As a first time diver I had reservations about the experience but have absolutely nothing negative to say about SkyDance. Did a tandem jump on 7/22/18 from 13K and will definitely be back repeatedly as now I'm hooked specifically because of the great experience. Facilities were nice and clean, unfortunately the café isn't open this summer but they were happy with people bringing food and beverages while waiting or after your jump. Every instructor or cameraman were very polite and make you feel very confident that you're in the hands of professionals, smiles all around! The safety record, cost, facilities and personnel I couldn't be happier with my first experience! The options at SkyDance are top notch, 9K, 13K, 18K, 22K and if you want to knock on the roof, they actually advertise a 30K HALO jump! First time the video is a must and only took ~15 minutes after we landed to put their editing touches on it and was thrilled with the outcome. I may not always do the video but to capture that first thrill is definitely worth it, $105 to capture a priceless moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwlLUXSUbX0 My dives will always be at SkyDance! read more

OMG - what an amazing, incredible, fantastic experience! SkyDance is first class all the way!!! From Jessica taking care of us in the front office, to my instructor Scotty taking me through the paces, helping to rig up, and ultimately pull the jump off, it was even better than I had always expected! And to top it off, Kurt shot awesome video and photos to commemorate the experience. Kudos to the entire staff and facility! Everyone was personable and professional and our group had a blast. The jump plane was worth the price of admission itself - what a powerful beast! It quickly got up to 13,500 feet to drop the solo divers, and then continued on to 18,000 feet where the three of us exited for our dive. Two of us had never been, and the third had jumped about four years ago. We all enjoyed the experience more than words can say - there are not enough superlatives to convey the feelings! The instigator of our group signed up for the solo class right afterward, and I will be back and do it again soon - thanks so much SunDance Skydiving!!!!! read more

I can't say enough how awesome this jump zone is!! The environment is family friendly and so inviting! I'll be returning as often as possible and will take my AFF course here. Chris was great. Bryan was awesome and all of the instructors were great!! Some left burning man early to accommodate my friends Gender Reveal Party needs. They released smoke on the way down and had streamers. It was truly an experience of a lifetime. Thank you so much Skydance. I will see you all next weekend and many more from here on out. My wife didn't jump and was horrified but left saying "I really like these people. I'd like to make friends with them." Skydance has made new friends for life! (She has no interest in jumping but that's how cool they are!) read more

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So that was the single most amazing experience I have had in the longest time. Everyone there was professional, fun, & made you feel welcome & that falling 13,000 ft. in the air with a stranger is a perfectly great idea. My instructor was Greg & he made it simple, safe, an fun. This will not be my last dive from the sky. read more

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Perfect instructors, perfect drill, everything perfect! I had an awesome time! An hour drive from San Francisco totally worth, don't forget to get the video too. read more

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I chose Skydance because of the reviews as well as the information I found on the web and after several patient (on their part) phone conversations with staff. You couldn't ask for a more informed and educated staff. I surprised my husband with a skydive for our 17th anniversary and we were not dissapointed at all. From the initial contact by phone all the way to the drop and video/picture. There was no detail left out! They rock! Greg spent time giving us the "information" about the flight, his history as well as the history of the outfit itself, He took great care in knowing that we had an experience that would leave us wanting to jump over and over. He made sure my husband made it to the ground safe and sound. Ross was amazing as well. He was full of information and got me to earth in one piece. Jackson and Kurt made the best video's and pictures you could ever imagine. 13,000 feet swirling just to get a great shot? WAY BETTER THAN I EXPECTED! We can't say enough great things about these people! I love spreading the word about a company that has it all together and THEY DO! No question; as the terminator said: I'LL BE BACK! read more

