I was brought to Skydive Orange as a surprise for my birthday. Nothing says "I love you" like having your best friend shove you out of a perfectly good aircraft. The staff was awesome, very laid back and professional. The hangar and everyone in it is sort of bathed in an island attitude. Kevin was my instructor and did a wonderful job explaining their processes and sharing stories from previous jumps. It was my first jump but it won't be my last. read more

I really want to enjoy this experience, I really do, but Skydive Orange's terrible treatment of customers made it difficult. Our reservation was at 12pm. We arrived earlier, around 11:40am. We were told that in 40 minutes we will have the training... Hmm okay, why didn't you just tell us to arrive at 12:40pm then? We actually received our 2 minute on the ground training at 1pm. After waiting another hour, it was 2:00pm then, two hours after our initial reservation, with no one telling us how much longer we'd have to wait, we grew anxious and asked again. We were told that we would suit up in another 40 minutes. But no, we didn't. We didn't make our jump until 4pm. They seem to have a spreadsheet of schedule with people's name on it. So our question is: WHY DON'T YOU JUST TELL US that we are going to wait 4 hours??? When we finally made the jump, we asked the others jumping with us when they reservations were: and they were 2 pm reservations. During the 4 hours of waiting, we constantly see first time divers arriving later than us getting on the jump before us -- how did that happen? We fully understand that things like this would incur delays, but what I think is unacceptable is how they HANDLED it. If you want to put us behind schedule of those with later reservations, fine, just tell us!! We have a life! We have stuff to do!! If you have told us when we arrived that the estimated jump time was 4pm, then we can go out, do out own things and come back at 3:30pm. ---- WHY DO YOU KEEP US WAITING THERE THE WHOLE TIME, lying to us, constantly telling us that it's 40 minutes away???? At the end, I was so hungry and dehydrated that I had a severe reaction to the flight and jump. Mind you, I'm a person who lived in 5 countries across 3 continents, so I NEVER get sick on a plane, but the starving for a whole half day and anxious waiting got to me. Was it because we were too nice? Because we didn't ask you when our turn is every half an hour that you pushed us so late in the afternoon? Just tell us the truth: you are going on at 4pm, then we would be fine! read more

I've gone skydiving with these guys three times and almost considered ponying up the monies to do my certification with them. It's a fun motley crew that runs this joint. There's not a whole lot I can add that hasn't already been said. The video and pictures are nice if you feel the need to prove to the world that you went skydiving. I got them the first time, but honestly, in a couple months, you won't look at that video again and your Facebook profile picture will have changed to the next big thing you've done. And then for the first part of the free fall, you are too busy trying to look cool for the camera guy that you forget to really enjoy the rush. So for all you folks who are trying to be fiscally responsible, never fear, you won't miss it *that* much. I actually enjoyed myself much more on the second jump because I didn't have to worry about the videographer. For those who are repeat divers and want to have a little more fun, let the dude strapped to you know. They'll take a few more liberties, let you pull the chute and handle the "controls" a bit longer, and give you a different launch out of the plane... backflip anyone? For those who really want to step it up, consider the Assisted Free Fall (AFF) course for your first or second jump, which takes an extra five or six hours, and then you can jump with no one strapped to you. The company does schedule the jumps in blocks of time and then they put the first folks on the plane who do the safety video and get all their paperwork done first. If you want to avoid waiting around, try to get in the first group of the day. If its too early for you to wake up and drive out, I think they let you camp out on their grounds, but call and ask. read more

I had an unbelievable experience that I will never forget. The staff were super accommodating and friendly. The only negative I would indicate is that this is a full day of waiting around. There are so many external factors that staff need to pay attention to in order to make this a safe experience. I would recommend booking one of the first availabilities of the day. We had a 1pm reservation on a Saturday and we didn't get to fly that day, which was a pain seeing as we drove in from DC and waiting for 5 hours. Staff were very accommodating and comp-ed our camera services for the hassle as well as rescheduled us. We came in two weeks later and maybe waited 20 minutes before we strapped up. The only problem was that they didn't have enough camera folks to jump with us, unless we wanted to wait some more....which we did NOT. read more

