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Dropzone Database: North America: United States: Colorado : High Sky Adventures Parachute Club : Reviews

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(Review ID:5331)

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful: I am getting my "A" License through them and they have been awesome Rated by: ShortBus17 on 2009-08-19 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Great Family Feel and VERY SAFE Cons: NONE

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I just started this past weekend, I went down Friday night for the four hour static line class slept over and woke to a great breakfast. We were in the plane by 8am I did my first jump most other people in my class after the first jump headed home but I was able to stay and do one my jump. I will be heading back down this weekend to jump more. The whole crew is awesome. Skip and Darlene the owners are awesome and are willing to answer any questions you may have. Tammy, Mike, Bill, Brian, and Paco couldn't have been more helpful and informative they were all extremely passionate and knowledgeable about this amazing sport. ABOVE ALL THEIR MAIN FOCUS IS SAFETY!!! If they don't think your ready your not jumping.

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0 of 14 people found the following review helpful: Great Place to learn how to skydive, Very Safe and Affordable Rated by: Blue2020 on 2009-07-29 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Great Friendly Atmosphere, Great Prices, Staff is Amazing!!!! Cons: None

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I went to High Sky Adventures on March 29th 2008 first my first static line jump. From the beginning of the class to the end of the jump the Staff made you feel like you were family. Skip and Darlene (owners) Will go out of their way to help and answer any questions or concerns that you might have.

The Staff are beyond professional. Every question that I asked was answered, and they are always checking your equipment. Every staff member is willing to work with you for how ever long you need until you feel comfortable.

I have recommended High Sky Adventures to numerous friends and everyone that has gone could not get over how fun and friendly the atmosphere is.

Thank you High Sky Adventures for making the sport of Skydiving so fun and memorable!!! I can't wait to get back from this sand box and start jumping again!!!!!

Blue Skies,
Eric Naylor

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(Review ID:5265)

7 of 24 people found the following review helpful: Free beer before every jump! Rated by: Husker on 2009-07-19 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Non that really stand out Cons: Non rated Anti-USPA cowboys.

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This place will blow your mind! I stopped in to check it out and the first thing that struck me (besides the smell of doggy mess) was the fact that the beer fridge was open and flowing – IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUMP DAY!? The people hanging around seemed proud that they jumped drunk?? I knew then that I wasn’t going to make a jump at this place but I figured that I’d hang out for the fun of it… Stepping around the animals and trash I came upon the “class room” and was amazed to find that none of the so called instructors have USPA ratings! Don’t take my word for it. Have a USPA GM DZ run their names and see for your self. Oh yea! I got a great picture of their plane which has the little “piss on it guy” going on a USPA sticker! How cool are these guys?

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(Review ID:4472)

4 of 16 people found the following review helpful: 30 min east of CS, see Skip for a great time Rated by: tdanray on 2008-04-22 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Great people, safe first jump on a static line Cons: Old facilities

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Is this the part where I write what an amazing experience skydiving is? or that jumping on a static line kicks the pants off of tandem?

the plane an building might be a bit old, but keeping them keeps the overhead down, and keeps the prices down.It's only 130 for the first jump!

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(Review ID:4367)

5 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Private jump club with a great, safe atmosphere and people who really know their stuff Rated by: pogo80922 on 2008-02-24 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Outstanding atmosphere, great staff, very safe, great prices Cons: None come to mind

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Just had my first jump yesterday and I'm HOOKED thanks to Skip and his crew. Skip keeps a really tight ship, with a great atmosphere but a big emphasis on safety while having fun. Everyone made me feel welcome immediately and it was very easy to learn in such a good atmosphere. The instructors and jumpmasters are great and no one goes without Skip's approval. The price was very reasonable and being able to make my first jump on a static line instead of tandem made it even more fun and exciting. I feel like I learned a lot and I'm officially in love with the sport. All in all, the best first time experience I could possibly have hoped for. I'll be back for sure!!

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(Review ID:4349)

4 of 15 people found the following review helpful: A friendly dropzone located 30 minutes from Colorado Springs that can get you an A license for about Rated by: kirkdevine on 2008-02-11 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Family dropzone environment rather than a Tandem Factory. Get your A License for Cheap! Cons: none

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My adventures at High Sky Adventures started in July 2007. I had always wanted to skydive and get a license and I had finally found the time and the money. All I needed to do was find the right place. I drove to High Sky and met Skip, the owner. He has been operating the dropzone for nearly 20 years and has never had a fatality! He specializes in the static line progression course, which at the end of, you are eligible for a USPA A License. This course is half the price off AFF.

I completed the course within a few weekends and Skip, a USPA Instructor/Examiner/Master Rigger signed off my Proficiency card on the spot. I have been coming back every weekend since.

The dropzone is a club, offering the cheapest rates in the state. The staff is all very professional and knowledgible. It is a great place for the whole family to hang out during the day, and the experienced jumpers are always helping to give free advice and lessons.

Recently we put a new engine on the Cesna 205, pushing the climb rate to nearly 1000 ft. a minute with a full load!

