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120m handheld from Vijaduct limska draga Croatia. My first base jump
mr_basejumper on 2010-02-04 | Last Modified: 2010-02-16 | Views: 906 | Vote: 1 | Comments: 0
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This article was written entirely by Tom Aiello, BASE 579. Tom has made over 500 BASE jumps in the past 30 months, from more than 100 objects. He ...
TomAiello on 2007-05-23 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 5537 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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This article was written entirely by Tom Aiello, BASE 579. Tom has made more than 500 BASE jumps in the past 3 years, from over 100 objects. He ...
TomAiello on 2007-05-23 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1903 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Origins
Using parachutes to descend from fixed objects is a pastime that evidence suggests has been practiced, though infrequently, for ...
admin on 2007-06-04 | Last Modified: 2010-04-13 | Views: 2325 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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15th century In the 15th century, we find the famous genius of all times, LEONARDO DA VINCI, painter, sculptor, mathematician, scientist, ...
admin on 2007-06-04 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 2288 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Once a BASE jumper has jumped from all four objects and completes the "BASE" acronym, he or she can apply for a BASE number. The first ...
admin on 2007-06-04 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 3256 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Body ...
admin on 2007-06-07 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 3072 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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As in skydiving, the bridle connects the pilot chute to the canopy,
and is also involved in closure of the container, either through a pin
or ...
admin on 2007-06-07 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1619 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Of all protective gear you can possibly put on yourself,
a good helmet should be your first choice. Most bones in your
body heal over time, ...
admin on 2007-06-07 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1718 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Love it or hate it, video is an important part of BASE for many jumpers.
Most jumpers have used only one or two types of cameras, so that ...
admin on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1912 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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BASEwiki on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1887 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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All BASE ram-air canopies are seven-cell low aspect ratio.
There are four suspension line attachment point groups running span-wise,
labelled ...
sangiro on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1787 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Toggles are steering loops fixed to the end of the steering lines of a BASE canopy.
They are generally very similar to those used in skydiving. ...
admin on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1568 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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You are probably already familiar with sliders through your skydiving experience.
The slider exists to stage the opening of your canopy and ...
admin on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1733 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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admin on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1577 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Pilotchute packing is discussed in
packing pilotchutes.
BASE pilotchutes have ...
admin on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 2194 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Gearbags (stashbags) are often neglected components of BASE apparel. This is odd,
considering you will spend more time carrying your rig in your ...
BASEwiki on 2007-06-08 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1659 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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A hook knife is an important piece of equipment.
It is used in correcting a
line over
on a ...
admin on 2007-06-11 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 2260 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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If you need to take your gear on a flight, read this USPA and TSA travel ...
admin on 2007-06-11 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 1867 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Non jumpers often wonder why BASE jumpers wear helmets.
After all, if the parachute doesn’t open is a helmet really going to save you?
Once ...
sangiro on 2007-06-11 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 2229 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Skydiving
Of all things you can do to prepare for BASE, skydiving can be the time best spent.
However, make sure you focus on the ...
admin on 2007-06-27 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 4845 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Beyond reading this website, checking other resources, and
admin on 2007-06-27 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 2976 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Once you have completed your
first jump course (FJC), don’t go home thinking you are now a
...
admin on 2007-06-27 | Last Modified: 2010-04-16 | Views: 6025 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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Luka Fornazaric from Slovenia can call himself the Worlds fastest Wingsuit Pilot after claiming victory at the ProBASE ...
windchaser17 on 2009-12-22 | Last Modified: 2010-04-29 | Views: 282 | Votes: 0 | Comments: 0
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