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Skydive SWOOP

Average Rating: 4.36
4.36 out of 5 based on 11 user reviews

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Location:


Address:
Box 82008, 255 Dundas St. E.
Waterdown, ON, Ontario L0R 2M0
Canada

Contact:
1-800-463-5867 (JUMP)
skydive@swoop.on.ca
http://www.swoop.on.ca/  (3769 Hits)

Last Updated: 2005-03-24
Aircraft:
C206, 2 X C182

Training: AFF, S/L, Tandem

AAD: Not Required

Hook Turns: Allowed

USPA Membership: Required

Rates:
AFF: 445 CAD
S/L: 225 CAD
Tandem: 295 CAD
Video: 80 CAD
Jump Ticket: 29 CAD to 10500 ft




Description:


SWOOP celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2004 with a big splash and a bang. Very friendly, community-oriented drop zone, interested in promotion skydivers of all levels, train students from first jump through all license levels. RW, Freefly, video. Well known for their after-jump bon fires and BBQ's. Weekends only.

Facilities:

  • Gear Rentals
  • Gear Sales
  • Rigging Services
  • Covered Packing Area
  • Creeping Area
  • Video Rooms
  • Coaches
  • Shop
  • Bunkhouse
  • RV Hookups
  • Camping
  • Showers

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Will be back. Had a great experience


Skydive SWOOP Rated 5 by: Maevin on 2012-08-04

Pros: Very professional, want you to enjoy the jump
Cons: Planes are the scariest part

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They are very loose with the jump times but instructors were very professional and seem to want you to enjoy the jump as much as they obviously do. Planes look well used but were up to the task.
Thanks for the check off the bucket list


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get me up there suka!


Skydive SWOOP Rated 5 by: kevin69 on 2010-10-22

Pros: gnarly instucters that want to see some progression from you
Cons: one expensive addiction

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This is the place to be on a perfect Saturday and Sunday morning, the instructors just want to get get you in the sky as fast and as much as possible witch works for me cause that's what I want.
their super safe and crazy too specially Todd he tried pushing me outta the plane but I showed him and held on before letting go into a set of crazy fun frontflips. 14 jumps in and I need to learn to pack cause I'll most certainly be back.


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I signed up, waited, waited, and waited some more...


Skydive SWOOP Rated 1 by: SlipstreamBRO on 2009-10-14

Pros: None
Cons: They won't answer their phone or email

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Don't expect a return call, an answer, or anything else other than your bank account to be hit when you use their online booking. Also, don't try and call the # they list on their site, cause it's disconnected.

I tried to sign up my friend for his first jump. He is in Ontario, I'm in TN. So, I used dropzone to find the best DZ around him. BIG MISTAKE. This database must not be uptodate, or their down and out and not letting anyone know.

DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR $$.


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Best view from the sky...


Skydive SWOOP Rated 2 by: AirPilot on 2009-03-01

Pros: Great view of Hamilton harbor, Lake Ontario, and Toronto
Cons: No landing circle, class A and B landing area is very far from packing/office area.

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Majestic view of Lake Ontario, Hamilton Harbor, and the City of Toronto. Swoop operates 3 aircraft: a six jumper Cessna 206 and two 4 jumper Cessna 182's.

Facilities and management needs improvement.


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Swoop Drop Zone ...A+


Skydive SWOOP Rated 5 by: Liz4 on 2004-04-27

Pros: Swoop is a great place to make your first jump
Cons: washroom facilities E-

It is the best place for your first jump. They put safety first which puts you at eaze with your new found adventure.
They make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Great instructors. Swoop members love to party and enjoy living life to the fullest and make everyone feel welcome from novice to the advanced jumpers.
A Great bunch of people. Come out and find out for yourselves.Wish it was open all year.


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