I will keep this simple and sweet...Skydive Orange ROCKS! The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that I hate to wait. I skydived on Sept. 9th and it rained on the 8th, so I think a lot of the folks that were rained out on the 8th returned on 9th. Nevertheless, it was an AWESOME experience. Mario (instructor) and Lambert (ground instructor & video dude) were my dream team and they taught me everything I needed to know and made me look cool as hell. And yes, buy the video and pics...at least for your first jump. You will regret it if you don't. Skydiving is not an amusement park ride and you will not feel like you're on one. It's a surreal experience that translates to each person differently. I'm hooked! I'm headed back in a couple of weeks for my 2nd jump. If you're thinking about it, STOP thinking and make it happen. SERIOUSLY. read more

SKYDIVING!!! Skydive Orange did an AMAZING job teaching us how to be safe, getting us up in the sky and then helping us get to the ground in one piece with amazing instructors, spot on photographers/videographers and an awesome view to boot. My boyfriend had Mario as his instructor and I had John. They were both awesome in their own rights, made us feel totally safe and rocked our socks off. Super professional, calmed us down and gave us the rides of our lives, what more can you ask for as your first time jump instructor??? Our videographers/photographers were absolutely outstanding. I had Cherry (David) and my boyfriend had Larry who were basically our personal paparazzi crew. They made us feel totally comfortable and kept us smiling and pumped throughout the whole ride. Overall, everyone at Orange was great. It might seem easy going and a little all over the place with a lack of direction but don't let these jumpers fool you, everyone knows exactly what's going and knows where you need to be so sit back, keep your eyes and ears open and enjoy the best free fall you'll ever experience. Thanks for making my birthday the most memorable thus far - SKYDIVE ORANGE GETS 5 STARS IN MY BOOK! read more

This was my second jump, but my first HALO (High Altitude Low Opening) tandem here at Skydive Orange. The staff was very professional, and answered all my questions. I was impressed with the instruction I received. It didn't feel rushed and everything was well planned. Just because you have a reservation doesn't mean you are boarding the plane at that time. They did tell you that you can be at the jump zone for about 6 hours. You need to take in consideration the waivers you have to sign, and the folks who are ahead of you to jump. My instructor Mario was AWESOME! He was very patient and very knowledgeable. He kept me calm, and told me the play by play of all what was going to happen. He even talked about the school they had there if I was interested, The jump I did was very expensive, but the memories I have are priceless. I took home a good quality pictures and video. Thank you Ryan for the awesome pictures and video. You guys have my business!! I look forward to working on getting certified next year. Thank you Skydive Orange! YOU ROCK!! read more

I did a tandem dive here with my husband and a few coworkers. It was an amazing experience! The instructors were super friendly and funny, but most importantly SUPER professional -- they double checked everything -- like three times-- yep, that's 6 checks! They seem to be running a good organization. The one downside was that we really waited for a long time, however, they say on the website to expect that, and they don't have a million tandem instructors, so that's OK. It was really cool to sit around and watch people pack their parachutes or see people float down from the skies. I highly recommend it! read more

I did my first tandem skydive this weekend with Skydive Orange and it was absolutely incredible. Skydive Orange was suggested to me by a friend who goes often and he told me Orange was the most reputable place in the area. Judging by my experience, I'm sure he is right. I honestly didn't really want to skydive (was going along with my boyfriend) and was very nervous all week long, I almost bailed several times. However, from the minute I got there I started feeling better about it, the staff was so organized & professional and the hanger is really nice. People with parachutes were landing in front of me every few minutes and that also put my mind at ease. We had to wait an hour or two but just expect that going in - that's how it is at every skydiving place - so I hear! I would recommend scheduling your skydive right when they open if you really can't deal with waiting, or just bring along lunch and relax outside on the bleachers watching people land. It's worth the wait! Shane (instructor) and Larry (video/pictures) were my team and I would recommend them to anyone. Shane was AMAZING. He was such a nice person and he shared with me that he trains Marines in parachuting so I felt very comfortable with him. Larry was also great - he made the experience fun and I have an amazing video thanks to him! I would recommend everyone buy a video on their first time if you are scared -- It made me comfortable during the free fall to have someone to look at who was making funny faces, smiling, and waving to me & Larry was just awesome! My boyfriend went with Dirk who was also great - and Kevin who did our training was great too - honestly you can't go wrong at Skydive Orange. Once I jumped out of the plane, I guess my adrenalin kicked in and my fear was erased completely. I enjoyed every second of it. It does not feel like you are falling and it is so surreal, amazing, and incredible -- words can't even describe (Anna's review on here does a good job). Then the parachute opened and it was a nice cruise back down to land enjoying the view and the landing was easy! Anyone who is debating going - you must go & you must go to Skydive Orange! Can't wait to go back! Thank you! read more