What a great place to jump. I did my third skydive at Skydance with Greg F. I had the best time. Everyone was so professional! I loved the fact that they give you a briefing on the equipment the instructor will be using, they explain you what to do in such an easy way, and show you a video in which you can see exactly what is going to happen. Even though I had jump twice before in another places after 2 years of not jumping I was very nervous and everyone went out of there way to calm me down and make my experience even better. From the front office I felt like they care about me, I was a student at least that's how I felt, they let me also pull the parachute what I have never done before. I highly recommend to try it. I also got a video Kurt was my videographer and I cant say enough about getting it. Is so worth your money. The skydive goes so fast that is nice to be able to recall what you just did. Ray the owner was very nice, Donna the office manager a sweetheart and the STAFF Grey, Diego, Morgan, Nick-san, Astrid... the pilot Charlie and of course my Tandem Master Greg F. Everyone was just amazing. You can really tell they are all about safety. I really appreciate that!! They cover all technicalities of the skydive, what makes you feel better about jumping . Is a very nice Dropzone, lots of grass, shade, bathrooms, store, bending machines everything was so clean and inviting. If you are thinking of jumping out of a plane I really believe this guys knows how to run a business, keep it simple, fun and safe. Loved it! Can wait for another year to come and do it again. Is easy once you get in the plane you trust your instructor, you have fun watching others jumpers before you and at the end is a no brainier... they coach you though it and it becomes super easy. Remember to smile to the camera guy, look at the sky and out you go. Hope my review helps someone make the right decision about coming and jumping with them. Skydance Skydiving is the place to jump! read more

AWESOME!! I went skydiving!!! Well duh since I'm reviewing this place but wow.. who would have ever imagined jumping out of a plane. I did the 18,000 foot jump. I forget exactly how many seconds of freefall I had (90 seconds maybe?) but it went by intensely fast. It was so crazy. I highly recommend this jump!! Pretty much I got there, took a short instruction video, waited around in the boiling heat, suited up, and got in the plane. Along the way, the tandem jumper dudes were really nice and helpful. My camera man was also very funny and did a good job with his pictures. Plane ride up took forever. My tandem jumper was nice enough to point out the landmarks around us as we passed them like Sacramento, Golden Gate bridge, Lake Berryessa, etc. Then we jumped. Intensest thing ever. I was focusing on keeping my spittle in my mouth and my goggles on my head. And smiling for the camera =D After the parachute was activated, we took some spins around and got to actually look around. I ended up getting REALLY nauseated (as in throwing up my tasty breakfast once I ran to the bathroom) but my tandem guy tried to not spin us around once he got the I'M SICK message. I drove about 1.5 hours to get here and I really recommend it as a first or continuing jumping place. They are great for birthday gifts or special occasions but also have lots of certifying courses and stuff. So worth it and I recommend getting the extra video footage if you want an extra laugh. read more

This was the best skydiving experience I've ever had. Granted I've only gone once before, this far exceeds my first experience! I went to celebrate my sisters birthday today. She passed away recently and I thought the best way to honor her way to jump out of a plane. So I did it! I went tandem with Toggles and he was amazing. Really made sure that I had a great and positive skydive experience. I did twists and turns and held the parachute and went upside down. It was all amazing! The last place I went was skydive Taft and it pales so badly in comparison. This place was focused on making sure you really had an amazing time and learned how to do things! Plus the dvd and video service was so quick! I booked my next jump right after. So excited. Toggles you rock! Love this place :) read more

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How do I begin... First of all, skydiving has always been one of my goals to accomplish. I have seen people do it in movies & shows and thought to myself, "Wow! Wouldn't that be amazing?! Take a leap of faith & just throw yourself off a plane!" Coincidentally, I am afraid of heights! Long story short, one of my really good friends told me about a Yelp deal Skydance had for $100 to go 9k feet. Unfortunately (later fortunately), I agreed, under a little bit of alcohol consumption. Went on a measly zip line right after, & was scared stupid. Thinking to myself..."How the hell can I jump from a plane 9k feet in the air if I can't even go down a zip line?!" Well once I got to Skydance, everything was amazing. I went to the orientation before the jump and was made fun of by the instructor (my friends said my face was pale); yet, It helped calm down my nerves. Then, I was pumped to go on the jump, & get stung by a bee! Finally, when the moment arrived, my tandem instructor was chill--Brian. Went on the plane, got to 13k ft (upgrade for +$40), I sat on the edge of the plane and.... ...I will leave the experience for you to enjoy. Nevertheless, try this place. It was amazing 1st time, and I will definitely do it again in the near future. read more

