Which is more dangerous

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Which do you feel is more dangerous? Swooping or base jumping?

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[Hooknswoop 19]

Having done both, I think BASE jumping is more dangerous by far.

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[andy2 0]

I think it depends entirely upon the person. But I've only "swooped" a 260 sq ft canopy and am still waiting to jump my first A.

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[SkySlut 0]

I think they are equally dangerous in the wrong hands...there is very little margin for error in both disciplines.

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there is very little margin for error in both disciplines.

The difference being that when an accident happens at a DZ, there is infrastructure in place to deal with it and at a remote site, well, it might not get there quite as quickly.

Also, at a DZ, the implication is that the swoop area, pond, grass or whatever, is reasonably clear of debris. Landing areas at BASE sites might not always be so nice.

Then again, WTFDIK? I don't do either because both are over my comfort level and do not pass my personal risk/reward calculations (although there are a few BASE sites I'd consider).

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[SkySlut 0]

Good point...you are going to need a helicopter to haul your ass out if you biff in on some of the remote exit points for BASE. Medical attention or lack thereof, can make the difference between life and death.

Another consideration...its not often that you get arrested for swooping. Although, it has been known to happen.

[hookitt 1]

Notice the landing area, Does this help answer the question?

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[CanuckInUSA 0]

Having zero BASE jumps under my belt, I'm obviously not very qualified to talk about this sport. But BASE seems to have many more unknown variables to each jump that swooping doesn't have. So in that respect I do believe that BASE may be more dangerous. But the margin for error in both disciplines is small, and they are obviously both dangerous (but fun).

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[Steel 0]

First I will say that I have not base jumped and that unless somebody pays me a significant sum of money to do so (In a stunt scene or something) I would not do it. I won't do it because IMHO its foolish when I consider the risks involved. For me that second or 2 of ground rush followed by and extremely slow canopy descent seems as if its just not worth the risk. On the other hand the risk involved in flying my canopy of choice (a nicely loaded one) is one that I am well aware of but feel like I am gaining enough pleasure from it to take my chances on it. That is my opinion I do not require anybody to agree with it but I do require them to respect it. Just as I respect base jumpers' right to choose to base jump even though deep down I think its a very stupid choice they have made.

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[Ron 10]

Having done both...

They both can be as safe, or as risky as you let them.

Take a guy with no experience or education with a high WL...Well, I think everyone knows where I stand on that.

A guy that takes the same approach that a lot of swoopers do when it comes to BASE will end up just as dead. If they think they know what they are doing, and don't listen to the guys with more BASE jumps than them...Well I fiqure they are a crater waiting to happen.

FWIW I only have 2 BASE jumps...I didn't like them. A lot of work climbing a tower for a few second freefall. I might do it again, but its not something I could really get into.

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[Tonto 1]

Swooping is judgement dependant

Base is both judgement and equipment dependant.

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[sneaky 0]

I have done both and Skydiving has hurt me,I got knocked unconcious after exit and came round at 3000feet ,no Cypres and broken Nose and ...mmm the taste of blood in freefall...thats something eh?

But I work in GSM Telecommunications and by far RF Radiation on some Towers and the access to them and the climb is more dangerous.Plus the margin for error on BASE....hhmm