Every year I would say that I'm going to go skydiving, but would chicken out. A girlfriend called me and invited me to go with her and a friend and I had a hard time saying no. I originally signed up for 9,000 feet, but during the training video I was somehow talked into upgrading for $40 extra dollars and did 13,000ft. I'm already jumping from a plane like a lunatic so might as well go hard right? I hate it when people say YOLO, but being in Yolo County and doing something crazy "you only live once" is the truth and was in my head the entire time. There is a lot of waiting involved for your turn, especially during the weekend when it's busy. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass while you wait. I was a nervous wreck before we even pulled into the parking lot. I ended up jumping with Tom who I absolutly loved! If you're able to request him, please do so. He made me feel comfortable and made my first time skydiving an amazing experience. It was so awesome jumping from that plane and I don't know how to describe the feeling besides magical. I loved every second and if I ever do it again I'm coming back and asking for "Safeish Tom". Not once did I feel unsafe and really enjoyed myself. Stop saying that you want to do it and go do it ! After my jump I went straight to their snack area and grabbed a beer! read more

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Had a GREAT experience with the dive! However.......... my camera man either forgot to turn on his camera / it broke or something and he was unable to give me ANY PICS OF ME SKYDIVING :( which was the point of paying for the freaking expensive video / pictures......... sooooo disappointing. He couldn't retrieve any photos of me skydiving either. MAKE SURE your camera guy has a working camera / turns it on when you're diving or else you'll just end up with photos of yourself on the ground... and on the ground again.... and photos of the camera guy. Greaattt. read more

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! Put your fears aside and let the air blow through your hair (or in my case - scalp, lol). I can say that this place really was laid back and it I think that led to me being so much more comfortable with doing this. The guys joke a little and that helps take the edge off. They tell you everything to do - from the suit, to the harness, to gearing up and what NOT to do during the jump. You are going to have soooooo much fun and not want it to end. There were other jumpers there so you get to see chutes packed, ask questions, etc. It's not like they are hiding anything from you. It's such a laid back atmosphere and that's what you need when you are jumping out of a plane at 13,000ft flying towards earth at 130mph. Make sure you get the video!! O M G you can relive this experience over and over and over. They really do a great job of editing and I'm sure they edited out the look of fear when we first exited the plane. The views are phenomenal! Everything from the Sutter Buttes to Angel Island and the Golden Gate Towers. Yes, the Golden Gate!!! I could see the tops of the towers just poking out of the clouds/fog in SF. It was a sight unmatched except for my flight training over the SF Bay. Live a little and go jump out of a plane (yes, mom, I'm did it because everyone else was doing it, LOL)! read more

This place rocks! I came here for my 40th birthday with a buddy (also turning 40) and a few other friends for a 13000ft tandem jump. I'm not gonna lie to you, I was nervous from the get go. Heck, I was nervous the night before and I'm not even scared of heights. This place is very professional and is all about SAFETY...which gave me some peace-of-mind. After checking in, we were treated to an instructional video which was a bit dated. Narrated by the lead singer of ZZ Top, (you'll know what I mean) the important safety bits are still helpful and may save your life. They call your name and you meet your tandem instructor and suit up. Your instructor walks you in all the gear and jump prep...then you march up to the plane. The plane climbs up to 13000ft and the bailout begins. I was the last to go and my instructor pushed me towards the edge. After arching my body for the jump, he does a quick 1-2-3 and we're are off. Getting used to the force of freefall was the worst part but after gathering my thoughts, it was fun and exhilarating!!! At 5500ft, my instructor tells me to pull the cord and we go from 120mph to about 10. The parachute drop is very very very peaceful. My instructor gave me the controls to steer us left and right. This part is like a roller coaster with corkscrews. After 5mins pass, we prep for landing which was relatively gentle. All-in-all the jump took less than 10 mins and my adrenaline was pumping for several hours after. I wish I would have paid the extra $99 for the video...and wished the company would have said something about tipping your instructor (which I would have had I'd known)...but this place gets 5 stars for getting me back to earth in one piece. read more

