Skydive Las Vegas is the best skydive center in the world! Okay, so I can't really confirm that. I have jumped twice in my life. Both times were at Skydive Las Vegas. So I don't have a comparison company to confirm my initial statement. I can tell you that I fully trust Skydive Las Vegas. I am a fan of them. I drive out to their facility just to watch people jump. It is $200 for there 3 mile jump (15,000 feet above sea level, 13,000 feet above the local terra firma). That seems to be a standard fee for similar jumps elsewhere across the United States. I have done my research as I plan for jumps in other areas.
My first jump was in January af 2008. It was beautiful weather. Clear and cold. I had a smooth ridde up and an exciting ride down. I loved it. I opted for the DVD and photo package as I had a coupon for it. I am quite glad I did get it. I had so much fun I had to go back for a second jump.
Fast forward to May of 2008. On a whim I deceided to go for my second dive on Memorial Day. This one did not go so well. The staff was still great as they had been on my first jump. The weather, however, was not great. The ride up was rough. It was hot on the ground and cold in the air. This caused a massive brain freeze when the door opened. So now I was nauseous from the ride and I had a killer headache. Then the instructor showed me how to spin. By this time I was just ready to be on the ground. When the chute deployed I was offered a chance to pull the toggles a bit. I wanted to but I just did not have it in me. We landed, I thanked the man, I drove home. I still had fun but it took a toll on me.
I have not jumped since though I would love to again. I recommend to anybody to jump in the winter. The ride up is so much more pleasent. Regardless of when you consider jumping, stop considering and just do it. You wont be disappointed.