This was my first jump. The staff is great, very professional when it comes to safety but keeping everything fun. Brock was my tandem instructor and Eric was jumping tandem with my wife. They put us at ease since we were both nervous about our first jump. We felt totally safe, they provided excellent instructions that were clear and easy to follow. It was an exilerating experience and I highly recommend!!! read more

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All around the best place to dive! What a thrilling adventure! Courteous and friendly crew. Be sure to book in advance

We have been to Skydive Saratoga twice now and look forward to return visits and future jumps. Our experience was even better the second time since we knew what to expect and took comfort in knowing we were in good hands. Brock is an amazing instructor, and safety was not a concern. The entire team is friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable and an inspiration to go again! Don't wait to experience a life changing moment! read more

I went for my 4th jump on June 21rst with Brock and it was an amazing experience. It always is. If you're on the fence about making the jump, JUST DO IT. there is no experience like it and the team at skydive saratoga are the BEST! Everyone there is so cool and welcoming!!! You only live once SO DO IT!!! read more

This was such an incredible experience only made possible by the professionals that run this place. Their friendly demeanor and knowledge of their craft is apparent in how they run their business and treat their clients. The instructors work closely to ensure your jump is going to be memorable and keep you coming back for more. It was the best adrenaline rush and I will definitely return. Thank you Skydive Saratoga for a heart pounding and memory maker! 10 out of 10 read more

Get past the fact that this is an easily missable hole-in-the-wall joint. And the fact that upon walking in, you feel like you're entering the messy living room of a skydiving enthusiast. And the hilariously dated instructional video. And the one pro skydiver that likes to talk about BDSM. This place is LEGIT and the dudes working here are so real, down to earth, solid, awesome. I had an AMAZING experience here and would go back in a heartbeat! For those debating skydiving: GO. Seriously. read more

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After months of whether related delays it finally happened and I could not be happier that I did it! When we first arrived I wasn't sure if I was going skydiving or playing 9 holes of golf because that is how close to the golf course you are. Your time starts with filling out a waiver which basically says even if they throw you out of the plane with no parachute you can't sue them. Make sure you request a copy of the waiver in advance and review the medical conditions that will prevent you from jumping without a medical approval (luckily my Dr was in on Fri and willing to write it). You then watch a video that was probably shot when video recorders first came out but then again all of the legal stuff in the waiver hasn't changed since then either. The video is by a company called "Uninsured" something LLC which really doesn't give you a warm fuzzy feeling. You then go through a very brief overview of what you do during the jump and the landing. The plane is extremely small and as long as you aren't claustrophobic the plane ride gives you a glimpse of what you are about to fall into. Rob was great and I never had any doubt about his skills and his desire to make sure I had the best tandem experience he could give me which he absolutely did from takeoff to landing which by the way was soooo smooth. If there was any negative to this day I would have to say that in my opinion the video was not worth 100.00 but it is something that I will have to remember this awesome experience. Thank you Rob! read more

Had an amazing experience here and can't recommend them enough! I was nervous before my jump but everyone's welcoming and calm demeanor made me feel confident to continue and I'm so happy I did! Brock was a great instructor for a tandem jump and I never doubted that I was in great hands with tons of knowledge and experience. Definitely recommend them for your next jump!! read more

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! HEEEEEELLLLP MEEEEEE!!!!! AAAAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!! MOMMYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! (Okay... Maybe adding skydiving to the Bucket list I created a year ago was not such a brilliant idea!) But Seriously: If you are going to attempt skydiving - Come to Duanesburg Skydiving Club! Here is why: Most Sky diving places are like slick Fast Food operations: You show up, pay $199-$400 (not including the photo and video fee which is a total waste of money) get a quick 15 minute spiel (sometimes on the plane!!) Then they strap you to another person who actually does all the work (it's called "Tandem Diving" when it should be called "Fanny pack" diving: YOU being the Fanny Pack!) You are thrown out the plane. 8 seconds later you are on the ground and they are on to the next sucker...er...customer. Brief Rant: This tandem concept never really appealed to me because: A. It is not really Sky diving if someone else does it all For you (sort of like saying you ran the Boston Marathon when someone carried you the whole way!) B. Do you really want to trust your life to someone who the best job they could get was being strapped to people for a living? Answer: no, since... C. I think this profession attracts the sort of Creepy people who rub up against you on the Green line...ewwwww! But Not Duanesburg Skydiving Club, which is more the Skydiving equivalent of eating in a 5 star North End Restaurant where the waiters don't rush you so you get to drink deep in the richness of the experience. Firstly: For your all inclusive $275 Sky Dive fee ($265 if you pay cash) you also get a 4 hour training before the jump where you learn really cool new things! (so you should schedule a whole day for this) Secondly: The staff is amazingly professional and "down to earth" (yeah...I know...bad choice of words) and really go the extra mile to make it a good experience. And by giving you enough time, any safety concerns you had go out the window. (yup...again with the bad choice of words) Thirdly: They allow beginners to do NON-TANDEM jumps!!! Yay!!! What they offer here is "static line" dives! So you are just like a paratrooper of old! (hence the 4 hour class and increased fear factor) Here is how it works (quoting from their Excellent Web site) "On your first solo Static Line jump you will be taken to an altitude of 4,000 feet. As you exit the plane, an attached static line will open your canopy directly. Then you will listen for your instructor who will give you radio-assisted guidance back to the landing area" On the way down (when you are not screaming) you will take in the majestic views of the New York Country side! (sooo much better then just "free fall" tandem driving where everything is just a blur) and you will feel a real sense of accomplishment (and relief) when you reach the ground. (Note: repeat jumps are much higher in altitude and much cheaper in price...double yay!!!) Things you will need for this Yelp active life adventure! 1. Sensible Shoes (not a time to try and pass yourself off as taller) 2. Out Doors Life Clothes (it's not a Business Casual elite event) 3. Change of underwear (kidding) 4. A couple days vacation time (weather can cause last minute cancelations) 5. Friends (much funner to do with a group of people...unless they all turn out to be braver then you. Then it kinda sucks!) Tip: DO NOT GET FREAKED when you have to sign the release (That "OMG!" Moment is just a formality thanks to our litigious society) Really sky diving is one million times more safe then driving (and One trillion times more safe then driving WITH ME...where you REALLY will need a change of underwear) read more

I start out by saying I came here aprox 40 yrs ago to skydive staff then was very thorough and friendly. If the staff here now is anything like the staff 40 yrs ago you be in good hands. read more