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I just watched this insane base jump video.

Has anyone here done anything like this?
I dont know if I would ever do something like this, but I am very curious as to some of the details, what the rush is like, or any stories.

I've never done it, probably wouldn't..because I know a guy who did it, busted one of his legs up so badly upon landing, and had to have surgery/pins etc. And it's not like he's totally clueless about stuff; it was just one of those fluke things.

Yeah I supose that when you jump off a cliff, you gotta kinda be prepared for some possible repercussions.

He's a thrill-seeker, but yeah, I think that experience put a damper on that tendency.

Many years ago, I wanted to try out base jumping. Now, I am not so crazy, so I don't think I'll do it. I've already been sky diving, and that's the only kind of parachute thrill I think I'll have!

I saw a parachute once when I went on to the national guard base when I was in JROTC,...that is the closest I will ever come to sky-diving or base-jumping.

WOW! that video is OFF THE HOOK!

that would be a rush and a half

I haven't base jumped but I have been skydiving twice. It is an experience that I will never forget. My first jump was a static line. where your rip cord pulls automatically as it is atached to the plane. This was from 3500'. My second jump was an accelerated freefall from 15,200'. I jumped with two instructers at my side. Your learn a lot about yourself when they open the door of a plane at 15,000 ft and say it is time to jump.

My only fear is that I would learn that I am a coward when I back out at the last minute.

Nice video...

Heres another!

http://www.extremebase.de/videos/CroatianBASE.wmv

Couple more here...

http://www.extremebase.de/videos.html

I think the "wing suits" are pretty slick... Dont think I'll be trying that one out anytime soon!

Tanx for the linx Rod.


Yeah that wing suit stuff is NUTS!!

To start BASEjupming you have to do a fair bit of freefall skydiving first. Take a look on This website for more information. It's a UK based site but gives you an idea of what experience you need. They recommend about 250 skydives before thinking about BASEjumping, but it's possible to start earlier; it depends on your ability.


There is nothing quite like throwing yourself off a cliff, or building. An interesting film to watch on this topic is BASEclimb.