I purchased a Yelp deal and did the Tandem skydiving here. And for being my first experience jumping out of a plane, it was pretty amazing. lol. If skydiving wasn't so expensive, I'd probably do it more often. But alas, that is not possible. I came here with 2 friends (we drove in from the Oakland/Berkeley area) so it was a bit of a drive. Didn't realize that we would have to be here for quite some time (I think it was about 3-4hours minimum). But the instructor was pretty hilarious. She definitely made sitting through watching a video entertaining. She reviewed over some safety items and whatnot and how we were to position ourselves when we would eventually lunge out of the plane. Now here is a tip. Eat, well before you jump out of a plane and not on food from the vending machine. My friends and I had this genius idea to NOT EAT beforehand (we stopped at the Jelly Belly Factory though! =] ). Not a good idea. But we were starving so we grabbed some items from the vending machine and ate that. Clearly not a smart decision. Regardless, we got strapped up and I was freaking out. I'm slightly afraid of heights so I have no idea why I decided to do this. Oh, the risk-taker and dare-devil in me won over I guess. Whatever. The Guy I jumped with (forgot his name) had a laugh and poked fun at me for a bit (no worries, in good fun. I had a laugh too). He noticed I was slightly nervous and told me everything was going to be fine. And it was. It was also an amazing experience jumping out of a plane. I was the first to go and my friends came after. It really is an experience that everyone should have. Sort of felt like I was flying for a bit. (Good story, my friend lost her shoe while in the air. lol. We spent a good 30-minutes afterwards looking for it). But all in all, a good experience. You are jumping out of plane. How can that NOT be good? I just wish we didn't have to be there for that long of a time frame. And were it not for the Yelp deal, I probably wouldn't have come. It's just a bit over my regular price range...for anything. lol read more

My son always had an interest in skydiving - he's not a thrill seeker so I was surprised by his continued interest. I had told my son, "when you turn 18 we'll skydive together". And when he reached 18, I conveniently made other plans. Now, his 21st birthday arrived. For me, it was either jump with my son or you'll never do it. I researched the options within a 60 mile radius of Sacramento, and after GREAT deliberation, chose Skydance. I'm glad I did! There was the perfect balance of professionalism, safety focus, positive attitude, and thrill seeking adventure. There were three of us. Each partnered with a professional skydiver. A big shout out to my son's partner, Dago - the absolute best. He had a great positive energy, very attentive and instructive on all things safety and what to experience. He made things relaxing and really fun. If my son continues his interest in getting licensed, Dago would be my choice for trainer. There was another young skydiver who was very good as well, with a more quiet nature. I don't know his name but he was an engineer by education and skydiver by profession. I would also recommend from how he worked with his customer/jumper - what ever you call us. A huge thank you to Kurt, the photographer for my son. He was so good with us. Kurt did the extra things and special touches that make for great memories. Kurt, you really made a mom happy. And Kurt, love that spin you did at the end of the video! As for fear factor, I was calm and relaxed the whole time we suited up, loaded up, and flew to our drop off spot - thanks to Dago and Kurt. Then when it was time actually move towards the door, I had an instant moment of panic. I looked over to Kurt, he had this gentle, "I know you're going to do great" look and gave a couple words of encouragement. That's all I needed. I was ready to take on the world - or at least jump out of a perfectly good airplane by choice. Would I do it again - yes with Dago and Kurt for sure. read more

My review will be highly similar to Chris R's. Not because he and I started together, but because we both (totally coincidentally) had the same tandem instructors, ended up meeting there while we were both doing AFF, and have since carpooled up several times. Skydiving at Skydance is great. Not just because of their big open landing areas or their super sweet PAC750, but because the people there are fantastic. I've spent many many days and weekends up there and even when I was the baby jumper people were happy to share a conversation or a beer with me. The people at Skydance make it feel like a home, just a super awesome home where you hurtle yourself out of airplanes. I've learned everything I know about throwing myself at the ground and failing from the people here and since I'm still alive I'm guessing they did a darned good job. I'm now 1 jump away from my A license and I can't wait to start playing more in the sky. Whether you want to do one tandem in your whole life or you want to get serious about being an adrenaline junkie, Skydance is a great place for you. read more

