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  YOLO2015

  I will be disputing the charges with Groupon and my Credit Card company as the gratuity and tax charges were forced onto us. James the Office guy is a fast talker and doesn't give you the chance to understand or ask why there is such an insane amount charged on top of what we paid for the groupon voucher. Ridiculous!

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  dirtyhouse48

  Got a groupon to use a Tandem discovery flight at Florida Ridge Sports Air Park to hang glide. Was a bit nervous but had a ball. Everyone was extremely helpful and got me and two friends up in the air. Only problem was the lady that was booking us and getting use in the bag to fly. Told the pilot only THE TWO OLD LADIES were left in Spanish. Didn't think that was appropriate or nice. She had no idea of how old or young we were and didn't realize we spoke Spanish. The flight was breathtaking and I'd do it again if she wasn't there to call me OLD!. Pilot told me where to put my hand and he took his hands off the bar and I flew before I yelled at him to put his hands back on the bar. There was a teen there got also got the tandem flight for his birthday. Nice parents. If this is on your bucket list DO IT..We went to 1000 feet but they have higher flight. I just wanted to see my campground in the area and lake Okeechobee. Remember to pay the extra bucks to get the video and pictures of your flight its REALLY worth it. Thanks again Florida Ridge Sports Air Park for crossing another thing off my bucket list.

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  SeeCubed

  My wife and I went hang gliding for the first time at The Ridge and loved the experience. The staff was great, the facilities were fantastic (their buildings, restrooms, chairs, benches, and pool are very well maintained), and most importantly the experience of hang gliding was thrilling? So beautiful and peaceful that it puts an overwhelming smile on your face. Would highly recommend to everyone!

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  Davidgetsaround

  What a great introduction to the sport. Fly like a bird! This is what it's all about. The staff is knowledgable and takes safety seriously. This is something everyone who is interested in free-flight should try.

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  Mikefengfish

  Socrates Zayas gave our party of 5 a great intro,short video and we were off to meet our gliding instructor . The facility was clean , organized and very professional . Great time , Very exciting !

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  ErlenseeauMain

  While driving have you ever looked at the birds soaring in the sky and wished it was you catching the wind current instead of being earthbound?Go see the nice folks at Florida Ridge in Clewiston. I have been many times and will keep going back.I usually fly with Socrates, first time up he can give you a bio of what's below you. There are other fliers but he is my fave.Once you are safely harnessed to your tandem buddy, the hang glider is towed up by plane. Once the plane releases the glider, your ride begins. If it helps you feel better, there is a parachute on the hang glider in case of emergency.My preferred flight is the mile high ride. It lasts approximately 30 minutes. It is quiet and cool...sheer bliss.Groupon usually has a coupon that you can upgrade at the park. The mile high rise allows a higher and longer ride.The only negative is they are always off schedule by approximately an hour but I have learned not to be in a hurry.Enjoy.

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  billnkathy

  If you have wonndered what it feels and lookslike tosoar likeam eagle, good oddsfor youWe were a party of three. Great service. They were a little behind schedule. Very safe.

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  Amy8rubi

  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FLYING HIGH WITH THESE GUYS! The whole process is relaxed yet informative. Everyone there is nice and it is a big area with drinks and a pool to hang out by. I highly recommend paying extra to go 4,000 ft. It is triple the time then the intro package and seeing your cloud shadow surrounded by a rainbow circle is an amazing view, besides the experience of flying like a bird. I've done skydiving and compared to it, hang gliding with these guys is such a calm and magical experience. Even when doing tricks in the sky, it wasn't scary at all! My instructor was the best, with perfect landings the whole day!

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  RonniLynn

  Pros and Cons. First, the pros – For our first hang gliding experience, my daughter and I loved it. The staff at Florida Air Ridge Hang Gliding was always concerned with our safety and yet was able to make this fun, easy, and exciting. Cons – I purchased the event on groupon a few weeks prior to arriving in Florida. At the event, I was asked to pay the tip and tax prior to the ride, which seemed odd. When do you ever pay the tip before the experience, but we had no choice. James (the owner) said the tax and tip were not included in the groupon. When I returned home, I realized that the groupon amount I paid should have included the tip/tax. After calling James, a portion of the amount was refunded so I don’t want to harp on this. Second, I believe we could have stayed up in the air longer. After being harnessed into the glider, the plane pulls the rider and the instructor (we had Derek) up with a tug line. Within seconds, you are flying. It’s very smooth. You are being pulled for about five minutes and then you are released from the plane. Also, very smooth. Then, for another five minutes, you are learning how to go up/down and right/left while gliding in the air. It’s fantastic! However, I felt that the instructor took back control a little too soon. He explained afterwards that the air currents determine the ride. I’m not an expert so this may be true. He brings you down gently to the ground. Nice and smooth. That being said, I loved the experience and would like to do it again, but I wouldn’t go back here. It was too costly for too little time.

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  yvonnetcruz

  Since I love anything that goes "up in the air", my husband bought me a hand gliding session.From the moment I spoke to James, to arrange the session, to the touch down afterwards, it was a great experience. I did the 12 minutes experience and it was worth the extra expense. The views were outstanding and you could see miles away. You will not forget the experience.We drove 2 hrs from Palm Beach and it was more than worth it!