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dundeejumper
Feb 21, 2012, 9:36 AM
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hi there guys been following the art of base and wingsuit jumping for many years now....never done one but have done a few parachute jumps....been looking into buying a set up because im away to start basejumping....there are that many on the market my heads in a bit of a spin....wondering if u guys could give me some pointers...........money not an option just had a big windfall
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snhughes
Feb 21, 2012, 10:06 AM
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http://www.basejumper.com/Articles/Getting_Into_BASE/
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 11:09 AM
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WOWZA your head is spinning so fast you missed the beginner forum
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OuttaBounZ
Feb 21, 2012, 12:17 PM
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(This post was edited by OuttaBounZ on Feb 21, 2012, 12:31 PM)
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vid666
Feb 21, 2012, 12:28 PM
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Since we were asked to not pick on newbies when they post in the Beginner Forum - does that mean that we can lash out when such silly quest for rudimentary info is posted outside of the beginner safe heaven ?
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OuttaBounZ
Feb 21, 2012, 12:35 PM
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 1:01 PM
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JacobG
Feb 21, 2012, 1:56 PM
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Yea bro. A few parachute jumps you say? I'm quite sure that everyone on this forum suggests you get a few HUNDRED more before you seek out to buy your gear, I'm also assuming that these jumps were probably made many many years ago. But I'm also sure someone around here will sell you a sweet velcro rig and an awesome raven 1 for a couple thousand....
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dundeejumper
Feb 21, 2012, 2:38 PM
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last jump was 3 days ago....and the few comment was a little tounge in cheek as that was my 76th jump.......and your comment about the raven 1 and velcro rig was just a piss take.............nimrod!
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dundeejumper
Feb 21, 2012, 2:41 PM
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sure did miss it......just clicked the forum link i was sent and didnt realise all the other stuff
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punkd
Feb 21, 2012, 2:48 PM
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By the fact that you're posting here asking for first gear advice I'd assume you don't know any base jumpers. Either that or none of them want to teach you at this point. No one will allow you to attend a base fjc with 76 jumps either. So that leaves learning it all on your own.. probably not a great idea.
Jump more, build up your jump numbers, learn what you don't even know you don't know then find a mentor or take a course.
If you just want to read, check the article section Tom A. has an article about buying your first set of gear. It's a bit older so you might want a bit more information to go off before you actually make your purchase to keep up with all the latest and greatest that's available.
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just ignore everyone and find someone who will take your money.. I'm sure you'll figure it out..
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 3:04 PM
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WRONG. I have a Racer and a Raven II I'd let go for way less than that.
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OuttaBounZ
Feb 21, 2012, 3:38 PM
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I'll buy your racer! (If it fits)
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 4:13 PM
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Alllll this could be yours buddy.
MAKE ME AN OFFER AND SHOW ME THE MONEY BIATCH!
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TransientCW
Feb 21, 2012, 4:51 PM
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 5:18 PM
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If she came to you with 76 parachute jumps and asked you to help her pick out a complete setup and was like, money aint a thang yo!... what would you say
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waltappel
Feb 21, 2012, 5:46 PM
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emememmy wrote: If she came to you with 76 parachute jumps and asked you to help her pick out a complete setup and was like, money aint a thang yo!... what would you say
I'd set her up with 460--for a fee, of course.
Walt
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emememmy
Feb 21, 2012, 5:53 PM
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FTW! What kind of fee would you charge
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Spiderbaby
Feb 21, 2012, 7:11 PM
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oh fuck I want that racer!!!
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waltappel
Feb 21, 2012, 7:17 PM
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emememmy wrote: FTW! What kind of fee would you charge
Since something like that would make me sort of a pimp and money is no object, I'd charge enough so I could have a purple Cadillac with some 28 inch rimz.
Walt
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dundeejumper
Feb 22, 2012, 4:49 AM
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so sorry for being nieve!
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Spiderbaby
Feb 22, 2012, 4:59 AM
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Walt!! do you still drive an unmarked cop-car?! heehee that thing was crazy!
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waltappel
Feb 22, 2012, 12:02 PM
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Spiderbaby wrote: Walt!! do you still drive an unmarked cop-car?! heehee that thing was crazy!
No, but it was an awesome BASE getaway car!
Walt
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