Bigwallmaster

Yeah ditto. This really sucks! I didn't know Harry all that well but I've certainly seen him around quite a bit and done a few jumps with him in my years at Perris. One thing I noticed about Harry was there was always a very calm and laid back tone to him. Go easy bro. JP

Ahh dude. Sorry to hear about your son. That really sucks. No other words to say man.

Yeah I fly a 149 at the same wing loading (1.4 or so) and I have experienced the same type of short and snappy arc. If I wanted to lay into the riser for longer, it would be extremely difficult because of the pressure. And yes I do experience that bit of altitude under certain conditions, but not always.

* There are snags galore on these Dainese units. I always wear a long-sleeved top over the entire thing. I've seen jumpers use these without anything over them and thay look like snag-city, particularly when going HH. Also make sure the bottom of the back-protector is tucked into your pants and not exposed as a bridle caught under here via a lazy pitch or aerial will likely not release in anytime soon. ---------------------------------------------------------- Damn good advice here! I have jumped a Dainese sans over shirt etc. and I will certainly take these steps the next time I use it. Cheers, JP

Yeah I've read others on here asking similar Q's before. I would tell to search the forum, but that's a pain in the ass. Yes. I believe several other people over the years have tried to use the FAA loopholes for jumping in places like the big valley. But it doesn't pencil. Problem is that in BASE your feet leave the ground or structure, not an aircraft. The parachute itself falls under FAA regs, but is not used involuntarily for the most part. The person flying it chose to fly it there. . . .by and large. (Unless bailing out of a disable aircraft) That's why you get arrested NP's when BASEing. I think the FAA loophole you are referring to would only work if you just so happened to be using your parachute in an area outside of NPS land, and at some point drifted by accident. Then I think it would be hard for to press charges. Cheers, JP

Dude that sucks. I really enjoy watching this guy fly. Condolences, JP

Yeah that's true. Perhaps I should edit that to say buildings that can be done at night.

we are talking possibility, not probability... we all understand the difference correct? ----------------------------------------------------------- Yes I understand the difference. Nevertheless this is an added consideration for any daytime object where an unknowing, innocent bystander could be jeopardized. . . . .we can all only imagine the negative press it would generate. So for the good of the sport everyone needs to be very mindful of this possibility and the potential consequences. It kinda raises the question whether or not high profile, daytime B's like ESB are really good for the sport? Perhaps it's better for everyone to stick to the old classics that can be easily done at night. Be safe. JP

I don't know what you're referring to. Can you elaborate? Cheers, JP

WE don't risk others, PERIOD! We risk ourselves and that is our choice. It's not about suicide, it's not about a roll of the dice. Everyone one of us do it to live, not to die. What logic deems it to be illegal??? --------------------------------------------------------- For the most part I agree with you. On most objects this is the case. But I have to disagree with you when it comes to a building during rush hour. Although unlikely, if he were to have a mal or strike he could endanger an innocent person walking down the street. Again unlikely but possible. And I can assure you that if something like that ever does happen things are going to get a whole lot hotter. . . . .I hope it never does. Be safe out there. JP

There's a Dainese store in Costa Mesa (Newport Beach area), CA. . . . . .tons of options to chose from there. Cheers, JP

Yeah there's definately some cool E's to be had up that way. I've only seen them on climbing trips; haven't jumped up there before. The Ruth might have some exit points to offer, but it'll be an adventure finding them and safely approaching them. The stuff I've seen would be slider down. I haven't come across anything terminal. I would suggest you have well rounded glacier travel and winter camping skills, as well as good map and compass/GPS skills before venturing out. If you're really curious about the area I know a few pilots up there that would be willing to give you a heli bump into some cool areas just to survey what's out there. Cheers, JP

God damn that's funny. . . . Cheers, JP

Well I think we'll all agree that it's definately not legal on NPS land correct?

