I trying to get skydive license here, yay (ft. $3.50 carne taco that I bought from the food truck during 6-hour Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) class break) read more

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First time and did a tandem with Joel. Very professional team that clearly likes to have fun. They placed us in a harness then briefed us on some rules. While on the 13k flight up, Joel reminded me of the rules as well as kept me informed of what to expect prior to exciting the plane. From the jump down to the landing, awesome experience and highly recommend this group of ppl. Important note, make sure you fill out their release form online and save some time when you arrive. read more

It must be said, I wish I knew this before my jump. I would have prepared. If you've experience vertigo or motion sickness please take a dramamine at least 1 hr before jump. After all, you're paying $$$ for a 20 or 30 minute experience of a lifetime. You want to fully enjoy and appreciate the experience. ​ read more

Very professional and friendly; everything is explained. You sign a waiver and wait for the instructor. He then suits you up and explains what will take place. Once on the plane, he reminds you again. If you choose to get a video, it's even better so you can share it with family and friends. I've gone three times, and each time the experience gets better. I recommend this to anyone for special occasions or for a thrilling experience. What are you waiting for? Just jump and feel the sense of being in touch with the earth, space and earth!. read more

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3 of us went here for our first time skydiving. Everyone we interacted with was amazing, friendly, and excited to make the most of our experiences. They went through everything you should expect, tips, and advice to make sure your first time was perfect. I wish I remembered each of the instructors names but honestly everyone we interacted with was awesome. Highly recommend these guys to anyone and everyone interested in skydiving. read more

I first found out about Skydive Kapowsin through Groupon. They had a discount on there, and I thought it was a calling for me to overcome one of my fears. After booking a date and time for my skydiving appointment, I excitedly waited for the day to come. Arriving there, I had to do some paperwork, which could be completed prior to coming (I didn't know that at the time). After that, I was brought into the equipment area and introduced to my skydiving partner, Andy, and my photographer, Tony. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire experience, which I really appreciated. We got our gear on and hopped into the plane in less than 10 minutes. Next thing you know, we were in the sky! The actual skydiving portion only lasted a few minutes, but felt longer (in a good way). I was so breath taken by the beautiful views. You could see the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and Mount Baker from the sky! Also, I'm really happy I paid extra for the picture and video package. They captured the moments perfectly. All in all, I enjoyed my experience with Skydive Kapowsin! Time to start saving for my next skydive! read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Just about the most fun you can have with your clothes on. I'm not gonna lie, I was nervous as a long tail cat in a rocking chair factory, but once I was out the door it was awesome! The guys I jumped with were the best and the folks at Skydive Kapowsin are awesome! If you're on the fence about trying, get off the fence and just do it. read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Came here on a weekend and had an amazing first skydiving experience! The staff was super friendly and directed us to their QR code system for paperwork on arrival. After a short wait we got geared up with the help of the instructors, got a briefing on how our first jump would go, and then we loaded onto the plane. The view was incredible. My instructor Lesa was great and made the whole experience very safe and fun. This is an amazing experience that I would recommend anyone try at least once! I will definitely be back and maybe even get my skydiving certification one day. read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

13,500 feet is high, but 18,500 feet is amazing. The experience lasts longer and is worth every dollar. At that altitude, this time of the year, it was like jumping into an ice cold pool. But that feeling lasted only a few seconds. As we dropped, the camera person was all over the place, taking photos. I pulled the chute at 5,000 feet and we drifted on the wind - quiet, peaceful, serene. At about 500 feet, we did a few tight spirals and landed easily. read more

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Hey everyone so I jumped out of a plane with some co-workers my second jump it was their first on Sunday June 28th and simply amazing from the time we got there I believe the lady's name is Jen or Jenna an older woman with blond hair she gave us so many helpful tips that made our experience fantastic on to Tom who was my tandem jumper experience jumper he also gave me tips on what to expect when I got in the plane just before the jump although I'm not going to lie I forgot all the tips people so please pay attention and don't forget the tips and such as taking a deep breath before you jump out of the plane which I failed to do and resting your head back on the experience jumpers chest before you jump out of the plane. Once we jumped Tom showed me the view twirling offering me to drive, but I'm still not comfortable driving the parachute Tom continue to check in to see if I was comfortable every step of the way including in air all the way down to the smooth landing, I did pay attention to how the land that's why it was smooth lol. I skydived years ago in the experience was not as good as it was with this company!!! Let me not forget the cameraman Nico who SHOT MY video he was very friendly and made sure he tried to get to know I guess my attitude so he could put in the right type of music on my video I would definitely skydive with KAPOWSIN again!!! PLENTY OF PARKING AND THERE IS A RESTAURANT NEARBY!! AND THE DRIVE WAS NICE and enjoyable WE DROVE FROM SEATTLE DRIVING TIME ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF...DONT BE LATE! And enjoy every moment of your trip and the experience it is definitely worth the money thank you skydive kapowsin!! read more

