BASE813 0 #26 September 17, 2004 Quote it's not the number of jumps you have, it's the quality of jumps you've made this is always forgotten................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie109 0 #27 September 17, 2004 QuoteAgain the first opening discussion was a question of why the author stated that someone only needs 50 BASE jumps in order to WS BASE… Because: 42 + 8 = 50 Ok a more serious response... Q. Why 50? A. 50 jumps seemed like a good number, the minimum (in our opinion) for a heads up, focused jumper to develop the skills required. But like people have already said, its the quality that counts not the quantity. Hence why we put 50 jumps ++ and a list of skills/ attributes. 5 jumps = reckless 100 jumps = nobody is going to wait that long BASE jumpers aren't very good at following "rules" and even worse at following "advice" We hope people reading the document will be self critical.. "do I have those skills?" "do I still get really nervous at the exit point?" "does my tracking suck?" If I do an update I may add: ---------------------------------- Ask yourself - "Do I satisfy all of these requirements?" and "Do I feel ready?" If you have any doubts ask that experienced WS BASE jumper who you want to be your mentor - " Am I ready?" ---------------------------------- Long flights, J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #28 September 17, 2004 good job guys I dont think you can put a # on how many jumps before starting on WS BASE,as you already said you´ll need the skills to do it.... hopefuly nobody follows BASE "manuals" dead straight,they should have some common sence and self justice... I see all this as a guide,and i hope i can use it even as i have over 100BASE and not the skills to WS BASE yet(only 1 slider up) Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #29 September 20, 2004 This article is up on the Dropzone.com home page. Thanks James! The HTML version can be found here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=506 The PDF can be downloaded locally from here: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/archive/gear/download.cgi?d=1095678886Safe swoops Sangiro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclecharlie109 0 #30 September 20, 2004 It was a team effort Long flights, J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
726 0 #31 September 20, 2004 Good article James !!! #726 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podl01 0 #32 September 22, 2004 thanks james and all other guys who worked on that information! I think it will cover a lot of questions someone will ask when preparing for the first drops! ...you forgot to mention the 10sec rule the way to go! andi www.pressurized.at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
