Skydive Tecumseh

Amazing experience! Definitely the best dropzone in Michigan. The only annoying part was it took 2 tries due to weather but I don’t fault the company for that. I decided to do AFF level 1 as my 1^st jump rather than a tandem jump because I wanted full control of the parachute and it would be a more fulfilling experience to land my own canopy. The 4.5 hour training class was excellent; Rob really nailed on the safety aspect of the sport. On my jump day (about 3.5 weeks later), I arrived by myself but everybody at the dropzone was so friendly and made me feel at home and at ease. They were very professional; we went over the safety instructions and proper procedures numerous times before I stepped onto the plane. The actual jump itself was surreal! Nothing quite like it. Fortunately, I passed my AFF level 1. All in all, I loved every second of this place and would definitely recommend Skydive Tecumseh for their friendliness, professionalism and their emphasis on safety. Make sure you get the video and pictures of your skydive as it is a once in a lifetime experience. For the video, I didn’t care much about the enhancements they made, so I asked for the raw video which they happily provided. Great customer service.

I jumped again on the 1^st of October. The wait was minimal, the instruction was excellent and i really learned a lot on my CAT C jump.

This place was amazing. We booked our skydive for a Sunday, about 2 weeks in advance. There were 3 in our Group. We got there, were immediately checked in, watched a video and were sent to the area to get our harnesses, goggles, etc. WE were talked to briefly by the video guy as well as the person we were tandem jumping with. They were very careful about weather, and for a short time, it seemed like rain, and they had us wait to be safe. No big deal. We then boarded the plane and flew to 14 000, then jumped! It was amazing. Everyone was professional, the video and pics came out perfect, and I would totally recommend this place to everyone. LOVED EVERY SECOND.

Well, it took 3 tries (2 cancellations due to wind and clouds), but my friend and I were finally able to skydive this past Friday. The staff were super-​friendly, and clearly know what they’re doing, and I felt totally comfortable placing my life in their hands (well, as comfortable as you can ever feel doing that).
To do a tandem jump, you don’t really have to have any knowledge (you do have to watch a brief instructional video – and as other reviewers have mentioned, you won’t forget the dude with the beard). They suit you up, you meet your partner and go over a couple basics, and once it’s your turn you hop right on the plane. I was not as scared as I thought I would be, except that I kept worrying that I wasn’t well-​enough attached to my partner – but they don’t do that until when you get close to jumping, and you will *know* that you are secure.
We did some somersaults out of the plane (I was definitely screaming), and then you’re free-​falling just like you see in all the skydiving videos. The air is really thin and your mouth gets dry, but overall it was exhilarating. Then the parachute pops and you leisurely float back to earth – at this point you’re moving slowly and it’s quiet enough to have a conversation.
You might have to wait a while to jump depending on the weather (they’re clearly super-​concerned about safety and won’t take you up if there’s even a chance of something not being quite right weather-​wise), so I recommend bringing snacks or even a meal. If you get motion sick, I would also definitely recommend taking some Dramamine – I did and I still felt pretty woozy afterward. Also, don’t plan on doing much for a few hours afterward – after all that adrenaline leaves your body, you will be sleeeeeeepy!
Oh, and even though the video and still photos are an upsell, I recommend getting them, especially if you’re not sure you’ll ever jump again – skydiving takes guts and you should have tangible proof of your bravery :-)

I really enjoyed my first jump at 14,000 feet. I had no prior knowledge of skydiving and it was pretty simple. The initial free fall before the parachute deployed was the scariest part for me as I initially had trouble breathing. I would compare it to swimming under water with the breathing aspect. Once your chute deploys though, all is well as you float to the ground. Breathing becomes much easier. For those of you who suffer from motion sickness, take Dramine/​Bonine/​Meclizine before and eat lightly or not at all (like I did). I forgot to take something and I was still fine, but the experience would have been better for me has I taken one of those medications. You are strapped to an instructor at the hip and they have two chutes in case the main one doesn’t work. I will be doing this again.

Most professional, experienced people you will every meet!

My first time. I walked in off the street on a day with iffy weather and they worked me in. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and it’s VERY easy to do a tandem jump.
You will pretty much sign your life away before the jump but looking at it from their end I understand. The upside is that the video they make you watch features a man with the most epic beard I’ve ever seen in an instructional film.
The jump itself is a subjective experience, I personally loved it.

Awesome first-​time skydiving experience!
The staff were extremely friendly, relaxed, and reassuring. The «jumpmasters» all seemed to have a lot of experience (mine had ~800 jumps, another had over 5000).
There’s a nice little picnic area where you wait before jumping. We arrived at noon and ended jumping around 3, so it would probably be a good idea to pack a (light) picnic or something to do.
The process is super easy: First you sign a bunch of waivers, then you watch a video. You get assigned a jumpmaster who helps suit you up (i think jumpsuits are optional, though encouraged – especially hot pink/​flame-​patterned!) and gives you some basic instructions. Then you get in a plane and jump out.
It’s completely awesome and much less nerve-​wracking than you would think. Not scary. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED