My first experience with Skydive Adventures was last summer, when I enrolled in a FJC in July. I showed up expecting 6 boring hours, followed by half an hour or so of fun. Turns out, the whole time was fun! The staff members found ways to make everything enjoyable.
Nine months later, I still love hanging out at the DZ, even if I can't jump due to the insanely hit-or-miss weather.
On one weekend, I spent 6 hours under a wind hold, watching the wind meter go past 30mph, and the direction swinging around like a crazed monkey on a carousel. The next day, I came back to find 5mph winds steady from one direction.
Funny thing? I still had fun on the Saturday, chatting with the other folks at the DZ, watching videos, and learning new things.
I suppose what this long, rambling affair can be condensed to is this:
if you're looking for a drop zone for your first jump, or if you're an experienced jumper, Skydive Adventures is a great place to go.
The aircraft, incidentally, are a Cessna 182 and a 206.
Skydive Adventures
in South Dakota
Nine months later, I still love hanging out at the DZ, even if I can't jump due to the insanely hit-or-miss weather.
On one weekend, I spent 6 hours under a wind hold, watching the wind meter go past 30mph, and the direction swinging around like a crazed monkey on a carousel. The next day, I came back to find 5mph winds steady from one direction.
Funny thing? I still had fun on the Saturday, chatting with the other folks at the DZ, watching videos, and learning new things.
I suppose what this long, rambling affair can be condensed to is this:
if you're looking for a drop zone for your first jump, or if you're an experienced jumper, Skydive Adventures is a great place to go.
The aircraft, incidentally, are a Cessna 182 and a 206.