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Hello Jason, Justin, Tim & Gregor, Honestly I have never used nor seen footage from a lipstick camera. I was always told their picture quality was not real good. However, after visiting the sites you included I might re-think it since their prices are so low and obviously the lower weight / smaller size seems safer. RE: the rigging comment. Thank you. I hope to eventually earn my rigger's ticket. I currently have 19 reserve packs and am in the process of buying a sewing machine. Plus I already have a set of rigger's tools. Lastly, the crack about me confusing metric and english measurements was funny and well deserved --- I still feel like a dumb ass about that. But hey, atleast my gut which told me it was jumpable turned out to be right Attached is a shot of the setup and three screen grabs from video shot with it. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

I was looking around for a hand mount for my Sony PC 101 and found the prices to be quite steep --- about $200 new and $150 used. SO0o I went to the local sporting goods store, Play It Again Sports, and bought a used wrist guard for roller blading and a pair of neoprene socks for scuba for all of $3.75 with tax. Got home and spent about an hour or so cutting and sewing by hand. Used the neoprene sock and made a camera condom out of it. Modified the velcro to be more secure. Drilled a hole in the hard plastic of the wrist guard and used an old camera bolt and a fender washer to attach it. Even used some old clear vinyl so I can see the red light The end product works like a champ --- I have jumped it 3 or 4 times. I will post a photo of the unit and some video shot with it when I get home....if I remember. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Adventurechick/Gail's current wing: Spectre 170 loaded 0.88 ...and unfortunately she broke her ankle under this canopy so downsizing now is probably not a good idea for her Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Between the lessons on grammar and punctuation I think a point "newbie4ever" made was missed. There is a big difference between not trusting someone and not digging someone. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Thanks for the translation. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

I agree, the bridge in the clip is a joke, supposedly the bridges in the actual film are much higher, but do not require nylon. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

With some help from Mikki and Luke I think the photo is now labled correctly. Green = Alive Red = Dead ...and yes, there is no point, just ask any Existentialist

Thanks Mikki_ZH, so is the photo labeled correctly now? FYI: red = dead and green = alive Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Which one is Ray and who is the other guy? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Did you market your product under a label? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Has anyone seen the movie: "Jumping Off Bridges"? The local film society sends out weekly emails and this one caught my eye, just wondering if any of you have more info than what IMDB had, which is attached. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

I voted to keep the BASE Zone up. Many jumpers who are new to the sport come here for technical input, knowledge, entertainment, camaraderie, and contacts. I personally have met some great people, learned a lot, and appreciate everyone's patience. "Real" BASE jumpers who already know everything, have already jumped everything, and already have friends or enemies in every city of the world obviously come here for different reasons.... As for the moderator and agendas, I do not know Tom A. or the politics of BASE well enough to spot any systematic bias. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

RiggerRob, sorry man but I just don't get this comment... I agree that most people are hard wired to use intuitive movements that they think will prevent injury but every sport I played used physics. For example: when falling from bicycles, motorcycles, and skateboards it is better to roll with it. When being taken down on the mat by someone with more skill rolling with it hurts less. Breakdancing is made possible by not trying to contest the ground. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Congratulations on the new baby!! The jumpsuit and baby cap with your logo looked very cool. As for biting the umbilical cord --- um, is this a new thing for extreme Dad's? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Okay guys, I am a fucking idiot!! I just figured out that the altitudes listed on the FCC website are in Meters NOT Feet, hence that antenna I was dreaming about is really 475 feet. I went there last night to video it and the landing area and I kept thinking it looked way doable. By the way, I now know there are plenty of taller ones around town. Feel free to flame away... Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Blue Skies Guys, I did not mean to hijack this thread but the input has been very beneficial -- Thank you all for the posts and the PMs. Yes, PCA or S/L would be better deployment methods for this object, especially at my experience level. Yes, there are friendlier antennas in Florida that I should do first to get current before trying this one. When I am ready to do another BASE jump I will probably visit an experienced jumper to do my 8th. FYI: I will definitely test jump my canopy several times before taking it to the unforgiving environment of BASE. Hopefully my willingness to accept good advice shows that I can be taught

