cesslon 0 #1 February 25, 2005 Hi all, If I make a container from an old back pack make a small chute , probably 60 sqr feet or so Pilot chute... maybe similar size???? lol and jump from a 30 or so foot bridge or cliff into water and I'm able to get the main to come out of the container and inflate will this be classed as a base jump ? and if so, if I can do this off a cliff, a bridge, a building and a antenna will this all be classed as a proper BASE ? kind regards PS: Yes I'm serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maretus 0 #2 February 25, 2005 Quote and if so, if I can do this off a cliff, a bridge, a building and a antenna will this all be classed as a proper BASE ? kind regards PS: Yes I'm serious Don't mean to be rude or anything but I just don't get this ? My only comment on this would be "Why ?" and even if it would be classed as "proper base" I would still ask "So what ?". I mean what would you possibly benefit from that or why would you want to do it ? To get yourself a base number and brag about it to your friends or score some chicks at the bar ? I mean what's the point really in stuff like that ? I'd say that get your skydives, do your homework and if you still want to get into base, then get into base and then you might just see what it's all about... And from my point of view... It's not about base numbers or chicks at the bar... :Dhttp://www.ufufreefly.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #3 February 25, 2005 To classify as a BASE jump, the parachute must be used to save your life. So the general rule of thumb would be that if you can survive it without a parachute, it aint BASE. take care, space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TVPB 0 #4 February 25, 2005 There is a thing called sleep at night factor. If you are comfortable calling yourself a BASE jumper by doing what you propose, then go for it. I don't think there is anything wrong with doing the "jumps" you are doing. Many people will say it is a waste of time. I think it is time better spent than sitting on here writing crap to strangers (like I am now ). I have done those jumps off a building, span, and earth. Do I count them as BASE jumps? Yes and No. I personally would not credit them towards my BASE number though (if I ever wanted to apply for one). So you do whatever makes you happy. And as long as you do not adversely affect another persons life, it is OK!! CYA p.s. Do you call yourself a fisherman if you get angry responses on the DZ.com BASE board. Again, it is your call!!!! Stay Safe - Have Fun - Good Luck The above could be crap, thought provoking, useful, or . . But not personal. You decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #5 February 25, 2005 To classify as a BASE jump, the parachute must be used to save your life. So the general rule of thumb would be that if you can survive it without a parachute, it aint BASE. I'd probably say if you survive it 'without serious injury'....If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #6 February 25, 2005 I notice you're a scuba diver, dive master.... If I go swimming and hold my head under water can I count that as a scuba dive? Would it help if I took a ballon and took a couple of breaths of air from it? Ganja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naptown 0 #7 February 25, 2005 I agree with space, if it won't kill you with out your set up, then it's not a base jump. This reminds me of when a couple of buddies and I tried to make a make shift hang glider and jump from a 45' bridge to see if we could "sort of" glide into the water. Not the brightest thing to do but who cares if you have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #8 February 25, 2005 Quote If I go swimming and hold my head under water can I count that as a scuba dive? Would it help if I took a ballon and took a couple of breaths of air from it? Hahaha. deep thoughts, by Ganja Rodriguez. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jalisco 0 #9 February 25, 2005 Quote I notice you're a scuba diver, dive master.... If I go swimming and hold my head under water can I count that as a scuba dive? Would it help if I took a ballon and took a couple of breaths of air from it? Ganja Actually, I think you might want to get a couple of empty 3-liter coke bottles and duct-tape them to your camelbak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkey1031 0 #10 February 25, 2005 if this dude uses the same combo for the rest of his jumps (B.A. & E.) I'd give him the freaking #.... Hell..... I'd give him MY #. that's more nutty than any of the sh*t i've ever done.... but i get to pick the objects. -smd7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #11 February 25, 2005 Quote To classify as a BASE jump, the parachute must be used to save your life. damit,i only use it as im wondering if my pack job will open,and if it does so,how much offheadding i have Hope your all good Space Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #12 February 25, 2005 How do you guys feel about Ground Launching off of BASE objects? I know it's not a BASE jump, and thus wouldn't log it as one. But I'm interesting in pursuing a Ground Launching BASE number. Es and Bs shouldn't be too difficult to do and I know of at least two As which could likely be launched off of. But the S will be a little trickier without building a platform or jumping a span with little to no rail. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #13 February 25, 2005 Quote I know it's not a BASE jump, and thus wouldn't log it as one. But I'm interesting in pursuing a Ground Launching BASE number. nugget i would say the same as tard,d-bag and mcconkey,looks fun but not sure i want to do all of it. Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #14 February 25, 2005 Quote But the S will be a little trickier without building a platform or jumping a span with little to no rail. You could launch from the top of a suspension tower pretty easily.