Hellian 0 #1 June 28, 2001 I can't imagine i will ever take part in BASE jumping, seeing as i don't even skydive yet, but, i was watching some on television today, and I have a query if anyone could answer me.I know the various "safety" measures they have, quick opening canopies, mesh sliders/no sliders, etc etc. But, what if they get PC in tow, is that "it". I see that they reallllly throw it out hard whereas most deployments from normal skydiving that i have seen it's more "placed" into the wind stream, is there something on BASE rigs which prevent pc in tow occuring?ThanksEd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallDown 0 #2 June 28, 2001 i'm no expert but i don't think so. i believe that they just have BIG ass pilot chutes and make sure that they don't use any remotely tired stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DZBone 0 #3 June 28, 2001 Quotemost deployments from normal skydiving that i have seen it's more "placed" into the wind streamPlease don't "place" your p/c into the wind stream. Throw it as hard as you can. What you may be seeing in the two cases is that the BASE jumper has little relative wind, while the jumper at terminal has quite a bit, so it gets pulled up very fast.Note that in both cases, the p/c should end up just as far out to the side (mod tension at bridle extension), which is what you want to keep it out of your burble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 June 28, 2001 They also tend to use hook and loop fabric to go with the pin closure. The closing tension is not near as high as a skydive rig. Ask this qustion on http://www.baselogic.com to get a better answer.Whoa... That was cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #5 June 28, 2001 I don't base jump but I've seen it. The guy didn't put his pilot chute in the rig, but held it for like 2 secs then tossed it from his hand. He made sure it was like he wanted in his hand before he jumped, and he really threw it hard. The canopy was instant so I assume he was holding it fairly close to the pin so that there would be no chance of a problem with the pilot chute. Anybody ever done it? I'm chicken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellian 0 #6 June 28, 2001 QuotePlease don't "place" your p/c into the wind stream. Throw it as hard as you can. What you may be seeing in the two cases is that the BASE jumper has little relative wind, while the jumper at terminal has quite a bit, so it gets pulled up very fast.Yeah I know you're supposed to throw out your pc very hard, but on the realtively few deployments i've seen on film, there is a marked distinction between how hard BASE jumpers throw it out compared to "normal" skydivers.But thanks for the explanations guys, first day of my holiday and i was puzzling over it, too much beer last night made me a tad sluggish Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #7 June 29, 2001 From what I understand you "flick" that chute as if your life depends on it, because it does.And depending on the BASE, they also do a static line - type jump, where someone stays up top and holds the pilot chute.Katzeye/Bunny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #8 June 29, 2001 I think the relative wind is the key. On the Base the relative is less so the pilot chute looks like it is thrown out harder than in a skydive where the relative wind catches it "faster/harder". IMHO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellian 0 #9 June 29, 2001 QuoteI think the relative wind is the key. On the Base the relative is less so the pilot chute looks like it is thrown out harder than in a skydive where the relative wind catches it "faster/harder". IMHOAhh nice one. Cheers for the replies guys :)Ed - 16 days to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
