jtval 0 #1 December 22, 2001 ive been thinking about this forever so im gonna ask it here,now.when you base (from biulings cliffs especially) what consideration for wind(or lack there of) is there? it would seem to me that from a building you'd either be jumping into the wind, pushing you back into the bldg. or away from it where there would be a void(almost like a burble) you could jump from the side too but there are so many variables.now from a cliff you wouldnt have much choice. what if the wind was blowing at you? do you go up another day or will tracking put you in a sasfew place? hmm.ever hear of fjords? angel falls?Have fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 December 22, 2001 I'm not really sure but I've heard the base dudes discussing it before. My advice is that if ya cant find anyone here with good advice, try http://www.blincmagazine.com/ or search on google for other base realted sites.http://www.cyberskydive.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #3 December 22, 2001 If there is any doubt about the winds, walk back down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,120 #4 December 23, 2001 >when you base (from biulings cliffs especially) what consideration for wind>(or lack there of) is there? This is closely related to the definition of the different types of BASE:Buildings - wind blows around themAntennas - wind blows through themSpans - wind blows under themEarth - wind does not blow through themThe first two are obvious - jump such that the wind blows you away from the structure. (On bridges with narrow superstructures it isn't much of an issue, though.) For cliffs it's not much of an issue unless winds are so bad that turbulence ensues, since the wind _cannot_ blow directly into or away from the cliff.Buildings are tougher. Winds are pretty unpredictable around them. Jumping on the upwind side can be bad because of the propensity for being blown back into the building. On the sides, you get odd vortexes off the corners. On the back, you often get "contrary" winds, the same type you see blowing trash forward in the bed of a truck. I would tend to stick to light winds for building jumps. (Disclaimer - I only have 20 BASE jumps, so don't consider me an expert.)-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #5 December 23, 2001 cool thanks fo rthe info. itll be quite awhikle before i base but i was just wondering about that stuffHave fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
riggerrob 643 #3 December 22, 2001 If there is any doubt about the winds, walk back down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #4 December 23, 2001 >when you base (from biulings cliffs especially) what consideration for wind>(or lack there of) is there? This is closely related to the definition of the different types of BASE:Buildings - wind blows around themAntennas - wind blows through themSpans - wind blows under themEarth - wind does not blow through themThe first two are obvious - jump such that the wind blows you away from the structure. (On bridges with narrow superstructures it isn't much of an issue, though.) For cliffs it's not much of an issue unless winds are so bad that turbulence ensues, since the wind _cannot_ blow directly into or away from the cliff.Buildings are tougher. Winds are pretty unpredictable around them. Jumping on the upwind side can be bad because of the propensity for being blown back into the building. On the sides, you get odd vortexes off the corners. On the back, you often get "contrary" winds, the same type you see blowing trash forward in the bed of a truck. I would tend to stick to light winds for building jumps. (Disclaimer - I only have 20 BASE jumps, so don't consider me an expert.)-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 December 23, 2001 cool thanks fo rthe info. itll be quite awhikle before i base but i was just wondering about that stuffHave fun, LIVE FREE, SkydiveJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
