What is BASE?
matthew flint
of skydiving. You seem to have come to the conclusion that BASE is taboo -
but what exactly is it?
There's no mention in the FAQ, as far as I can see...
mat
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Generally it means jumping off fixed objects, instead of out of an
aircraft.
Benny Goolsby, D-10375/S&TA CE#39/Vector Tandem Instructor
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Brien Henson
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>I've been reading the discussion about BASE and whether it forms a valid part
>of skydiving. You seem to have come to the conclusion that BASE is taboo -
>but what exactly is it?
>
>There's no mention in the FAQ, as far as I can see...
>
>mat
>
BASE jumping is the art/science/sport of parachuting from fixed
(non-aeronautical) objects. The canopy is never preinflated as in
paragliding, but is always packed in a container or deployment bag
(or both). Delays can range from 0 to 13++ seconds depending on the height of
the object and method of deployment.
The acronym BASE stand for Building, Antenna (tower), Span (bridge),
Earth (cliff).
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Barry Brumitt
I've been reading the discussion about BASE and whether it forms a
valid part of skydiving. You seem to have come to the
conclusion that BASE is taboo - but what exactly is it?
There's no mention in the FAQ, as far as I can see...
Look again, grasshopper,
Barry
ps. Probably about time to update the skysurfing entry... anyone? anyone?
-. Where can I try Skysurfing or BASE jumping?
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It a nutshell, you can't -- unless you're already a very experienced skydiver.
"Skysurfing" or "Skyboarding" refers to skydiving with a small board, or snow
board, attached to your feet. This allows for some radical maneuvers in
freefall. However, such jumps should only be attempted by expert skydivers,
and preferably after discussion with one of the few skysurfers who have
experience. This is currently a very "fringe" activity in the skydiving world.
BASE jumping involves jumping off of fixed objects (like Buildings, Antennas,
Spans (bridges), or Earth (cliffs)), and landing under a parachute. While
being an expert skydiver isn't an absolute requirement, you need a great deal
of experience in parachute packing, canopy control, quick reflexes, and body
position awareness before this can be attempted with any real safety. Start
with skydiving, and then go from there. Furthermore, there are very few places
where one may BASE jump legally, as most locations are private property.
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Barry Chase D9545/AFF I'95/Tandem Instructor
>The acronym BASE stand for Building, Antenna (tower), Span (bridge),
>Earth (cliff).
I thought I saw a post from a USPA director type that said it meant Better
Attempt Something Else.
HA! Relax, it's just a joke!
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Bert Robbins
: I've been reading the discussion about BASE and whether it forms a valid part
: of skydiving. You seem to have come to the conclusion that BASE is taboo -
: but what exactly is it?
: There's no mention in the FAQ, as far as I can see...
BASE jumping is not skydiving, although they may use the same or
similar equipment.
BASE is Building, Antenna, Span and Earth. To qualify, get a BASE
number, you need to make a jump from each of these and survive.
Skydiving, is defined by the FAA and goes something like this,
The exit of an aircraft in flight with the intention of using
a parachute for any or all of the desent to the earth. The
operative phrase is "aircraft in flight".
Buildings don't fly, Antennas don't fly, Spans don't fly and
the Earth dosen't fly either.
I don't know what the fuss is with people who get pissed off
because USPA dosen't want to be associated with BASE jumping.
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S/L-I-1995
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In article <D5G8w...@Newbridge.COM>, brob...@newbridge.com (Bert Robbins)
wrote:
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> Buildings don't fly, Antennas don't fly, Spans don't fly and
> the Earth dosen't fly either.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hmmm... you seem supporting pre-Copernican points of view on this questions ;-)
> I don't know what the fuss is with people who get pissed off
> because USPA dosen't want to be associated with BASE jumping.
>
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> Bert Robbins
> D-12373
> AFF-I-1995
> S/L-I-1995
Blue skies, Chaco
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>I've been reading the discussion about BASE and whether it forms a valid part
>of skydiving. You seem to have come to the conclusion that BASE is taboo -
>but what exactly is it?
>There's no mention in the FAQ, as far as I can see...
Buildings
Antennas
Spans (bridges)
Earth
That's what BASE stands for, it's basically some really low altitude jumps (
of course depending on what you jump from..but most are very low)...Some
people say it's taboo...and others love it...as far as I know it's not
sanctioned by USPA because it's a fairly dangerous aspect of jumping, and in
most cases illegal....
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