skyfrog67 0 #1 July 16, 2006 any active jumpers in the raleigh area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #2 July 16, 2006 hit 570 upLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenMachine 0 #3 July 17, 2006 If you are looking for someone to skydive with my dad lives about an hour from you and has 155 jumps. If you are looking to BASE, well then I can't help you and most on here would say go do a few more skydives.Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #4 July 17, 2006 Anyone else call any of the BASE Schools? For what it is worth: He took a course out at TF earlier this year. Either call or PM me or call Apex.Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base570 1 #5 July 17, 2006 Quoteany active jumpers in the raleigh area Yes there are... and NO I'm not interested in teaching you with only 120 skydives in 3 years At 40 jumps per year you are not current enough and you don't have enough experience overall. Do yourself a favor and make more skydives. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnfulk 0 #6 July 19, 2006 Jumped with this guy once before..... slow climber...he was PCa'd from 300'. decent canopy control...while i hit powerlines...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HN1 0 #7 July 19, 2006 It actually takes a lot of skill to hit power lines. ya anyone can land in a huge open field but it takes awsome canopy control to hit a wire that is only one inch thick. I say keep up the good work. RyanSkydiving is borring!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
424base 0 #8 July 19, 2006 I am an instructor for Asylum Designs, maker of the Ace, and Blackjack canopies and line of Perigee containers. PM me and I can help point you in the right direction or take you there myself. Dead-ons and tippy-toes BASE424 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #9 July 19, 2006 QuoteI am an instructor for Asylum Designs, maker of the Ace, and Blackjack canopies and line of Perigee containers. Isn't Consolidated Rigging the maker of the Ace and Blackjack canopies? Oh, and for those who don't know him, Blake really is an instructor for Asylum, as well as a heck of a good guy, and an extremely experienced BASE jumper.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsbase 0 #10 July 20, 2006 last checked power lines are 4.20" inches thickblaine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnfulk 0 #11 July 20, 2006 that was good blaine.....i didnt even think of you relating that to this particular incident..... your skills are improving....Bueno Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfrog67 0 #12 July 20, 2006 i was not asking you to teach me,i work in raleigh and was looking at some objects,just wanted some advice on them,as for skydiving its not as fun.thanks anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DexterBase 1 #13 July 20, 2006 QuoteIsn't Consolidated Rigging the maker of the Ace and Blackjack canopies? Actually... PD makes the Ace and BlackJack canopies for Consolidated Rigging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base570 1 #14 July 20, 2006 Quotei was not asking you to teach me,i work in raleigh and was looking at some objects,just wanted some advice on them,as for skydiving its not as fun.thanks anyway I can understand that skydiving can become less attractive and not as fun but I am not talking about having fun, I'm talking about learning the skills you may need to save your ass in a somewhat safe environment. Too many people are trying to get into BASE and they don't even know BASIC canopy skills and they don't even want to learn them. This totally boggles my mind... I think that people just are not taking the risks involved in BASE seriously anymore. I think people are just too wrapped up in their 'got to have it now' attitudes. I really hope this is not you, but from what I'm seeing... it is. BASE IS a dangerous activity.... period. Don't think anthing different, and don't let anyone else tell you differently. Please respect is accordinglyMy bad about thinking you wanted a mentor.... but it looks as if you need one and you were looking for one a few months ago. Did you find one? If so I would like to know his name. And the advice on objects in the area, approach them with a local who knows them. Stay safe and educated... Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwarped 0 #15 July 20, 2006 Quote was looking at some objects,just wanted some advice on them well, it seems you HAVE received some advice. new, eager, enthusiastic, pumped up jumpers get hurt way too often. don't be in a rush to join them. oh, and if skydiving already bores you, don't BASE. you likely will push well beyond your limits to get your "fix." if you succeed, you will again become bored. that would be the good outcome... DON'T PANIC The lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. sloppy habits -> sloppy jumps -> injury or worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