Skydance helped me complete my very first tandem skydive today! Needless to say, I'm afterglowing like a motherfucker right now. Nevertheless, I'm going to try writing this review based on the services rendered, instead of how jumping out of a plane feels. TL;DR: BOTH GREAT. Stepping into the main trailer, you are greeted by a friendly cashier who confirms your reservation, jump altitude, and whether or not you're buying a DVD. I came in hesitant to pay more for video. The rep didn't pressure me at all for the sale, and simply directed my attention towards the sample footage they play on a loop. It was enough :). The next step is a liability waiver that makes explicit your agreement to relinquish certain legal rights...even in situations caused by staff negligence. Pretty standard stuff for an extreme sports agreement, but it gave me pause--and hopefully will give you pause too. The message is clear: understand the gravity of what you are about to commit to before you take the leap. THAT'S RIGHT LADIES! WORDPLA- An instructor walks you through a short training film. Greg could not have offered a clearer shortlist of instructions, and after five minutes I felt confident in the basics: launch with the arms tucked; extend your thighs behind you; raise the arms when prompted; get ready to pull at 6K; pull at 5K; and slide into your landing. The film is set to what must be a self-produced 90's-era trance tune about how wonderful skydiving is. It's much more entertaining than anything Calvin Harris has ever, okay, I'm digressing. After that, you wait. For me it was a couple of hours. I took a nap on a lawn chair. You'll be fine. They call you in and suit you up, all the while reviewing with you how everything is going to go down. I cannot stress enough how confidence-inspiring these guys and gals are. They know their stuff, and are incredibly friendly...which means you get to focus on having fun! Next it's onto the plane for good-natured banter, another instructional review, and final gear prep (which they handle). Fistpounds are exchanged at altitude, and next thing you know the door is open, your videographer hanging out of the exterior like he's Solid Snake, NBD. Greg launches you forward, guides you through a barrel roll that would have been impossible for you to execute solo, and then you freefall. Seven thousand feet later, you're having so much fun that your instructor has to tap you on the shoulder twice to remind you to look at your altimeter. I wasn't able to find my cord, so Greg released the canopy himself. We took a few controlled turns on the parachute--easily my favorite part--and then, we landed. Sweet, sweet endorphins. One last thing, just-...no, shush, listen for a second: the jump site is located at Yolo County Airport. Okay? You already know. read more

This was my first sky dive and I was absolutely thrilled. Not only was jumping out of a perfectly good airplane from 13,000ft one of the most amazing things that I have ever done, but the people at Skydance were incredibly nice and professional. This is one of those things where you want to be in a professional shop. You want the place to be safe, know what they are doing, but be excited about showing you a good time. I would recommend Skydance to anyone. But come on! You are jumping out of an airplane. I mean one minute you are on a plane and then you aren't! I know it's that simple, but think about it! There is nothing around you except air. It's an adrenaline pumping, exhilarating, mind blowing, ridiculous experience. It's amazing!!! read more

I went skydiving for the first time two weekends ago. I did a 13k tandem jump and it was a blast. I felt really safe with my instructor and the person who did the training was really cool and informative. My one complaint is that my tandem instructor didn't seem like he really wanted to be there. I went with my boyfriend and his instructor was really outgoing and was talking to him the whole time and making him feel really comfortable, and I feel like my instructor didn't even want to talk to me. He waited until we got on the plane to give me his instructions, which is really hard since you are sitting in front of him and can't really hear that well over the noise from the plane. Good thing I payed attention during the training! I had fun though but the instructor could have been better. I still ended up giving him a $20 tip because he could have just been having a bad day or something. If I end up going back here I will update my review if I have a cooler tandem instructor! read more

