JaapSuter 0 #1 October 7, 2005 Almost two months ago I wrote a dramatic post to mention I was leaving this forum. A wise man once told me this place is like a bar. It's where drunken BASE jumpers get together to talk shit and share stories. Sorry for the drama of two months ago. Let's blame it on the alcohol, and treat that post as if it never happened. People predicted I would be on a slippery slide back to posting whoredom in no time. You can take the Jaap out of the BASE forum, but you can't take the forum out of Jaap. So I'm back, with more silly things to share than ever before. I apologize in advance guys... That said, those two months I was gone did give me the time to work on some other things. Like a new website I am now opening up for everybody else. BASE WIKI - http://www.basewiki.com The BASE WIKI aims to be an encyclopedia of BASE knowledge contributed by many people. It tries to answer recurring BASE questions. It is not intended to replace the dropzone.com or Blinc forums. Most wikis (like Wikipedia) can be edited by everybody. Due to the nature of our sport, BASE WIKI requires more quality control than a fully public wiki could provide. Therefore, the information here can only be edited by a large group of editors. BASE WIKI strives to have as many editors as possible, not necessarily contributing, but at the least keeping a watchful eye over the quality of the information that is offered. Contributions are obviously appreciated even more. If you like to become an editor, contact me. The only requirement is that you can contribute something useful or positive. You will get a password and be able to edit any page. Most pages have a text box at the bottom where anybody (including non-editors and anonymous people) can leave a comment. If an editor finds a comment useful, it will be reworked back into the page itself. Over time, with sufficient input through comments, from editors and peer review, the information on this wiki will hopefully converge towards what is commonly accepted wisdom in the BASE community. We're not there yet. We only have some initial content, and there's lots more to be added. This will take time, but hopefully BASE WIKI will provide the framework in which such an encyclopedia can grow. This is not my website. This your website! So have a look over at BASE WIKI. If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas, let me know! Thanks, Jaap Suter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaapSuter 0 #2 October 7, 2005 Like I said there is not much content on BASE WIKI yet. To get a taste of what is possible, I filled out a few pages. Check out: Getting Into BASE Skydive preparation for BASE Protective Gear Utilities If you feel like changing these pages or adding new content, let me know. Tssssk, back five minutes and already I'm replying to my own posts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckerbase 0 #3 October 7, 2005 Welcome back, Jack. Missed ya. Just opened a new object tonite, was gonna call it "firestick" but maybe ill just call it Jaapsback. Burned the hell out of me, though.... ***************************** sigx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JFK 0 #4 October 7, 2005 Welcome back Bro :)JFK #1013 PM Me No Adrenalin.... No Fun! "Minds are like parachutes the Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwarped 0 #5 October 7, 2005 I briefly looked at the site. great idea. thanks for setting it up! now to find time to read it... DON'T PANIC The lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. sloppy habits -> sloppy jumps -> injury or worse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #6 October 7, 2005 Awesome WIki's rock current wiki success is the beginning of the end for Media companies, news papers (including online newspapers) will eventually be destroyed by wiki based news instead of having some reporter make up a story from "hear say" of some event, the actual people involved can get online and edit the news etc wikipedia.org also has a news site, might be wikimedia.org or wikinews.org anyway its only just a baby, but over time will destroy news papers that are trying to make it into internet giants (which will never happen) long live wiki's and good to see Jaap back, I used to enjoy your posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee846 0 #7 October 7, 2005 It was nice to find that "BASE romance" article there. Thank you for posting it. Between two evils always pick theone never tried Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmcoco84 5 #8 October 7, 2005 Hey Jaap, Nice to have you back! Awesome resource. Dental floss, that never crossed my mind. Coco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #9 October 7, 2005 welcome back bro.. i like the web Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mostwanted 0 #10 October 8, 2005 great resource - thank you so much! please continue to enhance this project! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thijs 0 #11 October 9, 2005 Hey Jaap, Very nice site man! I wish I had more time to read and study it all Great to see what you are doing. Talk to you soon. Thijs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #12 October 9, 2005 Nice Website !! Good work dude!! Kris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