1st time solo AFF CAT A jump. As soon as I arrived everyone was extremely friendly & professional. Steve taught my AFF course. He was extremely knowledgeable and detailed. By the end of my class I felt very comfortable with making my jump. I then had two instructors Hank & Matt go through the jump multiple times on the ground and in the plane. They performed multiple safety checks and then it was jump time. Both instructors left the plane with me and gave me commands during the freefall to keep my body in the correct freefall position. Once the parachute deployed Steve talked me through the landing. There was not a moment during the entire experience I ever felt unsafe or uncomfortable. I arrived at 8AM and was able to take the course and make two solo jumps before leaving. If you're considering a tandem or AFF I would highly recommend Orange Skydive. My previous jump was at DC skydiving for a tandem jump. I felt safe at DC skydiving and enjoyed their staff as well but Orange Skydive had a much better environment (restrooms, parking, food), a much bigger plane (makes you feel much more comfortable) and instructors which make you feel extremely prepared & safe. Go with Orange Skydive. You're going to like it. read more

If you're interested in a one-time skydive with an experienced and professional divemaster, or looking to go through training and get certified, the team at Orange is outstanding, professional, helpful, fun, and operate with safety as the top priority. I did my first tandem with them, and stuck around to get my AFF license. One of the best decisions of my life. Come for the skydiving. Stay for the evening festivities. read more

I just did a tandem skydive jump for my 30th birthday and had a wonderful time! Mario gave us a short training on how to hold our bodies in the air and then we were suited up and harnessed. Once we were in the plane Mario told me exactly everything that would be happening. Soon it was our turn to jump and as scared as I thought I would be, there just wasn't any time for fear. The free-fall was probably my favorite part. Mario and I had also discussed ahead of time me pulling the shoot, so when it came time I pulled! How awesome! Everything about my experience was great and I never felt unsure or unsafe. I would definitely do this again!! read more

If you are thinking about tandem jumping I would highly recommend Skydive Orange. I went for my first time today. All of the employees make you feel so comfortable and calm. I had Atom as my instructor and he made sure I had a great first experience. My videographer/ photographers nickname was Pinecone and he was equally as amazing and got awesome footage of my jump. I can't wait to go again! read more

Skydive Orange - Pre- jump - Skydiving Near Me - Orange, Virginia

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Wonderful place. Experience of a lifetime. Staff is so friendly and nice, reassuring and fun. Some waiting around for just the right weather, but it was great to watch everything going on. You owe it to yourself to try it! read more

I was pretty nervous about going skydiving. Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane isn't the most natural thing to do. However, the dudes at skydive orange definitely know their stuff. My buddy Mike and I went last Saturday as a late birthday present for me. My instructor was Kevin Reynolds and my videographer was David Wybenga. Mike had Mario Ripa as his instructor and Larry Liebler as his videographer. These guys were great. They were calm, cool, and collected with the right amount of badass. They make you feel at ease by explaining the process and equipment to you in detail. Any questions you have they field, no problem. I highly recommend any of these guys when you go to Skydive Orange! You won't be disappointed. Overall, I would suggest Skydive Orange over any of the other local Skydive joints based on the fact that these are the most experienced guys around and that Skydive Orange tandems go up to 13,500 feet. Unlike the other local skydive places nearby this gives you almost a minute of free-fall. This is a lot. This shows that they truly value giving you the whole experience rather than just taking you up to a lower altitude and churning out as many tandems as they can. Go here! #skydiveorange #merica #nuffsaid read more

