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NickDG

Ripcords for BASE jumps Was: Fatality - BASE jumper from Helicopter - Cinncinnati, Ohio - 08/22/2008

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True, but the point is that if a ripcord/springloaded PC is used for wingsuit base, and a throwout system for non-wingsuit base, it either requires 2 BASE rigs or a single BASE rig that can accomodate both without being prone to rigging errors. No simple task.

It also means handles in different locations on different jumps, which can be a problem. I suppose if people are mounting PC's on the leg instead of BOC for wingsuits, than this is already an issue. Ideally, one would be able to design a BASE rig that is acceptable for both wingsuit and non-wingsuit jumping. Perhaps that will not be the end result... after all, skydiving and BASE are different enough that there does not exist a system that is excellent for both. It will be interesting to see if BASE and wingsuit BASE are also incompatable.
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Ideally, one would be able to design a BASE rig that is acceptable for both wingsuit and non-wingsuit jumping. Perhaps that will not be the end result...



Currently, specialisation seems to be the route being taken. Already there are low profile rigs and canopies for wingsuit flight that aren't designed to be used slider off.
Do you want to have an ideagasm?

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Fact is, I don't want to stir anyone up. But we're all talking about this because it was not a base jump to begin with.
Change launch platforms and you change disciplines. It IS that simple!

Maybe we should start a forum on here on what towers to jump?

I don't get it ....I don't go on Harley forums to talk about super bikes. Wrong audience.
If I want to decide my gear options for base, I'll go to a base forum.
Stupid skydivers don't understand base jumping man! :P

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I thought this was a GEAR and RIGGING forum. I would also think that there are many highly experienced riggers on this forum who could add there input on the GEAR and RIGGING, many who might never bother to even look on a dedicated BASE forum as they are actually interested in GEAR and RIGGING.

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Doesn't base jumping have it's own web site?
Do you not have a gear thread of some sort?

I don't mean to stir you guys up, I totally get what base is all about and I get why people dig it so much....but why are we discussing base gear on a skydiving web site??:S



is someone putting a gun to your head and force you to read this damn thread?????? not everyone one this board is BASE haters...."triple bonus rolling eyes"

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....but why are we discussing base gear on a skydiving web site??


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'Cause if it were in a Good Things To Eat website people might be poopin' nylon...:)



Hey BTW Nick...

Did I ever show ya the pilot chute on the reserve side flap thingie I made years ago?

PVC handle basically just right of the 3 ring assembly, your hand only moves 4-5 inches from the frog position and talk about CLEAN AIR when ya throw! B|











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