Skydiving was always on my bucket list but must later in life. When you have a Partner that suggests a water park for your first date, you must know that life will be filled with new heights and then there was skydiving. Christ was perfect in all areas: signing waivers, and joking, and pulling the cord. I got to jump with Chris...no better way to go through the process than with an expert. We got to jump at sunset. Here are somethings I learned: 1) You will never be ready, so do it anyway. 2) Don't fall...Jump. 3) Who's behind you makes a difference. 4) You're perspective changes once you hit the ground. 5) Surround yourself with the best. 6) Finishing is better than Starting. 7) There is always more to do. 8) Celebrate w/ whom was w/ you thru the journey You can only get a under 3 stars something is wrong! read more

SkyDance Skydiving is a great dropzone. I was impressed by both the concern for safety, and fun-loving attitude of my first tandem jump instructor, Kim. Kim turned my skydiving experience into more than just a carnival ride; it was like my first lesson. As he geared me up he explained the process of what we would soon be doing, as well as the functions of certain parts of the necessary gear. I was given my own altimeter and taught how to open the chute when we got down to 5,500 ft. On the ride up to altitude (I recommend the 13k ft option) I was again briefed on the process of exiting and deployment. The first couple seconds after exit gave me chills, but in a good way. The feeling of free fall is indescribable. Extraordinary. Simply amazing. When it came time to deploy I reached back and pulled the ripcord, and seconds later was under a large canopy. After making sure our equipment was functional Kim gave me the steering lines and let me fly the parachute. We landed softly in the pea gravel of the landing area. Upon completing my first skydive I immediately purchased my next lesson for solo ground training. I returned every weekend for two months to complete the Accelerated Free Fall course. It took me six jumps to earn my solo jump clearance. That was three years ago. I still jump at SkyDance today. I feel this is a safe dropzone, a respectable group of instructors, and a positive learning environment. Make your first skydive here, you won't regret it! read more

So while Im glad I made it to the ground safely I was very frustrated with the way the handled my family. It was my first jump and my family wants to come even though its two hours away, After getting there they tell us then theirs a 3 hour window( no specific time ) after an hour and a half I ask how much longer and they say 40 min until I get suited and it ended up being twenty which ment my mom missed my jump because she left to grab some eats really quick. After I get suited they dont even say to the family waitning outside what plane Im leaving on or where Im jumping at position wise so they had no idea who to look at. All in all, they where skydiving surfdude instructors with no orginization. I show up for a 3 o clock appt, and dont jump until over two hours later is baloney, especially when they dont let you know in advance, I would of brought cards or something. read more

Now, I've never jumped anywhere else so I have no frame of reference, but I can't imagine what other jump sites would have that this one doesn't. A cafe maybe? Foot massage? I jumped with Ross twice and he was awesome. My two jumps were so close together that he remembered me which was nice, and even offered that my second tandem be a "learning" tandem at no extra charge. I got to go through some of what i think they learn about in AFF training: finding a landmark, practicing turning 180 and 360 degrees, and going through the arm motions to show you know when you're approaching and at the correct altitude for pulling your canopy. When I have more money I'd love to do AFF training, and this will probably be the place I do it. read more

This was amazing. Everyone was friendly, supportive, and enthusiastic. They will make you feel safe as you have a SERIOUSLY incredible experience. Go skydiving, and do it here. read more

Been here 3 times for tandem skydiving experiences. Their equipment seems new, and all the guys are fun and professional. Each time I have jumped, I have been impressed with the professionalism of the contracted tandem instructors at this location. They never talk you into maneuvers you aren't comfortable with and they always make sure you are having a great time while falling from the sky. My only complaint is that even with an appointment, you could be waiting a few hours to take your dive from a plane...agonizing hours when nervous! Lol. read more