These guys/gals are the BEST - they made our first flying experience unforgettable :D I went for my birthday just a few weeks ago and dragged 3 of my best friends with me. We were originally scheduled to jump on Saturday night and the weather was being a real pain in the *ss.. Despite the tough weather, Skydive Orange took us up in the plane and spent at least 30 minutes trying to find a break in the clouds, but were unsuccessful. BECAUSE THEY'RE AWESOME - they scheduled us on the very first flight the next morning. There were no clouds in sight and we jumped from 13,500 feet!! Everything was absolutely perfect - from free-fall to a buttery smooth landing. I cannot begin to describe the feeling of free-fall except to say that it's something everyone has to try.. If you go, you MUST do video and pictures. Reliving the experience is priceless ! We can't wait to get back out there and jump out of another f*cking plane!!!!! Everyone there is great, but I wanted to give a special shout-out to those who made our skydive amazing. LOVE YOU GUYS! Our instructors: TJ, Jonathan, Gibson, and Mario. Our videographers: Lambert, Ahmad, Boysen, and Phil. read more

I would 100% recommend Skydive Orange to anyone considering skydiving. Each person I worked with was professional, accommodating and FUN!!!! Chris made me feel safe each step of the way and he had a great sense of humor to help calm the nerves! Adam was personable and awesome to work with, this was my first time and I am thrilled with my decision to get the photo and video. My husband went as well, this was his 3rd time and they paired us perfectly with our instructors. We each got exactly what we wanted and needed from the experience. If I skydive again, you better believe it will be at Skydive Orange. Thank you guys!!!!!!! read more

I've been twice - and if my finances allow it, I really want to get my license here. This place is incredible. The staff is awesome and I felt completely comfortable the entire time... and I'M JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE! They're BIG on safety. Very thorough evaluations of equipment and their harnesses seem top notch. Seeing pictures and reviews of other places, some people look like they're ready to fall out of the harnesses! Not here. You feel tight and secure (as you should be) the entire time. The plane is awesome, facilities are clean (new hangar is great). Expect to wait a little while, guys! The time they give you is an ARRIVAL time. You'll be waiting probably 1-3 hours on a normal day before your load goes up. Just sit back and watch the other groups come in. If you're looking to cross it off your bucket list, this is the place to do it at. Fantastic experiences. read more

If you want to have the most thrilling and fun experience of your life while still feeling completely safe, head over to Skydive Orange! Before my jump on 7/7/13 I was a nervous wreck, and the second I touched down afterwards, I wanted to go right back up and do it again! I haven't yet been able to find anything to compare the feeling of soaring 2 miles above the earth to, but I can tell you it's incredible! While I'm sure the awesome feeling that skydiving brings you is universal, the experience you get when you do it at Skydive Orange is one of a kind. There's no doubt that the amazing staff at the dropzone know exactly what they're doing when it comes to safety, and when you step into the fun atmosphere there, there's also no doubt that they love what they do! Of course, they don't let the nervous ones like myself get by without a little teasing: about halfway through the flight, my awesome instructor Mario slumped over "asleep" mid-conversation, explaining when he "woke up" that it was just his "narcolepsy" and that I shouldn't be too worried....uhhh......haha, they do love to have lots of fun while keeping it safe over at Skydive Orange which is something that I think really sets them apart! Also, I would absolutely recommend getting one of their amazing videographers to take video and/or stills of your jump; Phil, Christian, and Lambert captured some awesome memories for my mom, my brother, and I that we will be reliving for years to come. So basically, the gist of all of this is that you will NOT regret going to Skydive Orange to experience the thrill of "jumping out of a perfectly good airplane," and I just might see you there because I absolutely plan to be back!! :) read more

