johnny1488 1 #1 July 25, 2008 Cool story. http://www.forbestraveler.com/adventure/scenic-skydives-story.html Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTmotoMike08 0 #2 July 25, 2008 Can anyone confirm, deny or comment on this part: Quote West Tennessee The strongest adrenaline rush a novice skydiver can achieve is from a high-altitude, low-opening ("HALO") jump, which the military developed to surreptitiously drop soldiers behind enemy lines from above cloud cover. West Tennessee Skydiving in Lumberton, Miss., outside Memphis, Tenn., drops everyday civilians—even those who've never skydived—at a commercial airline-cruising altitude of 30,000 feet. Prepare for a two-day training which, for $3,495, will get you two minutes of freefall. And don't forget to shave—your thermal gear and oxygen systems need to be snug. Related link: http://www.halojumper.net Would be kinda cool (except for the LO of HALO) part if it is as described. But no thanks for $3,495. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #3 July 25, 2008 it's certainly not a very good deal, being sold more on the exclusiveness of the offering in my opinion. Local DZ occasionally does 24k runs, tandems are $300 IIRC. I know the use of the O2 system and the extra 6k doesn't make it 11 times as exciting. For a first time jumper doing a tandem to regular altitude, the stress, excitement, adrenaline is already pretty maxed out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #4 July 25, 2008 I did a 30k jump with these people at the 2006 WFFC. It was a nice experience and one of them gave me a case of beer for having to bump me off a load until the next day. The jump cost me 350$ including training and O2 equipment. A lot of money, agreed, but hey, it was my only way of trying this HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubba 0 #5 July 25, 2008 Whats the requirements for a HALO jump? As in jump numbers/license or can a fresh A licensed jumper go straight up to 30k? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #6 July 25, 2008 It was a few years ago but IIRC they had some guidelines to the tune of 150 jumps or something like that. IOW a fresh A-license probably wouldn't be good enough.HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #7 July 25, 2008 It was a nice article and I guess that whilst they couldn't cover more locations it was a shame that they missed Empuria from the list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repcool 2 #8 July 25, 2008 The $3500 is for a Tandem. I did 2 HALO jumps last weekend at Gold Coast Skydiving with Kevin of Halojumper.com and it was very decent value! Well worth it folks, it is a memorable skydive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTmotoMike08 0 #9 July 25, 2008 Ya, I got that $3.5K was for a tandem, I wasn't sure if up jumper slots were available, I guess I didn't look around enough. I would still not do it for $350, but hey, good for those who want toI bet they don't sell too many of those $3500 tandem rides... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repcool 2 #10 July 25, 2008 There were 3 Tandem slots filled, the rest of the loads (2 day and 1 night) were full of up jumpers. They were packed with wait lists to get on as a solo! I flew down from Colorado for it. I know the tandems came from New York and Maryland. The Tandem guys had raised 30k for charity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #11 July 25, 2008 Quoteshame that they missed Empuria from the list. If it makes you feel better-she didn't use any of the locations that I gave herYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #12 July 25, 2008 QuoteIt was a nice article and I guess that whilst they couldn't cover more locations it was a shame that they missed Empuria from the list. Empuria is nice, but would not make my list. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Pitt Meadows, BC; Victoria BC; and Skydive Oregon all come in ahead of some of those locations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redlegphi 0 #13 July 25, 2008 QuoteWhats the requirements for a HALO jump? As in jump numbers/license or can a fresh A licensed jumper go straight up to 30k? I'd wager that if there's a requirement, the USPA probably wrote it down somewhere. Perhaps in a book of some type that can be easily downloaded from their website in PDF format. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #14 July 25, 2008 Wait, I know this one! Give me a minute... I'll get it... What is Moby Dick? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adriandavies 0 #15 July 25, 2008 QuoteQuoteIt was a nice article and I guess that whilst they couldn't cover more locations it was a shame that they missed Empuria from the list. Empuria is nice, but would not make my list. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Pitt Meadows, BC; Victoria BC; and Skydive Oregon all come in ahead of some of those locations. I don't have the benefit of going to any of those places but a quick search on the internet definitely backs up your point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #16 July 25, 2008 Quote The $3500 is for a Tandem. Does the tandem master still only get $40? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #17 July 28, 2008 Skydance Skydiving in Davis, CA does 30,000 foot HALO jumps 1-2 times every year. There used to be a long story about it on their website, but I can't find it on there anymore. I haven't done it yet, but I believe they require a D license, FAA 3rd class medical, a chamber ride, a fresh shave, and no beans or booze the night before. I think the cost is somewhere around $400.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sagan 0 #18 July 28, 2008 I did my first jump at Skydive Cape Town http://www.patricklehner.net/sas/pictures/southafrica/smSkydiving30.jpg I liked it so much I did a second tandem the following day. Other places that come to mind: Davis CA (cool patch work of vegetation) Skydive New England (fall especially!) Lake Elsinore - It's got a lake, it's got mountains, what more do you want? Oh Skydive San Diego too! Lots of cool stuff to see plus lake and mountains :)-Patrick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #19 July 29, 2008 I still never tire of the view in freefall at Sebastian - but I'm basically a beach bum at heart. Jumping over Long Island is neat, as you can see both the North Shore and the South Shore at the same time in freefall. Hey, I'm easily amused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #20 July 29, 2008 Aricebo, Peurto Rico! and the Latina's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yeyo 1 #21 July 30, 2008 Arecibo, Puerto Rico ...and yes, its a preeetty place to jump, especially the sunset beach loads with the latinas waiting in bikinis HISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maLUCo 0 #22 July 30, 2008 the island of Guadeloupe ( French Caribean ) , Beach , average temp of 28 deg C ,Pilatus , local rum , girls ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravitysurfer 0 #23 August 1, 2008 My personal short list.I may be biased but I'm pretty partial to the North Shore of Oahu. I've always wanted to check out Tom and Denise's outfit at Paradise Air Hawaii but haven't had the opportunity yet. To complete my list of all-time favorites I'd have to include San Carlos Mexico and the Florida Keys. aloha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