These guys bought skydive lake Tahoe website and number. None let's you know they are in Davis, CA and not in Lake Tahoe, NV. You would think if they want those customers, they should change website and/or let people know when they answer the phone. Long drive for nothing! read more

Great place a friendly staff. Had no issues with my recertification last month,completed 33r34th jump and counting. Thanks for the experience and hope to be back soon. read more

On New Year's Day, Groupon tempted me with a deal for a skydiving certificate for almost half off. It's something I'd thought about doing for a while, and starting the new year by falling through the sky sounded like a good idea. I finally got a chance to use it last week (because I had to rent a car to drive the 80 minutes from SF). I had a 9am jump, and I ended up being the only customer for that time. So up I went with my instructor (Sean) and the pilot in this teeny little airplane. We spiraled up to 12,000 feet, at which point Sean and I tumbled out the side. It was scary for the first split second, but then it wasn't bad. But I won't go into the details (you have to experience it to understand, and plus it's not all that relevant to the review). My instructor was very nice, but he did a couple unnecessary violent spins near the ground that made me very dizzy (and I stayed dizzy literally all day). I didn't know you were supposed to tip them, so bring some cash in case you feel like you might want to. read more

I loved my whole experience here especially having Greg as an instructor. He made me feel safe, comfortable, and most importantly that I enjoyed skydiving! I might even have discovered a whole new passion for it. The feeling of free fall is the best I've felt in my life, definitely indescribable. read more

My first skydive ever! All I can say is AMAZING! My dad, cousin and I went this past Saturday and we all had a great time. Tom was my instructor and he made me so comfortable and at ease. I honestly never felt nervous, I was just ready to jump! He's professional and funny. What more can you ask for? I definitely recommend this place. I don't live here, but rest assured I will be returning. :) read more

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It would be hard to rate a skydiving experience badly. How could you not find skydiving to be one of the best experiences of your life? I had a great time at Skydance. It's a bit out in the boonies, but worth the drive. The instructors were all super peppy and fun to be around, and there is just a lot of energy around the place. We had to wait about an hour after our scheduled time to jump, but I didn't mind waiting. It built up anticipation and gave me a chance to eat a free donut that they had in their waiting room. The experience of skydiving is like none other, and this is a great place to start! read more

For my son Kyle's 18th birthday we decided to skydive for the first time! We picked Skydance and could not have been happier with our experience. Our instructors were Ross and Sean and both were excellent, they laughed and joked with us and were very professional and on task when needed. If you are looking for a fun and safe place to make your jump...then give Skydance a call! read more

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If I could give 10 stars, I would!!! TOGGLES!!!! You are the best !!!!! From the time we got there at 2:30 it went by so fast!!!! Had paper work, video and introduction. Suited up and in the air by 3:20 no time to get nervous!!! Toggles made everything so easy!!!! Love you man!!!! Thank you for making our daughters 18 birthday PERFECT!!!! Love this place!!! Price is right!!!! read more

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We went on a whim and got to go with Brian and Chris. It was both our first time and we felt they explained everything perfectly and brought a great energy to our experience. Highly recommend anyone to go with this company and fall in love with a new passion! The energy of the place is incredibly inspiring and rad - we loved seeing groups of solo divers bring in the New Year in their own unique way. read more

