CrazyThomas 0 #1 December 3, 2002 Who can accept it? Who can tolerate it? and who likes it? Me, I am yes for all three. But that's just me. Peace Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #2 December 3, 2002 Put me down for all three (3). ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #3 December 3, 2002 I've got no problems with BASE, as a matter of fact I have a great deal of respect for those who do it and are able to do it safely. Personally, I don't have the balls, yet. It does fascinate me though, it wouldn't surprise me if I get the itch one day and start into it. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 918 #4 December 3, 2002 Ditto what Jimbo said. Hope to try it someday, but wanna do it right, and $$$ for a BASE school/rig ain't a priority right now. I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #5 December 3, 2002 If you burn in in a forest, and there's nobody around to hear it, can I have your rig? If you burn in in a forest, and there's nobody around to hear it, I ain't gonna bother asking...If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #6 December 3, 2002 I've got the balls to do it, as you stated there Jimbo, but I'm NOT gonna do it with either of my Sabres. Fox still a good choice for a canopy?It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #7 December 3, 2002 QuoteFox still a good choice for a canopy? You might want to post this to a topical forum, or to BLiNC. But the short answer is, no. The FOX is the last generation (Mojo/FOX) technology. Basic Research (manufacturer of the FOX) now has a new canopy called the Flik. CR's latest generation is the Ace and Blackjack. FOX's are still good workhorse canopies (tough, reliable), but for cutting edge BASE I'd prefer one of the next generation canopies.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #8 December 3, 2002 Oh, don't get me wrong Tom. I'm not looking for cutting edge. Specifically, I'm looking for a canopy with a proven track record of getting us crazy mo-fo down to the ground safely. Sabre=Bad for base. ?=good (and preferably cheap?) edit: damn, I missed that, my 300th post. Old hand, I feel so special. Time to get a beer.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #9 December 3, 2002 Quote?=good (and preferably cheap?) Used FOX's and Mojos are serviceable, and can generally be had pretty cheap because the new models have reduced their resale value (and put more on the market as people trade up).-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #10 December 3, 2002 BASE looks tres kewl and some of the video I've seen is W-O-W! I'm not ready to try it though... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #11 December 3, 2002 QuoteWho can accept it? Who can tolerate it? and who likes it? Hmmm. I'm not sure I accept it. I'm trying to tolerate it. Sometimes I like it. Sometimes, it just scares the bejeezus out of me, though.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #12 December 3, 2002 Quote Who can accept it? Who can tolerate it? and who likes it? Me, I am yes for all three. But that's just me. Peace Thomas I accept & tolerate BASE, don't see anyway one could not. BASE jumpers are highly respected where I come from. Watching BASE jumpers I know develop with top of the line skydiving skills...canopy accuracy skills- they have worked hard to earn all the respect they deserve. I recall many years ago a group of us heading down to U.S. from Canada with a new jumper who wanted to purchase gear. At the d.z. the new jumper was invited to BASE and we all freaked....no way was he ready to try BASE, (he teases us about that to this day as has become the most experienced BASE jumper we know now.) The BASE jumpers I know still have their blood in skydiving- always there to take someone up for a tandem or AFF, do a RW jump/freefly/bird-man track/even rush to be part of team accuracy or CRW/ coach/do video/- they are main stream in the skydiving world. They share their BASE experience with all of us openly and also give back to skydiving community with their hearts --more than any other jumpers I know. Smileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #13 December 3, 2002 I agree with Tom on this one. I have trouble accepting it. It is a very crazy sport. When a person gets into BASE, they may understand this. Sure, I can tolerate it, and I do love it. But acceptance? wow, that is a tough one. I don't fear death on BASE jumps. I have already been told time and time again that I will die BASE jumping. To which I say: "I hope so!" I fear getting injured BASE jumping. Death is the end, but more often than not, some part of the parachute will open enough to only break backs or femurs or other bones, and a person lives through it. And the biggest worry I have? Getting paralyzed BASE jumping. Then, I can't even take the last step myself, and I am forced to live through the rest of my paralyzed life. Peace, Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #14 December 3, 2002 Thomas, you need to learn to accept risks. It's a dangerous sport and there's a chance that you might live."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyUserID 0 #15 December 3, 2002 My woman says I cant even think about BASE, so i guess i'm a "no" on all three. ------------------------------------------------------ Remember kids, eagles may soar, but at least weasels dont get sucked into jet engines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #16 December 3, 2002 QuoteSometimes, it just scares the bejeezus out of me, though I think that is something people forget when they say "I wanna try that" - it is PHUKQIN SCAREY!!! I have never known fear quite like this............... but I keep going back for more!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #17 December 3, 2002 >My woman says I cant even think about BASE, so i guess i'm a "no" on all three. You mean she's a no on all three. What would you do if you were free? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3fLiEr 0 #18 December 3, 2002 QuoteMy woman says I cant even think about BASE, so i guess i'm a "no" on all three Why not dump her? - She should not be selfish so much she says "you cant do that" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
