donkeyboy 0 #1 October 26, 2003 I'm an accomplished paraglider pilot with 50 skydives so far . I plan on jumping more and attending a FJC this Spring or Summer . Afterwards I would like to start base jumping from tandem paragliders from 500-3000 agl . I'm starting to look into gear and would like to learn how to pack prior to my FJC . The base altitude for most of my jumps will be around 8000'. I'm looking for any gear recommendations you might have . Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #2 October 26, 2003 QuoteAfterwards I would like to start base jumping from tandem paragliders from 500-3000 agl That wont be BASE jumps thats low altitude skydives QuoteThe base altitude for most of my jumps will be around 8000' I guess you should ask in the skydive section 8000ft thats kinda highSounds abit like you dont know fore sure what you want. Please read this http://www.dropzone.com/columns/GettingIntoBASE.shtml and http://www.dropzone.com/news/MyFirstBASERig.shtml BASE is jumping off FIXED objects,im not sure that is what you want Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkeyboy 0 #3 October 26, 2003 Clarification. Faber thank you for your reply. What gear would you recommend for a 500 ft tandem paraglider jump ? My base altitude of 8000' is the msl of the ground I'll be landing on . I live in Colorado . Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #4 October 26, 2003 will pm you.i do belive i cant contribute whith the info you need Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sum1sneaky 0 #5 October 27, 2003 will you take me up so I can test the gear configuration first? I am in your area sum1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #6 October 27, 2003 I presume you've seen the soulflyers video ? I couldn't begin to tell you what the gear is, but you might have a clue. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #7 October 27, 2003 You might try posting this to the ABA forum. I know that I've seen some video of tandem paraglider jumps (on BASE gear) on Beyond Extreme. I bet Tom B could help put you on the right track. My short answer is: Standard BASE gear ought to work fine. I've jumped a couple of slow moving aircraft (ultralights, mostly) from very low altitudes on standard BASE gear and had no real problems.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #8 October 27, 2003 Post to the UK board - there are a couple of jumpers who are experienced paraglider pilots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redfox 0 #9 October 27, 2003 As mentioned, this is not BASE jumping. I have a few jumps from a tandem paraglider (from 300m to 700m) and personally think it is a good way to test your skills. You have low airspeed (about 35-40km/h), and it is cheaper that with a balloon (for me). Some tandem pilots are very hot to experience such a jump, so it should be no problem to find one. You could tell the tandem pilot that the exit will be no problem for the paraglider canopy. For the low jumps I used my FOX with the Reactor 4. Enjoy it! RedFox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
czechbase 0 #10 October 27, 2003 Anyone got some pictures of the exit before and after? Thanks.www.motavi.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #11 October 27, 2003 And what about jump from skydiving tandem? Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #12 October 27, 2003 has been done not a low jump through.. Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #13 October 27, 2003 What container? I'm afraid or premature opening. Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #14 October 27, 2003 as said it wasnt low. it were a Javerlin container and i used my at that time Sabre 150 mian canopy. i jumped off at 2500ft went stabel(i stood on his feets,he holding at me,lod go off me so i did fall back to earth),and pulled,flew nice down,no problems... the TM were stuck up there for some time Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee846 0 #15 October 27, 2003 I used my BASE-gear for low-altitude jumps: tandem paragliders, balloons, moto-D-planes... I haven't problem with it. It was just one question -- about packing: slider -down or -up. Sometimes the paragliders pilot can't say anythink about altitude before start. Between two evils always pick theone never tried Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbla4024 0 #16 October 27, 2003 But I'm talking about using BASE container. And something like 200 m. Fido Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donkeyboy 0 #17 October 31, 2003 Dear Sneaky, email me at sooperflyboy@aol.com I'll take you up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #18 November 1, 2003 some guys did it at our DZ http://www.piis.ch/gallery.php?dirdesc=August03&id=gruy6&fid=gry632.jpg#4 canopy is a velocity, container I think is a javelin, not sure. for paraglider jumps, depending on altitude, can be done with a "normal" skydive rig. Been done at our DZ with Javelin and spinetto 135---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