Cool dude. Definately see you up there. We also would like to ski the Messner, conditions permitting. Cheers, JP

I'm heading up to Alaska on May 6th to climb Denali. In filling out the NPS climbers permit the first line asks for the "Expedition Name". Team "Legalize BASE!" sounds about right. We'll see if it flies. Cheers, JP

Hey, guys. Let's all back up a second here... This is a state senator, introducing legislation for his state, not the nation. Certainly, there is the risk of precedent being set, but Google around a little bit. I caught this article a couple of days ago and in that time, the Brooklyn Graphic is the only rag that's covering it. Brooklyn. Some 150 miles away from the senator's home turf of Albany. He didn't even rate locally. Search the senator's website and you'll find a single press release, dated Jan 18th. It took the "press" a good 20 days to pick it up. Just how important do you think this is to him? He really couldn't give a freefalling fuck. ---------------------------------------------------------- Good point. This Senator is an idiot. And quite frankly most of his political adversaries are probably salavating at the ammo this will undoubtedly provide, as it's obvious this guy could be spending his time working on legitimate policies rather than laws that possibly apply to less than 10,000 people in this country. . . . .maybe! In my opinion his critics will eat him alive for wasting his time on an illegal activity that can't even be quantified, as most jumping activity happens at night when no one is around. With that notion others states may be more likely to look at it as a waste of time. . . .hopefully.

Yeah I mean. . . . I certainly don't know what I'm talking about as I'm not a wingsuit BASE jumper. I'm simply comparing it to other video I've seen and it seems to me there are other pilots out there with the ability to fly a little more smooth. . . .his control inputs seem a little rushed at times. But then again it could be that he's just not as good at filiming as others; ie. maybe he moves his head around just a little too much. Doesn't really matter. . . . .though; the guy still kicks ass regardless. I gotta question though: Freakquentflyer and the guy JimmyH filmed are not the same people right?

So is that the same dude? If so my bad. Cheers, JP

He or someon posted this same footage over on the the climbing website a few weeks back. i thought it was him. Anyhow, my impression of the vid: His flight skills are obviously not as good others we have seen. But he's a pretty damn good athlete so I'm sure that will start to change with more time. . . .I thought the video was kinda jerky, but shit man the guy has bigger balls than me. Pretty cool if you ask me. Cheers, JP PS. I would be curious to hear what advice other highly skilled wingsuit pilots (not you JimmyH) could offer up about the vid. If it was my video and I was the one flying that suit, I would probably be putting myself in check; some of the sequences definately seem on the verge of being out of control. Edit to remove the name of the jumper. Please check with the jumper in question before posting his name here. Thanks! TA

Jason is it true, that you let someone from "WhiteWater" jump? Eventhou he had never made a skydive before? Do I need to go on? ---------------------------------------------------------- Why the attack on Jason? What's your motivation here? You start a thread making a pointed statment about avoiding acts that could threaten Bridge Day, and then you dig up this thing about your mailbox? And the jumper from whitewater. Both pointless arguments in my opinion. Gee I wonder what the local economy is more concerned about, tons of $$ from Bridge Day, or your stupid fucking mailbox getting knocked down? I think its safe to say that you're being an asshole, but its hard to say given your rhetorical approach. Cheers, JP

Congrats Ray. When we were up in LA the other night you mentioned your wife was pregnant; I didn't realize she was that pregnant. . . . . No wonder you wanted to jump so bad. Cheers to you and your family holmes. JP

I have a Dainese armor. I also use it for skiing, have used it swooping, and will use it on future BASE jumps. I jump in TF last year with it, and it was a bit strange moving around in it. But nothing you couldn't get comfortable with after some time. Cheers, JP

Did you do this solo or with crew?

I'm actually heading up to AK in May of 07' to climb Denali. At permit and check in time, the NPS Rangers up there interview each climber and go over their gear with them, to make sure they are adequately prepared. The only reason they do this is because Denali is ruthless and a ton of people would be unprepared if they didn't. Despite this, anyone can get a permit to climb Denali, regardless of their gear or experience level. Since the NPS is doing gear checks and interviews before climbers access the mountian, should this get them (the NPS) off the hook for any rescue costs in the event of an accident? What would be the argument against requiring all climbers to have rescue insurance before heading up? I'm sure this has been brought up before, but. . . . . . . could mandatory rescue insurance for BASE jumpers be used as a selling point to the NPS when it comes to access permits?