I can't say enough good things about Skydive Orange. I started out with a tandem jump which turned out to be so much fun I decided to keep going. The folks at this drop zone are so friendly it is like a family. If you are on the fence about where to go for your first jump or are an experienced skydiver looking for a new DZ to jump at then Skydive Orange is the place to go. The tandem instructors are highly experienced and always put safety first. The facility is new and management is always making improvements. I would give them even more stars if I could. read more

I had a great time doing my first AFF with 2 great instructors, Mike and Hank, you guys were great! I'm definitely coming back to finish getting my license. read more

Skydive Orange - Skydiving Near Me - Orange, Virginia

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1st time and Hooked! Skydive Orange was absolutely fantastic and put me at ease the moment I arrived. Everyone I met there was very friendly and you could tell they loved their jobs from the receptionist, to the instructors, and the photographers as well. I was lucky enough to get John Carlson as my Instructor and Ryan as my photographer. John knows his stuff and had no problem answering all my newbie questions, and I am sure he has probably answered them a thousand times, but I could tell he loved his job and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with me. He was very professional and his humor kept me at ease while waiting on the ground and on the flight up. Everything went exactly as planned and very smooth. Ryan was equally great as my photographer and he had everything perfectly timed...the video and pictures were outstanding and he caught every amazing moment of my jump...I'm going to blow up several pictures and put them in my office to look cool in front of my clients, haha. The video looks very professional and all my friends were just amazed at the HD quality...it's well worth the price! I was so impressed with this place and the experience that I bought two more tickets that day and will be coming back in a week with a friend...and I am so addicted that I plan on going for my AFF License to learn to solo jump-if I trust anyone to train me correctly it would be this place. The thrill and rush when you leave the plane, roll over, and then see the incredible view below is just too hard to put into words but it will be something that you never forget and when you touch down you will be yearning to go right back up...yes it's that good :) Thank you John and Ryan for giving me one of the best days of my life and thank you Skydive Orange for hiring such great staff and running a top notch operation...you will be getting a lot more of my time and money, see you soon! read more

Wow my first time skydiving was nothing short of amazing. Skydive Orange has an incredible, outgoing and knowledgeable staff. I felt safe the whole time! I look forward to coming back in the future. read more

Just finished my first day of AFF today, and I had a great experience! Steve, Hank, and Henry were superb instructors. I was nervous for my first jump, but they were all really good at coaching, feedback, and reassurance that an intense day of classroom instruction actually amounted to something. I plan to complete the rest of my training at Skydive Orange and look forward to many more jumps! read more

Yesterday was my first time skydiving and it was simply awesome. I won't lie, when you first approach their hangar, the laid back feel can make you think "i hope they aren't too laid back on technique", but it was quickly washed away when you meet the staff and realize that these people are just laid back in general...because they're jobs are awesome. They have fun every single day! My instructor Kevin did an amazing job of explaining everything, being straight forward and making you comfortable. I was surprisingly chill for my first time, I think watching first-timers before me helped get me amped. Lambert (video guy) was funny...everyone was actually...and up in the plane I got to hear professionals discuss what they were doing. Kind of reminds you you're joining a cool group the minute you leave that plane. It went exactly as Kevin had said and Lambert gave me an awesome video. I WILL be back and I couldn't have imagined my entire experience to be any better. First-timers: COME HERE! read more

