rendezvous 0 #1 June 19, 2003 Just wanted to see what people feel about doing a HALO at WFFC for $350. Sounds a bit steep but is it worth doing it once. After all a Tandem with the video cost the same and that was definitely worth the experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 June 19, 2003 How high you going? Isn't the Mullins King Air going to 22k for 40 bucks?____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #3 June 19, 2003 QuoteHow high you going? Isn't the Mullins King Air going to 22k for 40 bucks? That would be a good deal. But I believe they are talking about going to 30k MSL for $350. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #4 June 19, 2003 QuoteJust wanted to see what people feel about doing a HALO at WFFC for $350. Sounds a bit steep but is it worth doing it once. After all a Tandem with the video cost the same and that was definitely worth the experience. When Apple Valley was open I spent 2 years teaching high altitude jumping to skydivers. We provided everything need, ground training, O2 equipment and the ride to 30,000. Believe me, if it is done "right" it is worth at least $350. If it is not done "right" it can get you killed. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #5 June 19, 2003 Did a 24,000' from Mullins' king air last year. It was kind of cool being in freefall that long, but basically, just a skydive. Wouldn't pay an extra $310 for another 6000 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #6 June 19, 2003 I have done a hand full of high alti jumps (23k) and I wouldnt want to go any higher.. I prob wont do anymore 23k jumps.. my head isnt all that sensitive to jumping, but the last one I did I had a headache for 2 hours and my ears were ringing for about 30 min afterwards... Ill just take several jumps from 13.5 instead.. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 June 19, 2003 QuoteWouldn't pay an extra $310 for another 6000 feet. Amen!!.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #8 June 19, 2003 QuoteDid a 24,000' from Mullins' king air last year. It was kind of cool being in freefall that long, but basically, just a skydive. Wouldn't pay an extra $310 for another 6000 feet. You're not paying the extra money for "just another 6000 feet". You're paying for the training, rental of the HALO gear (mask/O2 bottle/military gear if desired) and a training jump from 15,00 with the gear. There are also only half as many slots per load, so those have to be covered also. Not trying to change anyone's mind, either it's worth it to you or it isn't. Just keep in mind what you are really paying for when you do your cost/benefit analysis. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #9 June 19, 2003 Right...but why are you renting the HALO gear? So that you can go 6000 feet higher. Unless you have a desire to jump with a bail out bottle and think that's worth the money. Also, you only get the training jump if you go to their home facility. "We will provide you with training jumps from 15,000 ft. (Memphis Only)" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #10 June 20, 2003 There seems to be some discrepancy in the materials. At one point, someome (Mike, I think), posted that the price included a jump from 15,000; as you pointed out, the web site linked from the WFFC site states "Memphis Only". Who knows for sure? Guess it's up in the air for now. (Sorry for the pun) Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #11 June 20, 2003 Don't lie Jack, we all know you're not sorry. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #12 June 20, 2003 QuoteDon't lie Jack, we all know you're not sorry. _Am Shhhh! Let me seem at least a _little_ sorry. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #13 June 20, 2003 QuoteRight...but why are you renting the HALO gear? So that you can go 6000 feet higher. Unless you have a desire to jump with a bail out bottle and think that's worth the money. Also, you only get the training jump if you go to their home facility. "We will provide you with training jumps from 15,000 ft. (Memphis Only)" Why do you think you are renting HALO gear? Do you think you can survive without it at 30,000 feet? Your time of useful conscientious is measured in seconds at that altitude! SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 June 20, 2003 QuoteQuoteRight...but why are you renting the HALO gear? So that you can go 6000 feet higher. Unless you have a desire to jump with a bail out bottle and think that's worth the money. Also, you only get the training jump if you go to their home facility. "We will provide you with training jumps from 15,000 ft. (Memphis Only)" When did I say you don't need halo gear? I said it's not worth the cash for the extra 6000 feet. Someone else said "yeah, but you're getting halo gear". So what? Unless you have some strong desire to jump with halo gear, there's no reason to do it unless you want that extra 6000 feet for the additional charge of $310. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #15 June 20, 2003 This is starting to sound like the night jump debate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #16 June 20, 2003 QuoteJust wanted to see what people feel about doing a HALO at WFFC for $350. Sounds a bit steep but is it worth doing it once. After all a Tandem with the video cost the same and that was definitely worth the experience. I paid the same $350 for a single B-17 jump with Johnny and Darrel about 3 months ago. Some stuff is just a one time deal. Do it once and move on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WFFC 1 #17 June 20, 2003 QuoteQuoteHow high you going? Isn't the Mullins King Air going to 22k for 40 bucks? That would be a good deal. But I believe they are talking about going to 30k MSL for $350. 23k for 49$ 30k for 350$ - include training, bailout bottle (very important), military HALO rig if you choose. We're doing raffles for this as well. 10$. Once 35 tickets are sold, one gets drawn, wins, and on to the next group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Genn 0 #18 June 20, 2003 QuoteQuoteWouldn't pay an extra $310 for another 6000 feet. Amen!!. What they said!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #19 June 20, 2003 Agreed. Big diffs between low 20's and 30 000ft. Ask a climber. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #20 June 20, 2003 Great, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. My 2 cents is if you plan on doing a 30K jump, do it right, not at a freakin' boogie. Find someone who knows what they are doing and does it right. My suggestion would be SkyDance SkyDiving. They have been doing it for quite a number of years, with an extremely professional organizer brought in each time to coordinate the event. Chamber ride is required so you can see the physiological effects of 30K+ altitudes before you go. It's not just a longer skydive.