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(Review ID:5400)

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Dropzone at the edge of paradise

Rated by: Balu on 2009-09-27 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: The scenery, friendly and helpful people and a comfortable caravan
Cons: Almost no fun jumpers, somestimes very windy, no rental gear

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This time me and my wife were travelling to Hawaii, and it was absolutely clear that we won't miss the chance to do a skydive there. We decided to go to Skydive Hawaii, because a friend of us worked there for a few months some time ago.

The day after our arrival at Honolulu we drove to Skydive Hawaii, which is a one hour ride from Waikiki. On that day it was too windy for us to jump, but the staff took the chance to do all the paperwork with us, so that we would ready when we come back. On that day we were told that they have no rental gear available. Somebody from the staff granted a exception for us, but be aware that this is normally not possible. So, if you go there, BRING YOUR OWN GEAR! And come as early in the morning as possible. The dropzone starts at 8:00 a.m. and at this time normally the wind is calm. Later at afternoon it may become too windy, even if already have a couple hundred of jumps.

One week later we came back, early in the morning this time. We checked in for the first load, which was a caravan of 11, 2 tandems, one video, three local jumpers and the two of us. So we had a very comfortable ride in a small caravan up to 13.000 feet. The caravan provides benches and buckles, and bars inside and outside the door. Thanks to the very good briefing the landing pattern was easily flown, and we were able to identify the outside landing spots from the air. There are a couple of them, so even if you got a bad spot or misjudged the wind, don't worry about the landing. Best would probably the beach, which is 40-50m wide. The landing are itself is sized as larger than a football field.

Food and drinks are provided by a food truck at reasonable prices and quality. Packing is done outside but in the shadow. Packjobs are available for six dollars. The only not so good thing is the number of fun jumpers at Skydive Hawaii. When we were there it was not enough to fill a caravan, so you have to wait fr the next group of tandems to arrive, before the next load gets ready. I don't know if that changes between seasons, maybe you should check this first if you want to do many jumps.

My overall rating is a recommendation, because there are no serious drawbacks, as long as you keep in mind to bring your own gear, and don't consider waiting times a big factor.

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(Review ID:5116)

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

Very dissapointed!!

Rated by: vivjp on 2009-05-18 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: Great location
Cons: TANDEM FACTORY!!

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I've been to Skydive Hawaii about 7 times now, have not jumped once! I'm a licensed skydiver and I called earlier this week to see if I could get a check dive on Saturday, and they told me to come up. I told a bunch of friends, and talked them into going skydiving. Turns out, even though the weather was perfect and winds were about 5 mph, I would be the only one not able to jump that day. The staff is extremely rude, and couldn't care less about the people or the wait time. One of my friends asked a tandem instructors about how long it would be before he would be jumping, and the tandem instructor told him "I'll call you when its time, if you don't like it you can leave and reschedule".

If you want an idea of what its like to be at this drop zone, imagine being an extremely fat nerd back in high school, and that's the kind of cold shoulder you'll get at this place, until of course its time to jump and there tips are on the line.

Long story short, this place is a Tandem Factory, and the customer is a high paying meat sack!!

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(Review ID:5104)

4 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

Waited 5 h

Rated by: thorvick on 2009-05-12 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: Beautiful place
Cons: Too busy, too noisy, too industrial... You feel like cattle

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I wish I had chosen another day or perhaps another skydive center. Although the experience was amazing (first timer) and I'm looking into skydive training now, I wouldn't recommend that place. I went there because I thought they were the only one on Oahu and this place had been suggested by a friend (who has had a great time there).

I booked online for a Saturday and when my friend and I got there it was crazy, super busy, super loud, very impersonal. We waited 2 h and finally decided to ask when we were going to jump. We had to wait another 2.5 h before getting ready. Had we known, we could have done other things in the meantime. I was supposed to get a photographer for my dive but the (unfortunate) guy had landed badly just before our turn and wasn't able to jump anymore. I finally went for my tandem and the nice guy told me that the photographer had certainly some psychological issues and had been turned down after having asked to do tandems. Very reassuring! Very professional...

Anyway, the skydive experience was great and the tandem guy very friendly, but the structure of the center is messy and not very friendly. I think they should consider their customer like people and not animals and they should tell you when there is a waiting time of 4.5 h so you can go to the beach and come back.

Last but not least, they are very expensive and when you add photos (75$) and video (100$) or both (150$), be ready to tip. They will be very pushy and remind you a great number of times that you're supposed to tip the photo and/or the video guy(s)!

Looking into Pacific for training now.

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(Review ID:4959)

4 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Why the turbulence with Pacific??? there is enough fun to go around.

Rated by: imbasen321 on 2009-01-29 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: Location, facilities
Cons: Most people there have horrible attitudes

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I went to Hawaii last year in Jan, took my rig with me in hopes of making 20 or 30 jumps. Went into Skydive Hawaii ( I had 9500+ jumps then ) and was met with alot of scarcasm because someone had seen me at Pacific the day before jumping. I was pretty much told that if I started jumping at Pacific that I should stay there. I was also hassled the day before from Skydive Hawaii regulars about my landings ( which are pretty fast ) Anyway, enough drama. If you are a fun jumper or an instructor from the mainland, keep it to yourself and go to Pacific. Guy and his people are friendly and professional, granted, sometimes they are too busy to sit and talk but they don't treat you like an outsider.

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(Review ID:4735)

0 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

MAD CRAZY MIND BLOWING!!

