kokaneegirl 0 #1 March 15, 2003 Dang it, Tom. The "can't post"/ "Bump" thing means I have to cutandpaste like a banshee. Thank God I type 80 wpm.... At any rate, in response to rgoper: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- rgoper: "the sites you posted are appreciated. (but that's the first place(s) i went to, long ago) i've done more than a few "virtual jumps" but just as i didn't learn how to "skydive" out of a magazine, or a url, i wouldn't actually buy gear, go to one of these sites, and go BASE jump off of an object somewhere on my own, without proper instruction and coaching. Perhaps you haven't been to some of these url's LATELY. TWO of them offer a FJC. Although I haven't been through one (I am LUCKY enough to have a very competant "mentor" so instruction me on ALL aspects of BASE....with a LONG way to go), I understand them to be the best way to start. Maybe this isn't a good analogy, but when I started skydiving, I found a very reputable establishment and went through their program. It wasn't the type of plane, it was knowledge of body position, gear familiarity, spotting, ect. In my mind, BASE jumping should be the same. If you're going to do it, do it right. Learn as much as you can, THEN branch out. " thus my concern. in the end, a solid training program, mentoring, coaching and help with appropriate gear selection and site/object(s) is imperitive for the longevity of this sport," Again, see the url's with FJC's. "even in the original topic, the poster's url site is posted, and can be visited by anyone, but does not offer any services for BASE newbies, only "experienced jumpers" Again, they DO offer "services". FJC's In my opinion, (Boone being an exception), only experienced jumpers should begin BASE. Canopy control. In the words of Martha Stewart: "It's a GOOD thing." Divot how do you get experienced? just my 0.02 USD. --Richard-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kokaneegirl 0 #2 March 15, 2003 I finally got my "E"!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #3 March 15, 2003 thank you for your time. it is appreciated.--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
