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Went skydiving with Matt as my tandem and Silvio as my photographer one of the greatest experiences of my life. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and explained every step of the way as we went. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unforgettable experience!
Jacob Furl . 2024-08-10
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I skydived for the first time on 08/07/2024 and it was an experience I'll never forget. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, you can tell everybody at Skydive Chicago really cares about the sport, and takes the safety aspects very seriously. I knew I was in good hands when i walked in the door. My tandem instructor Ginger was absolutely phenomenal- offering reassurance and guidance throughout the whole plane ride and dive. She really made the whole experience for me. I will absolutely be back again someday. My group loved it so much they went twice and took me with them their second dive ;)
ren vivianna . 2024-08-09
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Silvia was a great instructor and we loved the entire experience. Safe, friendly, professional company. Highly recommend.
Ryan Windmiller . 2024-08-09
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I had an amazing time doing my first skydive! Baxter jumped with me and made the whole process feel safe and relaxed, which helped a lot with the nerves. Silvio was there taking pictures and recording, making sure every special moment was caught on video. Safety is there #1 priority and they make sure everyone has a fun time. I can’t wait to do my second jump and I can’t think of a better place to do it!
Grant Robb . 2024-08-08
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awesome, the first time i went i had silvio and he made it a pretty memorable experience, then the second time i had matthew, when he pulled the chute and did a bunch of twirlies. it was so fun!!
FLYINGCHEF518 . 2024-08-08
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This was my first jump, and boy was it an amazing day. Silvio was super accommodating, informative and FUN! He made it easy to trust, and was an overall great time. I felt very safe and secure. The people on property were also all super positive and supportive. I highly recommend the staff, facilities and overall vibe of Skydive Chicago. I will definitely be back! If you are on the fence about skydiving, just do it!! You will not regret it.
Brooke Lesniak . 2024-08-08
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Although I am not a skydiver anymore I go to Summerfest every year to watch my friends and help support Skydive Chicago.I also have friends who work there as well so I love supporting when I can. I've been going for years and years and live 2 hours away. This year I went only to be turned away by a gatekeeper who wasn't letting anyone in without a wristband. I explained I can pay admission and he said no, I cant even pay admission. I explained to him that my friends were already in and I had friends who also worked there and he refused our entry and made us leave. Sadly I couldn't get ahold of my friends in a timely manner because they were jumping so we had to leave and head back home after over a 2 hour drive. So we wasted over 4 hours of the day. No notice of this change whatsoever and no care in the world for those who traveled to get there ,when most of us traveled to get there. VERY disappointed. I guess unless your giving them $ to jump you just don't matter. Not cool , Skydive Chicago. You failed to think of your loyal fans who cant jump.
Ana Biekera . 2024-08-07
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This was my second time skydiving and first time at Skydive Chicago and I can say this was the best jump I've had! Shoutout my man Baxter who was my TM and Charles that helped capture the most genuine looks of excitement and thrill that came across my face during the experience. Thank you both for how comfortable you made me feel. See you guys soon for another jump! Rock on
averi cummings . 2024-08-07
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Skydive Chicago is a top notch operation! This was my first jump and the entire experience was impressive. The entire staff was professional, friendly, and knowledgable. My tandem instructor Ryan Reb was amazing. He was not only a super cool dude but was extremely thorough with my training and safety. His instructions were clear and concise and our jump was spectacular. He really took the time to tailor my experience to me and answer all my questions. If I could give him 6 stars I would. 10/10 experience, I will definitely be back!!! Thanks again Ryan Sincerely- Jimbo 😉
Jim Starwalt . 2024-08-07
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Went with a group for my first ever skydive and could not have wished for a better experience. The crew was professional, experienced and made all of us first-timers feel at ease. Special shout-out to my tandem jumper Ginger, she was incredible and made my jump an experience I'll never forget....Google only allows up to 5 stars, but I would give her an additional 5 all on her own!
Nicholas Watson . 2024-08-06
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I spent this past Saturday celebrating my 40th birthday with my first ever skydive. It was one of thy most memorable birthdays and life experiences. My tandem instructor Ginger did such an amazing job explaining everything to me and keeping me calm. I also went ahead and got the selfie package to capture the experience and again Ginger did not fail! I’ve watched the video countless of times and anyone that watched it also loved it! I can’t wait to jump again, hopefully I can get Ginger again. Thank you skydive Chicago for such a wonderful time!
ecruzito . 2024-08-06
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Ginger was amazing! I could not have asked for a better person to lead me through my first tandem. It was absolutely amazing. I hope this is the start of a newfound hobby 🙌🏻
Delaney Oliver . 2024-08-06
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This was my first time ever doing this & I was Scared as hell but I was abt to run out of they jus looking at the people jumping. The Instructor Mr. Silvio Lopes was crazy good he talked me into feeling good abt the jump even tho they try to keep scared you but it's all good.
HighCrew HC . 2024-08-05
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Man, it'd been too long since I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane! Sylvio was awesome, even though it felt weird being strapped to another person for a change! Cannot recommend this place enough. I bought the package for my wife and I for our anniversary, and everything was super smooth and simple! Can't wait for our next jump already!
zach hansen . 2024-08-05
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Went last saturday and had a blast. Matt T was a phenomenal instructor and Amanda was an awesome and fun Videographer.
Ryan Owens . 2024-08-05
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Hands down the coolest experience EVER. I wasn’t 100% sure I’d take this kind of leap. So happy I did. From online booking to landing my first tandem jump with one of the many amazing instructors, there are really no words to describe how Skydive Chicago makes an experience like this so safe, seamless, and memorable (in a good way) for a newbie like me. Matt T is an awesome instructor!!! His great communication, experience, and passion not only helped put me at ease on my first jump, but actually inspired me to go AGAIN. I’m 5’9 so if you’re reading this and sort of tall, he’s probably taller than you. Haha. Such a welcoming community of folks. I will be back.
Cait Munro . 2024-08-05
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Best experience ever. Thank you Baxter for giving me such a beautiful experience. He made the experience so smooth and beautiful .
yagnik bhatt . 2024-08-05
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Had the best experience that was unlike no other at Skydive Chicago! My instructor Ginger was the sweetest and made jumping out of a plane for the first time so enjoyable :)
Ashley Veltman . 2024-08-05
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Ginger made my first jump unforgettable. This was an amazing experience and I'd recommend it to anyone
sam forrest . 2024-08-04
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Awesome experience here. Matt T is the man and was super cool and insightful as an instructor. Definitely going to have to come back
Colin Tirakian . 2024-08-04
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Ginger and Charles were awesome! Super cool experience. Would definately recommend them!
Patrick Dallas . 2024-08-04
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I took my first tandem with Silvio and I have to say it was the best experience I’ve ever had. I highly recommend taking your first and any subsequent jumps here at Skydive Chicago, truly an unforgettable experience for my birthday!!! *Update from a Couple hours later* I have now completed both tandem jumps and I’m going for my A license!!! My second jump was with Matt D and I could not be more grateful for the clear instruction and wonderful experience, can’t wait to get back in the skies!!! Thank you Skydive Chicago!!! I almost forgot to talk about Charles my videographer, 12000 jumps and counting he made my experience truly lived and something I will never forget!!
Mekki wilson . 2024-08-04
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Was an exciting jump with Silvio. Gave great advice and prep for the course!
Sam Hash . 2024-08-03
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Matt was the best for my tandem jump, great communication and had a lot of fun
Hamza Hashlamoun . 2024-08-03
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Colton was awesome! I skydived in many places but this one has the best service and more experienced divers!
Omar Hashlamoun . 2024-08-03
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All around fantastic experience! Ginger the instructor helped turn my nerves into excitement as a first-time 30 year old tandem diver. Had the pleasure of talking with some of the people there for SDC Summerfest and what a great crowd. Will definitely be coming back to Skydive Chicago!
Peter M . 2024-08-02
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Ginger was my instructor and she was amazing!
Wyatt Aldrich . 2024-08-02
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This was my first time sky diving and it was awesome! Baxter who was my tandem instructor walked me through the whole process really clearly.
Luke Kieser . 2024-08-02
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MATT T. IS THE COOLEST HUMAN BEING ALIVE I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE AND I LOVE HIM
Stumpy stump . 2024-08-02
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It was my first ever Tandem Skydive and oh my god it was amazing!!! My instructor Ginger was an amazing person to be paired up with and I couldn’t have asked for a better companion in all this!! 100% recommend and I will certainly be coming back!
