Hvance 0 #26 September 16, 2010 Quote So 5 minutes ago... http://www.theonion.com/articles/only-way-base-jumper-can-get-thrill-these-days-is,18082/ I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #27 September 16, 2010 QuoteQuotehttp://www.TandemBASE.com/index.php So... now all the muppets who said "i went skydiving" can also say "I went BASE jumping". I would fly video any day. Certain FAA pt103 issues exist, of course. But whatever. This is so fucking crazy. This morning I actually thought to myself after watching a BASE video "wouldn't it be funny if someone tried to do a tandem BASE jump?" I didn't expect to actually see that it's for real. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zkfCmth-XU also http://www.mywvhome.com/bridge/Bridge2/tedstrong.htmYour rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #28 September 16, 2010 Quote Now you can BASE without knowing what you're doing. Perfect.Quote Nick DG and I did that for years. Nuttin new there. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wolfriverjoe 1,523 #29 September 16, 2010 Quote Mmm, no photos in the gallery, price reduction (now $299 down from $399)..... Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? Look at the "staff" page. They have tandem-base I/Es and even a tandem base S&T A. See, they know what they are doing. We really need a sarcasm font."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kkeenan 14 #30 September 16, 2010 Quote ... Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? The Highway Dept. that operates the bridge ? _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skwrl 56 #31 September 16, 2010 Quote Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? The Twin Falls, Idaho Emergency Rescue Department. If they haven't seen you, you're good to go.Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites squirrel 0 #32 September 16, 2010 Quote of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications) "Light sport" or "ultralight"? does having a passenger automatically bump it into light sport, or is it an illegal ultralight (part 103)? not that it really matters, just wondering. had to go through the N-numbering process recently for my weight shift, E-LSA. no one writes better "riddles" than the FAA. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Abedy 0 #33 September 16, 2010 Found this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oml71o0RHUk&feature=related on youtube as well, OMG... To me it's "Things the world doesn't need" because I suspect there will be accidents (not to talk about fatalities) sooner or later if this becomes kinda factory thing.The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #34 September 16, 2010 BASE Tandem with a handcam? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Abedy 0 #35 September 16, 2010 Quote BASE Tandem with a handcam? Wenn schon, denn schon = Let's go the whole hog.The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #36 September 16, 2010 Quote New B.A.S.E jumpers suck! NickD BASE 194 I got the tar... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthias 0 #37 September 16, 2010 QuoteI'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail with another person strapped in front. Sometimes tandems have a hard time just getting to the door of the aircraft when all hooked up. I was wondering the same thing, lol_________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Halfpastniner 0 #38 September 16, 2010 Quote New B.A.S.E jumpers suck! NickD BASE 194 +1 oh waitBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Calvin19 0 #39 September 16, 2010 Quote Quote of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications) "Light sport" or "ultralight"? does having a passenger automatically bump it into light sport, or is it an illegal ultralight (part 103)? not that it really matters, just wondering. had to go through the N-numbering process recently for my weight shift, E-LSA. no one writes better "riddles" than the FAA. You might be correct, I just went on the assumption that previously "wavered" ultralights were gathered into LS. Assumed it would be the same. It possibly could be considered an illegal tandem paraglider? Legal issues aside, I think it is something that had to happen at some point. there is no way to avoid it. I would like to know more about you ELSA, I almost built one of those a few times. even last month with the research I did we could not get the numbers to work for the duration we want. not enough energy density. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,991 #40 September 16, 2010 >I'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail . . . Roll out a set of stairs (or a lift for the bigger passengers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #41 September 16, 2010 Allow me extend and revise my remarks . . . >>All new B.A.S.E. jumpers suck!I'm not backing off the above, as there's nothing more pathetic than a 20 year old B.A.S.E. jumper. You all came to the party way late, and act like you own it. I laugh at you. On the other hand tandem B.A.S.E was inevitable. We fooled around with in the 80s, but we didn't have the right gear and skills to pull it off. But you guys do. Just don't act like you invented it. Everything in B.A.S.E was step by step and built on the guys who came before you. So I say go ahead and make your $299 a jump. I love the technology. But also know you're no longer a B.A.S.E jumper. You're a vacuum cleaner salesman . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #42 September 16, 2010 Quote I'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail with another person strapped in front. Sometimes tandems have a hard time just getting to the door of the aircraft when all hooked up. Ground launch. Trebuchet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 2 #43 September 16, 2010 I tried to update my profile to show tandem BASE I/E, but there's no option for that. I'm bummin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #44 September 16, 2010 >>to show tandem BASE I/ELOL, I need to get my "BASE tandem rating" current so meet my down at {site name deleted} building tonight at 3:45 AM in LA and I'll give ya fifty bucks. Just as long as you don't puke on me . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Calvin19 0 #45 September 17, 2010 Quote Allow me extend and revise my remarks . . . >>All new B.A.S.E. jumpers suck!I'm not backing off the above, as there's nothing more pathetic than a 20 year old B.A.S.E. jumper. You all came to the party way late, and act like you own it. I laugh at you. On the other hand tandem B.A.S.E was inevitable. We fooled around with in the 80s, but we didn't have the right gear and skills to pull it off. But you guys do. Just don't act like you invented it. Everything in B.A.S.E was step by step and built on the guys who came before you. So I say go ahead and make your $299 a jump. I love the technology. But also know you're no longer a B.A.S.E jumper. You're a vacuum cleaner salesman . . . NickD BASE 194 BASE tandem is nothing new, sure. but I am pretty sure commercial BASE tandem is. Like I always say, yes we are on the shoulders of giants every day we jump. But I still jump alongside Giants that are just as innovative and ten times as skilled as your muppets from the cold war. I was a BASE jumper when I was 19, so I think I am exempt from this "get off my lawn" speech. Check the attached Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #46 September 17, 2010 Abby is a really nice guy, but he is a tad crazy. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Calvin19 0 #47 September 17, 2010 No offense to the old school jumpers, you guys paved the way. Just sayin. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Calvin19 0 #48 September 17, 2010 Quote Abby is a really nice guy, but he is a tad crazy. Abby is the man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #49 September 17, 2010 ...and ten times as skilled as your muppets from the cold war. Yeah ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #50 September 17, 2010 Quote I'm waiting for Tandem Swooping. . Eh, Charlie Mullins did that over a decade ago. Beautiful swoop with a tippy-toe landing that was a crowd pleaser. Still caught hell from the DZO, though. It wasn't at the Mullins' home DZ. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. 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wolfriverjoe 1,523 #29 September 16, 2010 Quote Mmm, no photos in the gallery, price reduction (now $299 down from $399)..... Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? Look at the "staff" page. They have tandem-base I/Es and even a tandem base S&T A. See, they know what they are doing. We really need a sarcasm font."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #30 September 16, 2010 Quote ... Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? The Highway Dept. that operates the bridge ? _____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #31 September 16, 2010 Quote Who certifies qualified tandem-base instructors? The Twin Falls, Idaho Emergency Rescue Department. If they haven't seen you, you're good to go.Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #32 September 16, 2010 Quote of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications) "Light sport" or "ultralight"? does having a passenger automatically bump it into light sport, or is it an illegal ultralight (part 103)? not that it really matters, just wondering. had to go through the N-numbering process recently for my weight shift, E-LSA. no one writes better "riddles" than the FAA. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #33 September 16, 2010 Found this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oml71o0RHUk&feature=related on youtube as well, OMG... To me it's "Things the world doesn't need" because I suspect there will be accidents (not to talk about fatalities) sooner or later if this becomes kinda factory thing.The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #34 September 16, 2010 BASE Tandem with a handcam? Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #35 September 16, 2010 Quote BASE Tandem with a handcam? Wenn schon, denn schon = Let's go the whole hog.The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #36 September 16, 2010 Quote New B.A.S.E jumpers suck! NickD BASE 194 I got the tar... