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Dropzone Database: North America: United States: Pennsylvania : Above the Poconos Skydivers : Reviews

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(Review ID:5284)

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful: The best training program and instructors. Very concerned about safety. Rated by: Yevgen on 2009-07-26 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: The best and the most experienced instructors in the area. Great training program with individual approach to every stud Cons: I wish it was closer to where we live in New Jersey

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Before starting our A-license training program, I did an extensive research trying to find the best instructors in the area! I was very lucky to find "Above the Poconos" and our instructors Don and Darlene. Don is the world record holder for the most sports parachute jumps. His wife Darlene is one of the most experienced female skydivers in the world. Together, they run this small and cosy dropzone where safety is the top priority! All the stuff are very helpful and each student receives a lot of attention. The student chutes are of different sizes and there are all kinds of training equipment that you can use any time as much as you want between the classes! Our instructor Darlene even gave us her cell phone number and once we called her at 6:30 in the morning to check if the weather looks good for us to jump that morning!
All the reviews for "Above the Poconos" are great and I'm happy to be contributing another 5-star review after more than two months of jumping with these guys!!!
If you want to make your first tandem jump and/or go for advanced training, or simply looking for a good dropzone, you'll be very happy if you choose this one!

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2 of 9 people found the following review helpful: Amazing Experience, Would Go Again Any Day Rated by: SkyHigh04 on 2008-03-30 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: Affordable, friendly, run by Guiness Records holder Don Kellner (over 37k parachute jumps) Cons: none

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After doing some research, I found that this was the only skydiving center open all year round within 2hrs driving distance. Darlene and Don Kellner were extremely nice as well as the rest of the staff. I did my first tandem with Rob, my 2nd with Frank, and my 3rd with Tony. Each experience has been an amazing experience and I've learned a lot thus far. I plan on pursuing my A license now thanks to these guys. I highly recommend Above the Poconos for anyone. I can't wait to do my first solo there! See you guys soon!

-Alex

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4 of 11 people found the following review helpful: Beautiful scenery! Great Teaching! Rated by: Ashkit on 2007-10-05 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: Nicest People you'll ever meet! Great teachers! Cons: None

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I went to this DZ to do a tandem and I was hooked! The teachers were great, the jump was awesome! I felt safe and was treated with respect and explained everything upfront. The prices were reasonable and so I went on to get my A license here, Darlene was my instructor and she was patient with me and kind through all my training. I have 51 jumps now and I would advise anyone to jump here especially in the Fall when all the leaves are changing colors.. I'm going there now! Blue Skies!

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7 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Proud to call it my home DZ Rated by: conte4202000 on 2006-09-15 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: very fun DZ Cons: Not open durring the week days durring the winter

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I have been jumping for a little over a year now and all I can say about Above the poconos skydiving are good things,the traing for students is top notch, I dont think that you will find better training anywhere else. To anyone looking to make there first Tamden jump that goes the same for there tandems, I dont think you will find better instructors anywhere. Don and Darlene are some of the nicest people I have met in a long time and I look foward to jumping with them for many years to come.

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7 of 15 people found the following review helpful: this place is a wonderful place to jump Rated by: johnie on 2005-12-28 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: the people are great in everyway Cons: none

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This dropzone opened on a day they were supposed to be closed so we could get our jump on! One hour was all it took to round up some of the nicest people i have met yet,informative, friendly,profesional.they really enjoy their job and that really makes your jump that much more enjoyable.I wish it was closer so i could jump there more often,i'll definitely recommend this DZ to anyone i come across!

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7 of 15 people found the following review helpful: Above the Poconos - Friendly DZ thats a lot of fun Rated by: PhreeZone on 2004-07-02 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers   Pros: Great family style DZ. Every one knows and watches out for each other Cons: Right hand pattern; limited outs in one direction

Don and Darlene run a great DZ in Hazelton. They have 2 planes ready to take you to altitude that are fairly quick for Cessna's. The Airport is on top of a mountian so there are great views every where. While no camping is allowed on the airport Don and Darlene allow jumpers to stay in the clubhouse at their home.

The biggest drawbacks are that they fly a right hand pattern due to the airport layout and if the spot is long over the coal mines there are limited outs so you better be accurate.

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9 of 16 people found the following review helpful: Rated by: DeanWilliams on 2001-12-29 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers

We took our son to Above the Poconos HZLPA for his eighteenth birthday (tandem jump). Our son continued and took to his courses like a duck to water. I was so impressed with the staff that I decided to continue jumping myself (I recently turned 55). The you can do it, encouraging and sensitive attitude of the staff is tremendous. I highly recomend this DZ to a student of any age.

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(Review ID:178)

11 of 18 people found the following review helpful: Kudos! Rated by: herv on 2001-06-11 (user profile) (user reviews) Review of: Above the Poconos Skydivers

As I am new to skydiving I have to say that I feel very lucky in choosing Above the Poconos to receive my instruction. I will soon be making my A license graduation jump and could not commend the instructors and owners of this DZ enough.

As a Jumpmaster for the military (static line), I am highly impressed by their professionalism and patience. Even though I have had many questions which might be considered trivial by most, these people treat all inquires as very important.

In addition, the jumpers that utilize this DZ do not give you the feeling of being the FNG. Everyone is very willing to share their experinces, tips and techniques with you. If you are thinking of getting into this incredible sport and are near Hazleton, PA, this is where you want to be.

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