Joe Carroll . 2024-08-01
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Silvio was a great worker to skydive with. He made me feel comfortable and not nervous as well as making the experience a blast! Highly recommend skydive chicago as well as the video packages Matthew did a great job
Jack Gentes . 2024-08-01
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Doing this for the first times I was extremely nervous and anxious. Baxter was such a great instructor and his energy was contagious that helped me feel better about sky diving for the first time. I would definitely want to do it again because it was such a memorable experience. I highly recommend this place for any sky diving. It was so much fun. The pictures and video were something excited to get at the end.
Zuleyma Martinez . 2024-08-01
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This was amazing! Matt is the best!! He made me feel less nervous!
Mignone Muziranenge . 2024-08-01
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I came here for my first tandem skydive and it was an amazing experience! My instructor was named Colt, and he was really great. He was super nice and knowledgeable, very thorough and let me know what was happening at each step of the process. Couldn’t recommend a better place and instructor!
Anna Macaulay . 2024-07-30
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Everyone at Skydive Chicago was super professional...and jokester keeping the mood intense and light. My tandem partner Ginger was AMAZING "welcome to my office"! And Charles my videographer was amazing at capturing my free fall! 10/10 🤞🏾🤙🏾
Torrence Sullivan . 2024-07-30
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This place is the real deal! From the moment I walked in I was greeted by welcoming, smiling faces. It was my first time ever jumping, so the adrenaline was pumping but shout out to my awesome instructor Matt T.! He was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all of my questions without hesitation and even had me laughing the whole time despite my nerves. Definitely request him if you go! The vibe was chill and everyone was so supportive and friendly...it truly was an unforgettable experience! HIGHLY recommend! 10/10!!
Angela Higginbotham . 2024-07-29
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Matt was great very nice, funny guy would definitely recommend jumping again with him!
Ladarius Lewis . 2024-07-28
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We had an amazing time completing our first sky dive. Matt T. Was my tandem instructor and he made the experience easy and fun! His instructions were clear and his calm demeanor put me at ease. Will definitely be back to do this again at Sky Dive Chicago!
Robert Soucek . 2024-07-28
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My instructor, Ginger, was awesome. She was super cool and made the whole experience smooth and fun. Her & Chad were great, definitely one for the books
Kelly Brick . 2024-07-28
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i had my first sky diving trip here with ginger!! she was very sweet and made my whole jump super easy, she explained everything very well and made it comfortable for me. i had a GREAT time and cannot wait to come back ina couple weeks!!
Kendra Moudy . 2024-07-28
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This was such an incredible experience to feel weightless with the world beneath you it’s an undescribable sensation! I had The best instructor I could’ve asked for. Ginger, who was very knowledgeable, fun, and engaging who made me feel very safe! I am Writing this ready before I book my next Jump!
Miranda Stubinger . 2024-07-28
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Had so much fun at skydive Chicago today! My instructor was Matt D. and he was amazing! He was very reassuring and nice, and explained everything in a clear and unintimidating way. He even taught me how to steer the parachute and let me try it! Silvio was my videographer and he took some incredible videos and pictures and was super nice as well! This was one of the best experiences of my life, and I would totally recommend it to anyone!
Hannah Soucek . 2024-07-28
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I tell you what I went today for my 23 birthday and it was a experience of a lifetime and my guy was Silvio and he was a really awesome guy when I go next time I hope I get him again these guys know what there doing and how to do it safe what a awesome experience thanks again skydive Chicago
Jarett Baxter . 2024-07-28
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I was certified in the army in 1990 at Ft Benning, Georgia. I took my son for his 18th birthday. We had a blast. We had to jump tandem. Chad was my staff member and my son had Ginger. Both were fun, knowledgeable and professional. Couldn’t have asked for better folks to assist us. Entire staff was friendly. Location was spotless, busy and teeming with thrill..
Dennis Storey . 2024-07-28
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What an awesome place and experience! I was a bit nervous going into my first skydive, but my tandem guy, Chad, made me feel confident, comfortable, and badass. Felt super safe, and the dive was indescribable! I hope to be back again sometime soon :)
Reilly Lovercheck . 2024-07-27
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it was me and my best friend’s first time skydiving. we had a blast!! everyone who works there is so nice and comforting to ask questions! i had Chad and he was the coolest guy, always sparking conversation, went over the rules many times to help me. the photographers are amazing at their job. overall, that place is amazing and i am definitely coming back!!!
