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Quote>Question. >Has any military, US or otherwise, ever used BASE >jumping in any way? It is just a simple inquiry. Sorry to offend.

I can't either, but was curious if anyone has seen/heard/read about this type of application/research. In the military (combat particularly) environment the mission comes first personal safety second, the minute bullets start flying. Indeed! It IS a cool idea to kick around. This question, to me, IS about military and BASE jumping. Simple curiosity. Not meant as anything else..... See ya on the 5th, D. Cheers! Former Marine

Question. Has any military, US or otherwise, ever used BASE jumping in any way?

Remember, it's piss easy to make BASE jumps. It's much harder to become a BASE jumper, and to stay a jumper without dying or being mortally injured. Only by accomplishing the latter does anyone earn my respect. Peace, D-d0g That sunk deeper than you know.... -d

Is there a safe and NON-permanent way to write something on the top skin of a canopy? Something that could be easily seen after opening, but not permanent... Any suggestions would be helpful. Cheers! Sandy

Sorry, Tom. Guess this non-BASE related post should have gone to another forum. Guess this is up there with my "groundcrew skills". Missing the Canadian.

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(Ok, Lolie...I tried to use your suggestion...grin...) No, wilmshurst, just my attempt at putting out some "campy humour" in the face of global chaos. Skip it.

Thanks. I'm computer illegitimate.

http://titaniumcounter.com/temp/emergency/ I wonder if there's a placard for the emergency building escape parachute.

I finally got my "E"!!!

Dang it, Tom. The "can't post"/ "Bump" thing means I have to cutandpaste like a banshee. Thank God I type 80 wpm.... At any rate, in response to rgoper: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rgoper: "the sites you posted are appreciated. (but that's the first place(s) i went to, long ago) i've done more than a few "virtual jumps" but just as i didn't learn how to "skydive" out of a magazine, or a url, i wouldn't actually buy gear, go to one of these sites, and go BASE jump off of an object somewhere on my own, without proper instruction and coaching. Perhaps you haven't been to some of these url's LATELY. TWO of them offer a FJC. Although I haven't been through one (I am LUCKY enough to have a very competant "mentor" so instruction me on ALL aspects of BASE....with a LONG way to go), I understand them to be the best way to start. Maybe this isn't a good analogy, but when I started skydiving, I found a very reputable establishment and went through their program. It wasn't the type of plane, it was knowledge of body position, gear familiarity, spotting, ect. In my mind, BASE jumping should be the same. If you're going to do it, do it right. Learn as much as you can, THEN branch out. " thus my concern. in the end, a solid training program, mentoring, coaching and help with appropriate gear selection and site/object(s) is imperitive for the longevity of this sport," Again, see the url's with FJC's. "even in the original topic, the poster's url site is posted, and can be visited by anyone, but does not offer any services for BASE newbies, only "experienced jumpers" Again, they DO offer "services". FJC's In my opinion, (Boone being an exception), only experienced jumpers should begin BASE. Canopy control. In the words of Martha Stewart: "It's a GOOD thing." Divot how do you get experienced? just my 0.02 USD. --Richard--

but my question is this, how would a "skydiver" who don't know jack about BASE do it safely without someone giving up some information? http://www.blincmagazine.com/cms/article_283.shtml http://www.vertigobase.com/html/course.htm http://www.basicresearch.com/

Don't worry. My spotting skills FAR exceed my ground crew skills. (Whick ain't sayin' much.)

Only if she's taking you freeflying She's driving forward like a Mutherf***er.!!! Cheers Yep. Drivin'. You should've seen my cameraflyers face. heh heh