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #37 September 16, 2010 QuoteI'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail with another person strapped in front. Sometimes tandems have a hard time just getting to the door of the aircraft when all hooked up. I was wondering the same thing, lol_________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #38 September 16, 2010 Quote New B.A.S.E jumpers suck! NickD BASE 194 +1 oh waitBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #39 September 16, 2010 Quote Quote of course, it is a "two occupant" vehicle. but that makes it an illegally operated light sport aircraft. (Tandem skydives and tandem PG flying both have FAA waivers/special certifications) "Light sport" or "ultralight"? does having a passenger automatically bump it into light sport, or is it an illegal ultralight (part 103)? not that it really matters, just wondering. had to go through the N-numbering process recently for my weight shift, E-LSA. no one writes better "riddles" than the FAA. You might be correct, I just went on the assumption that previously "wavered" ultralights were gathered into LS. Assumed it would be the same. It possibly could be considered an illegal tandem paraglider? Legal issues aside, I think it is something that had to happen at some point. there is no way to avoid it. I would like to know more about you ELSA, I almost built one of those a few times. even last month with the research I did we could not get the numbers to work for the duration we want. not enough energy density. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #40 September 16, 2010 >I'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail . . . Roll out a set of stairs (or a lift for the bigger passengers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #41 September 16, 2010 Allow me extend and revise my remarks . . . >>All new B.A.S.E. jumpers suck!I'm not backing off the above, as there's nothing more pathetic than a 20 year old B.A.S.E. jumper. You all came to the party way late, and act like you own it. I laugh at you. On the other hand tandem B.A.S.E was inevitable. We fooled around with in the 80s, but we didn't have the right gear and skills to pull it off. But you guys do. Just don't act like you invented it. Everything in B.A.S.E was step by step and built on the guys who came before you. So I say go ahead and make your $299 a jump. I love the technology. But also know you're no longer a B.A.S.E jumper. You're a vacuum cleaner salesman . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #42 September 16, 2010 Quote I'm thinking it would be kind of awkward to get over the rail with another person strapped in front. Sometimes tandems have a hard time just getting to the door of the aircraft when all hooked up. Ground launch. Trebuchet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #43 September 16, 2010 I tried to update my profile to show tandem BASE I/E, but there's no option for that. I'm bummin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #44 September 16, 2010 >>to show tandem BASE I/ELOL, I need to get my "BASE tandem rating" current so meet my down at {site name deleted} building tonight at 3:45 AM in LA and I'll give ya fifty bucks. Just as long as you don't puke on me . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #45 September 17, 2010 Quote Allow me extend and revise my remarks . . . >>All new B.A.S.E. jumpers suck!I'm not backing off the above, as there's nothing more pathetic than a 20 year old B.A.S.E. jumper. You all came to the party way late, and act like you own it. I laugh at you. On the other hand tandem B.A.S.E was inevitable. We fooled around with in the 80s, but we didn't have the right gear and skills to pull it off. But you guys do. Just don't act like you invented it. Everything in B.A.S.E was step by step and built on the guys who came before you. So I say go ahead and make your $299 a jump. I love the technology. But also know you're no longer a B.A.S.E jumper. You're a vacuum cleaner salesman . . . NickD BASE 194 BASE tandem is nothing new, sure. but I am pretty sure commercial BASE tandem is. Like I always say, yes we are on the shoulders of giants every day we jump. But I still jump alongside Giants that are just as innovative and ten times as skilled as your muppets from the cold war. I was a BASE jumper when I was 19, so I think I am exempt from this "get off my lawn" speech. Check the attached Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #46 September 17, 2010 Abby is a really nice guy, but he is a tad crazy. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #47 September 17, 2010 No offense to the old school jumpers, you guys paved the way. Just sayin. -SPACE- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #48 September 17, 2010 Quote Abby is a really nice guy, but he is a tad crazy. Abby is the man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #49 September 17, 2010 ...and ten times as skilled as your muppets from the cold war. Yeah ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #50 September 17, 2010 Quote I'm waiting for Tandem Swooping. . Eh, Charlie Mullins did that over a decade ago. Beautiful swoop with a tippy-toe landing that was a crowd pleaser. Still caught hell from the DZO, though. It wasn't at the Mullins' home DZ. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