Girly Girl Gamer . 2024-07-26
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Baxter you're a great instructor! Thank you!
Jerzy Chrobak . 2024-07-26
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An amazing experience! Shoutout to Ginger and Silvio!
Sam Farran . 2024-07-26
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Such a great experience! My tandem instructor Colton was the best!!
Mackenzie OKeefe . 2024-07-25
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First time skydiving! This was a fantastic experience and my tandem instructor (Ginger) was great! Definitely will be back!
Marissa Liedtke . 2024-07-25
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Ginger was amazing as my tandem parter for my first skydive. She was excited for me and provided all the information I asked to make me confident and ready for the jump. It was an awesome experience that I highly recommend!!!! I was lucky to go up with a group of professionals and they were welcoming and just as excited for me as I was. A truly magical and breathtaking experience.
Teri Croft . 2024-07-24
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I just got home from Skydive Chicago in Ottawa IL after a weekend of training for national competition. I made 31 jumps in 3 days, and I can’t say enough about this drop zone. They have fantastic facility, and it runs like a finely tuned machine so all I had to do was focus on my training. If you are looking to make your 1st jump or your 1,000th skydive, I highly recommend Skydive Chicago. You won’t be disappointed.
Ed Ganley . 2024-07-23
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There is no place quite like Skydive Chicago. It's huge! Huge, beautifully maintained landing area, huge hangars, lots of airplanes (3 Twin Otters, 2 Skyvans, 2 Caravans and a Cessna). The staff are friendly and incredibly experienced. Plus a swimming pond, tiki bar, campground, cabins, gym, frisbee golf and more I'm not thinking of... owned by a multi-generational, multiple world title /record holding competitive skydiver. They host incredible events: US Nationals, World Skydiving Championships, skydiving records, an annual 9 day long huge skydiving party, as well as many non-skydiving events. You have to come see it to truly understand!
JaNette Lefkowitz . 2024-07-23
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This may be the best drop zone in the world, and we are very lucky to have it so close! The staff is very professional, the facilities are second to none, and the tandems get an experience that allows them to be an active participant, which is not only unique but also makes it so much more fun and memorable! And if you want to get your license to jump solo, this is the spot to do it!
Steven Lefkowitz . 2024-07-23
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Great time. Thank you Skydive Chicago and Baxter!
JS . 2024-07-23
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Michael and I went to skydiving on a random whim with no reservation, the wait was not bad, and the experience was absolutely incredible. Matt was my Tandem jumper, and Chad went with Michael, they were both amazing and I would absolutely go again!
Elias Davis . 2024-07-22
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It was the most scariest and best thing I’ve done! Huge shout out to Ginger who made sure I enjoyed this experience. Would definitely come back again!
Nikhil Johnson . 2024-07-22
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I had an amazing experience for my first tandem skydiving. Matt T was my instructor and he was incredible and made me feel comfortable.
Jasmin Placencia . 2024-07-22
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It was amazing! My instructor silvio lopez made me feel safe and comfortable with him. My camera man matt was full of energy and excitement! The whole process from pulling up in the parking lot to landing on the ground was about 2 hours total. Alot faster then i was told. The staff was helpful and super friendly! Thank you Silvio, you was the best to be hooked up to! Thank you matt for these amazing shots of my experience. Thank you for everything skydive Chicago!
Janae Humlick . 2024-07-22
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Man… what can I say… since the time we walked in to the Time I landed with a wonder instructor Ginger . Everything was freaking amazing! The way they tell what to do was perfect and when we jump everything was explained perfectly! Would I do it again! Heck yeah. 5 stars I give to everyone and Ginger! Thank you so much for everything
Vanessa Moreno . 2024-07-21
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Today was my first time skydiving and I’m glad I chose Skydive chicago. All of the staff was super nice and the experience that I had there was amazing. I was partnered up with Silvio Lopez, he was amazing. He had me laughing the whole time and made me feel safe. I will definitely go back to skydive chicago in the future.
