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Skydive Miami

Average Rating: 4.17 4.17 out of 5 based on 42 user reviews

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Location:
Homestead General Aviation Airport (X51)
Lat: 25.4961996120268
Lng: -80.5506420135498

Address:
28730 SW 217 AVE
Homestead, Florida 33030
United States

Contact:
305-759-3483
305-245-6160 (fax)
skydive@skydivemiami.com
http://www.skydivemiami.com  (12154 Hits)

Last Updated: 2008-04-01
Aircraft:
Turbine Caravan

Training: AFF, Tandem

AAD: Required

Hook Turns: Allowed

USPA Membership: Required

Rates:
Tandem: 229 USD
Video: 79 USD
Jump Ticket: 25 USD to 13500 ft




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Facilities:

  • Gear Rentals
  • Gear Sales
  • Rigging Services
  • Covered Packing Area
  • Creeping Area
  • Coaches
  • Load Organizers

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Small, professional, friendly dropzone


Skydive Miami Rated 5 by: L_Settlemires on 2013-04-14

Pros: People, equipment, facilities
Cons: Not always enough fun jumpers during the week
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From the first time I walked in the door, the professional staff and fun jumpers made me feel at home. They took the time to fully brief me on all the aspects of the landing area, the obstacles, and orient me to the DZ. I was included in all the jumps from a 3 way up to an 8 way. The other fun jumpers shared their techniques and experiences. The senior staff gave me pointers on improving my skills and finishing my ratings. I had a great weekend and will be back as many times as I can. The folks here are authentic.

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South Floridas best


Skydive Miami Rated 5 by: jan-huje on 2013-01-24

Pros: Excellent skydiving
Cons: Resturant
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I have been jumping since the 80`s. This place is magic..... You have even women Sky-Gods.....

Do I need to say more......

Check it out please!

Greetings from Norway.
Jan-Hugo

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Great for fun jumpers


Skydive Miami Rated 5 by: Johnaler on 2011-04-06

Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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I have no idea what some people are talking about in terms of this place being a tandem factory. The operation is very small, so the plane can only go up when there are tandems available. That's why they are not 100% sure what their hours will be. This is the case at many drop zones I've been to though. However, the scenery was spectacular, the staff was awesome, and the people there were just generally nice. I didn't have a jumpsuit so some random guy sitting on a bench who was waiting for someone to show up with his rig let me use his. I didn't even ask. He just offered it. One of the instructors who very experienced in four way jumped with my friend and I and helped coached us, just to be nice.

The only semblance of a "con" is the fact that when they run out of tandems or don't have enough fun jumpers, they have to shut down for the day... but you are in MIAMI. If you can't find something else fun to do until tomorrow, you suck.

I will DEFINITELY come back here as I can.

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(Review ID:6309)

A great dropzone


Skydive Miami Rated 5 by: pjmosterd on 2010-11-18

Pros: Staff, landing area, cleanliness
Cons: None
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I just spent a couple days at Skydive Miami. The staff was helpful and polite. The ride up was quick. The landing area was safe and totally clear of any obstacles. For myself the 30 second bus ride back from the landing area is definitely worth it as it gives you a lot more room for error(it is a huge open grassy field). There was room on every load for fun jumpers even with a lot of tandems in cue. Overall it was great place and I would not hesitate booking a return trip.

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(Review ID:6117)

Friendly, enthusiastic and fun!


Skydive Miami Rated 4 by: jsdLawnJockey on 2010-11-11

Pros: Great staff.
Cons: Lower volume DZ
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I jumped at Z-Hills for three years. I did my AFF there and got my A license there. Great DZ, we all know it, enough said.

I found out I was moving to Key Largo and started researching DZ's. I found SkyDive Miami on this site and got a little concerned based on some of the negative reviews. I decided to go visit the DZ for myself and check it out.

Those negative reviews (in my opinion) could not be more wrong!! I walked in the door and was greeted by Fred (head honcho). Told him I had my A and just moved nearby. He dropped what he was doing and gave me the grand tour of the place. He got my paperwork squared away and was very disappointed that I wasn jumping that day. I told him I was just checking things out and he understood.

I've been jumping there for about 6 months now. Everyone is great. It's a very enthusiastic enviornment that focuses on instruction, safety and fun. They do little events and contests all the time for all skill levels.

Yes, you have to take a shuttle back from the LZ to the main building; but it takes all of 30 seconds. If that's what's going to throw you off then I'd suggest that you'd probably find something else to get upset about anyway. And because it's not a high volume DZ you can't alway just show up and get on a load. So I plan better now than I had to at Z-Hills. It's good for me!!!

SkyDive Miami is my new home DZ and I'm looking forward to meeting any of you who decide to join us.

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(Review ID:6099)

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