What qualifies as a HALO jump?

HALO is an acronym for “high altitude, low opening.” That means that military special forces teams will jump out at a high altitude (generally 30 to 40 thousand feet), and they’ll freefall to a much lower altitude (as low as about 800 feet above the ground) before they deploy their parachutes.

How long does a HALO jump last?

Our HALO (high altitude low opening) jumps are made from 17,500 feet. On a HALO jump, you’ll get around 85 seconds in freefall – that’s nearly a minute and a half of pure awesomeness!

How much does a HALO jump cost?

When a civilian skydiver looks into a HALO experience, however, they’ll soon realize that the costs and logistics involved in making such a jump can be super-steep and that there are only a few places that offer HALO jumps in the US. (The cost of as civilian HALO jump can range from around $750 to well over $3,000!)

How far can a HALO jumper travel?

Jumpers exit at high altitude, quickly pull chutes, and fly under canopy to the designated target. Experienced HAHO jumpers can travel 30 or more miles by parachute. Deploying chutes high also helps keep the sound of chutes deploying from being heard below.

Do Navy SEALs parachute?

When SEALs arrive from the air, they are often going to extremely difficult-to-reach places. In this case, they may jump from a plane into the ocean with their Zodiac, parachute into the area, or use fast-rope and rappelling techniques. When parachuting, SEALs use either static-line or free-fall techniques.

What is the lowest you can open parachute?

When Do Skydivers Open Their Parachute?

• Tandem Skydivers must open parachutes by 4,500AGL (Though, most open around 5,000-5,500 to allow you to enjoy the view)
• Students and A License holders must open their parachutes by 3,000 feet AGL.
• B-License jumpers must open their parachutes by 2,500 feet AGL.