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thetrollsmasher
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Where to learn BASE in Florida?
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having a hard time finding much BASE jumping in FL, thought maybe you guys could help
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Feb 29, 2012, 12:23 AM
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Re: [thetrollsmasher] Where to learn BASE in Florida?
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thetrollsmasher wrote: having a hard time finding much BASE jumping in FL, thought maybe you guys could help
How about introducing yourself and giving details about any previous parachute experience?
Walt
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Feb 29, 2012, 12:27 AM
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Hey mate, welcome to the forums. You have come to exactly the right place to start your adventures. Basejumping is extremely easy getting into and does not take any previous knowledge to execute, you only need a parachute and somewhere to jump from. For getting a parachute I would recommend contacting a parachute-school near you and ask them to sell or give you an old used parachute. To avoid stupid questions tell them you are using the fabric to sew clothes or something. Make certain that the parachute has got no big holes in it and that not more than 3 or 4 lines are broken. If the lines you steer the parachute with are broken you might want to tie them back together because if you cant steer you risk scratching the paint off of cars and stuff and that can get really expensive. Since you will only be jumping from low heights the quality of the parachute is not very important. After getting the parachute you only need somewhere to jump from. If you live on or above the 5th floor I suggest starting from there. After 2 or 3 jumps you want to try jumping from somewhere higher. However, since its obviusly more dangerous the higher you get do not increase the height more than 10 meters inbetween each jump. I also recommend not jumping with a wingsuit until you have reached at least 200 meters. To be on the safe side most people dont jump their wingsuits until they reach 300 meters but personally I think that is beeing a bit over-cautious, and also, who in their right mind would want to grind through 20 or more regular jumps before starting with the wingsuit? Good luck with your jumping and do not hesitate asking if you have more questions.
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thetrollsmasher
Feb 29, 2012, 12:36 AM
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Hi im Jermaine Johnson I have no BASE experience yet but I bought a parachute at a garage sale yesterday and im looking for a good cliff in florida to go make my first BASE jump at. Im not trying to do any skydiving or anything like that just base and wing suit.
Any tips for my first dive? Also if anyone knows a good place in florida let me know id love to go do some jumps this weekend cant wait to get started 
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Feb 29, 2012, 12:38 AM
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THanks man sounds like some awesome advice, but wouldnt a parachute with broken strings be dangerous? is tying them back together really good enough? O well doesnt matter the one i got at the garage sale doesnt have any holes or broken strings thank god but its a little smaller than i imagined parachutes being but im sure it will work fine
Good jumpings!
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Feb 29, 2012, 3:43 AM
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Oh and for god's sake man, (I don't know how anyone forgot) you NEED to have a GoPro for this jump. Try and make it into something like a 10min documentary. It IS your first jump. Really a milestone in your life. Even skydivers do this.. Except that for them it's an expensive option.. DIY FTW. Probably should bring all your friends down below too to watch. I mean it's not every day one gets to see a friend take his or her first leap to stardom either. They can also retrieve the footage should anything (highly unlikely though) go awry.
So. Welcome! Greatly looking forward to seeing your progression here.
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Feb 29, 2012, 4:27 AM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: THanks man sounds like some awesome advice, but wouldnt a parachute with broken strings be dangerous? is tying them back together really good enough? O well doesnt matter the one i got at the garage sale doesnt have any holes or broken strings thank god but its a little smaller than i imagined parachutes being but im sure it will work fine Good jumpings!
No need to worry about broken lines or size of parachute now since you are just jumping from low heights in the beginning. When you have reached 500 - 600 meters (according to the above progression formula) its starting to get a bit dangerous (not a lot though) and then you might want to start look for a higher quality parachute.
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Jumpilot1
Feb 29, 2012, 8:03 AM
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I can't believe no one has said it...your first jump needs to be under a round canopy.
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Feb 29, 2012, 9:11 AM
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i bealive if your a noob and in florida you must wear green, lots of green...