I completed my Accelerated Free Fall ("AFF") course at Skydance in June and am now working towards my USPA-A license. I've been up here at least every other weekend since May 11 and I can't recommend the facility highly enough. I did jump no. 15 last Friday. Kim was my instructor for my first jump course ("FJC") and for several AFF levels after that. Any doubts as to his competency evaporated immediately when he started the course. His professionalism, courtesy, attention to detail, and focus on the student's safety (even after 5000+ jumps) was remarkable. Granted, my only scale of reference were several other instructors and coaches at Skydance, but Kim sets the bar high. Boomer, Dan, and Jackson also played a part in my AFF and coached jumps; they are all outstanding as well. Everyone here that I've spoken with for advice or otherwise has been completely friendly and open. The safety culture of the DZ seems strong as well, at least compared to Lodi, the only other place I've jumped. The manifest girls are cute and friendly, and the Boogie Shack has great food. Also, the PAC 750 is pimp and Skydance is associated with the Burning Sky Burningman camp. What else do you need? read more

I just finished my second tandem jump at Skydance with Nick A. I re-requested him after doing my first jump with him too. He was a fantastic instructor. Very thorough, informative, and made me feel very, very comfortable and safe. I learned a lot and had an amazing time! Everyone at Skydance is friendly and helpful. The ride up on the plane, I was very nervous but Nick, and everyone else on the plane, were talkative and friendly. I almost forgot for a second that I was about to jump out of a plane! I highly recommend the Tandem + , which is 13,000 feet. If you buy your second tandem on the same day as your first, you get something like $90 off. pretty sweet deal. read more

Such an incredible experience! The facility is well-maintained, the staff is friendly and professional. I highly recommend!

Super safe, fun, friendly, experienced jump trainers with a lot of knowledge and passion about how to get folks to make the most of every jump. Respectful tandem partners. Great energy and awareness of everyone's experiences suiting up, climbing to altitude, and indulging in any level of free fall and parachute acrobatics before landing. read more

This place deserves a 5: great experience, great coaches, great jump, and I'm still alive. Two graduating seniors brought me here for a last hoorah during dead week. I bought the 13,000 ft jump, and it was amazing. I jumped with Greg and my photographer/videographer was Nick. Greg made me feel absolutely safe - I didn't have any jittery butterflies before the jump. During the jump, I didn't pull the parachute at 4500 ft so he did it for me! Nick is absolutely the BEST. His videos are different than the typical ones. He uses fish eye and makes it super personalized - if you see this Nick, you're great!!! TL;DR: Do the 13,000 ft jump. Don't think twice - just skydive. I'm still alive and it was the best $265 I've ever spent. read more

Came here in November for my birthday. My friends and I all got tandem skydives, since none of us had ever skydived before. The 13,000-foot skydive has a 60-second freefall, and costs $199. For $100 more, a videographer dives with you and takes a video and pictures (highly recommended, especially for your first dive). The instruction took about 40 minutes. Just a basic video. I'm guessing you need to know a lot less about skydiving if you have a professional strapped to your back. Afterwards, we geared up, got on a small plane, and ascended for about 10 minutes to 13,000 feet. At that point, the side door is opened and people begin jumping. When I shuffled toward the exit, my videographer got out of the plane and held onto the side of it with a railing, bad-ass action hero style. My guy and I jump, and he jumps. Wind hit me at 120mph after a few seconds, and I was unable to hear my own screams. No butterflies in my stomach though, since there're no G-forces (except the one pointing down). At 7,000 feet, the professional strapped to me signaled me to look at my altimeter. At 6,000 feet, I reach back to the cord, and at 5,500 feet, I pull and the parachute deploys. It takes a few minutes for us to drift down. I got to control the parachute for awhile. By then my ears were killing me, due to the very rapid change in pressure. All in all, this was the best birthday celebration ever. I highly recommend anyone go skydiving to celebrate a birthday, or graduation, or anniversay, or a Tuesday. read more

WOW! Just had my first tandem a few days ago, and I couldn't have had a better experience. It was easy to see what a great community that works at skydance; everyone was friendly and professional and wanted to make sure that I was relaxed and was having fun from Gear call to the jump to the landing. My instructor, Tom, was super funny and very professional (he's got a great balance going) and clearly had a LOT of experience. I had the time of my life. Not sure why everyone's uppity about the prices - they have to fly planes all day; plane fuel costs money guys! And to be perfectly honest; every single one of these people will make sure your experience is worth your money. I'm officially hooked. Asked everyone I know for skydance gift certificates for my birthday so I can go back for the AFF course. Trust me, if you're gonna do this, do it at Skydance. You won't regret it! read more

