My friend and I jumped today, I am not sure why VES got bad reviews we had a great time. This was our first Jump and my second will be at VES also. The staff was great had no problems at all, Both instructors (Jim & Kevin) were very helpfull. Loved it just truly insane...
And as for the Tandom thing others said I think for mine and anyones first time should be with a rather well experienced crew like VES...