ChromeBoy 0 #1 May 3, 2002 Base jumping seems like a great sport to begin but it will be awhile before I can afford new gear. For all you Base Jumpers out there I have a few questions for you...1. When completing your first jump what was your thought process before taking the step off the BASE? Was it a similiar feeling to your first skydive or were you even more nervous?2. What research do you do for the cliffs, etc to determine the best place for jumping? Besides just going to the popular places.3. What is the lowest altitude you can base jump and still be safe?4. What is the major differences between base rigs and regular skydiving rigs that allows the canopy to be deployed quicker?5. What websites do you recommend on the sport?Thanks,Don't Drink and Post... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 May 3, 2002 Take a look at this boobies - the cause of, and solution to, all of lifes problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #3 May 3, 2002 I recomend going with someone who has lots of experience. Lots. Got it Chromey?So close to 1000..............................Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 May 3, 2002 I'm gonna hit the top-10 soon !! boobies - the cause of, and solution to, all of lifes problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #5 May 3, 2002 >1. When completing your first jump what was your thought process before taking> the step off the BASE? "This has got to be the stupidest thing I've ever done . . .">2. What research do you do for the cliffs, etc to determine the best place for> jumping? Besides just going to the popular places.Cliffs really aren't the best for your first few jumps. Find an expert in your area and talk to him.>3. What is the lowest altitude you can base jump and still be safe?Been done from 80 feet. My lowest is 230 feet.>4. What is the major differences between base rigs and regular skydiving rigs> that allows the canopy to be deployed quicker?-No slider for very low-Mesh slider for sorta low-Free toggles to deal with lineovers-Tailpocket for faster on heading deployments-Larger PC for more drag-Longer bridle for better PC launches5. What websites do you recommend on the sport?-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 May 3, 2002 Don't forget there is only one canopy. No reserve.Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 May 3, 2002 You don't need a reserve anyway at those heights !! There is a BASE rig now with a reserve though. boobies - the cause of, and solution to, all of lifes problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #8 May 3, 2002 >Don't forget there is only one canopyThe Sorcerer BASE rig has a reserve. There's a lot of argument as to whether it's a good idea, although there have been a few saves.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #9 May 3, 2002 There's a video out there of somebody doing an intentional cutaway on a BASE rig. I think it's on pilotdave's site. He goes off of a tower, good canopy, chop, another good canopy.--Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #10 May 3, 2002 Bill I have a Tailgate installed on my Mojo also.....tends to help control the lines too.....as for the first time I jumped...I was amazingly calm...it wasn't untill after it was over did I say that was the stupidist thing I've ever done...Cheersmarc"it's hard to be anal with no anus!!!"-Dogma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 1 #11 May 3, 2002 Quote1. When completing your first jump what was your thought process before taking the step off the BASE? Was it a similiar feeling to your first skydive or were you even more nervous?"I was much more nervous. The "This is the stupidest thing I've ever done" comment is pretty much right on. I remember I used to say I"ll never do hook turns. Then it became I'll never BASE jump. Then I'll never do a gainer. Then I'll never do a gainer under 500 ft. All in what you are comfortable with :)Quote2. What research do you do for the cliffs, etc to determine the best place for jumping? Besides just going to the popular places.I've just been to popular places like Moab. Only 300-500 ft cliffs for me so far.Quote3. What is the lowest altitude you can base jump and still be safe?I did a 170 ft B last weekend. 5 Second canopy ride. I've kind of grown tired of those types of jumps though. Quote4. What is the major differences between base rigs and regular skydiving rigs that allows the canopy to be deployed quicker?No bag (instead the lines are stowed on a tail pocket, no slider (massively fast bottom skin inflation), for higher jumps even terminal you use a mesh slider. Larger pilot chutes too. Quote5. What websites do you recommend on the sport?http://www.blincmagazine.com/forumRead everything on that site. Even the bickering. After that get a packing video and learn to pack. Then go hang out with local jumpers and drive hours to sites to ground crew (read sit around for a while). If they see you have dedication to do that they may take you. Or just take a 1st jump course like http://www.basicresearch.com or http://www.crmojo.com offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #12 May 3, 2002 Quote 1. When completing your first jump what was your thought process before taking the step off the BASE? Was it a similiar feeling to your first skydive or were you even more nervous? Look red, pull red, look silver.... er nevermindQuote 5. What websites do you recommend on the sport? http://www.baselogic.com/http://www.ground-rush.com/base.htm--Give them a sip of the darkside, and they just thirst for more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 1 #13 May 3, 2002 QuoteDon't forget there is only one canopy. No reserve.Wrong... We jump without a main not without a reserve.:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spy38W 0 #14 May 3, 2002 QuoteAfter that get a packing video and learn to pack. Oh yeah, no packers, so you're finally going to have to learn to pack. --Give them a sip of the darkside, and they just thirst for more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #15 May 3, 2002 QuoteWrong... We jump without a main not without a reserve.exactlyCheersmarc"it's hard to be anal with no anus!!!"-Dogma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #16 May 3, 2002 So basically if I purchased a base container I could use my PD reserve? Does the size of the canopy matter?Don't Drink and Post... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base698 1 #17 May 3, 2002 QuoteSo basically if I purchased a base container I could use my PD reserve? Does the size of the canopy matter?I have seen large PD reservers used, but off of a 280 ft object the thing was still pressurizing on landing. Super Ravens are decent for BASE but I still feel much more comfortable with a BASE specific canopy with reinforced bridle attachments and all that. About the size question, as any chick will tell you "size matters a lot". Do you want to be screaming in downtown between buildings with cars, light poles, parking decks, etc? Or screaming at the rock wall you just jumped off of? An impact with a wall on even a lightly loaded canopy can mess you up badly, so it stands to reason to get a larger one to slow you down as much as possible.PS I'm selling a complete base rig with no risers or pilot chutes for $600. Its a super raven 240 with 80 jumps and a vision container with about the same jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #18 May 3, 2002 Think like 250+ sq feet... as a starting point. I'm looking at a Troll or Mojo 280 something for my 170 pound body when ever I get into base...If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny, consume you it will.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