Rated by: zappdog on 2008-08-25 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: scenery
Cons: ride out

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I've finally got to do it after years of talking about it. My wife and I finally did it and what can I say!! MAD CRAZY MIND BLOWING!!! she was soo scared we jumped. Knots in the stomach, butterflies feeling sick you name it we had it. We spent 2 hours before the jump and then I was sure the flight was going to be cancelled as the skies were grey over an rain over the dropzone (I was relieved and disappointed) then all of sudden the sky clear up I my heart dropped. I have to say that during all of this my wife was strangely calm and relaxed. We met Tom and Jake who our instructors and they instantly put us at ease. I wasn�t sure what to expect but I have to give the guys high credits on their presentation of not only themselves but the thorough schooling we got befor the jump.
then it was time to get in the aircraft on the tarmac. We turned a few heads at the airport and we strolde by the school. Our aircraft was much smaller than any aircraft my wife has bin on. we taxied out for take off. We took off and circled the island dropzone and the views from the air were awesome. after a few minutes we were at 4000ft and over the water. In no time we were over land again and gazing out at some of the most incredible scenery I have ever seen. 8 thousands feet below the land skape was like a photo. Before I got too comfortable it was time for the door to open! If you have ever been in an aircraft with the door open before you will understand my alarm! The wind came rushing in and everything changed. Tom was telling me to do things but I simply wasn�t listening. I felt myself move but looking back wife she had no idea how I felt. I was hanging out of the aircraft at 11000ft! More commands from Tom but I was listening now then we were out! I have no idea how to explain how freefall feels. YES I DO!!!! It�s like floating but at high speed with noise, like you putting your head out a car window at 80 mph. I saw Tom give me the thumbs up. It was without a doubt the most amazing thing I had ever done. The parachute opened and once again everything changed. We were floating over ocean and green fields and life was good. Tom was videoing me the the whole time shook my hand and assured me I'd done a great job and then he came in for an easy landing with both feet firmly on the ground. I have to say a huge thanks to all the team at Skydive Hawaii for helping us fulfill what was for me one of the most amazing time of my life.
my wife Jen is still in awh.

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(Review ID:4620)

2 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

If you get a chance to go to Hawaii BRING YOUR RIG!!!

Rated by: ASTKU on 2008-07-02 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: View is unbelievable, Very Friendly Staff
Cons: Winds can get a bit scary for the unexperienced

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I am relatively new to the sport (about 70 jumps currently) started jumping in 2-07. But, I have jumped at 8 different drop zones. Four in Texas, one in Missouri, Skydive SanDiego, Mile Hi Skydiving in Colorado, and Skydive Hawaii... So far Skydive Hawaii was definitely the funnest experience I have had jumping. The view was unbelievable! I jumped in Hawaii in 8-07 and I am writing this review because some people bad mouthed this dropzone and I wanted to express my opinion....

I got a total of four jumps in at SD Hawaii and wish I could have done more. Before I made it out there I called and talked to both dropzones out there. I ended up picking SDH because they were much more friendly on the phone and I also believe the Caravan to be a better jump plane. The staff at this dropzone is very friendly and it was very easy to get on a load and get packed. Just like every other dropzone they do make money by doing tandems so I expected to be out there a long time waiting. This was not the case at all. I seriously can see no issues jumping there as long as you jump in the morning. The reason I say that is because the winds get a little bit crazier in the afternoon and at this time having only 40 or so jumps I took there advice and got out there early to avoid any potential danger...

At one point I did walk the 50 feet down to the other dropzone and was definitely not welcomed there like I was at SDH. There facility was not near as nice and I just got a bad vibe from it. I am not saying that they don't have a good staff and all that stuff I just wanted to explain the experience from my point of view. Nobody even gave me a "HELLO". They both jump from the same airport and share the same landing zone but the two days I jumped there the Caravan took about 5 times as many loads up as the KingAir. I couldn't figure out why they weren't jumping as much.....

So if you have a chance to go to Hawaii bring your rig cause it will be the best jumping experience of your life. I have the pictures to prove it. I can't wait to get the chance to go back...

Feel free to send me a message if you have questions or if you want to see some amazing pictures!!

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(Review ID:3914)

2 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

Another great skydiving experience....

Rated by: jsmedley on 2007-06-06 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: Great Plane, Great People, Amazing Location
Cons: Packing Area

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I travel to Hawaii from Texas about once a year, and I have brought my rig the last two trips. My first time to Skydive Hawaii, I was well received, and I got a great brief from Jason. The experience was great.
My recent trip (5/07) was even better. After a good re-brief/gear check, I quickly manifested and was on a caravan load within 25 minutes of arriving. I went up on the first load with Ben (a resident videoguy), and the pilot quickly noticed that I was a fun jumper, and offered me the right seat. What a view, and the climb to altitude was almost over to fast (that is a first). The jump was awesome, and I had time for another jump before I had to head to a meeting in Honolulu. Ben is awesome, and I would recommend this DZ to everyone.

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(Review ID:3770)

3 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

Great Dropzone for all

Rated by: codyvance on 2007-03-29 (user profile) (user reviews)

Review of: Skydive Hawaii
Pros: Beautiful Jump over the North Shore of Oahu, Very friendly Guys
Cons: None

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Made a reservation for noon, arrived an hour early they were mroe than happy to take me early. Told them it was my third jump and my jump master (name was Jim) said we were going to do something different. Got on the plane, went to 13000 AGL and as were about to exit i was told to lean back and watch the plane. As we exited, the plane did a dive in front of us!! Totally awesome. Also, he had us spining on the freefall. Once we were coming down he toke the time to teach me about braking, turning, and so on. I would recommend this dropzone to anyone. If you wanna see the video www.codyskydive.com

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