Gear
BASE Jumping gear has evolved over the years to fit the specific and changing needs of BASE jumpers. While BASE jumping gear is closely related to skydiving gear, it is also very different. There are a number of gear manufacturers who specialize in building canopies and containers for fixed object jumping. Know and understand your gear. It's the only thing besides your common sense standing between you and the grim reaper.
BASE Accessories - 2007-06-11 by BASEwiki updated
There are plenty of useful things to take with on a jump other than the obvious that don’t take up much space and might save your life... or just save you time.
BASE Canopies - 2007-06-11 by BASEwiki updated
BASE canopies have come a long way since the first skydives were done under round parachutes, and it is beyond the scope of Basejumper to provide a full history of the development of canopy flight. So let’s take off where skydiving left us…
Body Armor - 2007-06-07 by BASEwiki updated


Bridles - 2007-06-07 by BASEwiki updated


Cameras - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated
Love it or hate it, video is an important part of BASE for many jumpers.
Choosing Your First BASE Gear: Marta Empinotti’s Best Advice - 2016-12-20 by Annette O'Neil new


Containers - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated


Elastics - 2007-06-27 by BASEwiki updated


Gear Bags - 2007-06-08 by admin updated
Gearbags (stashbags) are often neglected components of BASE apparel...odd, considering you will spend more time carrying your rig in your gearbag than you will wearing it.
Helmets - 2007-06-07 by BASEwiki updated


Hook Knife - 2007-06-11 by BASEwiki updated


My First BASE Rig - 2007-05-23 by Tom Aiello updated
So, the time has come to buy your first BASE rig. You've made the skydives, practiced your canopy control, and have an experienced mentor to keep you out of trouble. But what rig should you buy?
Pilot Chutes - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated
BASE pilotchutes have gone through extensive experimentation...
Protective Clothing - 2007-06-11 by BASEwiki updated


Risers - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated


Sliders - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated


Suspension Lines - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated
All BASE ram-air canopies are seven-cell low aspect ratio with four suspension line attachment point groups running span-wise, labelled ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, and ‘D’ from the front to the rear.
Tailpocket - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated


Toggles - 2007-06-08 by BASEwiki updated


Travel - 2007-06-11 by BASEwiki updated
If you need to take your gear on a flight, read the USPA and TSA travel advisory, written for skydiving rigs, and applies to BASE rigs as well.
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