Westside Skydivers

Such an amazing experience! Went for my 18^th birthday with my hesitant parents and the crew did a wonderful job explaining everything to me as well as my parents! I jumped with Phil, he is very experienced skydiver and very charismatic!

Truly an AMAZING experience. If you have been debating whether to jump or not, STOP THINKING AND JUST DO IT.
Booked my jump for 2pm on a Saturday. It was a pretty busy day. Once I got there, my friends had to fill out some paperwork (on a tablet) which took about 10 – 15 minutes. After that, we all sat down to watch a video (basically restating what you just signed). Following that, we hung out outside and watched other divers make their way down. At about 345 is when we started gearing up and of course i could not pass up on the mega cute jump suits they had (glad i wore it, it was cold at 14k ft!)
I bought the video and stills package and my videographer, Lee (super cute) interviewed and took my pictures (which came out awesome! Except for my cheeks on the freefall haha)
THE JUMP WAS AWESOME. I can’t describe how amazing and satisfied I was feeling with my life. My instructor was Phil-​amazing guy and super hilarious. Apparently you are matched with an instructor according to weight.
After making my tandem jump, i absolutely HAD to buy my second jump THAT DAY. Which was for $ 100
Bought me a tshirt, 2^nd jump, and received my certificate thing (free margarita voucher too)
Anyway, WHEN you do decide to jump, come here. I compared the reviews to 2 other popular skydiving places here in Houston and i am SO GLAD i picked Westside Skydivers.
Now go book that jump, you.

Had an amazing time with Westside Skydiving!!!
The whole crew was super friendly, knowledgable and had over 6000 jumps of experience…
I was super nervous and Phil my guardian angle who made sure I made it back to earth in one piece AKA instructor… was great, and kept me laughing the whole time lol
My camera guy Austin caught all my crazy nervousness and funny facial expressions and I have a cool video to show to friends with amazing views and great quality.
Had a blast, Skydiving was incredible and my friend and I already booked a second trip, for a great price!!!
My first time skydiving was memorable and fun thanks to the whole crew at Westside Skydiving!
TIP: Go on a weekday if you can! less busy and the personal service is a plus
would recommend this to anybody!

want to give big props to the guys at westside!!!
did my first jump on my b-​day and had a absolute blast!!!
very warm and friendly souls… cheers

Just went back for our 2^nd jump and it was 100 0000x better than the first, if that’s even possible?!
I requested Kip again, and as luck has it, he took a year off right after I dove with him last year and just came back 3 weeks ago!
This time, since I knew what to expect, I was able to thoroughly enjoy the freefall. Don’t get me wrong, it was still equally as thrilling (Kip also jumped out on our backs which was pretty fun) I still squeezed my eyes shut for the first few seconds but forced myself to open them the rest of the drop and it was amazing. I was able to focus in and look at everything, falling through clouds and seeing rainbows.
David loved his 2^nd dive as well, but he was looking for that same thrill as his first jump. His tandem instructor, Phil, was great as well, I was able to watch them do some flips and spins on their way down since they jumped first.
We all had to slide in on our landings since the wind was being weird that day. Still smooth, just not as cool as our walk-​down last time… =) Also, we were VERY lucky that we were the last dive of the day until the storm passed by.
Now I just need to decide if I want to get certified…

All the instructors here are awesome. They know how to jive with any personality. Austin made sure I was ready to pull the chute and helped calm my frantic nerves the whole way. If you haven’t been, GO!!!

A friend and I decided to go skydiving for his birthday… I was totally down until we got closer to it becoming a reality. But if I could describe my jump in one word I’d say… Amazing!!! We made the official reservation the day before was tired of talking about it decided to be about it. The staff was very friendly and extremely funny!!! There was a bit of a wait but we were late for our scheduled time. I went from terrified to ready to completely comfortable! I know everyone says it’s great, trust us it is but it’s better to give it a try and see for yourself! I will be going back! Thanks to everyone at Westside!

I went here for my birthday and had an absolute blast! Phil was a great instructor, and I was able to pull the chute and everything. I definitely recommend Westside Skydivers

Not the easiest place to find and a short trek from Houston, but well worth it! We had to reschedule the jump due to bad weather but better safe than sorry right?
This place was incredible. The staff was friendly and outgoing, making you feel comfortable and at ease… well, as much as you can be as you are about to jump out of a plane after all.
We signed our lives away and got geared up, our instructors were great! I had Alex and he was fabulous, made me feel comfortable and not so scared, very funny and friendly, I will def request him when I go next time.
My boyfriend did not want to go from the very beginning and almost backed out on the plane (he is scared of flying and of heights) but he powered through and the first thing he said after landing was «I would do this again!» This was an experience I will never forget — it was so much fun we even bought our second jump before leaving!

