Let me start this by addressing the very minor cons to this DZ. The hangar is hot yes. But you will get over it! You are normally having such a great conversation or learning from Brad, Joe, Colin, Tommy or Alex that you aren't focused on the heat. Secondly, if you learn to land in Mesquite you can land at any DZ. That isn't to say that landing in Mesquite is all that difficult. Heck I learned how to do it!
Other than those two issues, this DZ has to be considered among the best in the western United States.
For a little background on myself, my girlfriend and I wanted to learn how to skydive so we looked up some reviews on this website and let me tell you what; The reviews on here were spot on!
We did one tandem in Las Vegas (waste of time & money) and then to learn how to skydive we came up to Mesquite. If you are looking for a Disneyland ride where you aren't in control of anything stay down in Las Vegas. If you want to learn how to skydive come up to Skydive Mesquite.
Even if you only want to do a tandem jump, I highly recommend coming up to Mesquite. Brad or Joe will be more than happy to take care of you and between the two of them they have close to 10,000 jumps combined. You will not find that kind of experience or knowledge at any of the DZ's in or around the Las Vegas area. Not only that, but these two men are willing to share all of their skydiving experiences to anyone that wants to learn.
In addition to this, most of the DZ's in Las Vegas use a hand held video camera for your skydiving video. Skydive Mesquite has a professional cameraman (you rock Alex and Colin) jump with you so you see all of your free fall and not just your face as you accelerate to over 120mph! Not only is the video better but it is cheaper than the video at the DZ's in Las Vegas by about $40.
That has to be the best thing about this DZ. You never feel like just another "credit card" when you come up here. There were many days when Brad wouldn't let us jump on AFF because of the winds. He could have easily sent people up in the plane but instead he sacrifices his own income to ensure everyone's safety!
Okay so I'm getting off track. I have just completed my AFF course in about 1 1/2 months and have made three fun jumps since then. The course was fantastic, amazing and worth every penny. The time and effort that is spent with each student is truly amazing. You recieve a comprehensive brief before each skydive you make in the AFF course. After your jump you will receive another brief about your performance in the air and how you can improve your skydiving. Brad and Joe never let you rest on your laurels. They are constantly providing you with constructive criticism which only makes you a better skydiver in the end.
This is my first introduction to the wonderful sport of skydiving and I feel so lucky that I was able to land in this DZ (a little pun intended) Whether you want to come up and do one tandem or you want to learn how to become a skydiver I guarantee you that there is no better/safer place to learn than right here.
Once again, I cannot stress this enough; if you want to learn how to skydive in Nevada there is no better place to go than Skydive Mesquite.
And one more thing, get ready to buy some beer if you lose your ripcord!
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Other than those two issues, this DZ has to be considered among the best in the western United States.
For a little background on myself, my girlfriend and I wanted to learn how to skydive so we looked up some reviews on this website and let me tell you what; The reviews on here were spot on!
We did one tandem in Las Vegas (waste of time & money) and then to learn how to skydive we came up to Mesquite. If you are looking for a Disneyland ride where you aren't in control of anything stay down in Las Vegas. If you want to learn how to skydive come up to Skydive Mesquite.
Even if you only want to do a tandem jump, I highly recommend coming up to Mesquite. Brad or Joe will be more than happy to take care of you and between the two of them they have close to 10,000 jumps combined. You will not find that kind of experience or knowledge at any of the DZ's in or around the Las Vegas area. Not only that, but these two men are willing to share all of their skydiving experiences to anyone that wants to learn.
In addition to this, most of the DZ's in Las Vegas use a hand held video camera for your skydiving video. Skydive Mesquite has a professional cameraman (you rock Alex and Colin) jump with you so you see all of your free fall and not just your face as you accelerate to over 120mph! Not only is the video better but it is cheaper than the video at the DZ's in Las Vegas by about $40.
That has to be the best thing about this DZ. You never feel like just another "credit card" when you come up here. There were many days when Brad wouldn't let us jump on AFF because of the winds. He could have easily sent people up in the plane but instead he sacrifices his own income to ensure everyone's safety!
Okay so I'm getting off track. I have just completed my AFF course in about 1 1/2 months and have made three fun jumps since then. The course was fantastic, amazing and worth every penny. The time and effort that is spent with each student is truly amazing. You recieve a comprehensive brief before each skydive you make in the AFF course. After your jump you will receive another brief about your performance in the air and how you can improve your skydiving. Brad and Joe never let you rest on your laurels. They are constantly providing you with constructive criticism which only makes you a better skydiver in the end.
This is my first introduction to the wonderful sport of skydiving and I feel so lucky that I was able to land in this DZ (a little pun intended) Whether you want to come up and do one tandem or you want to learn how to become a skydiver I guarantee you that there is no better/safer place to learn than right here.
Once again, I cannot stress this enough; if you want to learn how to skydive in Nevada there is no better place to go than Skydive Mesquite.
And one more thing, get ready to buy some beer if you lose your ripcord!