The entire experience here was amazing. As we approached the location you could see 5-10 people constantly scattered in the sky floating down which made for an amazing atmosphere. Also the location on the ground itself is really lively and there are hella people who are professionals. In terms of the pre-skydiving experience it was great. Everything was very simple and the people are super friendly and clearly love their job. I did the tandem skydiving and so there was about an hour of tutorials/waiting before we actually got ready to go up. Once we were called we met our instructor that would be dropping with us. I was with Toggles and he was super chill and gave me a great experience. The jump itself was awesome! I got the DVD package. I would HIGLY recommend getting this package if it is your first time. They have this awesome system where another person follows you with a gopro and jumps next to you guys. This leads to some absolutely breath-taking photos that are even hard to believe that they are real. The video is also great quality and something I will treasure for a long time. If you are on the fence about it then I would definitely say it is well worth the price. All in all this place was awesome! 6/5 would highly recommend. read more

One word: AMAZING. I had the time of my life, literally! Yeah, sure I was scared shitless. Probably why my instructor didn't rock me 3x before jumping off the plane like the training instructors said they would, but I digress. Lol it's alright though, Brian was a cool guy. Me and my friends were super scared so we decided to do the 9,000ft jump. Definitely doing 13,000ft next time because 30 secs of free fall just isn't enough! 9,000ft doesn't warrant releasing the parachute on your own, but Brian did let me steer the parachute and we got to do spins too! Pretty fun! I opted to get video and pictures. Loved the pictures. My camera guy was super cool, literally chilling in the plane with the door wide open cool. Haha I can't remember his name which I feel SUPER bad for but I think I was too scared about jumping and at that point nothing went into my brain. He was kind enough to let me pick my own music which was super cool of him, seeing as my friend's camera guy refused "due to copyright issues." Sadfaces for her. Definitely gonna do 13,000ft next time with my friends when we can scrounge up the monies! Totally worth every penny of my $149 (tandem jump) + $99 (video/pix)! read more

This was my first experience in skydiviing. And I can definitely say that I will come back again. I looked around for a place for my cousin and I to take our first plummet from the skies, my cousin found this place. It had a good record compared to some of the other places, and although it seemed a bit more expensive I'd rather feel safe than cheap. We both paid about 280 for a tandem jump at 19000 feet and a videographer, which is about a 60 second free fall. The actual event is more than just a minute. With the flight up, pre jump information, gearing up, the fall, and the ripcord pull, you're looking at about a 2-3 hour experience. The instructors that we got paired up with were great and very funny. They both had THOUSANDS of jumps. I never realized that people jumped that many times, at first. Then after my jump I understood that I need to do many, many more. The people were all very nice, and the facilities were clean and comfortable. The people in the area were very friendly and extremely laid back. It was all in all a great place, and I will come back. My cousin and I bought another jump right after we landed!!! read more

Flipping AMAZING!!!! The greatest Thrill ever. Going back for my second jump this week, the instructers were awesome and informative, made you feel comfortable, which I would say is difficult due to it being my first jump!! I can't believe ppl are complaining about watching a video on safety.. YOU ARE JUMPING FROM MILES OFF THE GROUND!!! Safety is an issue (duh face)!! I had Nicky for my first jump!! totally awesome!! Hopefully he's there again next time, Totally professional, straped me in tight, he absolutely knew what he was doing and made me feel confortable and ready when it came time to go for it! My friend had Neal, also amazing and very experienced!!! Overall: GO HERE!! YOU WON"T REGRET IT!!! read more

