Freefall Adventures

As you know skydiving can be absolutely terrifying, but not if you go here. My instructor (Rob) was such a great guy and so much fun. He made me feel so comfortable and confident in what I was doing! He made the jump that much more enjoyable. Not to mention they have your video ready for you in minutes! It was the best experience of my life

I would recommend FFA but I suggest getting an early morning appointment as they seem to be the most timely.
We had a 1pm appointment, arrived and signed all of our rights away and then waited. And waited. We finally got called up around 6pm. Not sure why they didn’t just tell us to come around 4−5pm.
Anyways once we were up everybody was really cool and knew we were nervous and put us at ease. The jump is awesome and the video and pics are definitely worth it if it’s your first time.

I did my first tandem 6÷16÷2015 and now have a license and 88 jumps on the books. Couldn’t have chose a better place to start. The video package is highly recommend for your first jump. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff, training, facility and overall experience.

This was my first time skydiving, so I was a bit nervous. It turns out, I didn’t need to be! Me and 4 other friends booked an early morning time slot and with assisted immediately upon arrival. We were given instruction and taken to the air in no time! The instructors were great, and obviously cared about their jobs and how important safety was. We all paid for a video of the experience, which was totally worth it. We had such a great time from start to finish!

I am giving 5 stars to both the skydiving experience and the staff at Freefall Adventures. After 6 years of my friends saying «no» to my request of skydiving, I decided «Enough is enough. I shall go alone!» I made my appointment for 9 AM on a Sunday in July (2012, long before I Unilocaled). I figured God would be on full alert with everyone at church, so if I needed him in case of emergency he’d answer the call. I checked in, watched the obligatory safety video and signed my life away on 8 pages of paper. Basically, if you die, it’s not their fault.
For my tandem jump, I was paired with Timmayo, who gave me a seemingly very brief safety summary as he attached my harness. We lined up, the plane arrived, and up we went. The process was almost too fast for my liking, but I guess it’s better for nerves. There were 3 other novice jumpers and their partners and 4 experienced jumpers on the tiny plane. I was the first to jump of the tandems and it was great! Skydiving wasn’t what I thought it would be at all. I was hoping for that roller coaster belly-​drop feeling and what I got was a lot of cold air and fast wind in my face, making it hard to breathe. But you know, I’ve never felt more alive before. I paid for the additional jumper to accompany me and take video and photos, I’m not sure why anyone wouldn’t, it’s worth every single cent. Just make sure to smile, I’ve seen a lot of videos on YouTube with people holding their breath or looking constipated. The entire process took about an hour, hour and a half. Everyone should do this, stop making excuses and just GO!

I showed up to this place at 3pm and waited until 8pm for the staff to tell me that they’re not taking any more jumpers. So obviously this place needs to work on their scheduling and time management. The staff was pleasant throughout this whole ordeal even with my Irish temper in their face.
HOWEVER, everything else seemed to be in working order. The café was packed and I still got my chicken tenders in a reasonable amount of time. The prices were also decent. There’s a basketball court people can use to pass the time also.
Finally after 5 hours of sitting around/​playing basketball my friend and I were called to get geared up. The group of 5 before us were geared up. My friend, myself, and some other lady who happened to live in the bergen county area also didn’t get our gear but we went over the instructions with the group. The instructor was very knowledgable and thorough. He showed us the positioning for jumping out, free fall, and landing. He also made us act out all the positions. Then the group left to load onto the plane. They came back 10 minutes later and told us they couldn’t jump, it’s too late. The group also told me this is the second time they had to reschedule.
COME ON GUYS GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER!

The skydive itself was awesome. Also the camera guys and instructors knew what they were doing thank god. But very disappointed with the office/​people working behind the counter. Giving people attitude when asking questions… um hello I’m about to jump out of a plane for the first time.
There also could have been a little more training before the actual jump. My instructor was on the plane before mine and had to run to catch the plane I was on. So all I was really told to do was put my hands up and legs back. Of course he gets mad when we don’t land perfectly but maybe if he was there to help before we left earth…
Also we had to wait half a day to get in the plane so make sure you are free for the whole day and bring something to do!