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites johnnypilot 0 #21 June 20, 2003 For the price of 310 bucks you have to condsider what else you could do with the money. That is 31 mins in a wind tunnel. That is 19 normal weekday jumps...YOu want to spend all that for 1 measley jump? Its not worth it IMO. Shop Smart......Shop S Mart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites WFFC 1 #22 June 20, 2003 QuoteGreat, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. The suggestion to do a raffle came from some who's been jonesing to go to skydance to do one, but couldn't afford the trip. People need to make their own decisions and do their own research prior to taking on anything new such as this. Where they choose to do this is totally up to personal choice. Tell Rod hello for me at your boogie. edit 'cause I can't spell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #23 June 20, 2003 QuoteGreat, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. My 2 cents is if you plan on doing a 30K jump, do it right, not at a freakin' boogie. Find someone who knows what they are doing and does it right. My suggestion would be SkyDance SkyDiving. They have been doing it for quite a number of years, with an extremely professional organizer brought in each time to coordinate the event. Chamber ride is required so you can see the physiological effects of 30K+ altitudes before you go. [url] ________________________________________________ Very well put. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DBCOOPER 5 #24 June 20, 2003 Yea well put. I did it at Skydance.There is a big difference between 24 and 30.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #25 June 22, 2003 $350 is a lot of money to spend on a 30k HALO jump. I just wonder who the current oxygen tech and MFF jumpmaster is who is running the operation. I hvae been there and done that more times than I care to recall and can't say that I ever got any satisfaction out of it. Too much positive pressure from your regulator blowing out of your mask and into your goggles. Too much shit hanging off my rig. Level one trainups where you land two dropzones off from your primary target in the middle of the night. No thanks. Still, if they need a current MFFJM, there are more than a few who regularly post here who could definitely keep people from getting hurt. 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Shark 0 #15 June 20, 2003 This is starting to sound like the night jump debate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #16 June 20, 2003 QuoteJust wanted to see what people feel about doing a HALO at WFFC for $350. Sounds a bit steep but is it worth doing it once. After all a Tandem with the video cost the same and that was definitely worth the experience. I paid the same $350 for a single B-17 jump with Johnny and Darrel about 3 months ago. Some stuff is just a one time deal. Do it once and move on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #17 June 20, 2003 QuoteQuoteHow high you going? Isn't the Mullins King Air going to 22k for 40 bucks? That would be a good deal. But I believe they are talking about going to 30k MSL for $350. 23k for 49$ 30k for 350$ - include training, bailout bottle (very important), military HALO rig if you choose. We're doing raffles for this as well. 10$. Once 35 tickets are sold, one gets drawn, wins, and on to the next group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #18 June 20, 2003 QuoteQuoteWouldn't pay an extra $310 for another 6000 feet. Amen!!. What they said!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #19 June 20, 2003 Agreed. Big diffs between low 20's and 30 000ft. Ask a climber. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #20 June 20, 2003 Great, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. My 2 cents is if you plan on doing a 30K jump, do it right, not at a freakin' boogie. Find someone who knows what they are doing and does it right. My suggestion would be SkyDance SkyDiving. They have been doing it for quite a number of years, with an extremely professional organizer brought in each time to coordinate the event. Chamber ride is required so you can see the physiological effects of 30K+ altitudes before you go. It's not just a longer skydive.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnypilot 0 #21 June 20, 2003 For the price of 310 bucks you have to condsider what else you could do with the money. That is 31 mins in a wind tunnel. That is 19 normal weekday jumps...YOu want to spend all that for 1 measley jump? Its not worth it IMO. Shop Smart......Shop S Mart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WFFC 1 #22 June 20, 2003 QuoteGreat, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. The suggestion to do a raffle came from some who's been jonesing to go to skydance to do one, but couldn't afford the trip. People need to make their own decisions and do their own research prior to taking on anything new such as this. Where they choose to do this is totally up to personal choice. Tell Rod hello for me at your boogie. edit 'cause I can't spell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #23 June 20, 2003 QuoteGreat, a high risk jump is going to be handled with something as frivolous as a raffle. Whatever. My 2 cents is if you plan on doing a 30K jump, do it right, not at a freakin' boogie. Find someone who knows what they are doing and does it right. My suggestion would be SkyDance SkyDiving. They have been doing it for quite a number of years, with an extremely professional organizer brought in each time to coordinate the event. Chamber ride is required so you can see the physiological effects of 30K+ altitudes before you go. [url] ________________________________________________ Very well put. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DBCOOPER 5 #24 June 20, 2003 Yea well put. I did it at Skydance.There is a big difference between 24 and 30.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #25 June 22, 2003 $350 is a lot of money to spend on a 30k HALO jump. I just wonder who the current oxygen tech and MFF jumpmaster is who is running the operation. I hvae been there and done that more times than I care to recall and can't say that I ever got any satisfaction out of it. Too much positive pressure from your regulator blowing out of your mask and into your goggles. Too much shit hanging off my rig. Level one trainups where you land two dropzones off from your primary target in the middle of the night. No thanks. Still, if they need a current MFFJM, there are more than a few who regularly post here who could definitely keep people from getting hurt. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DBCOOPER 5 #24 June 20, 2003 Yea well put. I did it at Skydance.There is a big difference between 24 and 30.Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #25 June 22, 2003 $350 is a lot of money to spend on a 30k HALO jump. I just wonder who the current oxygen tech and MFF jumpmaster is who is running the operation. I hvae been there and done that more times than I care to recall and can't say that I ever got any satisfaction out of it. Too much positive pressure from your regulator blowing out of your mask and into your goggles. Too much shit hanging off my rig. Level one trainups where you land two dropzones off from your primary target in the middle of the night. No thanks. Still, if they need a current MFFJM, there are more than a few who regularly post here who could definitely keep people from getting hurt. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
