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(Review ID:5471)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

The View, The Vibe and The Boogie

Rated by: arnaudc on 2009-11-09 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: See below
Cons: You can't catch the frisbee!

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* Friendly, funny and highly competent staff, what else?
* Breathtaking views on the ocean, the snowy mountains and the white sand beaches.
* For tandem skydives, outstanding videos and photos, much better than those I got in my 4 previous tandem experiences. They rock at it!
* Quality instruction, I stayed a month from AFF to B licence.
* Sporties are welcome! - more sunset sport loads please :-)
* Nice relaxed atmosphere
* Comfortable outdoor sofas under the sun, and yes, they are nap friendly!
* Oh, did I mention the super great team?

Arnie

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(Review ID:5464)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

big (?) packing area, good facilities, tv area, tea and milk for a little donation always available,

Rated by: happyHardcore11 on 2009-11-05 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: Awesome weather; super friendly staff; excellent briefings; high safety standard
Cons: ...

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This dropzone became to my new home. I've done my aff here. I spent every single day in my 3 weeks for the A-license here and had in my free time either a cuppa tea, played with the other students with the rugby ball or spent some time with Filo the dog. A little fast food shop is a 5 min walk away. On a bad weather day we watched base jumping videos. Basically we always had something to do.

I highly recommend this dropzone, even if it is just because of the overly friendly staff!!!!

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(Review ID:5113)

0 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Friendly Tandem and Sportie DZ

Rated by: falling_ginger on 2009-05-17 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: Brilliant all round
Cons: Its cold in winter

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Brilliant DZ, perfect if you want to do your first tandem, your AFF or if you are a sportie. I was travelling around with my gear they have a good rental gear and plenty of people are there to help you if you looking to progress in specific areas. There are a lot of tandems but the manifestors are very proactive in getting sporties on loads. The views are absolutely breath taking. Brilliant DZ highly recommended, I will hopefully make it back to here sometime in the future.

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(Review ID:4996)

0 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

Small, friendly DZ with a relaxed, fun atmosphere; large, immaculately flat landing area; stunning v

Rated by: Jembo on 2009-03-05 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: The staff. Simply a fantastic bunch of people - professional, helpful, funny and just good to be around.
Cons: Errm... Mike farts in the plane alot.

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Well, I did my AFF there, so I can't say I'm a veteran who's visited a huge number of drop zones with which I can compare Abel Tasman. However, I can say that I had so much fun, was made to feel so welcome (despite my having zero experience) and enjoyed such fantastic, professional training as well as lots of helpful, free advice, that I ended up extending my stay as long as I possibly could - I can't imagine there are many better places to lob yourself out of a plane, or many better people to do it with...

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(Review ID:4995)

0 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Nice place good weather close to town

Rated by: strawberry31man on 2009-03-05 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: Good place , good people, very big landing area
Cons: No facitles for food and showers or camping

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I am doing my aff course here its a good place to learn good instructors relaxed place good mix of sport jumpers and tandem i will deffintley come back here when i have my a license and for the good vibes boogie just being watching the boogie dvd and it b cool so all in all it be a good place for skydiving and learning how so come and see for yourself thanks

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(Review ID:4985)

0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

The Sporties DZ in NZ

Rated by: Hail on 2009-02-23 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: The people! And that makes up for anything else
Cons: Nothing worth mentioning

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I did my AFF in Motueka and I can say that I could not have asked for better more professional people to train me! From the JMs to the packers and coaches everyone was the best at what they do. From RW to free flying and canopy skills they always had new way to challenge me so I was never bored for a second and every jump was something new. The guys in Motueka are great and I really recommend AFF there for who ever is interested

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(Review ID:4970)

0 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

Rated by: dmace on 2009-02-05 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Abel Tasman
Pros: very friendly, fast plane, great views
Cons: not enough sporties

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The dropzone is very friendly towards experienced skydivers. The staff are great and make you feel really welcome from the start (and after jumping has finished as well).

The plane is just as good as a porter and the views are great what with the dropzone being on the coast.

Although a lot of tandems go through the place I never had to wait long for a slot and they were proactive on putting me on loads.

I was travelling without my rig and there was no problem hiring gear, alti, dytter etc. I would have liked to hire a smaller main (the smallest they have is a 180) but was happy that they had that.

They also have a wingsuit instructor (Tomas) and I did my first wingsuit jump there. Great! And great views to go along with it as well!

Overall a great place and I recommend it. They need more sporties though to pack out the plane!

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