We went here to celebrate my boyfriends birthday and I must say it was absolutely amazing. I was frightened beyond belief at first, like up until I landed, but it was definitely worth it. The staff were all so kind and kept reassuring me I would be safe. They were really caring and hilarious and used jokes to put me at ease. I think the anticipation of jumping out of the plane was the scariest. The free fall was great even though I couldn’t breathe very well. I paid for the video tape of my experience and it was well worth it. I purchased the handheld video for 85.00 and it came on a USB the videos and pictures. I jumped with Omar and he was great I definitely recommend requesting him for your first jump he will put you at ease. Keep it up staff you all are awesome! West side!

Been to Skydive Spaceland and here, and I would chose to come back here over spaceland due to the excellent staff and no wait time! The staff was super friendly and laid back while making you feel safe at the same time! Great experience and will definitly be back

I took my daughter out here for her 18^th birthday. It took us a couple of times getting cancelled due to weather, but that’s the breaks. We arrived 45 mins early (as requested) and signed away our lives and watched a short video. We were there during the week so it was not busy at all. My daughter wanted the video and since they only had the small Cessna 182 available, that meant we had to go separately. No big deal.
Haji (hope I am spelling that right) was very helpful and walked us through exiting the plane, getting stabilized, pulling the cord and the canopy ride down. He made sure all our concerns were gone, then got me in a harness. Met up with Patrick (patio) who would be my instructor. He double checked my harness and we walked over to the plane to practice the exit. All good, all questions answered and we were ready to go.
A nice ride up, then it was go-​time. Triple checked harness and got hooked up, jockeyed into position and opened the door. That initial burst of cooler air and a view 12,000 feet straight down gets your heart pumping. Smooth step out onto the platform and ready, set, GO.
We rolled, then leveled out and flew. We spun a few times each way and I was thoroughly enjoying the view and the ride. At 6000 feet, Patio gave me the signal and I pulled the cord. Nice smooth opening. We executed some spins on the way down to our smooth two-​point landing. Another instructor was waiting to catch us and help with the landing.
Fantastic jump for me and my daughter had an equally fun time. She can’t wait to go again.
Very impressed with everyone at Westside. Highly recommend and will probably go back again. Its too much fun not to

Being an Army Veteran, I was looking for my next big rush following combat. Let me tell you I found it! Whats better then safely jumping at 14k ft towards the earth at 120 mph?
I heard about Westside through a friend who is a tandem instructor and fellow Vet, who quite frankly wouldn’t shut up about the place and skydiving in general. I spent last weekend getting to know the operation from the owner down to the chute packers. Not to be anal but I didnt plan on surviving Iraq to die with some guy strapped to my back. All my worries were alleviated once I got to the drop zone and watched how safe everyone operated.
I didn’t get to jump on Saturday due to cloud cover, but I didn’t mind because it gave me a chance to get to know everyone. I asked a million questions and explained my goals/​expectations to my tandem instructor Daniel «Doc» Buzard. He thoroughly explained the safety courses I would need, cost, equipment rentals, and procedures. I boarded the plane feeling I knew everything I needed know and more.
The ride up to 14k feet was a smooth trip and I got my last minute instructions. The trip down was amazing! After free falling to 6k ft, Doc pulled the chute and we sailed through the air. What an amazing view of the Texas country.
Doc let me take the controls and I steered us through a few turns until he took over again and brought us into smooth landing. Thanks to Austin, (yes his real name) I got a great video to show my future grand kids their grandpa was once cool. :-)
I can honestly say I’m hooked and plan to jump many more times. My sincere thanks to all of the Westside employees who made me feel at home and got me hooked on a new sport.

I scheduled my jump for May 5^th a couple of months ago, eager to do something wild and fun and adventurous for my 36^th birthday. Having never skydived before, I had no idea what to expect but felt comfortable marking the occasion with Westside Skydivers after a pretty exhaustive research process (after all, if I’m going to put my life at risk, I probably should be doing it with the right people!).
Upon arrival, I was greeted very warmly by many members of the staff, registered, and given a brief video tutorial. I then filled out some paperwork (goodbye legal rights! HA!) and introduced to Nate, a seasoned jumper who had just taken his 2000^th jump the day before. He was friendly, fun and informative, and allowed my curious (and nervous) 10 year old son, Tyler, to listen in and ask questions, too. He offered to check with management and see if it was ok for Tyler to stand on the field with him when we landed and get an ultra-​close-​up view of ol’ Dad touching down (it was fine with management as long as Tyler followed instructions to the «T»).
Nate then turned me over to Eadie, another seasoned jumper and my tandem escort for the big jump. Eadie, like Nate, was also informative and friendly and fun to carry on with. Eadie got me suited up and strapped in, and after a few more lighthearted moments we boarded the van and took off for the clear blue skies of the day.
Instructions given were specific and I followed them perfectly. Once we reached altitude, Eadie and I approached the door of the plane and a quick «READY — SET — GO!» later, we were freefalling at 120 mph. I was literally in awe of the view of everything around us – and Eadie pointed out Downtown Houston, too, some 50 miles away. He then signaled me to pull the chute and I did, feeling the jerk of the chute catching us and slowing our fall. We sailed the rest of the way down, with Eadie letting me take the reigns for a few minutes and steering us back and forth a bit.
We landed very smoothly where an ample ground crew was there to help receive us. I was so happy and so full of adrenaline when I landed I was beside myself. My son ran up to me and gave me the biggest hug, admiring his ol’ Dad and my bravery — bravery being interchangeable for insanity, perhaps!
I was treated to a post-​jump certificate and book to log my jump and any future jumps, some high fives, hand shakes, and about 20 minutes after we landed, got to watch the video Eadie shot with his wrist cam on their TV. It was $ 85 for the flash drive with the video and a slew of pics, and worth every penny to have it as a keepsake of a first jump. I strongly recommend picking up the video package for first-​time jumpers.
All in all, Westside Skydivers gets five stars for professionalism mixed with the perfect amount of light-​heartedness, an exceptionally safe experience, and great crew and instructors. I couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience, and I will most certainly jump again with them in the future!

