JaapSuter 0 #1 December 27, 2005 Good or Bad? I'm mostly concerned about the ears sticking out, but it seems so much more slimline than others. Do you think it would still catch? What about cutting off the ears and tucking them underneath? Should be fine I would think....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #2 December 27, 2005 ... also what kind of socks are good for BASE? what do you reccomend for underwear, too??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #3 December 27, 2005 Quotewhat do you reccomend for underwear, too??? I never wear underwear. That way, if I shit my pants I won't have to clean 'm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #4 December 27, 2005 that's why i had the "dynamic corners" option on my colostamy bag. clean exit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyh 0 #5 December 27, 2005 You guys think it's funny but one time, on a base jump, I used the wrong helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grundleson 0 #6 December 27, 2005 jimmy, thats gnarly man. like really gnarly. Dont die! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #7 December 27, 2005 WHAT HELMET WAS THAT ?? scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #8 December 27, 2005 Jaap has come full circle. He was once the eager newbie, getting ridiculed by the jaded "old-timer" jumpers for asking every question that popped into his head. Now, he's the jaded old timer who is ridiculing the newbies. I can hear Darth Vader in the background somewhere: "The circle is complete--now I am the master..."-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #9 December 27, 2005 QuoteWHAT HELMET WAS THAT ?? I believe Jimmy just covered that. It was clearly the _wrong_ helmet.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #10 December 27, 2005 My guess is it wasn't the Mickey Mouse Helmet...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #11 December 27, 2005 Quote Jaap has come full circle. He was once the eager newbie, getting ridiculed by the jaded "old-timer" jumpers for asking every question that popped into his head. Now, he's the jaded old timer who is ridiculing the newbies. I can hear Darth Vader in the background somewhere: "The circle is complete--now I am the master..." Pff, whatever. I'm not an old timer, I'm still a newbie. And always will be. But even when I had zero jumps, I still had common sense, knew how to use the friggin' search button, and always errored on the side of having too much protection instead of less. Heck, I asked Vertigo if it was wise to buy body-armor for my FJC at the Perrine. Overkill? Maybe... How many more BASE jumpers do I need to see wearing Teva's and a skydiving helmet? I'm getting sick and tired of it to be honest. They're going to break their legs, tailbones and skulls and it's me who has to face the image of BASE being a dangerous sport. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying my medieval knight's armor will keep me from dying, but it does a pretty good job keeping me intact most of the time. If you can't see the difference between the shoes posted and the Hanwag, Crispis and other 'proper' boots out there, that says a whole lot about the rest of your approach to BASE. Call my cynical and piss on my grave. Furthermore, I can't remember any occasions where I got ridiculed for asking beginner questions. The only thing I've ever been ridiculed for was my excitement, and to be honest; they were always spot on. That said, I still enjoy seeing excitement on these forums. So keep it coming guys; I'll join ya! Just remember; everytime somebody brakes an ankle in Moab because we weren't wearing proper shoes, legalized Yosemite is thrown back a couple of months. Wise up people, use a condom! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #12 December 27, 2005 QuoteGood or Bad? I'm mostly concerned about the ears sticking out, but it seems so much more slimline than others. Do you think it would still catch? What about cutting off the ears and tucking them underneath? Should be fine I would think....... I think you should speak to faber ... He has a really stylish BASE helmet and boots .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #13 December 27, 2005 Jimmy,try not to shave whith the big razor as your in freefall Glad you didnt loose your ear,then you had to jump that mickey helmet Ha ha spot on Tom James,i dont think Jaap speaks to me anymore as he dont resopnd on msn after serval notes... I can tell you gonna love my new hat(i get them as of newyear) i promise to post pics soon as it has been jumped Merry xmas bro.. you still owe me a ride on one of your kayakies(spell i know) Jaap you´ll be just fine,dont worry,just make sure its on video Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
460 0 #14 December 27, 2005 diapers are great underwear for base jumps! Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rpersi 0 #15 December 27, 2005 I believe piisfish was asking what brand of helmet left him unprotected to make a gash like that. I would like to know myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #16 December 27, 2005 Oh man, I don't think that's funny at all bro since I have seen that first hand. My old girlfriend had a wound like that! Not sure how a helmet would have helped though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #17 December 27, 2005 Ok, enough joking around. I actually got a gash that was similar in location, but not nearly so deep, jumping a full face RW helmet (it was an Oxygen A3, if I remember the model correctly) with the visor removed. I took a relatively sharp stick through the face opening, and it slid down the side of my face, slashing it open. Helmets help stack the odds in your favor. No protection is perfect.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #18 December 27, 2005 Face wounds are totally gross. It sucks ass that even with a full face sans shield you got sliced though. That is why I don't even jump with one. I went hundreds of feet down a mountain and nothin'. I am still as pretty/ugly as before. Not to say that my slash isn't coming faster now that I ruined my karma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rambo 0 #19 December 27, 2005 Tom, Maybe if you adjust your opening altitude that may help with the sticks in the faceParty On! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #20 December 27, 2005 Quote James,i dont think Jaap speaks to me anymore as he dont resopnd on msn after serval notes... I can tell you gonna love my new hat(i get them as of newyear) i promise to post pics soon as it has been jumped Merry xmas bro.. you still owe me a ride on one of your kayakies(spell i know) Faber ... i'm getting my sh*t together ready for a year of fun and chaos ... you are always welcome here and i'll let you play with the kayakies ... Seriously though PM me and let me know when the weather is likely to improve over in Denmark (March time ??) and we'll organise a weekend of jumping - i'm just waiting for my new rig to get here at the moment By the way i love the 180' FF videos but we're going to have to climb A LITTLE HIGHER for the first few for me ... Otherwise you can wait at 180' and get the FF video as i come past ... (I'll be the scared looking one !!!) ... Have a great Xmas and New Year !!!! James Ps let me have your address and i'll send you a present !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #21 December 27, 2005 QuoteI don't think Jaap speaks to me anymore as he doesn't respond on msn after several notes... Dude, I'm totally here man! Just give me a call. Cellphone: vancouver area code + 313 + first name Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #22 December 27, 2005 QuoteIt sucks ass that even with a full face sans shield you got sliced though. That is why I don't even jump with one. I'm sure you are well aware of this, but I wanted to point it out anyway; that's pretty poor reasoning... Then again, I once knew a guy who contracted HIV through a blood transfusion. He had always practiced safe sex. That's why I won't use condoms anymore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #23 December 27, 2005 QuoteThat's why I won't use condoms anymore... And Abbie just won't shut up about it. -C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #24 December 27, 2005 Come on Jaap, stay with me man. Joke, Joke. You should see the shit I wrap myself in. It's freaking cold here!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #25 December 27, 2005 QuoteCome on Jaap, stay with me man. Joke, Joke. You should see the shit I wrap myself in. It's freaking cold here!!! Sorry, I just wasn't entirely sure. English isn't my first language, so sometimes my irony and sarcasm detectors don't work as sophisticated as I'd like. I hear ya about the cold man, winter sucks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 0