I had such a great experience skydiving here! A training session is provided for people without a license like me. It’s great if you can remember every single thing they tell you. But if you don’t, like me, it’s ok because you’ll have an instructor strapped to you. During the training session, I was thinking to myself «I got this. I know what to do and will remember everything.» When we were on the ground, I was all excited and was not afraid one bit. But during the plane ride up, my heart was pounding more and more. I was getting more nervous as we were getting higher. I wasn’t scared until it was time to jump. I didn’t think I was going to scream. But when the instructor took the last step off the plane, I screamed my lungs out! It was even caught and heard on video! My adrenaline was off the chart! Also as I was freefalling and when it was time to pull the parachute, I blanked out even after the instructor pointed at my pressure gauge twice trying to remind me to pull the parachute. Since I couldn’t remember, he had to pull the parachute thankfully. My legs felt like jello when we finally landed. I never had such an adrenaline rush like this before!
I got the video package and they created a video for me. The video package is basically paying for someone else to jump to record you. So you would essentually be paying for two jumps (one for you and one for the videographer). After I saw the video, I wanted the raw footage myself to create my own video and pictures. I just had to pay an extra fee, which is definitely worth it. I feel like it’s a once in a lifetime experience! I’m not made out of money to pay for a video every single time I go. So might as well splurge all at once so next time I go, I would only have to pay for my jump and not for a videographer’s jump too.

From my first jump to now my 85^th jump, this place has been a 5 star dropzone. The staff are knowledgeable, professional, and a whole lot of fun! The planes are awesome, and the stunning views of Philly and AC are incredible. I honestly can call this place HOME :)

I tandem jumped at Freefall Adventures, Williamstown, on October 6, 2013 with Pancake as my instructor.
I did not know what to expect as to the staff because of several negative reviews I’d read. Most of the negatives deal with staff issues as opposed to equipment, so I felt comfortable jumping here. People attitudes I can deal with.
I have to say I have nothing but compliments for this DZ. When I got there, there was a weather hold. They pleasantly assured me if I waited too long, I had up to two years to reschedule. The girls behind the windows were terrific, the instructors were terrific, and my instructor, Pancake, was terrific. I did not get the video since it wasn’t my first jump, but the videographers had professional equipment and attitudes (there were a few in our plane). My appointment time was 10 a.m., and I arrived a few minutes late (not too many). I was done and sitting in a restaurant by noon – even with the brief weather hold.
The whole experience was such that this is the place I’ll be making my dz. I have full confidence in them, and the staff experience was nothing but pleasant.
And I’ll conclude with the Otter ride was great! I’m pretty sure I’ll end up in a small Cessna again at some point, but this was flying in luxury.

I think most of the reviews here are for the sky diving experience itself and not for this particular sky diving school. Naturally, people are going to rank a once-​of-​a-​lifetime adrenaline rush as 4 to 5 stars but I would suggest others do more research and opt for another school, preferably one that is more professional or one of the schools in Long Island that provide for a water view on your way down.
I came here with a group of over 20 people. We had collectively taken half a dozen cars to the facility and we had all driven two hours each way. About 5 minutes prior to our arrival at the school around 9 am, they call us to let us know that their big plane is having mechanical problems and they didn’t think it was going to happen. We arrived anyways and there was another large group who had driven an hour and a half and a couple there who had also arrived hoping to sky dive that day. They then proceeded to tell all of us that the small plane would be able to go up instead two at a time and they were just waiting for the clouds to clear in the air. In the interim, they had us watch the liability disclaimer video without any sound but captions only and I found myself having to read out loud for the people in the back anything that seemed relevant.
After waiting 5 hours at the site and with the clouds not clearing up adequately and with the other large group ahead of us, our group decided to reschedule or more like splinter off into two dates as it was hard to find a date over 20 people could all attend. A few decided to cancel altogether. By the time we drove back home, it was end of day.
But all this is not why I am giving them 1 star or bothering to write this review. What follows is why I am giving them 1 star. Despite all this, the sky diving school didn’t seem to care. They could have let us know prior to our having made the trip that they would not be flying any planes, they could have apologized just for goodwill, they could have offered to provide some sort of discount for our next attempt with the school for the inconvenience, but they didn’t. They just acted like it wasn’t their problem and didn’t say anything at all, when for us, the net result of the trip was over 20 let-​down people who had all woke up early and wasted their Saturdays to come out, gas and toll costs for our drivers, and half of our party who ended up leaving without having eaten anything that day. Everyone in our group was gracious and polite about their disappointment, but the way the school let us know so late, indifferently treated our group while we were there, and disclaimed responsibility at the end without so much as a «sorry guys», made me realize they had lost touch with what it means to run a business with hospitality, maturity, grace and integrity.