No my wife did not die! Yes, I was very scared from watching Shannon die in Twin Falls. Soon as my FJC was over I flew home and sold my gear within a week. After some time, reflection, and PMs I decided I would like to do another jump. Hence I bought more gear. As for the situation, it is hypothetical since I am sitting my office, but no it is not fake. Lastly, I have made 1500 jumps and 7 of those were from the Perrine. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Hello Jaap, Hmm, I thought that the force required to open a double pin rig could vary depending on the canopy packed into it, the gut of the jumper, closing loop lenght, etc. On the other hand, I thought velcro was supposed to be simpler and required less force, provide the shrivel flap works right. This might have been based on reading a manufacturer's delay chart. Besides taking a delay is there other ways to prevent a hesitation? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Hi Michael, I have primed someone's velcro before they jumped but.....because I had planned on wearing the rig (in case I fall and because it is a short climb) not sure how I could do it for myself...Can you please elaborate? Thanks. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Blue Skies PerFlare, Thanks to you and the other guys for the replies! Hopefully one of my BASE friends will come through town and do the jump with me... but if not then I will eventually do it solo with a couple of skydivers as ground crew. Gear Used Odyssey container in real good condition and a Dagger 266 almost brand new. Jumper I weigh 195 pounds or 88.6 Kilograms, took an FJC, and have a total of 7 BASE jumps all from the Perrine bridge. My exits were scary but stable. Plus I also have a hot air balloon jump, an ultralight jump, and several helicopter jumps that were all smooth & stable. Wires & LZ The guide wires do not look to be completey centered, meaning they are not 120 degrees each. Due to the stuff under neath this A it looks like two sets are slightly closer to each other. This combined with the LZ make for 2 nice sides to exit from depending on wind direction. As for their height, maybe 80% of the antenna itself. Delay What are the theoretical pros and cons to a Go & Throw versus taking 1 second? If it was a pin rig then I would think the extra speed would help with deployment but being velcro not sure it will make much difference. Thoughts? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Speaking of opening small antenna's... Nothing is gonna happen soon, but eventually I plan to get my A and an open an A with this object I have been eyeing for a while. This antenna is around 250 feet per the website but the landing areas are an extra 20 feet lower. There are two big landings areas with grass. My gear configuration would be a velcro rig with hand held deployment of a 46" vented pc. Of course given my limited experience it would be a go & throw. Any comments or suggestions from you real BASE jumpers? Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Blue Skies Guys, My wife and I have been together for 4 years and she has 3 jumps. On the first two jumps I did video and by the third I had my rating so we got to share that experience. Jenie definitely likes the canopy ride more than freefall. FYI: we do NOT have kids. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

!!WARNING: 2 cents from a newbie!! My input is based on theory, thinking, some observations, and discussions during my FJC, but minimal real world experience. If I am totally wrong or mis-undstand anything please someone with more experience jump in and correct me because I will eventually do another BASE jump and since no one lives near me I may end up doing it alone Hence comprehending how to evaluate wind conditions is important to me. Stowed pilot chutes can hesitate more than a hand held pilot chute due to the shape of the PC and how the wind hits it. The time between extraction and PC inflation the wind will push the bridal. If the wind is blowing left to right (and your BOC is on the right like most) then the wind is pushing the bridal away from you. If the wind is blowing from the tail or right to left or some combination of the two then the chances for entanglement with the bridal on your arm or PC going into your burble increase. Leaving a low object usually eqautes to a shorter delay and slower speed at time of deployment. The PC being stowed means the time from initiation to extraction can be slightly longer. The iffy winds from a less than ideal direction can complicate things. Add all three together and you might just get Black Death instead of Blue Skies. So "Base Rigger" is this the kind of problem you were hoping to prevent with your post? FYI: "Zoter" is a friend of mine and has a lot more BASE jumps than me. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Tallest was around 6' 5" but he was a thin cross country runner with good coordination. Heaviest was 255 pounds out of a cessna, which taught me weight and size are more important when I am not in the King Air Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM

Blue Skies Jordan, Congrats on doing your first few jumps!! That is cool that you did a few and now know this is what you want to do with your life.... I can't really give you advice on doing skydiving as a living because I don't. I do live it and I am a tandem master, camera flyer, and coach BUT I also have a day job in the square world Monday through Friday. As for your last question about how cool it is... Well I guess everyone's experience various but honestly, from the stories I have heard from people who have lived the DZ life full time for years on end, it does turn into a job. Granted it is better than my boring office job but still a job. Meaning there are good and bad that comes with it. You seem to have spotted the good: amazing view, seldom boring, free adrenaline, meet new people, travel, and more. Here is some of the bad I have seen and/or been told from close friends: low pay, no health insurance, modest living quarters, poor weather, sore neck, and occasionally death. I would be curious to read replys with advice from people with more experience than myself because as I typed, I have not yet lived the full time DZ life. Whatever you choose Jordon good luck, have fun, and be safe. Rigger, Skydiver, BASE Jumper, Retired TM