I jumped today with a pretty big group of mixed experience levels. The front desk did a great job of getting us organized and in & out of the boring parts. Then the instructors were great at keeping the 1^st timers calm and everyone super pumped. We had a weather delay and they were great about keeping us informed.
It was a very friendly and laid back group but not so laid back that you start to wonder about the professionalism of the guy who has your life in his hands. (I’ve been to one of those ;)
Big ups to Nate my dive instructor for making my 4^th hilarious and Dan my cameraman for making me look only a little terrified

I had never skydived before but I’d always wanted to do it because jumping out of an airplane is obviously something that someone with a fear of height would do. Anyway, when I saw that living social had a skydive deal for only $ 129 with Westside Skydivers, I jumped on it. Yes, pun was totally intended.
We had made a reservation for early January for a 10 am jump. We were advised to arrive approximately 45 minutes earlier so we could go through some paperwork (read: death and liability waivers) and some quick training on the jump. However, that day the weather was pretty bad and windy and I received a call at approximately 7:30 am in the morning telling us that they had to cancel the appointment due to weather condition. I was happy that they didn’t wait too long to call because had they called in later, I probably would have been halfway to Sealy, TX and I wouldn’t have been very happy about it.
Fast forward to my rescheduled appointment in March 2013. There were three people in my party, myself included. I made the appointment for the same time: 10 am in the morning. And I received the same confirmation e-​mail from Westside confirming the appointment and I also received a phone call one day before the jump to remind me of the appointment.
I arrived at the Gloster Aerodome approximately around 9:25 am. Yes, I was late but that was no matter. As soon as we got out of the car, a tall bald dude yelled out, «WELCOME TO WESTSIDE!!» We later learned that his name was Nathan and he would be one of the guys strapped to us during the jump. He proceeded to take us to the receptionist area to fill out the paperwork and to watch a safety video. After agreeing to give up all our legal rights and our lives away to Westside (literally — I’m not even kidding about this), we went into the hangar to get strapped to the harness. You have the option to wear the jumpsuit if you want to, or not if you don’t want to. We were informed that for every 1000 feet in altitude, the temperature would drop by approximately 3 degrees. It was a pretty cool morning so me and my friends opted for the jumpsuits.
Another guy, Omar, who was also one of the jump masters proceeded to explain to us what was to be expected in «Van» as they call it and what to do before the jump. The whole time, he was telling us that safety is número uno! It’s all about safety first but to also have fun doing it.
So, finally it was time for us to board the Van that would eventually take us up to approximately 13k up in the air. I was strapped to a guy named Smiley who’s been jumping for around 13 years. The whole everybody was cracking jokes to calm us down. I was pretty anxious during the ascend but those guys allowed me to calm down.
Finally, it was time to jump and VA-​VA-​VOOM!!! IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!! The feeling that you get falling towards the earth at 125 mph, the view that you get from up there one the chute was out, the fact that you just jumped out of a plane. All that made up a great experience. Everything about that jump was great. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my first jump.
I’m happy to say that the guys at Westside were all delightful, fun, and professional. I would totally recommend this place for anyone who wants to jump out of a plane and I would totally do it again in the future with them.
P. S. If you google maps tells you to turn in Jabreweski St, it’s wrong. You need to keep going down the road until you hit Gloster before making a left turn. There should be a really small sign saying «Westside Skydive» before you make that turn. This was the whole reason why I was late. DAMN YOU GOOGLE!!!

AMAZING experience and friendly staff!
We had 3 jumpers in our party and when we arrived we were greeted by a warm and friendly staff. They were very patient in answering all of our questions and making sure that each of us had a great time. Safety of course is number one and they made sure that all of our questions were answered and they made us feel at ease.
The only down side is the location, it was a bit hard to find and you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere. That being said, do not let this deter you from going. The jump was well worth the money! Each and every staff member from the receptionist to your tandem jump partner makes sure you are having a great time.
I cannot say enough great things about the customer service we all received from this company!