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Poor experience first time sitting for over 3.5hrs and being rescheduled. understand cloud cover is uncontrollable but wasted entire day when rather just been rescheduled. also front desk check-in person is not friendly. She gives little to no information and has RBF with attitude. I am sure jump experience is good but customer service is below average. read more

Love this place. My favorite drop zone. Did my AFF course here a while back. The coaches and people are the best. Very helpful and all staff are professionals! 5 stars. read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

I am a student jumper working on my A license with twenty jumps total, six of them at SDK. Upon entering the facility The staff is friendly and attentive. Manifest is simple and easy only a few clicks and you're ready to go. The facility itself is clean and has plenty of seating for you or your loved ones to sit on between loads. The coaches are safety conscious and thorough making sure your gear is safe and ensuring you fully understand the dive before entering the aircraft. Instructors have no problem spending extra time to clear up any questions. All of the patrons and members of staff have been friendly. The overall vibe of the place is comfortable and fun. In closing, Skydive Kapowsin is hands down the best skydive drop zone I've ever been to. Friendly staff, knowledgeable and safe coaches, paired with a clean and beautiful facility. what more could you ask for? I highly recommend this place for tandem or experienced jumpers. read more

The team at Skydive Kapowsin is incredible! Such a fun group dedicated to making sure everyone is comfortable and has a blast :) Huge shout-out to Dennis who was all smiles, brought the energy and matched our excitement :) Couldn't have asked for a better experience. And highly recommend getting photos (esp if you're on the fence abt it, trust) Thank you guys all so much!!! read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

What an incredible experience today with the crew at Skydive Kapowsin for my first, but definitely not my last jump out of a perfectly good airplane! I loved every minute! Thank you to Joel for walking me through every step and to Riley for capturing the moments!! I highly recommend! Gorgeous view of the Cascades and Mt. Rainer above the clouds! I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you for making my day!! read more

Absolutely amazing experience! The staff is amazing & the instructors are phenomenal! Me & my mom did tandem jumps & we were beyond happy with the experience! Also, HIGHLY recommend spending the extra money for pictures & videos! read more

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What an unforgettable experience! This place is great. We enjoyed our time here from start to finish. My husband and I came for our first jump as it is the home drop zone for a good friend. The whole thing was very simple and straight forward! They got us geared up, told us what was going to happen, took us 13,000 ft up and we jumped! We felt safe the entire time, and the team we were with was incredibly experienced! I was so nervous, and I didn't realize my adrenaline would make the experience a blur. That's why I'm SO GLAD we got photos and video! What a treat! The absolute best experience and value! Do yourself a favor and not do it without the photos package, the little things you forget in the moment, the camera picks up, and it's really special! Enjoy! read more

They are proffesional very thorough. They offer all first jump courses including tandem, AFF , and static line. One of the best places to learn due to a very experienced staff and excellent equipment maintenance. They even have a Cafe and a Taco truck on weeks. Family friendly and fun for all ages. Definitely my go to place. read more

Professional, Friendly and Fun! First time jumper here. These guys and gals are solid. Make sure you spend the Extra $100 for videographer to capture the moment. They sent me the link to my video and Photos within Two hours of landing. Would do again. This was a bucket list item for me and I am so glad I did it with this fine crew. read more

I'd like ownership to send me a message. My brother had an undesirable experience that I'm not ready to post on his behalf just yet. We have tried to call multiple. read more

My friends and I went and had SUCH a great time! Making a reservation was super easy, and the staff was very nice and accommodating. The inside of the building is basically a playground! We went a few days ago and the weather was perfect...we could see everything so clearly when we jumped! I had Josh as my instructor for the tandem jump and he was incredible. Seriously, if you have the option, go with him. In fact, the whole crew we were with had us laughing the whole time & made me feel waaaaay more comfortable about, you know, the whole jumping out of a plane thing. Also the picture/video package is SO worth it. Could not have asked for a better experience! 100% would go again & hope to soon! read more

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I had an amazing time coming here for my first skydive!! I was a little nervous at first but the crew made sure that we were going to be safe and have a great time!! Once I was in the airplane I was ready for the jump and I would 10/10 come back here for future jumps! The video and picture was awesome and would also recommend to purchase for your first time! read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