When you’re doing something as serious as jumping out of an airplane, you don’t want to futz around with anything other than a top-​notch facility with professional, dedicated staff. Fortunately, Freefall Adventures provided just that.
Everyone I encountered at the facility was friendly and had their act together, from the receptionists, to the snack bar employees, to my tandem instructor. My instructor did a great job showing me the ropes of how to have a safe jump, and in keeping me calm on the plane ride up. The jump itself was the craziest bundle of feelings and adrenaline I’ve ever felt. And of course I landed safely and comfortably.
A note about the photo/​video package: It seems expensive at an extra $ 100, but keep in mind that it you get your own dedicated photographer for the duration of your jump; he has to pack a chute, and get in the plane and jump for the sole reason of taking photos of you. Plus after the fact, having video of my face as I jumped out of the plane was well worth it.
All-​in-​all, a great day at a great facility; all my friends are still talking about it, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

This was my first tandem skydive, and should I decide to go again I wouldn’t go anywhere else. My experience from beginning to end was completely positive and more than I could hope for. We watched the info video, filled out our paperwork, and about an hour and a half later were being called back to the briefing area. All of the instructors were super friendly and made you feel completely at ease. My guy was a jokester and kept the mood light even though I was a bit nervous. The jump was amazing and I 100% recommend getting the DVD and photos if it’s your first time. They are well worth the money! The DVD came out great, and there were over 100 pictures. This place is awesome.

Once in a life-​time experience for me! Came with a group of awesome cool people, had fun! Instructor’s encouraging and helpful. No need to stress out. You can DO IT!

So when you go up in the air, step out of the plane you are in, and arrive safely on the ground; I don’t know if it is possible to give less than five stars. This was one of the biggest thrill rides of my life.
When we got there, they gave us a brief training. I was expecting more actually, bu we were pretty much hustled along toward our gear. So no long annoying, nerve numbing hours to contemplate backing out. We sign the prerequisite, «If you die, you can’t sue us» forms and head out to the plane. My tandem guy had just come off of a jump. He’s an independent lawyer who kinda looks like Gary Busey. Neither the lawyer part nor definitely the Busey part inspired any confidence that I would make it out of this unscathed. To shave away at what little calm I was managing to preserve, the other tandem people begin chuckling to themselves when they see who I’ve pulled. I hindsight I don’t think I could have been in better hands. At the moment, he decided to relate the statistic that accidents only happen every 1000 jumps or so, and since he had just resorted to his «Back-​up Chute» on the last jump, I should be perfectly safe.
Falling out of the plane was pure serenity. I was glad that they require you to go tandem, because I totally missed the altitude marker. I’m so excited that when he tapped me to provide the opportunity to pull the cord, I just give him a thumbs up in return. «Yeah this IS cool.» I do suggest wearing something to pad your thighs when the parachute deploys. The ride down is pretty long. And pretty. But it is extra long once the seat straps start digging in. He must have since something because sudden I felt myself slipping. Fight the urge to jostle about and scream, I inquired what was happening. «Oh I thought you’d be more comfortable if i gave you some wiggle room.» «Dude. I’m comfortable attached to you.»

I went sky diving on Judgement Day. The experience there was great for me. Hence, I said for me. I had a great instructor and video & photography. My video came out great, thanks to Ryan. My instructor was somewhat quiet but he wasn’t mean or grumpy, shouts to Pancake. My sister though said her instructor wasn’t talkative (of course who’s as talkative as me and my sister!). BUT! Her video came out terrible! It was short and the guy who shot it sucks! I don’t remember his name. For 105 the guy could of done a better job.
Oh yea, Ryan had to go back up for another customer and he still did the best job out of my sister, my brother-​in-​law, and my videos! Kudos to Ryan again!