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #15 February 25, 2005 Quote To get yourself a base number and brag about it to your friends or score some chicks at the bar ? I mean what's the point really in stuff like that ? LOL, I'm not that kind of person I do things for my self, besides very few people on this earth would even know what a base number is , probably for every thousend that know what BASE is probably only 1 knows what a base number is . Quote I'd say that get your skydives, do your homework and if you still want to get into base, then get into base and then you might just see what it's all about... Nah cant do that, can no longer skydive, my hips are relly bad, after a few K$ in scans and xrays, still not sure what it is , I havn't been back to my specialist since my last scans so I may find out very soon. if skydiving and base never used leg straps id be fine, but without leg straps.... lol. so yeah this back pack wont have leg straps lol I'm just really curious as to weather I can get it to deploy in under 10 metres, was thinking of maybe using a very large pilot chute and holding it open above my head and jumping and have it deploy the main chute but have the main be about the same size of a normal pilot chute. any oppinions on what the best configuration would be ? Quote I notice you're a scuba diver, dive master.... If I go swimming and hold my head under water can I count that as a scuba dive? Would it help if I took a ballon and took a couple of breaths of air from it? YES, of course its a scuba dive, this is how I started off when I was 5ish, I recommend you put a bucket over ya head, get someone to stand and float on the bucket and ya should be able to stay atleast 5 feet under the water for atleast a few minutes. Quote How do you guys feel about Ground Launching off of BASE objects? I know it's not a BASE jump, and thus wouldn't log it as one. But I'm interesting in pursuing a Ground Launching BASE number. Es and Bs shouldn't be too difficult to do and I know of at least two As which could likely be launched off of. But the S will be a little trickier without building a platform or jumping a span with little to no rail. Sorry for asking but what is ground launching ? also as someone said, Quote BASE is when the chute saves ya life its possible to jump off a 220 foot and hit water and survive without any planned landing style you'll have a 1 in 34 chance. so say ya have a total malfunction and ya hit the water and survive and sustaine injurys are these injurys really from a base jump ? seeing as though the parachute never deployed but you didnt die ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJEXP 0 #16 February 26, 2005 How about a tandem drouge instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #17 February 26, 2005 what just towe it in by its self ? or have it as the main lol ? or were you meaning use it as a PC ? how big is a tandam drone by the way ? I plan to actually make all my chutes from scratch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #18 February 27, 2005 Quote To classify as a BASE jump, the parachute must be used to save your life. So the general rule of thumb would be that if you can survive it without a parachute, it aint BASE. take care, space Hi Tracy, Until today, I always was sure I carry my canopy on my back to safe my life. And w/o it, I cannot survive a skydive. If I do not survive it w/o a PC, it was no BASE? I feel a little confused. But I'm a beginner. So what... Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #19 February 27, 2005 Quote If I do not survive it w/o a PC, it was no BASE? I feel a little confused. But I'm a beginner. So what... do you mean PS=parachute or PS= pilotchute jumping whith out a parachute you´ll die even if you make the low jumps(atleast if you do it over hard ground) Jumping whith out a pilot chute on a packed rig is generral a bad idea even if you SL the object. Jumping D-bag,TARD and mcconkey i guess you dont want the Pilot chute(never done thouse jumps yet) BASE jump would be a jump whith a packed rig on your bag,from an altitude were the canopy can open in time to save your life.(i Once saw Nick tell it correct,NICK step forward and correct me Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #20 March 1, 2005 Hi Christel, Maybe this will help an understanding. If you jumped from a balloon with a gummieseil while wearing a parachute, it would not be a skydive. if you let the bungy land you safely. The parachute would only be cosmetic for photo or ego. hope this helps, take care my friend, space Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #21 March 1, 2005 New Sport!!! XLLSBASE Extreme low level Safe*er* BASE. main rules so far are. 1. must make own rig. 2. chute, container, etc etc all parts contructrion cost must come under $100 3. must have a parachute, if its in a rig you must make an attempt to deploy it. 4. no jumps over 30 metres 5. all jumps over 20 metres must be made over water. I'll give an Ipod to the 100th video made (after today) of this sport enjoy lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilmshurst 0 #22 March 1, 2005 dude - take up (platform) diving. it's not any kind of BASE if the rig is there for decoration - why bother making one (ie, a rig). The only thing worse than a cold toilet seat is a warm toilet seat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjules 0 #23 March 2, 2005 Just curious, what is ground launching? ***Free bird Forever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #24 March 2, 2005 More info on ground launching: http://www.canopypiloting.com/GLC.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #25 March 14, 2005 Quote Hi Christel, Maybe this will help an understanding. If you jumped from a balloon with a gummieseil while wearing a parachute, it would not be a skydive. if you let the bungy land you safely. The parachute would only be cosmetic for photo or ego. hope this helps, take care my friend, space Thx for explanation. Only by today fell over your reply Christel dudeist skydiver # 3105 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