I wanted to share my experience with SkyDance SkyDiving to see if anyone else has gone through a similar situation. In 2017, I visited SkyDance with my Father. We arrived on time and were paired with two male tandem jumpers. My instructor was very boisterous and friendly. He encouraged me on the way up and seemed to carry himself like a professional. After we jumped, things changed. The first couple of minutes were completely exhilarating, but during the gliding portion at the end, I felt two very distinct thrusts from my instructor's pelvis. We had been gliding for awhile and I did not feel any kind of thrust like that before, or anytime after, it occurred. I was uncomfortable because I truly believed that my instructor had just humped me in the air. I was too scared to react and reasoned my way through it until we landed. "Maybe he was just adjusting something?", I thought. When we landed I saw my Father already on the ground with a beaming smile on his face. I didn't want to ruin his day, so I put the incident out of my thoughts and continued forward with more photos. Before I left, my Instructor asked me for my number. I declined, but his proposition only further intensified my discomfort, and my confusion, regarding what had happened in the air. I never told my Father about what happened, but I still wanted to share my experience with you all to see whether an instructor at SkyDance SkyDiving has done something like this before. read more

Had an awesome first time skydiving experience here. Everyone there was super friendly and made me feel extremely comfortable. I'm not one who likes heights but I didn't think once about my fear of heights. My tandem instructor Tom was the man! He made me feel so chill and really made me enjoy my jump from start to finish. My videographer nick was also amazing and took a lot of great footage. I enjoyed my jump so much I decided to take the deal they give you for your second jump if you purchase it the same day. I can't wait to go back and I recommend this to any other first timers looking for a great place!!! read more

First jump ever and it was amazing. The weather, location , the people, the overall feel you got the moment you walk in. everything was perfect I'm planing on coming back to do my AFF here Btw my tandem guide was Tom and he made my experience so rich and fun. You can see he loves what he does read more

I think the roller coaster is more exciting. LOL Anyway, first time is always fun. I really enjoyed the time in the sky and Josh is such a great instructor! read more

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All the Instructors were professional and funny! Couldn't have asked for a better first jump!

I want to keep going again and again. Can't wait to start my solo dives. Great staff and great venue. Everything you need to feel comfortable for your tandem jump. Really nice views out to the coast from the valley while you're jumping. Like I said. Can't wait to start my solo dives! read more

Fantastic. Took and whole family including our soon to be daughter in law. The instructors were calming, positive and very experienced. I highly recommend Skydance Skydiving. read more

I jumped out of a plane today. It was amazing. Let me just start by saying that I have done all kinds of trapeze (yes, there is more than flying trapeze), paragliding, rock climbing, repelling & fire dancing, & skydiving still managed to be unlike anything else I have experienced. The serene thrill of falling out of an airplane, the world huge beneath me, was as close to a religious experience as I imagine I'll ever get. Seeing as my friends chickened out last minute, I found myself making an appointment to jump on my own. Neil was a gem & managed to squeeze me in last minute as winds yesterday grounded tandem jumps & today was my last chance to skydive before leaving the country for more than a year. I lucked out & had Ross as my instructor. He was the perfect person to take up a first timer as he was friendly, professional & exuded the confidence & ease of a veteran skydiver. The entire staff at SkyDance made me feel like I had just joined the family, which just added to the whole experience. The freefall part of the jump is not the only reason to try this out. On the way up, we had a really clear day which meant great views of Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Farallon Islands & the sun glinting off the Pacific. After freefall (you get to pull the chute if you want to, BTW), parachuting down doing spirals & "stops" are just as fun as the moment you fall from the airplane door. This is definitely an experience you should have at least once in your life, & Skydance is a fantastic place to do it. read more

This was the most amazing experience. First jump and for sure wont be the last. Awesome staff, knowledgeable, experienced and professional. Always felt safe and secure. I highly recommend coming here for your 1st jump. I am going to become certified for solo jumps as soon as I can. Thank you skydance crew!! Greg was a kick butt instructor, thank you for the rush read more

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This place is amazing!!! Very professional and friendly, I don't remember my instructors name but he was awesome!!!!! I will definitely be going back!!!!!! read more

