Questions??????

[stilettodude 0]

I don't want to sound dumb but i have so many questions concerning B.A.S.E. that i would like answered. I have only a few jumps ( all from the same object, w/ borrowed gear) and would like to continue in the sport, but there is so much i want to know. Would the gear i need be decided by what type, or height of objects i would be jumping? Should i keep jumping the A's before i try the B's? Where can i get info on fall rates from fixed objects? There are so any more questions but i don't want to bore you. Maybe you know somewhere i can go to get good info on the sport, all info will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Philip

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[SkydiveMonkey 0]

You know about Blinc? Lots of stuff on there.

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[Zennie 0]

Definitely go to Blinc and read as much as you can. Mick has a great KnowledgeBASE with many informative articles. Also read as much of the BASE Board, including the archives, as you can. That will be a good start.

Basic Research & Consolidated Rigging also have some document archives that are worth perusing. Also check out the Australian BASE Association's website.

Do you have many experienced BASE jumpers in the area? Pick their brains and gather as much information as you can. In any event, a lot of these questions are the types of things you should be asking your mentor. You do have a mentor don't you?

To specifically address your questions...

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Would the gear i need be decided by what type, or height of objects i would be jumping?

Yes, definitely. For example, I have 5 different pilot chutes, two containers (1 pin and 1 velcro) and two mains. And actually I'm thinking of replacing my current velcro setup with a newer one.

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Should i keep jumping the A's before i try the B's?

As are probably the safest objects you can do. They're generally out in the middle of a wide open field, obstacles are far less prevalent and you can use a tailwind to your advantage. Bs, OTOH are about the most dangerous objects you can do... tight landing areas, lots of obstacles, wind rotors off of the B, generally low altitude with minimal to no margin for error. Oh, and generally high bust as well.

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Where can i get info on fall rates from fixed objects?

Basic Research has some really nice height/delay/PC charts here.

This should be enough to get you started.

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[Dd0g 0]

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As are probably the safest objects you can do. They're generally out in the middle of a wide open field, obstacles are far less prevalent and you can use a tailwind to your advantage. Bs, OTOH are about the most dangerous objects you can do... tight landing areas, lots of obstacles, wind rotors off of the B, generally low altitude with minimal to no margin for error. Oh, and generally high bust as well.

I agree with you on this, but want to re-emphasize what you've said. As are safe only with proper winds. With nil winds, they are equivalent to Es with only 120 degrees of open cliff face (assuming an A with three line sets).

With winds down the wire, they can be quite dangerous. And if, for some reason, someone jumps an A quadrant into a wind or with a crosswind, they can be as dangerous as any other type of object out there - regardless of landing area.

Think of the line sets on an A as solid planes when thinking about object strike issues - yes, the wind blows through the line sets. . . but canopies generally do not! I've had my end cells "break the plane" of the line sets once, and it was only luck that I didn't hit a line in the process. This is a very bad habit.

As can be fairly safe, but ONLY with the correct wind layout. I think that inexperienced jumpers are often taking much bigger risks on As than they think, as they are sometimes jumping very sub-optimal wind configurations.

Peace,

D-d0g

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[Faber 0]

I would say(whithout ever jumped anything else than A´s) that S´s would be the safest.Then A´s.Normaly you can pick the best side of an A and jump it.I dont know anything about winds at B and E´s so cant tell what i think would be the next on the list,but think E´s.

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I think that inexperienced jumpers are often taking much bigger risks on As than they think, as they are sometimes jumping very sub-optimal wind configurations.

ups yes i think your correct..

Stay safe
Stefan Faber

[Zennie 0]

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I would say(whithout ever jumped anything else than A´s) that S´s would be the safest.Then A´s.

I suppose part of it would be how one define's "safe". If you're talking about object strike potential, S's would, in general terms, present the least. However, many S's have sub-optimal landing areas, whereas A's are generally in level, open fields.

6 of one, half dozen of another I suppose.

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[Faber 0]

Thanks for pointing out,the S´s herearound require water landings,therefore i just were thinking of thouse as water jumps,required what you need to thouse.

Stay safe
Stefan Faber

[stilettodude 0]

Hey, Lots of good info @ Basic Research & Consolidated Rigging We have a few experienced BASE jumpers and yes i have a mentor. I just need to spend more time picking their brains. ( i spend 6 months a year offshore so i'm trying to learn from the keyboard too. In my neighborhood its either A's or B's (so i will stick to the A's till i get more experience).
Philip P.S. Thanks for the help

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[Faber 0]

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two containers (1 pin and 1 velcro) and two mains.

So you always use a canopi?Doh..he he sorry im borrede while most of you guys are out jumping.

Do you want new velcro or just use all your mony on a new velcrorig?

I also have 2 different rigs,a Vertex(2-pin) and a Reactor(velcro)and a main to both.

Stay safe
Stefan Faber

[Zennie 0]

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Do you want new velcro or just use all your mony on a new velcrorig?

Heh. Funny you should ask that.

I'm seriously thinking of buying a new Vision. I have a first-generation Reactor that serves the purpose, but I think I'd like something a little newer.

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon