GreenMachine 0 #1 January 31, 2007 Any of you who know me know I am not a real BASE jumper by any measure. However, BASE 515 / Mike's retirement made me think of something I heard in Idaho. To be a real BASE jumper one has to break themselves and come back. At the time I thought it was stupid and still do -- here's why: It is highly doubtful anyone would say BASE 515 / Mike is not a real BASE jumper. He did 600 jumps in 9 years and per another poster those were injury free. In my opinion this is a damn good thing! Congrats Mike!!Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SullyFlyer 0 #2 January 31, 2007 This is funny. I stopped counting my jumps when I had 595. At least 200 of those were unpacked. And, here's the kicker, I have never jumped off of a building. So, there are probably lots of people who would say that I am not a BASE jumper, or a real BASE jumper, or an astronaut. (Actually, that last one is true) But who gives a flying, falling, or jumping fuck. My roommate once looked at me and my girlfriend on the couch and said, "fffaaagggsss". It didn't faze me, because it made no sense. Just like it makes no sense for him to say my unpacked jumps don't count as BASE jumps. I stopped counting my jumps, so even if I every do jump a building, it won't count as a BASE jump either. So I guess if it matters what other people call you when you are or aren't around, then by all means do an unpacked gainer off of a 150ft building over nasty, pointy, sharp rebar. If you survive, I'm sure your "friends" will all visit you in the hospital to tell you what a bad-ass you were. Me, I'll just continue to be a soul flyer (yes, I know that phrase is taken - and by a much more talented jumper than me). I'm not saying I haven't done stupid stuff, because I have. But I hope I was doing it for myself and not so I could get a sound bite at a party. Be Safe (or don't) -Bill Sticks and stones will brake your bones, but the fall... the fall will fucking kill you. ~ Fear is the thief of dreams... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #3 January 31, 2007 Quote...a sound bite at a party. Sinterklaas will get you a sound bite any day Bill. And maybe a nice video too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base1072 0 #4 January 31, 2007 we all know your gay but it has nothing to do with BASE jumping you were just born that way so stop fighting it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #5 January 31, 2007 To me, anyone who's made a BASE jump is a BASE jumper. It doesn't matter how many jumps you've made, how long you were in the sport, or how many injuries or arrests you've had. If you've willingly stepped off the edge of a fixed object and piloted your parachute safely to the ground, then we are one and the same.....(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifewithoutanet 0 #6 January 31, 2007 QuoteSo, there are probably lots of people who would say that I am not a BASE jumper, or a real BASE jumper, or an astronaut. (Actually, that last one is true) But who gives a flying, falling, or jumping fuck. Doesn't matter to us, Tenacious B. Your friends all know how Balls to The Wall you are. -C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pBASEtobe 0 #7 January 31, 2007 Quote...and piloted your parachute safely to the ground, then we are one and the same..... Does piloting it to the water count? I've only landed on the ground (rocks) once and it really wasn't piloted to the rocks all that safely. Does that ocunt? Am I a BASE jumper? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #8 January 31, 2007 Water = Ground = You ARE a BASE jumper. Hell yeah, Russel. You are more of a BASE jumper than most of us. QuoteAm I a BASE jumper?(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #9 January 31, 2007 QuoteAm I a BASE jumper? I don't know, perhaps a BASE dropper graduated from BASE pusher offer?My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yuri_base 1 #10 January 31, 2007 Base is just a door to the universe where it all just doesn't matter. BASE jumper, not BASE jumper, real, not real, packed, unpacked, low, high, hardcore, softcore, subterminal, superterminal, number, no number, so many jumps, not so many jumps, done that, haven't done that... Blah-blah-blah, blah-blah-blah, blah-blah-blah. It all just doesn't matter. Android+Wear/iOS/Windows apps: L/D Vario, Smart Altimeter, Rockdrop Pro, Wingsuit FAP iOS only: L/D Magic Windows only: WS Studio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rauk 0 #11 January 31, 2007 You are totally not a BASE jumper, otherwise, that door would have opened itself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #12 January 31, 2007 QuoteMy roommate once looked at me and my girlfriend on the couch and said, "fffaaagggsss".I'm sure if you tell everyone who your roommate is, they won't be the least bit surprised. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #13 January 31, 2007 QuoteBase is just a door to the universe where it all just doesn't matter. BASE jumper, not BASE jumper, real, not real, packed, unpacked, low, high, hardcore, softcore, subterminal, superterminal, number, no number, so many jumps, not so many jumps, done that, haven't done that... Blah-blah-blah, blah-blah-blah, blah-blah-blah. It all just doesn't matter. what are you talking about? I BASE for the number, I BASE to say i have done that. I BASE to be Hardcore, I BASE to jump from the highest or the lowest. -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenfoto 0 #14 January 31, 2007 Quoteor an astronaut. sorry boys but last summer i was an astronaut. sweetest fucking gig ever. early am tower loads followed by 2 flights of "work"... currently looking forward to march.. some cool pics id like to share.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 0 #15 February 1, 2007 QuoteAnd, here's the kicker, I have never jumped off of a building. Exactly how the fuck did you manage that Bill?? Doesn't matter a monkey's arsehole to me though mate, whether you've jumped off 100 buildings, or none at all. What matters to me is the way you conduct yourself in life and in jumping. On this strict criteria, you're one of the very best. But then, so's that retard room mate of yours too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spiderbaby 0 #16 February 1, 2007 I agree with Yuri and Jason. I wish I could have said it first.....Nah, let me rephrase that, I'm glad it got said that way period."It takes a big man to cry, it takes an even bigger man to make that big man cry" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #17 February 1, 2007 QuoteTo be a real BASE jumper one has to break themselves and come back only becourse many has done that path but also becourse some people quit as they get injuryed or experience a freind die.. Personaly i wont call any more real than others.. Actualy people who get through a BASElife whith out injury were more clever than the rest of us,plus a good ad of luck Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenMachine 0 #18 February 1, 2007 Hey Bryan, that sounds like an awesome gig. Cool shots too, thanks.Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikePelkey 0 #19 February 2, 2007 <<>> Glad to hear it Jason, Are you basically saying that I will be qualified to jump at BD 2007? Thought not.In theory, there is no difference bretween theory and practice. In practice, however, there is. - "RIP Forever Brian Schubert. Always remembered, Never forgotten" - Leroy DB http://www.johnny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worldsocold 0 #20 February 2, 2007 .............something I heard in Idaho...................."To be a real BASE jumper one has to break themselves and come back.......... just curious as to who might have said that??? and if they were really being serious??? or just messin' with you because you were doin' your FJC? LATERNPS SUX ASS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyTwoCents 0 #21 February 2, 2007 Quote...one has to break themselves and come back. While I don't necessarily agree with the sentiment, I can somewhat understand where it comes from. BASE jumpers talk a lot about understanding how BASE can affect your life. If an injury affects your decision to jump, you wonder if you really understood what you got into in the first place. Personally I've come to the conclusion that no amount of thought, talking, experience and other preparation can get a person to understand what they're getting into, which is why I will have the utmost respect for somebody who busts himself up or loses a friend and says: "damn, I didn't realize it could suck this much. I'm done with it." But the question remains, getting hurt is part of BASE. Try to prepare and cope, but as long as you deal with it chin-up, no BASE jumper will look down on you. Knock on wood... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #22 February 2, 2007 QuoteI don't know, perhaps a BASE dropper graduated from BASE pusher offer? Nobody pushes Rusticle off shit...he's 50X's more hard core than anybody...no joke. Goes stowed off shit 3/4's the rest of the load goes HH. When's the batchelor party Russel?Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #23 February 2, 2007 Quotejust curious as to who might have said that? The first person I heard say it was Jeb Corliss.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #24 February 2, 2007 Quote<<>> Glad to hear it Jason, Are you basically saying that I will be qualified to jump at BD 2007? Thought not. *** ouch that gonna hurt... sorry but i see the irony here and the fact that Mike is right hovever i let it beeing on Jasons requirements its him who hold the fan as the sh!t hits it... Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 0 #25 February 2, 2007 Kurt... That was not meant to say someone pushes him. Russell pushed himself off the platform before the bar was put up. Russell, I hope you found humor in my original post. I apologize if you didn't.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 0
hookitt 0 #25 February 2, 2007 Kurt... That was not meant to say someone pushes him. Russell pushed himself off the platform before the bar was put up. Russell, I hope you found humor in my original post. I apologize if you didn't.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