This is an outstanding place to come and do a first jump, or complete the course and recieve your A License! Come on out!

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(Review ID:4348)

4 of 13 people found the following review helpful: Best In Colorado & Most Fun Place To Learn Rated by: paco1975 on 2008-02-11 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Saftey,Staff,Chillatmosphere and food Cons: None

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I first went there in the summer on a birthday weekend with a group of 8 or so people. When we got there friday night,Skip and Darlene (The Owners) had a bonfire going,as the other jump students had already taken the class.We went through the class about 2 hours class and 1 hour practical.Then Darlene had made us hotdogs,brats and hamburgers with the fixins,and we hung out at the bonfire They have facilities there for people to spend the night,bed and all.Talk about a great night!Saturday we got up early and made our first jump after what seemed like 5 checks of our gear.Doing a static line course is the way to go. I decided to get my license there and have been jumping around since.The teach amazing canopy control,in fact when I was jumping in Hawaii the staff there gave me a hard time about not making hook turns for landing,the funny thing is in Hawaii I was the only one who landed in the pit. The folks down there are like a big extended family, Skip and Darlene would do anything to help you out (In fact I was stuck out of town and they came and gave me a ride) Kirk is really helpful in giving advice and helping you relax,Jeff gets you laughing.All the upjumpers are willing to give you support and advice as well as helping you with your packing.Also there is an SR rigger at the dropzone

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4 of 20 people found the following review helpful: wow not too much space to write??? Rated by: coolridernum1 on 2006-07-31 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: where to start!!! Cons: well I'm sorry to report this,but my alt-meter did not work

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My 1st jump! WOW!

Ok 1st off it's not up to you if you can jump!! Thats right if Skip says NO then ya not jumping.

And 2nd I was rigged up and then CK'ed 5 times at least!

3rd they made me, family, and friends feel at home and with family.
Safety, Safety, Safety
It's all they really care about they dont care if they have to send you home b-cuz you been drinking or smoking "you know what" and they also dont care about hurting your feelings if they think your not ready to jump. They will tell you over

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(Review ID:2516)

5 of 17 people found the following review helpful: A Real Great, Family Oriented, Safe, Fun, and Buitiful DZ!!! Rated by: 2ndChute on 2005-08-23 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: The Staff, Professionalism, Equipment, Views, Views, And More Great Views!!! Cons: I had to go home. DANG IT!!!!

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I made my second tandom and first Static Line jump at High Sky Adventures on 08/21/2005.
I showed up with 3 friends. 2 of us did 2 jumps and 2 did only tandems.
1ST off the safety is of #1 importance here!!! With skips class he REALLY informs you of what you have to know in detail. Yes, you have a test at the end and you better have been listening. This guy even has flashcards so you better be ready. Don't think it stops at the end of the class. Everyone checks and rechecks everything. Then it all gets checked again. No joke. You can set your mind at ease and be asured you're jumping with friends.
The staff and other skydivers are so friendly. By the end of the day (OH YEAH, I SPENT ALL DAY) you know everyones name and feel like you've been jumpping with everyone for years. You feel like part of the family. You get a chance to talk shop and bump elbows with some REAL PROS. To my GREAT surprize alot of them are females too! Ladies, feel no pressure here as you will have plenty of company. Everyone is so helpful and they keep you informeed at all times. The King Air is fast and gets you up to elevation in no time. The static line jump was from the Cessna 206 Turbo that made it so easy on me. The pilots are GREAT and get you right over the DZ. I jumped tandem with a licensed jumper who was REALLY informative. Steve N. showed me the plane goodbye then pointed out the MOUNTIAN VIEWS like no other. He even let me steer and help with the landing glide path to help me with my upcoming static line jump. Then he finished the landing and put us right in the nice soft pea gravel for a PERFECT LANDING! Oh Yeah, GET THE VIDEO! Randy and the other camera crew are so good. They give killer video and really show attention to all the details. Randy was also my radio man for my static line jump. He talked me through all the steps and made sure I stayed right on track. He glided me in and told me when to stall so the landing was VERY smooth. I just can't say enough GREAT THINGS about the staff and people at High Sky Adventures. I'll be back and I will be telling evryone I can about this wonderful DZ!

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(Review ID:1301)

5 of 25 people found the following review helpful: Great 1st Jump Program Rated by: DIPSTICK on 2004-01-15 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: High Sky Adventures Parachute Club   Pros: Relaxed Atmosphere, Student Orriented, Good Facilities Cons: Not Enough Days in the Year!

I made my 1st jump 06-23-02 at HSA. I made 5 jumps in 2 weeks then went back to Florida. I didn't jump again till I moved to Colorado. I started spending every weekend at the DZ. Next thing I knew I was on the staff. Then jump-mastering and jumping every weekend! I've been to many DZ's but wouldn't send a 1st jump student anywhere else. Safety is of course most important, but enjoying the whole experience (not just the jump) is a definite priority. That makes a huge difference for the student, and makes the DZ stand out above most. It's been awesome to be a part of the program. Can't wait for season to start!
BLUE SKIES
TONY 2

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