I bought tickets online via a ‘special’ holiday package. Big mistake. I paid twice as much as what is charged in person. Otherwise, we had a great time skydiving and will go again, but never here. Essentially they are stealing from people online; I do most of my shopping online so that doesn’t suit me at all. It is a shame because the instructors were very knowledgeable and interesting. I even got to sit in the copilot seat and fly the little plane before it dropped us off! Skydiving is awesome but DO NOT book online for this place!

I hate to write an ok review for Freefall adventures, because the skydive was awesome. The expert jumpers and the videographers was great! However the staff is very inefficient and in general had very unprofessional business practices.
First off let me say go as early in the morning as possible. By the end of the day the staff is tired and not as enthusiastic since most of them are working on their 15^th jump of the day. My expert jumper Pancake and my videographer PH were great! I was very happy with them.
One big misstep is the price online for a group jump is different then what they told us we had to pay on the day of the jump. It was only a $ 6 difference, and I was unsure if I should argue $ 6 with the people who have my life in their hands, but what I learned next pissed me off!
Where do I begin with the staff behind the desk. Big sigh. Ok. So when I booked the trip, I downloaded the form (online) entitled Group Organizer Sheet. On this sheet you write all the names of the jumpers, your jump date, and pay the deposit. At the bottom of the sheet, it says the total cost on the jump date per jumper is $ 129 after deposit. I paid the deposit the day I booked the jump.
So, the deposit is $ 50/​jumper. I had 11 jumpers = $ 550. I got to go for free (no deposit, no jump fee) because I organized a group of 10 or more jumpers.
On the day of the jump, they were charging some people in our group $ 205 and others $ 135. I spoke with the young adults working at the office and I asked them if they had my receipt with my signature, the names of the jumpers, and the deposit amount. I had emailed it them when the day I paid the deposit.
They gave me a Group Organizer Sheet that was not in my hand writing. So basically, they took my sheet with the $ 129 price, recopied all the names and information on a group organizer sheet that said the total cost is $ 135. Who does that?
Just poor business practice.
It gets better though. They left a name off the copied group organizer sheet that was on my original sheet.
So they were trying to charge a member of my group an extra $ 50 for a deposit.
Then it took them 35 minutes to figure out how to give him his refund.
Just a mess. They need better business practice behind the desk, more experience staffers, and and updated website!
The jump will be magnificent!

This is the only place to skydive in the mid-​atlantic. They are the best! Do not go anywhere else.
I decided that I was going to go skydiving in 2010. I made an appointment with Philadelphia Skydive and started to psyche myself up for the big jump. The day before the jump I found out that Philly Skydive had overbooked, and that I would now be scheduled for the next day… There was no apology and when I stated that I was unsure if I could make it, they argued with me over a refund.
I spoke to some friends who told me about freefall adventures. So I rebooked with them. From the moment I arrived they were nothing but fun and professional. It was overall, one of the best days of my life.
If you are getting a tandem jump — REQUEST TIMMAYO. He was by far the best. He makes the whole jump fun and did a great job posing in my photos. Really, he is by far the best although they are all great!
Do not skimp out. Get the photos and videos… totally worth it!

Weeeeeeee! Skydiving! What a rush! For those that are thinking of going skydiving for the first time, Freefall Adventures is the way to go. The staff is really professional but fun at the same time. They know that first time divers are nervous but excited so they try to put you at ease so you can really enjoy the experience. Skydiving is no cheap extreme sport but if you purchase in advance online, there are some discounts. Note: If you have a group of 10, the 11^th person is free, so essentially everyone saves $ 10 (hey, that’s a lunch right there!)
My tandem partner, Greg, was attentive and patient. He also really wanted to make sure I had a good time. When we were steering for landing he asked if I enjoyed roller coasters. I told him yes and he goes «alright! Watch this!» and began to twist and turn the parachute to make it feel like we were on a roller coaster. Definitely added to the thrill of the whole experience. I had a blast! I also thought the videos were really well done. I went with a bunch of friends and I felt like everybody’s video was unique. Some had menu pages and some didn’t. The songs were different as well.
My only complaint was that we made a reservation for 2pm but didn’t jump until 5:30. So be prepared to spend 4 – 6 hours there.
For about $ 275 you can have the thrill of a lifetime AND have it documented to show all your family and friends!