fernandocubs . 2024-07-21
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I’m a SCUBA Divemaster and I really love my time under the water. Today I had my second skydiving experience. My first skydiving experience was about 20 years ago, and I did a static line jump. Static line skydiving is a method of skydiving that uses a fixed cord, or static line, to automatically open a parachute as a skydiver leaves an aircraft. I regretted the static line choice, as I was unable to experience free fall. THIS time I chose the tandem skydiving. AMAZING!!! My tandem skydiving instructor, Ginger is a first-class professional with a little thrill seeker tossed in for good measure. SCUBA Divers and Sky Divers seem like kindred spirits, and immediately felt that I was with ‘my people’. Our appointment was 10AM and since the weather was cooperative, our wait time was under 30 minutes. Ginger and the other tandem instructors met with my group in a big hanger where there were many people packing parachutes. We had already done our online instruction and Ginger went over with me what I learned from my class. She did her run down of what we were to experience, then asked me if I had any questions. All my questions were easily and completely answered. She instructed and assisted me with donning my gear, them went around me securing harness. We left the hanger and boarded the airplane and we hooked together. I was a little nervous, and Ginger told me that she had been skydiving for over 6 years, and that pretty much quelled my fears. When we got to around 13,000 feet, the door was opened and we were allowed to exit the plane. Free fall turned out to be just what I had hoped it would be, Ginger got us into position, we did a couple spins while descending and at the appropriate time, she had ME ‘pull the golf ball’ (deploy the parachute). It takes time for the parachute to fully open, and even though it felt like longer it was probably just a couple seconds. The change is immediate, no longer the fast fall, it suddenly became floating. I was surprised at how clearly I could hear her questions and respond. She asked if I wanted to do some spins, and I was all in. We made some tight spins and it was exhilarating. Everything I hoped it would be, and Ginger totally had everything under control. The landing was smooth and exactly were she said we were going to land. AMAZING! I will be back to Skydive Chicago, I will of course request Ginger, however all the people in our group felt each of their instructors did an excellent job. The one thing I would recommend to those who are doing this for the first time, is to CLEARLY inform your instructor what you are looking to experience, be it free fall, spins or just a leisurely float to the ground with a spectacular view of the area. Excellent job Skydive Chicago, and thank you Ginger for a truly spectacular experience.
Joseph Watson . 2024-07-21
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It was a fantastic experience. Went today for my birthday and it was incredible. I felt at ease with my instructor. A bit of a wait because it's Saturday. But well worth it.
John Neamtu . 2024-07-21
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I wanted to jump and conquer my fear of heights and Matt O. made this an incredible experience, helping me every step of the way. It was life changing!!
Blue Bird . 2024-07-20
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Incredible experience, top notch professionalism & an absolute blast! Matt provided excellent instruction, lots of laughs & didn’t let me die! Hands down would do it all over again!!!
Gloria Barker . 2024-07-20
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This was my third tandem jump and by far the best experience! Matt was so easy to be around and made me feel totally safe and comfortable. It was awesome to have Kacey come along to film- he really added another level of excitement and it was fun to hold his hand during free fall! Thanks to two awesome dudes for making my experience an absolute blast!
Beth Halsey . 2024-07-20
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I tandem jumped with Tim and he turned something I said I would never do into an experience I will never forget and will definitely do again! I can't imagine a better instructor for a first time jump, especially for anyone who is anxious about the whole experience, like I was. Definitely would recommend!
Amara Kollias . 2024-07-20
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Jumped tandem with Chad and had a great time! Recommend it to anyone!!
Justin Spence . 2024-07-20
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Had a fantastic time at Skydive Chicago! Shout out to my Instructor Matt T. for making my first jump the thrill I was expecting it to be!
John Smith . 2024-07-20
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Chad made this a very enjoyable and relaxed jump. Had fun!
Yaw Afrifah . 2024-07-20
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I had an amazing experience. This being my first time both Tim and Charles made this an easy and fun experience. Tim was a great instructor and Charles took amazing photos and video!
Jazzy Munoz . 2024-07-20
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Very professional and informative! Amanda did a great job with helping me through the entire experience
Austin Nobbe . 2024-07-20
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Chad was my instructor and he was awesome. I did the tandem jump. He went over everything multiple times from when we first met right up to before we jumped to be sure I had everything down. If you have a choice of who to jump with in a tandem setting, ask for Chad.