For my 27th birthday, I wanted to go skydiving with a few friends. I researched local spots and chose Skydive Orange for two reasons: 1) The videos that I saw were AMAZING (in other places, your tandem master is also your videographer; but here, there is another person solely dedicated to capturing those moments); and 2) The plane took you higher (I've read other places take you 10,000 ft or 13,000 ft; but here, it's 13,500 ft). I called Skydive Orange to ask a few questions (I probably called them 4 times total), and they were very patient with me and answered all of my questions. In addition, the online registration process was simple, and their website was very informative. My crew and I arrived around 9:45 for our 10:00 appointment. The day was absolutely perfect; upper 60s and not a cloud in the sky (all this at the end of OCTOBER). We saw a 15-min video about the risks involved with tandem skydiving. Afterward, we completed our "if-we-die-we-can't-sue" paperwork (gosh, I swear it was 10+ pages worth of stuff). Then, we paid our remaining balance. Tip from Chiq: Pay your balance in CASH so that you can get a discount; AND, if you have a Common Access Card (CAC), bring it! You'll get a $15 discount. I had two friends who couldn't attend and, luckily, I was able to transfer their $50 deposits toward my balance ($100 off? I'll take it! Happy birthday to me!). Once we paid, that's when the waiting game began. The website tells you that you could be at the place up to 6 hours after your appointment. I would say about an hour later, we took our 10-minute training, which was led by TJ (who is awesome and nice on the eyes *wink*). Later, we met up with our tandem masters, who gave us more information and suited us up. My tandem master was Pete, who is absolutely hilarious; not to mention, he's from the 757 too, so I had all faith in him. :) Tip from Chiq: If it's your first time jumping, I highly recommend that you get videos and stills (pics). It's not like you're going skydiving everyday. My videographer was Ryan, who was the bomb dot com. He called me over to the end of the hangar and did a quick interview. I appreciated the fact that he did a couple of re-takes to ensure that I had the best video. Around 1pm or so, we were boarding the plane and taking off. Pete rapped a lil bit (told you he was hilarious), and Ryan interviewed me and took some pics of me and my friends. By this point, I didn't have a nervous bone in my body, but when the plane door opened up for us to jump out...ish got real. Out of the four of my friends (I was the only girl, by the way), I went second. The weirdest thing ever is seeing someone at the edge of a plane, and then not seeing them anymore. That may sound strange, but it was totally weird. As Pete and I shifted toward the opening of the plane, my excitement came back...I was so ready, then he counted us down, and we jumped. BEST.EXPERIENCE.EVER. You know that sinking feeling you get when you dip on a roller coaster? Well, you don't feel that AT ALL!! It's just wind hitting your face; I learned that we went a max of 140mph!! As we were falling, I could see Ryan recording us, we even fist-pounded each other. It was soo dope. Pete was absolutely amazing. He did some Superman moves, and he played peek-a-boo with my hair LOL (I didn't know this until I saw the video lol...pure awesomeness). He even let me steer the parachute, and we did a few spins. Tip from Chiq: If you have a weak stomach, don't do too many spins. I was actually slightly nauseous after we landed, but I was like screw it, let's do it anyway lol. Our landing was PERFECT; we landed on our feet. Ryan interviewed me some more, Pete and I high-fived each other, he wished me a happy birthday, and Ryan had my DVD ready in 15 minutes. I also got a skydiving certificate. When I got home, of course I couldn't wait to upload all of my goodies to Facebook/Instagram. I was able to upload my skydive to my Facebook page, and it inspired so many of friends (including the ones who declined my initial invitation lol) to take the leap themselves. Overall, I recommend Skydive Orange to any and everyone considering taking that leap of faith. Awesome staff, awesome video and pics, and awesome time. I plan to do this once a year now. :) read more

The skydiving experience in itself was phenomenal (the instructors were first class). The experience with the staff prior to skydiving was below average to say the least. As a first time jumper (with my daughter), I expected a process in which some sort of orientation would be provided on how the day would develop. What we experienced was a not well organized system where first time jumpers had no clue as to when they would go through the orientation or when they would jump. We kept getting misinformation from different members of the administrative staff. This part of the experience was the most frustrating... read more

The great plane is gone, but there's a decent one instead now. The new hangar is finally finished, but they're still not using it. There's been a big changeover in people, which is both good and bad. I moved so I no longer jump here, but I still miss it. Sometimes. read more