I had a blast for my first time . I was very nervous . But once my instructor Tom started talking with me and setting me up it killed all my nerves and I was just excited to jump . He did and excellent job .and has great vibes that makes it that much more comfortable ... he was amazing I can wait to go back and fly again with Tom .. everyone one else on the plane was quite and real nervous but Tom and nick was just an awesome crew and made my experience that much more great ..Tom and nick receive 5 stars from me . That you guys .. I'll see u again ... Javier James read more

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Stay away from these people. They may have good pilots but they are a disaster waiting to happen. The jump plane cut off my friend's plane on take-off and dived to land in front of me as I was close to landing today. I decided to let him go since I saw him on my radar (ADS-B). Pilots like these give general aviation a bad rap. Please go to a different diving company with more mature pilots.. read more

As a licensed skydiver, Skydance is a place I recommend in Northern CA. They are a United States Parachute Associated (USPA) drop zone, which means they follow proper safety guidelines and protocols. There are a few other cheaper places to jump in the area, but since it's such a dangerous sport, it's best to go with companies that are USPA group members. The staff are excellent! They are all talented and characters too! This is also one of the few places that still offers quality outside video. Kurt Vert and Jackson are amazing aerial photographers/videographers. Most drop zones only offer handy cam video, which doesn't have the quality. There aren't any food vendors normally, so I advise to bring a picnic lunch, lots of water and something to do if you have to wait. The facilities are pretty dated. There's no hot water in the showers. There are now new camping fees, but it's only $5/night. There's also extra fees if you use a credit card, so bring cash if you can (and don't forget to tip your instructors and videographers!!) All in all, this place has a good vibe, great people and very well maintained aircrafts. Sky dance is my home DZ and I love this place! If you go on account of my yelp review, please tell them Aja from Skydive Tahoe sent you!! read more

dude. DUDE. that was pretty much all i could say once i was back on the ground. the first 90 seconds, the freefall, i was just trying to keep my eyes open and breathe--the air is coming at you pretty fast and it's insanely scary and fun but also kind of uncomfortable being wind-whipped like that. that said, i'm so glad i did it. the instructors were great, and the plane seemed safe and stable. i jumped first--i don't know how i did it (i hate planes and heights) but i am so psyched i made myself. my boyfriend said the scariest moment for him was watching me somersault out of the plane. so maybe be a wuss and go before your loved one. glad i didn't have to see him jump out. dude. i just keep looking at the pictures (i jumped yesterday) and thinking that i'm really glad i did that. once. probably never again. but once is pretty bloody good, actually. definitely invest in the video/photo package. it's comforting to have a person with a camera right next to you jumping, and also some of us scaredy cats need hard evidence of our bravery/insanity. note: do not ask Doc who runs the little food stand about fatalities and skydiving. you don't want to hear it. promise. nobody is going to tell you what you want to hear--that you're going to be fine. but we were, so yay! read more