This was my first time skydiving and I brought my son, brother, and fiancé with me to jump. The experience was AMAZING! Everything went smoothly, they made us first-timers feel so comfortable. We did the Tandem Ultra and it was totally worth it! Jumped from higher than Mount Rainier! We all can't wait to go again. read more

husband got me this for my bday & i've never been skydiving before so wasn't sure what to expect. let me start off by saying how amazing & fun that was. the i structure was super nice & told me what to expect as we neared our jump & he was very experienced & knowledgeable! that made the experience so much better & they are all just super friendly! i would totally recommend this spot to anyone who's interested in trying that out !!:) we paid 100$ extra for photos & videos & def worth the it! the only thing is we did wait for about 40 min after our reservation time, but i can say the wait was worth it !! read more

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Survived my first tandem jump! I lucked out with the 50/50 weather and did a 13k jump with only 2 others on the plane. The staff is friendly, professional, and thorough with explaining what to do and expect; from check-in, to suiting up, and landing. Oh yeah, definitely take the opportunity to steer the parachute; it's refreshing. :] I recommend the video + photo add-on if it's your first time; why not go home with pictures and an edited video of your experience? If I'm ever in the area and free, I'd definitely do another jump. read more

My first tandem jump was June 12. A birthday present from friends who called my bluff/granted my wish. I had chickened out years ago when my sister jumped at Snohomish, and had been kicking myself in the butt for years. The day came for the jump, and I was joined by the friend who bought the jump for me. He had gone last year, and had been looking for an excuse to do it again. Enter...ME! I was a little apprehensive, but strangely calm as I suited up. I had the added benefit of the photo/video package -- this is HIGHLY recommended for anyone who decides to do this! You will regret not having the photo and video memories to share with your family and friends! I even purchased my own helmet cam for the jump, so I could have my own perspective (and see what I missed while my eyes were closed!). For a tandem jump, you are essentially along for the ride. It takes a few minutes to get suited and harnessed, and then you get a brief explanation of how you are connected, and what NOT to do (NEVER reach behind you!) while in the air. Everyone I saw that day seemed to have a perma-grin on their face, and the energy level was HIGH. We climbed aboard the turboprop Otter, and ascended to 13000 feet. As I was a tandem, I was first on the plane (which meant I would be the last off!). When we reached altitude, and the door at the rear of the airplane opened, I knew there was no turning back. I was still very calm - call it sensory overload! We slid down the bench seats to the doorway, and my photographer hung just outside the door while my instructor and I got situated. The instructor guided my hands from the bar to my harness...counted to 3, and with one last big breath (and silent prayer to myself) out we went, in to the wild blue yonder. As "they" say, "if you haven't done it, you wouldn't understand". The feeling was one of instant, intense fear, followed by extreme calm, once you realize..."Hey, I'm FLYING!" While in freefall, you can't hear anything but the incredible rush of wind as you are plummeting earthward at terminal velocity. The feeling is maybe comparable to sticking your hand out the sunroof while driving down the freeway - only it's the wind resistance against your WHOLE BODY, and at twice the speed. There is absolutely NO WAY to talk in freefall, unlike Hollywood likes to lead you to believe. Everything is hand signals and taps on the shoulder. The photographer is literally in your face...about 10 feet or so away, falling with you and snapping photos the whole time. If I could include MY footage here, you'd see for yourself how cool that really is! After 60 seconds, I felt three taps on my shoulder - the signal that it was time to deploy the chute. I grabbed my harness, and felt a decent tug as the chute opened and filled with air. Then, after letting loose with a loud cheer/yell of relief, things become incredibly calm and quiet, much like a library (or a morgue!), and your brain begins to catch up with your body. The sensation of being 5000 feet above the surface of the Earth and soaking in the incredible views is beyond compare. It takes roughly 7 minutes to reach the ground, and during this time, the harness is loosened a bit for comfort, and you can begin to take in the incredible beauty that surrounds us! We elected for a "butt slide" landing. This was also an incredibly easy and soft landing. The zone is specially designed..soft soil and soft grass...by the time you realize you've landed, you're being helped to your feet, and the ride of your life is over! I remember the first thing I said after landing - "I wanna do that again!" And...I have! I went back on Sept 13, this time, taking two other friends with me who had heard my story, and seen the video and pictures. They were just as excited and nervous as I was my first time, and like me, they both said the same thing upon their landing! The staff at Kapowsin are an incredible bunch of people. You can tell they enjoy their "job".....and they all have YEARS of experience. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable, answer all of your questions, and point out landmarks, etc, while airborne. I don't really consider myself an adrenaline junkie, but I am seriously considering taking the certification courses, and becoming a solo diver. It is an extreme sport, filled with a heavy dose of risk, but statistically speaking, it i safer than the drive to the place! I was cut off FOUR times on the freeway there and back! Everyone says they have a "bucket list", and they would like to "try" skydiving....from someone who has done it twice (and will do it MORE!), I say; stop thinking about it and JUST DO IT! You'll have a great story for the Monday morning watercooler/coffee stand talk! Plus, for you guys, it's a great way to meet women! You'd be surprised how many HOT women are skydivers! (Damn...I just let my secret out!) read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Best experience ever!!!! Everyone was super nice, friendly and chill. I picked the perfect Feb day to do my first skydiving. It was Awesome!!!!! The guy who went tandem with me was really friendly and informative about the area when we were on the plane. He was very experienced which made me relaxed and enjoyed every second of this. The videographer did a great job on capturing my wonderful moment and the great view. I would definitely recommend my friends to come for their first experience in the summer, and i would so come along and do it again ;) read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

