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BenderOfLife
Jun 17, 2012, 11:57 AM
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Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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hello
we are 3 guys traveling in the us , during 28.8-22.9 . and we want to basejump once .
what websites can i check for renting gear / instructors / mentors ?
how much does it cost? what location have more spectacular view ? good for beginners?
thx. in adv.
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554
Jun 17, 2012, 1:42 PM
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Re: [BenderOfLife] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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That's awesome. Welcome to the friendly sport of BASE jumping. 
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JBag
Jun 18, 2012, 12:02 AM
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Re: [avenfoto] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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nah dude, ill throw anyone off half dome!
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waltappel
Jun 18, 2012, 12:44 AM
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Re: [TransientCW] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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Wow, that's almost as sexy as the Fleshlight.
Walt
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xnewmanx
Jun 18, 2012, 5:58 AM
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Re: [BenderOfLife] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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http://www.cloud9living.com/los-angeles/bridge-to-nowhere-bungee-jump
and you get a pretty nice hike out of the deal...
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stinkydragon
Jun 19, 2012, 2:59 PM
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Re: [waltappel] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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No way. Realdoll wins hands down. Some people b1tch about lack of portability and conceal-ability -- which the Fleshlight obviously has -- but they either haven't tried the Rucksack Anne mod or they're just weak.
Rucksack Anne mod: remove remove legs and arms (ideally leave handle sized stumps) and place in LC2 large ruck. Voila!
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BenderOfLife
Jun 20, 2012, 8:39 AM
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Re: [stinkydragon] Basejumping in california (+- 3 states futherer)
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http://tandembase.com/twin-falls seems great , and also close .
http://www.cloud9living.com/los-angeles/bridge-to-nowhere-bungee-jump is only a bungee jump right ?
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TimmyE
Jun 21, 2012, 5:25 PM
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Hey,
No need to go without BASE Gear.
Cruise E BAY,
Sometimes theres really good deals going on.
The last thing you need is to be un prepared.
Gerald
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Kundah
Jul 17, 2012, 5:50 AM
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I skydive. I want to begin BASE. But sometimes, you guys are so unfriendly and condescending that it makes me feel a little nervous that I would end up with your attitudes. This is the first post I have written on any of these forums, as I like to simply browse the beginner section and learn what I can. But these guys were asking a question (silly or not), and were met with contempt and sarcasm.
Not everyone thinks to look these things up, some people like to go on forums and ask actual people questions. Why not just answer and stop being dicks abuot it? You make yourselves come across so badly, so unwelcoming. It's a shame. you make the sport look bad.
And to the people that actually helped these guys out. You give me faith xx :)
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OuttaBounZ
Jul 17, 2012, 11:39 AM
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Kundah wrote: But these guys were asking a question (silly or not), and were met with contempt and sarcasm.
Relax, its the internet. Stop being so sensitive and taking things so seriously.
Edited to remove a really funny picture.
(This post was edited by OuttaBounZ on Jul 18, 2012, 8:54 AM)
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TransientCW
Jul 17, 2012, 12:56 PM
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its just the internet, you little sensitive susan. all the jumpers ive ever met/jumped with have been some of the best people ive ever known (with the occassional cocky, im-so-much-better-than-you kind of dickhead thrown in the mix once in a very blue moon)
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Kundah
Jul 17, 2012, 2:28 PM
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Nah it's not only this post, obviously, it's just a general snootiness around the forum that seems kinda dickish. Im a dive instructor and it's the kind of attitude I see in new divemasters, I just think its lame. Picking on the easy people to pick on is extra lame. |
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rippedbx
Jul 17, 2012, 3:42 PM
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Sounds like these forums aren't for you. BASE is dangerous but the forums are way worse because the injuries are emotional rather than physical and thus take longer to heal.
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Mitchpee
Jul 17, 2012, 4:11 PM
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rippedbx wrote: Sounds like these forums aren't for you. BASE is dangerous but the forums are way worse because the injuries are emotional rather than physical and thus take longer to heal.
Yeah you can't just stitch up those emotional wounds at home with Jon and a sewing needle!
Kundah do more skydiving and less critiquing of anonymous faces on an internet forum about a sport you want to someday participate in.
Just wanted to add that I think it's extremely sad you have to troll in an internet thread. I feel bad that this is as exciting as it gets! Good luck and find something to occupy that free time!
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Kundah
Jul 17, 2012, 11:47 PM
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Mitch, I'll do whatever I frackin want, so you can keep your defensive and inane advice to yourself! That includes telling people i think they're being assholes if I think they're being assholes. What's more, don't for one second make the mistake of thinking I'm over sensitive. You're just being dicks. Thought you might appreciate the heads up, maybe be a little less unwelcoming to prospective new jumpers, but I guess you enjoy the superior vibes?!
You all started somewhere. Peace, I'm done.
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Jul 18, 2012, 4:49 AM
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SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
youll end up with a stress hernia
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T_C
Jul 18, 2012, 9:37 AM
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http://m.urbandictionary.com/#define?term=Playing%20the%20world%27s%20saddest%20song%20on%20the%20world%27s%20smallest%20violin
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base1347
Jul 20, 2012, 5:37 PM
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D-Bag.
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waltappel
Jul 21, 2012, 9:32 AM
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Kundah wrote: Nah it's not only this post, obviously, it's just a general snootiness around the forum that seems kinda dickish. Im a dive instructor and it's the kind of attitude I see in new divemasters, I just think its lame. Picking on the easy people to pick on is extra lame.
Like any risk sport, in BASE, a necessary part of keeping the sport alive is keeping people from killing themselves and one of the ways of doing that is to tell anyone who is casually thinking about BASE that it's *not* something to be approached casually. Sometimes that message is said in a civil way and sometimes it gets pretty harsh. A lot of how the message is communicated depends on the perceived attitude of the newbie.
There are a shitload of experienced BASE jumpers who have gone to a lot of effort and personal risk to give back to the sport. That's how much of the knowledge has been passed along--by way of a sort of apprenticeship. There is rarely any reward for the experienced jumper other than the knowledge they are giving back and helping to save lives.
Showing attitude, laziness, or a sense of entitlement to someone it that position does not get anyone anywhere.
Look again at the forums. If a newbie has clearly done their homework and has done whatever it took to get ready to begin their BASE career, they are welcomed and treated with respect because they have shown respect by not wasting anyone's time.
Lame? Maybe. But it is what it is.
Walt
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Scubadivemaster
Jul 22, 2012, 11:54 PM
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As a very old diving industry pro, don't compare the two sports. Folks I lead into scuba will probably never die in scuba. Folks I introduce to base most likely will see death up close. Apples and oranges. If you don't understand the difference, shhh. Be quiet for a while and watch some friends die.
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Kundah
Jul 23, 2012, 1:16 AM
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Scubadivemaster wrote: As a very old diving industry pro, don't compare the two sports. Folks I lead into scuba will probably never die in scuba. Folks I introduce to base most likely will see death up close. Apples and oranges. If you don't understand the difference, shhh. Be quiet for a while and watch some friends die.
WOW you are all just cementing my point, aren't you?
Also, I'm not comparing the sports, silly. I'm comparing the 'cooler than thou' attitude that I have experienced in both areas.
Scubadivemaster wrote: Be quiet for a while and watch some friends die
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Jul 23, 2012, 7:26 AM
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Kundah wrote: Also, I'm not comparing the sports, silly. I'm comparing the 'cooler than thou' attitude that I have experienced in both areas.
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