George Kintz . 2024-07-19
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Attended the SANS World Record Event at Skydive Chicago and had an amazing time! The staff were extremely accommodating, the environment had a positive vibe, and safety was always top priority. The pilots have a lot of experience and flew the 2-plane formation loads beautifully. We rented a cabin for the 4 night stay which was convenient and comfortable. Tiki bar and pond felt great after a day of jumping in the hot sun. Definitely plan to return for future events. 🤘🏻💜
Ehrin Huhn . 2024-07-19
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"I just had the most incredible skydiving experience at Skydive Chicago, and it's all thanks to my amazing instructor, Ryan! From the moment I arrived, Ryan made me feel welcome and at ease. He's extremely knowledgeable, professional, and has a great sense of humor - which really helped calm my nerves. Throughout the entire experience, Ryan was patient, encouraging, and made sure I felt comfortable and safe. His expertise and reassurance allowed me to relax and enjoy the ride (literally!). The pre-jump briefing, gear setup, and in-air guidance were all top-notch. Ryan's passion for skydiving is contagious. If you're considering skydiving with Skydive Chicago, do yourself a favor and request Ryan as your instructor. You won't regret it! Thank you, Ryan, for an unforgettable experience. I'm already looking forward to my next jump!
Estephany Rodriguez . 2024-07-18
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Incredible jumping here!!! A great experience with the instructor Silvio!! Thanks!!
Samantha Fernandez . 2024-07-17
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This place is amazing! I’m an experienced sport jumper who came here for an event, and I’ve gotta say, the staff here is amazing, the pilots here are world class (no really, these aren’t just rookie pilots trying to build hours that you often see at drop zones), their fleet of aircraft is excellently maintained, and their commitment to safety is quite apparent. If you’re looking to do a tandem, then trust me: it’s a way cooler experience to come to a big drop zone where you can watch fun jumpers, as well as some of the best skydivers in the world, do their thing, as opposed to some tandem factory where they churn through customers with $$$ as the only goal. Come jump here, it’s awesome!! I can’t wait to be back.
Shane W . 2024-07-16
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Today my friends and I visited Skydiving for the first time. Wonderful team, excellent instructors, the highest level of professionalism. A huge THANK YOU to the entire Skydiving team. Peace and prosperity to you.
Январбек Мильдзихов . 2024-07-15
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Today my friends and I visited Skydiving for the first time. Wonderful team, excellent instructors, the highest level of professionalism. A huge THANK YOU to the entire Skydiving team. Peace and prosperity to you. I would like to give a special thank you to Ginger.
IRON LAPPU . 2024-07-15
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--- **An Unforgettable Skydiving Experience** I recently had the incredible opportunity to go skydiving, and it was nothing short of exhilarating. The anticipation built up as I boarded the plane, and the view from above was breathtaking. When the moment came to jump, a mix of excitement and nervousness surged through me. The freefall was an indescribable thrill, with the wind rushing past and the ground approaching rapidly. Once the parachute deployed, the descent became peaceful and serene, allowing me to fully take in the stunning scenery below. The entire experience, from the jump to the gentle landing, was unforgettable. The professionalism and encouragement from the instructors made me feel safe and confident throughout the adventure. Skydiving was an extraordinary experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking an adrenaline rush and a unique perspective of the world. I want to especially thank the instructor Silvio E. Lopez 👌🏼 and everyone who shot the video for me, these people are super professionals
Alana Gibizova . 2024-07-15
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This is the best dropzone I have ever been to. Wonderful management and staff, beautiful facilities, and great planes with skilled pilots. It's very safe, fun, and overall just a great place to jump!
Amber Taylor . 2024-07-15
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I had only heard legendary stories of what a great drop zone Skydive Chicago is, and when I finally got to experience it for myself, I understood what my friends were trying to convey. This place is amazing! From the numerous planes, to the humongous landing area, to the super fun swimming pond, to the wonderful staff, to all of the great vibes throughout my visit, I had a wonderful time and am looking forward to returning!!
Anthony Oross . 2024-07-15
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I will be back for another tandem jump! My first time skydiving 07.13.24. I have been wanting do this at 17 back in 2007! Skydive Chicago is the place to be! Chad my instructor was awesome and helped in making me comfortable relaxed and safe! No fear at all! The best experience ever!!!
Liliana Haro . 2024-07-15
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A very efficient facility and fun experience. Having lots of different things to enjoy while you wait is really nice and the food at the café is really good. Matt T. Also provided peace of mind with his knowledge and has fun energy. We had family visiting who spoke Spanish and him taking the time to converse with them in Spanish was really special and added to the excitement of the day. Overall happy to have had the opportunity and felt great with everyone involved.
