Finn Long

Review of Skydive Lake Wanaka

Did our first, and probably not last skydive here....

Did our first, and probably not last skydive here. I was suspicious at first naturally, also debating if I wanted video or pictures at all (having done a decent amount of leisurely video and photo editing myself), I wanted good footage. Even from when I got there my doubts subsided somewhat, they have gotten the whole process down to a fine art. You can be you. If you aren't chatty that's cool, but I was chatting pleasantly with everyone. Some of it a bit tortured because of the crews daily routine, but everything was easy. We paid for the dive through bookme and the photo and video flyer each on site, I simply asked for Raw footage when paying which was no problem at all. I will however say that it has been a bit spoiled by the East Asian tourist trend. I'm assuming that is why the pre-dive communication is somewhat through gritted teeth, but I will give Skydive Wanaka all due credit and made the best of the situation in making every detail abundantly clear to everyone. I would also think it better if the media flyer had a 'chat to me'/'dont chat to me' option because although Alex was a really cool guy, we both just wanted to get in the air ;) Improvement aside the whole process was fantastic the whole time I was getting ready and ascending Kassy was very helpful and assuring answering any questions whilst telling me what was being changed on the harness and what needs to go where. If in doubt, ask questions. Everybody is happy to answer and knows their stuff! Come and have a great time! I can't say what it was like to do because it's a one of a kind experience and totally worth it :) keep doing great work guys!