Unbelievable! While I typically try to come up with a more creative way of introducing my reviews, there is simply no other way to describe my experience with Skydive Orange, Inc. At the suggestion of my brother who had executed a tandem jump a week earlier at another drop zone I agreed to skydive to celebrate my 30th birthday. While slightly apprehensive, the adrenaline rush he experienced for days afterward seemed to be contagious and I was in without hesitation. My brother called a few days prior, gave the required deposit over the phone, and scheduled our jump. One day before our jump a friend expressed interest in going with us so I called Orange and asked if it would be possible to add one more to our group. The gentleman I spoke with said they could squeeze him in if he was fine not having photos or video because they had already had so many requests and only two photographer/videographers available. My friend was fine with this, called and gave his deposit. We arrived at 10am and filled out the necessary "sign your life away" disclaimers and waivers. While signing in at Manifest my friend was told that it wouldn't be a problem for him to get photos and video, which was a nice surprise and he took the opportunity. We were then told to hang out for a few minutes before being given our ground training session with one of the instructors. The gentleman giving the instruction, whose name seems to have slipped my mind, was fun and relaxed while making sure to emphasize the importance of each step in the process as well as detailing the equipment we would be using in our jump. We were all required to put ourselves into the positions that would be critical to a safe descent and given critiques on our form so as to make absolutely sure we would know what to do in the air. After training the groups were organized into loads of varying sizes based on who wanted to jump together and whether or not each group had members who were getting photos and or video. Due to the fact that so many people had requested photos and video and only two people can have the service on each load, we had to wait a few hours until it was our turn to jump. Also during that time a load was shut down and delayed for some time. Although the reason wasn't stated and it was a bit unnerving it also inspired confidence that should anything go wrong the entire process would be halted until everyone's safety could be ensured. Twenty minutes prior to jumping we were introduced to our tandem instructor who fitted us with altimeters, jump pants (to prevent grass stains on our own clothing upon landing), helmets, goggles, and most importantly, our jump harnesses. The harnesses were checked and double checked for a proper fit. Our instructors then discussed their strategies for exiting the plane and what would be required of us. My friend and I who got photos and videos then met the cameramen who did a brief interview with each of us in the hanger. Closer to jump time we were escorted out to the runway where we were again met with by our instructors. I was also able to witness them check each other's equipment prior to entering the aircraft. During the ascent we were again given another brief interview before our instructors joined our harnesses with theirs. It was at this point that I had expected my nerves to really kick in and my instincts to tell me to back out. Fortunately, I felt totally safe and had absolutely no concerns about hurling myself towards the earth at 120 miles per hour from 13,500 feet. When my instructor and I made our way to the door of the aircraft the experience was something along the lines of: This is not currently happening to OH WOW, THIS IS HAPPENING!. The free fall was a total sensory overload. There was absolutely no time to be scared or nervous, it was just a complete adrenaline rush. The free fall lasts about a minute but feels like it lasted about 5 to 10 seconds since everything happens so quickly. Your capacity to comprehend what has just happened doesn't return until you or your instructor has deployed the canopy and you are floating back towards the landing area still about a mile above the ground. It was at this point that Kevin, my instructor, handed me the reins and allowed me to steer the parachute. He showed me how to do some different maneuvers before taking back over and bringing us in for a safe and smooth landing where we shared some adrenaline induced high fives. From start to finish the entire experience was painless and confidence inspiring. At no point was I concerned for my safety or the safety of those who jumped with me. The instructors were serious and clear during the training and safety instruction but fun, loose and exciting when it was safe to relax. The photos and video we received were excellent and there hasn't been a day since I've jumped that I haven't viewed them both several times over. Am I going to do it again? Without question. read more

We had a great experience!! The staff was friendly, and our instructors (Atom & Alberto) were exactly what we needed and put us at ease about jumping out of a plane for the first time! The student discount is also a plus!! read more

Honestly, the staff here is the best. Due to weather and some unforeseen issues, not skydive orange's fault, my skydive got postponed 2 weeks in a row. What they did to compensate me was unbelievable. So what started with me going skydiving and my mother, father, and girlfriend being there to watch, ended with all of us going skydiving on the same trip. The place is unbelievably inviting and exciting to be at, but the staff puts this place over the top. I will definitely go back. read more

My husband surprised me with a skydiving trip for my 40th birthday. Talk about thrilling!! Everyone at Skydive Orange was very nice, answered all of our questions and in general had an easy going demeanor. Shane was my tandem jump buddy and he was fantastic!! We did a back flip out of the plane and we did some cool maneuvers once the chute opened. Lambert was the photographer and although the photography is expensive, for my first trip I'm so glad I have the photographic evidence! Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend to all. One note: take some tip money. I think it's nice to toss a couple bucks to the guy who makes sure you don't die! read more

