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Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures

Average Rating: 4.93 4.93 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews

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Location:
New Market Airport (K8W2)
Lat: 38.6541476164069
Lng: -78.7088012695312

Address:
57 River Road
New Market, Virginia 22844
United States

Contact:
540-450-6070
866-722-2798 (fax)
skydiverDZO@gmail.com
http://www.skydivenewmarket.com  (2193 Hits)

Last Updated: 2013-04-08
Aircraft:
C-182/C-U206

Training: AFF, S/L, Tandem

AAD: Required

Hook Turns: Allowed

USPA Membership: Required

Rates:
AFF: 365 USD
S/L: 315 USD
Tandem: 240 USD
Video: 130 USD
Jump Ticket: 23 USD to 11000 ft




Description:


Located in scenic Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures offers first jump and experienced skydivers the most beautiful scenery on the east coast. A family-friendly, safe and positive learning environment and a place where fun-jumpers can come to "have fun." Swoopers are welcome! Come visit and see what a fun experience skydiving can be!

We have a Master Rigger and 2 senior riggers, a Coach Examiner, and a Sigma Tandem Instructor Examiner on staff.

If you have jumped with us before, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us by submitting a review, as your feedback is what allows us to more effectively focus our continual efforts in providing you with excellent service.



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  • Rigging Services
  • Covered Packing Area
  • Coaches
  • Camping

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These guys are fun, friendly, and professional.


Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Rated 5 by: jenghisk on 2013-06-03

Pros: Awesome, friendly people
Cons: None.
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I had a great time here. The plane was a little small (took only one of us up at a time) but there are a lot of different kinds of planes which can actually accommodate quite a few people. They took us by appointment on a weekday, so I was willing to take anything.

I would totally, definitely, do it again.

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Amazing adventure


Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Rated 5 by: bothlees on 2013-03-10

Pros: The total experience
Cons: None
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Beautiful setting in the Shenandoah Valley! I'm an 'almost' 60 year old and felt just like a kid when I went on my very first tandem jump today. The friendliness of the staff as well as their attention to safety made for the most amazing experience. With safety the first concern, my tandem instructor Henrik made sure I knew what to do and when. Before heading to the plane, first he explained and then we practived how to exit the plane, what to do in free fall and what to do at landing time. He went over these things again just before exiting the plane and told me how to guide our way to the ground.
He only had to help remove my hand from the strut as I did not know if he was far enough out of the plane and ready to 'go' but other than that I think I did good. I look forward to my next visit to New Market, VA and the 'family' atmosphere at Blue Ridge Skydiving!

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fun jumpers, new jumpers, come one, come all...


Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Rated 5 by: ns_stewart on 2013-01-28

Pros: focus on safety
Cons: N/A
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Professionalism: Not an issue here. DZO with a background in military aviation. Questions?

Cloud clearances, wind restrictions, aircraft operations, equipment regulations, landing area traffic rules, etc are not bent, much less ever broken. FAA, USPA, and the local DZ rules are clearly stated, clearly posted (importantly), and unwaveringly observed (most importantly). That translates into a jumping environment where everyone knows what to expect, which translates into minimum potential for the unexpected.

Vibe: Relaxed, which is a result of the professionalism. Never have to feel hypervigilant about your safety.

Aircraft: Two in the fleet - opportunity for formation loads.

Facilities: landing area plentiful; packing area is clean in the summer, clean and warm in the winter. Pack some snacks for the day, but it isn't uncommon for a pot of something to be on hand.

Services: a manifestress who is singularly focused on ground operations, not trying to simultaneously juggle skydiving duties and desires; 2 certified riggers, 2 AFFIs, S&TA

Location: Ideal actually; local terrain, besides being the scenic Shenandoah Valley, makes it easy to maintain awareness during the climb to altitude; cradled between two lines of mountains -- one east, one west -- a quick glance at the hills is all that is required. No need to search for the airfield on the ground to get a feel for your orientation in the world. Just a warm fuzzy to have before a quick spot and a climb out onto the step.

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friendly,clean,comfortable air plain for a 182 ;)


Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Rated 5 by: tomriehl on 2013-01-24

Pros: It is very easy to find and get too there is a heated packing area that is very clean and neat !
Cons: I did not find anything bad about this drop zone at all !!
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I only spent about 3 hours there but I was welcomed as soon as I walked in the door to a very clean heated packing area. They seemed to be about done for the day it was a little windy but since I showed up to jump the people here willing to jump some more so I could get a couple of jumps in . The pilot and the staff made me feel very comfortable and I even saw some old friends at a new place it was a great day for me I will be back to jump some more ! Thank you Blue ridge I got my fix in !!!

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Hidden gem in the valley


Blue Ridge Skydiving Adventures Rated 5 by: beartrap on 2013-01-14

Pros: The owners, the vibe, the view
Cons: none
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This is a small and fairly new operation somewhat off the beaten path in New Market, VA. I'm almost tempted not to write a review - because the word will get out - sort of like divulging your favorite fishing hole.

It's run by and Charlie and Melissa , a dynamic husband and wife combo, whose friendliness and newly-weddedness only adds to the charm. You can't help but have a good day there and leave with a smile.

It's appears to be a labor of love and, with luck, it will become a rousing success. I, for one, certainly hope so. Although, for selfish reasons, I would probably like to see it remain a hidden gem.

I discovered them somewhat by serendipity (the internet gods) as an AFF student (still) somewhat dissatisfied with the progress and attention I was receiving at another DZ. In a leap of faith (no pun intended) I sent Charlie an email explaining my situation and asking if he could he help me progress through AFF. I immediately got a positive response and was shortly jumping under his tutelage. All I can say, is that I am so glad that I reached out to him. His careful instruction, time spent in debriefings and obvious desire to see his students succeed is deeply appreciated by this less than stellar student!

I look forward to finishing my AFF when the weather warms up a bit, with many fun jumps to come thereafter. If you haven't done so yet, do yourself a favor and go out jump the most scenic drop zone in Virginia!

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