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:24 PM
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Thanks for all he helpful advice people, really awesome community you have here
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:25 PM
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also is it ok for me to go solo on my first jump, im not sure if i know anyone who is free to go with me tomorrow morning
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:30 PM
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its preferred to go alone on your first. make sure you dont tell anyone where you are or what you are doing.
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:31 PM
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And when you go on a trackingjump.
Don't forget the Tracking protection.
Microsoft didn't add the feature for nothing.
It will make you bounceproof
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:33 PM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: also is it ok for me to go solo on my first jump, im not sure if i know anyone who is free to go with me tomorrow morning
I wouldn't recommend it. Who will film the glory from the ground if you are by yourself? I wouldn't take any other base jumpers with you but I would definitely find the loudest bar skanks that you can and issue them cameras. Given that you're from Florida a mother/daughter barfly team can't be that hard to recruit.
Also, don't stop with the GoPro. Mount a Contour and a Sony on a helmet along with it. With your technical knowledge a post flight comparison of camera quality would be the contribution you need to raise yourself to the highest level of BASE.
Good luck and God Speed.
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:39 PM
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Indyoshi wrote: its preferred to go alone on your first. make sure you dont tell anyone where you are or what you are doing.
thats what i figured, i dont want to get into trouble or anything, not sure about the laws around here
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Feb 29, 2012, 1:44 PM
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Boogz wrote: thetrollsmasher wrote: THanks man sounds like some awesome advice, but wouldnt a parachute with broken strings be dangerous? is tying them back together really good enough? O well doesnt matter the one i got at the garage sale doesnt have any holes or broken strings thank god but its a little smaller than i imagined parachutes being but im sure it will work fine Good jumpings! No need to worry about broken lines or size of parachute now since you are just jumping from low heights in the beginning. When you have reached 500 - 600 meters (according to the above progression formula) its starting to get a bit dangerous (not a lot though) and then you might want to start look for a higher quality parachute.
im pretty sure you can die from as low as 300 meters but im no expert obviously, is it really that safe as long as its lower than 500?
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Feb 29, 2012, 2:23 PM
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http://www.trolleyblogs.com/...-augustine-cross.jpg
Supersick first jump (if you have GoPro vid) AND you can land on a boat to make your getaway.... Felix Baumgartner would be super jealous of your high profile first jump.
Don't worry about the condition of your parachute...you could always just land in the water.
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Feb 29, 2012, 2:30 PM
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How do i get up that thing, is there a ladder?
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Feb 29, 2012, 2:32 PM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: also is it ok for me to go solo on my first jump, im not sure if i know anyone who is free to go with me tomorrow morning
Don't be a cock. There are plenty of people willing to go with you.
This guy will teach you how to wingsuit.
This one will probably do virtual GC.
This one may put out but she seems bipolar.
And this guy will teach you jargon.
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Feb 29, 2012, 2:54 PM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: Boogz wrote: thetrollsmasher wrote: THanks man sounds like some awesome advice, but wouldnt a parachute with broken strings be dangerous? is tying them back together really good enough? O well doesnt matter the one i got at the garage sale doesnt have any holes or broken strings thank god but its a little smaller than i imagined parachutes being but im sure it will work fine Good jumpings! No need to worry about broken lines or size of parachute now since you are just jumping from low heights in the beginning. When you have reached 500 - 600 meters (according to the above progression formula) its starting to get a bit dangerous (not a lot though) and then you might want to start look for a higher quality parachute. im pretty sure you can die from as low as 300 meters but im no expert obviously, is it really that safe as long as its lower than 500?
Under 500 is totally safe, no worries, have fun on your first jump tomorrow, be sure to post the video.
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Feb 29, 2012, 5:08 PM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: having a hard time finding much BASE jumping in FL, thought maybe you guys could help
Start here.
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thetrollsmasher
Feb 29, 2012, 6:09 PM
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k, im leaving first thing in the morning, let you guys know all about it when i get back. Sorry wont be able to get it on video this time
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Feb 29, 2012, 6:25 PM
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thetrollsmasher wrote: Hi im Jermaine Johnson
Is this you => click
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