Skydive Orange is amazing! I got my boyfriend a tandem skydive for his 25th birthday, with NO intention of jumping myself. I cried during parasailing, there was no way I was jumping out of a plane. My boyfriend, however, convinced me to do it for his birthday. I was more than terrified. When I got paired with my jumpmaster he could tell I was more than a little nervous. Before loading into the plane he assured me that all I had to do was relax and have fun and that my safety and equipment was all in his hands. Of course I was still thinking there was no way this was going to be fun. On the way up (13,000 ft!) I could feel my heart beating out of my chest, I almost started crying half way up. My jumpmaster went over our technique several times to make sure I knew we were fully in control. He reassured me that all of the clips were secured and I wasn't going anywhere without him behind me. As we scooted to the edge of the plane for the jump (without a doubt the most terrifying part) it felt like the world was ending. Then with a "ready, set, ARCH" we were doing a front flip into the sky. I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I wanted to close my eyes, but my body wouldn't let me, and thank god! It was a gorgeous view, with such an exhilarating feeling! My photographer (who was also amazing) grabbed my hands and we started spinning upside down like what you see in skydive videos. It was a little scary for me, but so much fun. Then the parachute deployed and it was smooth sailing down to the ground. I absolutely loved the experience, and was so happy I didn't let my fear get the best of me. The people at skydive orange are friendly and will work with you to get you in the air. They LOVE to skydive and want to convey that passion to everyone who is willing to try. I will say it depends on who you pair with, my boyfriend did not have such a overzealous jumper, or photographer (I had 86 pictures vs. his 35 pictures for the same price! and mine were way more detailed and greater quality) I would def recommend the sunset jump (last jump of the day) as they bring out the beers for all to enjoy :) Expect to hang out for a couple hours before you jump. If you're scared, DO IT, you will never regret it! Skydive Orange is the best! read more

Skydive Orange is a fantastic place! An experienced skydiving friend took us to this place after having checked it out a few times. Having never skydived before myself I was very nervous but the team at SO was extremely helpful both in ensuring that I felt comfortable and that I knew the various steps of the operation. I had the pleasure of jumping in tandem with Mario who was at all times very pleasant and professional, while also ensuring that I at all times was comfortable with what was happening. It was an unforgettable experience and I felt safe and very well treated in the hands of the SO staff. Would definitely go here again! read more

I went to Skydive Orange for my first ever skydive and couldn't have been happier with the experience. The training process with quick, but thorough. And the jump itself was unbelievably cool. What tied in the entire experience, though, were Shane, who I jumped with, and Phil, who took video and photos of my jump. Both made me feel incredibly comfortable and made sure I was having a great time (and had me laughing) from the time I strapped up to the moment my feet touched the ground. I also came home with an awesome video to remind me of an experience I'll always remember. read more

Such an incredible experience! OJ and PineCone are the best. Thanks so much for making my 25th birthday a day I'll never forget. Can't wait to skydive again!! read more

The whole team at Skydive Orange are professionals through and through. Safety is first at all times. Chris is a wonderful tandem instructor. What a place. Awesome experience and recommend them completely! read more

Amazing first time skydiving! The facility was very nice, the staff was professional & Shane, in particular, was phenomenal! I'll be seeing you again! Thanks! read more

If you're looking for a one-time ("cross-it-off-my-bucket-list") experience, this place is great! It's a bit laid-back, but don't let that put you off. The guys are friendly, professional and really work to help you have the best experience possible. Go jump! read more

The team at Skydive Orange were very professional in their approach and I was impressed by the emphasis on safety, the multiple checks done before the dive and the experience of the instructors. My tandem jump instructor made us feel at ease about the jump The video though expensive was well worth it- EXCELENT film services Try to get an early slot and this will help with any potential wait times. We had a 9 am slot and didn't have to wait at all. An amazing experience and well worth it- am definitely going to do it again! read more