Emma Goerisch . 2024-07-14
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Might be the single greatest experience of my life. I've raced motorcycles, broke horses, whitewater rafting and I rate jumping out of a plane @ 13,000 feet #1. My tandem partner was Matt T. He was very professional, knowledgeable and very attentive to me. When I take my 2nd jump I am definitely going to request Matt
Wes Hogsett . 2024-07-14
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Great experience! Tandem jump with Chad. Great instructor 100% will be coming back
stephen hogan . 2024-07-14
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We had a great experience yesterday! Chad was awesome! I am definitely going to visit again since I made a decision to get the A-License program. This experience was amazing from the time we arrived, jumped and landed. Awesome! See you soon.
jacek bartoszek . 2024-07-14
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Matt Drew made this experience amazing. Kept me calm and explained everything thoroughly. Thank you so much Matt!
dvdrummer vann . 2024-07-14
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Incredible experience for a first time tandem jump! The staff at the registration area were super welcoming and walked me through some day of paperwork and an overview of the day which helped put my nerves at ease. I proceeded to the tandem jump staging area and fully anticipated needing to wait a couple of hours to grab a slot on one of the outgoing planes, but was pleased to see I was already assigned a spot and would be taking off within 20 minutes. My tandem master, Silvio, met me and just fully took over navigating the experience from there: walking me through the jump and what to expect, checking and re-checking (and re-checking, and re-checking) that all harnesses and safety gear was prepped, escorting me onto the plane, providing direction throughout, and recording the whole experience via a camera on his wrist. Silvio was a master at balancing humor and charm with professionalism and thoroughness which really put me at ease and made me feel incredibly safe throughout the whole process. During the tandem jump itself, I was prompted to keep my arms/legs in certain positions, but, beyond that, Silvio did the work, allowing me to fully enjoy the experience of free fall and parachute trip down to a smooth landing. I received video and pictures of the experience within an hour which I was able to share with friends and family to recount the exhilarating, well managed experience. Highly recommended and well priced for a memory which will last for years to come.
Patrick McNamara . 2024-07-08
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I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking to skydive!! Silvio made the process so fun and so easy and I will definitely be coming back!
Kiursten Rosema . 2024-07-07
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So much Fun, Ginger was an amazing instructor will definitely do again!
mike lallky . 2024-07-06
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Was an awesome experience!!! Matt ( my instructor) and Chad ( videographer) made the experience go smooth and enjoyable while capturing great photos and videos. will be coming back to Skydive Chicago for sure!
Ben Wettstin . 2024-07-05
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My experience was AMAZING!! Matt T you are phenomenal - thank you for being my instructor, for diving with me and for being an overall awesome companion in the most thrilling adventure of my life! Can’t wait to do it again!
Jayeti Newbold . 2024-07-05
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Wow that was epic! The staff here are highly trained professionals. I think my instructor Chad could jump out a plane in his sleep. If you are thinking about doing It do it right now !!! Take the leap.
Alexander Sorore . 2024-07-04
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Thank you for an amazing and spectacular skydive, Ginger!!! Seeing my daughter skydive from afar and having you guide me through the whole thing was so cool and priceless. Gracias!! Jaime Torne
James Torne . 2024-07-04
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such a fun experience for my first time skydiving! 🪂 matt t. and ginger were great!
Sophia Torne . 2024-07-04
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Most awesome experience - Ginger my tandem coach partner was simply fabulous. It leaves you wanting to jump again and many more time. Thanks Ginger you made this experience a memory worth cherishing
Alka Poddar . 2024-07-04
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Skydiving has always been a dream of mine and this experience was magical. I am dying to do it again someday! Ginger was my instructor and she was incredible I couldn’t be happier! Everyone here is so kind and made the whole day feel so special.
Idtzel Rodriguez . 2024-07-02
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I had a blast for my first time! Baxter was amazing, he made sure I was ready multiple times and walked me through the process multiple times to reassure me what to do. 10/10 will do again!
Ashlea Lindsey . 2024-07-01
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I had unforgettable experience this Saturday June of 29 with my first tandem. My instructor Ginger made that very easy for me,Thank You The atmosphere and all the people in the hangar,,,,,Amazing. My thanks to Ginger again and I'm highly suggesting Skydive Chicago to everyone.
Martin Kupka . 2024-07-01
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