in the air. Being a static line jump, we had to learn everything we needed to know, and what to expect. I was apprehensive at first as I expected to jump tandem, but after very minimal hesitation, I was beyond stoked.
First and foremost, jumping by yourself is no joke. It's very serious... BUT... the class these guys put all first-time jumpers through removed any semblance of hesitation of jumping on my own. After the class was done, I was more than confident that I could handle the jump on my own as well as address anything that could possibly go wrong from the moment I left the plane.
During the class, the instructor (Rodney Reed) made sure we went over everything we needed to know. The visual aids they use are phenomenal, AND they have the same equipment in class as you use on the jump. So, the skills are immediately transferable.
I can't emphasize this point anymore, but these guys make absolutely sure that you're ready. If you're not, they are very encouraging to speak up and ask. No shaming. No heckling. They want you to have a great time, but most importantly they want you to feel confident you can make it to the ground safely.
Once you jump, you've also got someone on the microphone guiding you down. They let you know exactly what to do when you're parachuting down when to "play" with the toggles to steer however you want, but most importantly having someone there watching your every move on the way down just inspired a LOT of confidence and comfort.
Lastly, I loved how they defined a "successful jump". 1) You stay safe, 2) You're comfortable in mitigating any issues well before you set a foot on the plane, and 3) You have an amazing time.
By far the single best experience I could have asked for. Skip, Darlene, Rodney, Rick, David, and so many others to say a huge "thank you" to for making it an overall epic part of a vacation. They make you feel like family the whole time, and I plan on working with them WHEN I have an itch to get back in the air again for another jump. read more