So, you wanna throw yourself out of a plane now, do you? Well if you're going to do it, you better pick this place because they're the best of the best! I'm not going to talk about the actual jump itself, simply because that whole experience was 10 stars out of 5 so we'll talk about the staff, the equipment, and the plane....which still earn 5 out of 5 stars!!! First, the staff. The young ladies who run the business office are teenagers, dying of heat, hormonal, and working for the summer, so naturally they have a bit of attitude. Customer service comes with experience, cut them a wee bit of slack, ok? So the teens with the 'tudes will be the first to greet you but from then on, the staff are FABULOUS! Dan taught our class and while he was very serious about it, he didn't mind a joke interjected every now and again...say about the guy in the video for those who are familiar. Anyway, safety, following directions, and having fun were his main points and emphasized them again and again to make sure we got them. (Trust me when I say your mind is racing at a million miles per minute, so the repetition is welcomed and appreciated.) Additionally, Dan was extremely patient and full of advice when people stepped forward with questions. Remember: safety, following directions, and HAVING FUN. As other reviewers pointed out, there is typically a wait time between instruction and jumping and this can be from anywhere from 1-3 hours. Why you ask? Well, they have to completely fill the plane with people who are going to be jumping at the same altitude as you so as to maximize revenue and minimize cost, I mean it is a business after all. Make sense? Think jet fuel, instructors, etc. What to do while you're waiting.... **stay hydrated, save the beer for AFTER the jump, despite the temptation **solo jumpers will be sharing the waiting area with you, GO TALK TO THEM!! Some might be preoccupied but most LOVE to share stories, so go talk!! I met sooo many cool people simply by saying, "hello" **watch solo divers and other tandems come in for landings, you are allowed to walk around the premises, so go WATCH! **lay out under a tree and relax (or...try to?). How many other days do you have a few hours to just sit?? Good grief, take advantage of it! Ok, so you've been waiting for an hour and a half and suddenly your name comes over the loudspeaker. It's time to head to the Gear Room!! That's where you'll meet your Skydiving Instructor. They'll get you suited up in a jumpsuit, harness, and altimeter. All of this equipment, including the parachute strapped to the back of your instructor is no more than 2 years old. It's new. It's in amazing condition, which emphasizes their concern for YOUR safety. Once you are suited up and the harness is adjusted properly, you'll head out to the hanger walk through the jump for the 9 millionth time. Trust me, it's a welcomed repetition because when you hear your name called over the loudspeaker, everything is lost. The instructor should ask for what kind of a "ride" you'd like so BE HONEST. If he doesn't ask... then TELL HIM! These instructors are AMAZING PEOPLE but they do not posses the skills as a mind reader. They won't know anything unless you tell them, and don't be afraid to call him out if he's not giving you what you need. NOW GO JUMP OUT OF A PLANE! http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2240/2174228254_da6d11c1c8.jpg read more

Chose Skydance for my second tandem skydive in college. I drove here with two friends from Berkeley who had never been skydiving before. My instructor was silly and friendly which definitely made the experience more enjoyable. The view wasn't that awesome from the jump but I think that's just characteristic of Davis. I did the 30-second jump which ended too quickly for my liking but was probably a good starting point for a first-timer. A fun experience but not as good as my first time. I was definitely more calm and I didn't have the "out-of-body" feeling when I got to the edge of the plane so if you're thinking of going more than once, just do it. You'll be happy you did! read more

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! I did the 13,000 foot jump and can i just say...it's simply Unbelievable and amazing!!! The instructors were really cool, young, & fun. They made you feel safe, comfortable, & they even let me pick my parachute color too. The freefall is breathtaking, literally! The crazy thing is, is does not feel like you are falling, it's rather un-describable and one of the most amazing things you could experience. I would absolutely do it again and again!!! read more

I did my first Tandem (after having done a static line jump years ago) last weekend with my son for his 30th Birthday. My Instructor Greg was friendly but all business - I felt totally safe and taken care of. From the moment we walked on the grounds we felt welcomed by the staff and other jumpers. Super friendly environment. Our whole family from Grandma through 2 year old grandkids had a great time watching landings and relaxing for the day! Highly recommend for the whole family! Go to 13,000 feet - it is worth the xtra$! And Definitely get the video - it is almost as much fun to watch as it was to do. read more

I went here for skydiving in Oct 2011. I can tell you this place is not worth, they have a horrible customer service. They made me wait 3 hours after the training, before I got on the plane for my skydiving. The people who showed up later than us were on the plane before us. Also, they took 7 days to send my dvd and photos in mail, even though they said I will get it the very next day. I would never ever recommend this place. Only thing good was that I landed safely, ofcourse that's why I am writing this review. read more

Wonderful experience! The scariest part for me was the walk to the airplane lol but once your in the air there's no rush like it!

that fallin' feelin' :) this is a great jump club and I can't say enough about them I jumped with them in the mid 90's and 'tis an incredible experience.. :) read more