Ready for BASE?

[benny 0]

I've heard/read several things about how much experience you need to consider base (250 skydives seems to be the consensus), but then I spoke to someone who started after 100+ skydives. I know canopy control is crucial, but how do you know when you're ready for BASE?

Never go to a DZ strip show.

[lewmonst 0]

There's a lot more to it than that.
Have you seen the link at the top of the page?

Getting into BASE

peace
lew

http://www.exitshot.com

[BASE813 0]

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but how do you know when you're ready for BASE?

I toyed with this alot when I was thinking of getting into this sport............ but its turns out that its not something you should have to think about.

One day you will just know "I am ready". and it all fits together............

Remember, you dont find BASE - BASE finds you.

[base428 1]

Effective January 1st, 2004, the sport of BASE Jumping will not be accepting any new applicants.

Just kidding.

How will you know when you are ready for BASE? (that sounds like a question that Luke Skywalker would ask Yoda). When you are ready, YOU WILL KNOW. Make the required skydives and practice canopy control and landing precision. When you are comfortable with that, then see a BASE mentor or take a BASE FJC. Good luck.

(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only

[gus 1]

I realised I was ready when my (now) mentor agreed to take me on and I thought "shit, I'm actually going to do it". Reading websites, talking to BASE jumpers, thinking about fjcs - these things are easy. Making that decision to actually jump - that's the hard part and when it comes to it you'll know whether it's right or not.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone that's run an fjc as to whether they've ever had a student turn up who clearly wasn't ready. Do people ever get that far without realising that they're not ready?

Gus

OutpatientsOnline.com

[leroydb 0]

if you thin you are not ready... then you are not

Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[benny 0]

I hit post, looked up at the top of the page and said "D'oh!"

Never go to a DZ strip show.

[Dd0g 0]

Nowadays, the important question really is "am I cool enough to get into BASE?" After all, it's 2004 and it's no longer about the sport or the friendship. . . now, it's all about appearances!

R.I.P BASE.

Peace,

D-d0g

+~+~+~+~
But this, surely, was the glory that no spirits, canine or human, had ever clearly seen, the light that never was on land or sea, and yet is glimpsed by the quickened mind everywhere.

[freakydiver 0]

Don't all sports grow in numbers??

-- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

[Treejumps 0]

BASE is alive and kicking for those who still do it, or want to do it. Are you ready? Only you can answer that, but to be sure buy some beer or other goodies for a local base god and see what he thinks. Self evaluation is crtical in base, but sometimes it helps to ask and listen to others who know you.

Dog is right that appearances are important. I reccomend getting a fashion advisor to make sure that your gear and BASE garb are up to snuff. We can't have any mis-matched jumpers muffing up the all important video.

If you live in the Mid-Atlantic, have plenty of cash, and need a BASE mentor, the DC base crew can be your best friends.

Cya,

Tree
BASE610

[base515 0]

[jalisco 0]

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The all black look works best.

You'll notice the look Mike prefers illustrated by his avatar...

[dantheman 0]

As long as you look good on the exit point and look good in the landing area- nothing else matters!
Dan-the-Man (Dolphin Trainer #1)

[Cajones 0]

Yes, and looking good does NOT include having your body bent in ways it was not designed for... Unless there is a bone sticking out.

The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

[Faber 0]

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looking good does NOT include having your body bent in ways it was not designed for... Unless there is a bone sticking out

i dont think i were looking good as i had a bone stiching outi more likly looked like a kid who´s life just were ruined

Stay safe
Stefan Faber

[base515 0]

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The all black look works best.

You'll notice the look Mike prefers illustrated by his avatar...

Why yes, as you'll notice the rig is all black

May we live long and die out

[Cajones 0]

And one small bone sticking out...

The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

[base515 0]

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And one small bone sticking out...

That sounds like a personal attack to me

Release the hounds...

May we live long and die out

[Cajones 0]

Id've said "one large bone.." but I didn't want to get caught looking.

The laws of physics are strictly enforced.

[CrazyThomas 0]

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Nowadays, the important question really is "am I cool enough to get into BASE?" After all, it's 2004 and it's no longer about the sport or the friendship. . . now, it's all about appearances!

R.I.P BASE.

Peace,

D-d0g

[attempt at humor]

You must have some great fashion tips for your students that you start out with 0 skydives then.
Is face paint still good in 2004, or is that "old school"? Or was that just never cool?
Is it more important for your container to match your clothes, or your canopy to match your clothes? I know, ideally they would both match, but if that is not possible, then which is better to match? [/attempt at humor]


Thomas

[Dd0g 0]

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Don't all sports grow in numbers??

No.

D-d0g

+~+~+~+~
But this, surely, was the glory that no spirits, canine or human, had ever clearly seen, the light that never was on land or sea, and yet is glimpsed by the quickened mind everywhere.

[freakydiver 0]

Well base certainly has.

-- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

[Faber 0]

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Don't all sports grow in numbers??

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No.

which sport dont grow?that would mean that it would die if there didnt came new people to the sport..

Stay safe
Stefan Faber