Mary Alice Miller

Review of Skydive Ramblers

First ever Tandem Skydive with Zac as my instructo...

First ever Tandem Skydive with Zac as my instructor. What a fun time! I decided I wanted the 'full experience', so, I chose not to say ahead of time that I *hate* freefalling (like rollercoaster drops) even though I love twists and turns and loops and such. I say this because if this is what stops you - just let them know! Your tandem instructor *can* cut the 'freefall' time short and pull the canopy. I'm not going to lie - that first 10 seconds or so is heart pounding madness. Pure insanity until your brain catches up to the fall. Then it's actually pretty fun if you just relax into the fall until the instructor pulls the rip cord.

Under the canopy - once you're floating - it's quiet and beautiful and much slower than you would think. Nothing scary at all. It also helps that Zac, the other instructors and jumpers wandering around and the ladies in the office are all so kind, helpful and upbeat as you gear up, go through instructions and head up in the plane ride. :)

As a SCUBA Instructor, I'm watchful for safety and professionalism in other extreme sports and the staff, buildings, equipment, plane and even other customers at Ramblers all gave me a feeling of safety and comfort in addition to being genuinely welcoming as newcomer to their sport.

If you haven't been and have been wanting to skydive - this is a GREAT place to start your newest addiction. :)