First tandem Skydive for me and my father for his 50th birthday. The employees were all very helpful and reassuring. Very friendly group of people and a very good experience with them! The scenery for the jump was also extremely beautiful! We each paid for a videographer and their pictures turned out really well. The videographers were also pretty cool and funny, so it helped make some nice group shots. I would (and likely will) skydive with them again!! read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

My girlfriend and I did our first dive together at Kapowsin. I can't speak highly enough of the team from the guy working the front to the dive instructors. Everyone was very friendly and made both of us feel comfortable. Both of the videographers on staff were skilled enough to capture every shot and video we hopes for along with extra. It was a great experience and we felt safe throughout the whole experience. While my girlfriend says she won't go again, I loved it and hope to do more dives soon. Hint: If you have a short wait due to cloud cover, eat something. Their little deli/cafe was actually pretty good. read more

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First time sky diving, we went end of August. Had an expired Groupon, messaged them and was able to reserve 2 slots for 3 days later. There's no direction or greeting as we walked in so we went to the desk and were able to give our info quickly. When that was done we were just told to wait wherever we wanted. There is a screen next to the counter which will tell you which group you are in, we were not told this or which group we belonged to but your name on the screen has that info. After our group was called things moved quickly! We got harnessed up, a very brief instruction then a ride to the plane. Our co-jumpers and video guy were awesome, everyone seemed very nice. Will definitely plan a return jump! read more

So much fun diving here again!!!! Second time. Came down for one of my "fathers'" birthdays. Even jumped with the same guy-Blaine or lane?? He's super cool!!!!! The guy that jumps for red bull into the Super Bowl trains here I believe. Wonder if I can get a discount for my next jumps since I've become a vet;) my guy let me bring my gopro again which sets these guys apart from other places which charge you. Definitely come here. Say Brooke referred you to Lane!!;) read more

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Second time at Kapowsin this past weekend and still love this spot. The instructors you're paired with are terribly nice, easygoing and explain everything to you. Regardless, the check-in/suit-up process is relatively fast. I feel safe with them for sure. They treated my mom, a first timer, really well too. I got her the video package and had no idea it would be more than just a GoPro on her instructor's wrist; they deploy additional jumper camera crew to capture the entire thing. The set of photos and the video they finished for her were WONDERFUL. What a way to capture that memory! Thanks Skydive Kapowsin and our instructors (Jake + someone else? I'm sorry, terrible with names!) I'll be back again & again. read more

Skydive Kapowsin is great. They helped me with my proposal and made it a fun experience. Thank you for assisting me, it was a huge success. read more

Skydive Kapowsin - Skydiving Near Me - Shelton, Washington

Skydiving in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and all around friendly people. What's not to love? Not a lot of commentary needed on this one. Check skydiving off your bucket list at Kapowsin- you'll be glad you did. read more

My first tandem jump today. I went with Dennis. Super fun. Very friendly staff. We initially had trouble with the weather but things cleared up by afternoon. The staff explained everything. They have some very experienced jumpers. My tip to you is expect to spend all day here. Weather can be unpredictable. Reserving you jump time in the afternoon might not be a bad idea. The Sun should have burned up most of the fog and or clouds. My sister bought the video. It was well done. We would also recommend. read more

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Super polite and professional. Was absolutely amazing. I paid a tad extra for the filming and got it the next day. Totally worth every penny. Would definitely go again. read more

Experience like nonother! What a great fun, adrenaline high day. Folks at Kapowsin were friendly, relaxed made it a memorable day. Thanks!

I've jumped 2 times here which is just an amazing experience and everyone should do it. My husband proposed here and this would make it my forever favorite place. read more

Writing for my husband because apparently I am better with words: I got this trip for my birthday and the second anniversary of meeting my wife. This was by far the best experience in the world! I am hooked and want to do it again. Right now!! Definitely spring for the video package, and Jake was a freaking blast! Totally made my birthday, epic photos and video! My wife is totally the coolest! read more

Great place to go skydiving! The staff is friendly and they explained the procedures extremely well. If you're on the fence about whether you should go skydiving or not here, Just do it! Don't think twice the experience is a lot of fun. Make sure you also buy the video option! It's extremely worth it! Can't wait to be back! read more