If you live in the Bay Area and have ever considered skydiving, do it with Skydance. I try not to my life directly into the path of danger, but if I do it, you can bet that I am going to do a ton of research before hand. After hours of work, I found nothing but good feedback on Skydance. We planned on jumping with Skydance last November. After the long drive up to the Yolo County Airport (in Davis), we went through basic jump training and were then told that it was too windy to safely jump/land. In the office they have signs everywhere that made it very clear that no refunds were available, no matter the circumstance. This makes it pretty frustrating for those that can't afford to have their funds tied up (as was the case with some of my friends). We were given "rain check" tickets that we could use anytime in the future for the jump. This past March we redeemed those tickets, and I am ready to go again! We jumped from 13,000 feet, which gives you about a 60-second free fall. What an incredible rush. There is no way to describe the absolutely incredible feeling of flying, and having more adrenaline run through your body than you ever imagined. At 13,000 feet, you can start to see the curve of the earth, as well as see over mountaintops. Davis was a beautiful place to jump, and the view was incredible. It was a warm day, and you could actually feel the atmosphere around you warm as your fell towards the earth. We decided to get DVDs of our jumps, which was one of our best decisions. When you have a video made, you actually jump with another person who has a video camera attached to their helmet. Not only do they professionally edit the DVD on the spot so that you can take it home with you, but you also get a full roll (or CD if the camera is digital) of photos snapped throughout the jump. We all went home that night and watched our videos, which was a ton of fun because we were able to closely watch all of our different facial expressions. We can now watch those videos whenever we want to re-live the incredible experience. I have to honestly say that I now feel like I am an adrenaline junkie because I have a slight addiction to jumping and can hardly wait to go back! read more

My husband and I went skydiving on 7/23/09 for our first time. Once we came down I knew I was the bravest woman in the world. What a freaking rush, needed a nap afterwards. I will do this again. We did a tadem @ 13,000 ft. My instructor Jeff was the best and he made me feel very safe and calmed me down as I proceeded to freak out in the plane once we were in the air. It is worth the extra money to get the video and pictures with this adventure, because it happens so fast you don't remember all of it. Jeff the instructor was a blast and in all my pics/video he is smiling and having a great time. Check him out in my profile picture. I have watched this video twenty time since I've been home and I never get tired of it. read more

These guys are awesome. As a first time skydiver I appreciate their patience and professionalism! The whole experience was top notch. I was part of a skydive fundraiser for YFALS this past weekend and the care and gentleness they showed my friend with ALS touched my heart. At the landing of her skydive the guy who manned their tandem--Greg Foster I think--cried. That's putting your heart into your work! Thanks you guys you made this newbie a believer! read more

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Was there about a total of 4 hours, got there first thing in the morning -- signed waivers, had a group safety lesson, and sat around waited to be called as the group to go up. Advice: bring snacks, drinks, friends (or other things to entertain you while you wait). Pee before you put on your flight suit. CLEAR YOUR EARS on your jump!!!!! I was surprised they didn't go over this instruction during the safety class. Luckily I scuba-dive so I knew the altitude change will cause ear discomfort, but my friends had no idea and said they were in pain on their way down. read more

What an amazing place! I have never skydived in my life before, but Skydance really made my first skydiving experience amazing!! The experienced staff are very courteous and help reassure you, as you will most likely be nervous jumping 13,000 feet out of an airplane. I really recommend the 13,000 feet package with the photo and video option. I still look back at my photos and remember the good time I had here! If you are worried about the risks associated with skydiving, have no fear! Skydance places absolute importance on your safety - they routinely inspect their parachutes and only hire the most experienced and qualified instructors to jump with you. During my visit, I did the tandem at 13,000 feet with Tom, an instructor. Though I was extremely nervous, Tom really reassured me with his great personality, humor and expertise. During the entire 13,000 fall, which lasted a little over 5 minutes, I never once felt worried or uneasy. Instead, I had so much fun and was awestruck by the amazing view from up in the sky. Thank you to Tom and Skydance for making my first skydiving experience so memorable. I will definitely be returning here in the future. read more

Greg is the man! Finally went on my first skydive and I'm hooked! It was busy the day I went because they were having a "boogie". But still made time for me to get my jump in with all the other experienced guys and gals. Seemed like we were rushed just a little bit to get onto the next plane but hey the sooner the better. Kurt the videographer was awesome! It's worth the money to get him catching your jump on his gopro cameras. Now just have to see if I can do the Accelerated Freefall course! read more

