LouDiamond 1 #1 May 5, 2005 Well if you're willing to hop on a plane to Afghanistan there are several great launch points on a series of faces that can be hucked. Of the 2 I huck, I mean landed on for a recon, the lowest one was just under 2000 feet from launch point to landing area. The highest was 2630 feet from launch to landing area. There are many more launch points that I was unable to check out and at least 2 whole wall systems that I spotted but didn't get a chance to look at closely, but I think are all do-able. Enjoy"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #2 May 5, 2005 What would be cooler is if you had a team that overlooked the fact that you were taking the already hazardous situation and making it worse for yourself and everyone. Then have them pull security while you found your way back up to the drop off point or wait until you get to the top to jump it. Ah, wouldn't life be great. I had my rig with me. Team didn't mesh with the idea though. I mostly got blank stares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 May 5, 2005 I hear you. Fortunately I don't get blank stares from my guys"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veter_ 0 #4 May 5, 2005 I wonder if there are BASE jumpers in Taliban. Imagine Osama flying a Birdman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colm 1 #5 May 5, 2005 Here's just a couple more. probably comparable height. who cares about a wall strike, f#cking look out for landmines! PM me if you are interested in some other locations. all I can say is... a drop in the bucket... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #6 May 5, 2005 Afganistan could have SUCH an awesome heli-skiing and BASE industry... maybe in 20 years when it joins the rest of the 'modern world'____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #7 May 5, 2005 QuoteI hear you. Fortunately I don't get blank stares from my guys That's cool. Keep your head up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eb66to77 0 #8 May 5, 2005 QuoteAfganistan could have SUCH an awesome heli-skiing and BASE industry... maybe in 20 years when it joins the rest of the 'modern world' Don't hold your breath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #9 May 5, 2005 yea I rememeber our conversation about using Afghan as an extreme sports business. but yea I wouldnt hold your breathLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #10 May 5, 2005 Quote Of the 2 I huck, I mean landed on for a recon,Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #11 May 5, 2005 QuoteAfganistan could have SUCH an awesome heli-skiing and BASE industry... maybe in 20 years when it joins the rest of the 'modern world' Hey, that's what we're paying these guys for, right? -- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryguy1224 12 #12 May 5, 2005 I havn't seen any E's here in Iraq, but i have seen some great A's that I'm sure have yet to be opened up. Unfortunatly my rig didn't make the packing list for the trip over here. Oh well. Bryan Ody Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doogie320 0 #13 May 6, 2005 Lou, I'm down at Cunningham at BAF. I think I flew through those canyons two weeks ago coming back from Salerno. If we have two different locations in mind, there's some awesome terrain out there as you are aware. My condolences on losing SFC Munoz and SFC Johnson. Take care and be safe, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #14 May 6, 2005 Those walls are not as far up as Salerno but I'm sure you have some nice ones up that way as well Thanks, We had a memorial here on wed. for SFC Johnson."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
