mac266 0 #1 April 11, 2003 Last night I made my first “pure” solo jump. It was the situation that the weather had been shit for a month some people were away others had written off the night as a no-go and as I stood looking out of the kitchen window doing the washing up I noticed that the night was still – not how it was forecast. It was 1am and there is no way that my jumping partner is going to do a 5 hour round journey. I grabbed my kit and off I went into the night. The 1 hour drive to the object I was questioning all the possible risks involved in going solo. Maybe I was even trying to talk myself out of it. I arrived at the parking spot grabbed my gear – locked the car and lit a cigarette – I took a walk to the object and although normally a light breeze at ground level it was still. It was a perfect jumping night and I was alone at 2am with only the stars and object as company. I accessed the object and started my ascent. I had some time for some very interesting introspection. I am but still a baby in this sport – but if ever there is a time where the confirmation happens that you are doing this only for yourself – this was it! On top I took some time to take in the view – this is my time and there is no one else around to have any influence on this – its purely you. I kit up and take some time to feel good. I know people think soloing is a bad thing – but I know the risks and I had accepted them. I climb onto the exit and look around at the view and feel. I jump – I feel alive – I land – I gather up and make my way to the car I cant get rid of the smile on my face! Jumping with friends is great, – but I have just found that solos are more personal. as a note - i know the dangers and the risks involved - which is why i will not be doing them (that much! ) edited as i wish i had the grasp of language to exactly explain the feelings - but those that know will know what i am trying (poorly) to explain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #2 April 11, 2003 Congrets mate.Nice one.You gonna owe beer for that one Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBird 0 #3 April 11, 2003 Nice."¯"`-._.-¯) ManBird (¯-._.-´"¯" Click Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #4 April 11, 2003 My first (and only, so far) true solo was in many respects one of the greatest personal achievements of my life. The only fear possibly greater than the fear of death is dying alone. That I was able to confront that fear is what makes that jump special to me. And even though you should prepare the same every single jump, I felt like I was just that little extra prepared and focused because I had no other distractions. I was purely in the moment. Congrats! - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #5 April 11, 2003 Don't you know smoking will kill you!!!! I just hope that someday I will have a chance to experience what you did. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #6 April 11, 2003 You were doing the washing up? At 1AM? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac266 0 #7 April 12, 2003 Quote You were doing the washing up? At 1AM? oops sorry....... your right that aint cool........... so i was "washing up" and i am such a cheap bastard I was using bicarb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #8 April 12, 2003 well the most frigtend i have tryed so far were a solo,whith my first slider up and first stowed(only jump ever so far). I dont know why but i dont really trust a setup whith a slider on.Its made to slow down the opening,and i want a canopi when i call at it.Well ofcours this is a mental fight,which i one day will lose or winWhile i have 28solos(23 or so total alone,no ground crew or what ever)and 2 were i had my mentor whith.I think its "normal" to do solos and focus on the "safe"factor,besides if there were more jumpers/ground crew.Im afraid that some one jumps,becours they feel forced to,or in better word,they dont want lose face to others. I see a bigger thing than do solos.That should be to walk away from the object.It could all be perfect,but you walk down,becours you dont feel it rigth.That gives far more respect from me than a solo.Not that a solo aint worth,but i think that the person that deside to deside not to jump does somthing bigger. Well again congret Mac,we all know it never happened becours you dont have it at tapeLokking forward to jump whith you. ps while you are so good in a kitchen,you should do the sandwiches...and dont forget my Branston Pickles Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinflicka 0 #9 April 12, 2003 Mac does many things solo. Particularly having sex. $kin. Prizes to anyone who gets to read my posts before Mr Aiello's son, Tom deletes them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #10 April 13, 2003 Quote Mac does many things solo. Particularly having sex. that must be more scary than do a solo BASEthis one i dont need video of,i belive you Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #11 April 13, 2003 I saw the video you posted on skydivingmovies.com....WICKED lookin leg man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #12 April 13, 2003 he he yes,more pics at my web tomorrow(monday),i have no longer externfixator in.It were removed whithout any drugs/pain killer... Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac266 0 #13 April 13, 2003 nice to see you are still around skin! i have you to thank for all of this!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 April 13, 2003 Quoteedited as i wish i had the grasp of language to exactly explain the feelings - but those that know will know what i am trying (poorly) to explain! I completely understood it. And I was completely with your story as you told it... How amazing it must be to be somewhere, totally alone. The quiet must be deafening, and the stillness heavy. The silence surrounds you...and somehow, it's alive, loud even, and it reaches for you, brings you into it's heart...and the stars shine and sing...the music is there when you listen with your soul. And then you trust - with everything you trust - and leap out, knowing the night will catch you... Yes, I understand, Mac. And while I've never BASEd, I thoroughly appreciate what you are communicating...Thank you!! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #15 April 13, 2003 Quote but those that know will know what i am trying (poorly) to explain! ohh i know but i think you nailed it pretty good(while we need to think that your a mincer). Good writing Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac266 0 #16 April 13, 2003 i aint giving you branston pickle - you only waste it by smearing it on your body and touching yourself! I know i have only done once what you have done 30 times before! - i aint talking solos im talking self pleasure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #17 April 13, 2003 Quote you only waste it by smearing it on your body and touching yourself! It would only be a waste if you tryed to catch me to licl it off,well atleast i can just hump away from such a old guy as you Quote i aint talking solos im talking self pleasure! I have no problems to mastrubate and do a girl aswell,im werry sorry you cant...Say the word VIAGRA Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #18 April 14, 2003 Quote Jumping with friends is great, – but I have just found that solos are more personal. Agreed. It makes me concentrate much more on safety. As in.....if I can't get myself away from the situation......I have severe SHIT coming. Laws, breakage, rehab, hospitals, and medical bills. Solo BASE jumps are something else. No pilot, no other jumpers, no "cheering crowds". And...if it not on video...it never happened. Congrats on the Solo Mac. Happy groundrush!! Later, Thomas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #19 April 14, 2003 Quote no "cheering crowds". And...if it not on video...it never happened. you mean cows?ive heard that Mac like to jump places were the cows has a week heart.In that way he once killed a cow.His so kynical that he placed his helmet on the cow and took a pic Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac266 0 #20 April 14, 2003 man you dont know what we were going to do with it the next day! but the farmer took it away! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #21 April 14, 2003 Quote man you dont know what we were going to do with it the next day! but the farmer took it away! yes i do,but think it were a scary too story,to tell here Quote but the farmer took it away! he he sure i would say that aswell if i were in your place Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