SkyDance SkyDiving - 13,000 foot jump! - Skydiving Near Me - Davis, California

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My first jump! One of my greatest life's experiences! Adriano was amazing as my HOT Tandem Master and Nick filmed an exceptional video that I watch daily! The marrow of my bones is still tingling! read more

SkyDance SkyDiving - Exhilaration! Screaming and laughing! Best day ever!! - Skydiving Near Me - Davis, California

You park. Pay. Fill out paperwork. Watch a video. Get instructions. Wait for your name in the open air waiting area. Gear up with your tandem instructor. They walk through instructions again on exit, free-fall and landing. You hop on a plane. You fall out of a plane. All in a matter of 30 minutes or so. Is that not ridiculous? It's ridiculous. I've gone to Skydance twice now, and both times have been super happy with the sense of safety with my instructors, their personality, the size of the plane (fits like 18 people so you can dive with friends), and the price/value. Skydiving still scares me to death, but if I could recommend a location, this place would be it! read more

This was my 3rd trip at 13,000 feet in the sky. I can't believe how much fun this is. All I can say is: Just Do It!!!! There is no other experience out there like this. Sky Dance Sky Diving establishment and staff are all wonderful. Everyone there is friendly and always willing to help or answer questions. You probably are saying, "why would I jump out of a perfectly good plane"? To answer your question, because it's fun. You have to do things that scare you to make your overcome your fear. I really want to learn how to become an independent diver. There are many jumps I have to do still. They want you to join their "family" so you can become a License A diver. I have gone with Ross two times now and he is a great partner. He was really willing to make sure your feel 100% comfortable and welcome. Plus he is funny too. So grab your $200 and head out to Davis, CA to have the time of your life. Over and over.... Thank you Ross for changing my flying experience. read more

After winning a gift certificate, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to try skydiving! I had thought about it for a few years, but doing it for free sealed the deal for me. I liked how Skydance Skydiving was very professional and knowledgeable. The liability and instruction video segment was informative without being too long, and then we got geared up in professional looking jumpsuits. Although they cram in as many people as possible into the plane, it is built specifically for skydiving which makes everything more organized and comfortable for when it is actually time to jump out. :) The instructors were friendly and professional. I worked with Ross on my tandem jump who explained our procedure clearly and thoroughly. But as I stared out of the plane with anxiety, he reminded me that the number one thing to remember is "Have Fun!" I definitely had fun, and I recommend this jump site if you want a professional, friendly experience! read more

Jumped here a couple of weeks ago with 4 friends. Best. Experience. Ever. All I can think about is when I can come back for my next jump! Four stars just for landing safely, and the fifth for the AWESOME staff at Skydance. Special thanks to Sean and Ross - you guys made our day with your most excellent sense of humor (and for getting us to the ground safely). Also, thanks to Jessica for keeping us fed and entertained while we waited. Couple of tips for newbies: -This place is right next to a shooting range, so be prepared for a little extra noise. -Clear your schedule for the day...just because you're scheduled at a specific time, doesn't mean you'll jump then -If you come with a group of more than 3, you may be on separate planes -Buy your next jump that day and you will receive an awesome discount! If you're looking for the thrill of a lifetime, Skydance is the place to be! read more

Amazing experience. Kevin was a true professional who was very knowledgeable, reassuring, and managed to make the experience absolutely great. Nick was the one who prepared the video/photo package for me and I would definitely recommend him to you guys. Everyone who saw the video was very impressed, and even more so when they found out it was all done in 15 minutes! Greg was also very good at going through the technicalities and safety instructions prior to the jump. All in all, great group of people from the time we signed in (very pretty nice ladies) up until we left. The jump was awesome. Nothing like it. Can't describe it. Do it soon... and do it with these guys. read more

The instructors are great over at Skydance. They made me feel very comfortable about jumping out of an airplane. They explained the process quite well so I know what to expect, so I chose to pull my own parachute. It was awesome! Thanks. read more