B.A.S.E
jumping provide a whole new level of reward and a whole new level of
risk. This is not for Pink poodles and you must accept that your skydiving
knowledge is but the basis of this essentially different sport. Armed
with the correct training however you dramatically reduce your " calculated
risk ". Base jumping is not illegal but it is dangerous. If you
want to learn more get in touch. The picture on the right is of Paula
our Base instructor going of a cliff in Portugal.
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Requirements to take part in our BASE course: If you want to start BASE jumping you must first have at least 200 skydives. Skydiving will introduce you to body positions, canopy flight, canopy landings, and provide you with a basic understanding of parachuting.
During your first 200 skydives, you must learn to consistently land your canopy inside a 30' diameter circle. Keep in mind that most BASE jumps offer some of the worst landing areas often strewn with trees, rocks and other hazards. BASE jumping without learning how to skydive first is not a smart decision and can easily injure or kill you.
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Courses
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Packing/Equipment Course:
This two-day course is intended for the BASE jumper / prospective BASE jumper or rigger who wishes to learn more about their equipment and how to pack/configure it properly. No Jumps or jumping theory are included. The course covers the evolution and history of BASE jumping equipment and packing techniques. Inspection (both field and shop) and basic maintenance are explained. Damage vs. wear, critical vs. non-critical damage etc.. Packing is explained in-depth and practiced. Equipment configuration is explained and practiced for different types of jumps (slider down or off, slider up, D-bag etc). Includes manual.
The cost of the two day course is 200 euros.
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4
Day Full course:
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the sport from equipment and techniques to ethics and philosophy. It is the product of our experience jumping, teaching and learning. A written manual, reference and resource materials, and use of equipment are all provided. Instruction is one on one and takes between 3 and 4 days to complete. The course is broken into two modules.
Module one
Packing/Equipment Course, the student will leave with a thorough understanding
of his/her equipment and the ability to pack/configure it confidently.
What type of object .. what type of pack ? During this module expect
to jump quite often practicin different approaches on a a 7 cell canopy
similar, if not the same to the ones used in BASE ( note you will be
using a sport rig and not a BASE rig ).
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Module two
You will leave with an indepth understanding of how to approach the sport and the tools required to participate. Safely and responsibility are presented along with physical practice.
4 Jumps from a bridge ( 1 hour 15 minutes)from the DZ). Travel expenses are not included.
You will be accompanied by Paula and Ulli who will jump with you and mentor you for the jumps and packs.
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Elements in module two
- How big is the risk ?
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Launch Mechanics Site Analysis
-Weather Considerations
-Packing and Rigging
-Slider Removed Jumping
-Gear Maintenance
-The Line-Over Modification
-How to Prevent Malfunctions
-BASE Ethics
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The cost of the four day course including jumps is 700 euros.
email :paula@freefalluniversity.co.uk or contact us for more information
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About the Instructors: Paula Silva who is a birdman instructor and full time member of staff at the Freefall University Ocaña has over 400 base jumps. She started to skydive on an AFF course but soon wanted to find new limits and began to base jump. She has completed Base at night and in many European locations from a variety of objects. She is registered base jumper BASE Credentials: BASE#926. Night BASE#143.
Ulli
Scheider or " Ulli Bulli " with over twenty years
experience in the sport is an AFF instuctor, FS1 coach etc. etc. He is
also a qualified rigger ( there are people in spain
packing reserves with no ticket ! ) with over 20,000 packs
to his name. He brings technical knowledge to the school and will work
with you closely on the materials matters. Ulli is also a keen base jumper
and spends his free time freeflying or base jumping . Ull is full time
with the FFU.
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Interesting links and videos
Base Jump Fatality List This sport is dangerous. There is a signifigantly higher risk of injury or death than is associated with skydiving. Paula accepts that it is not if she gets hurt , but when. One of the modules on our course examines prevous incidents.
Fastest jumper in the Valley Here you can see Birdman and BASE combined. The first guy to Jump the Cliff covers an incredible distance using a wing suit. You can learn to fly a wingsuit on a Freefall University Birdman course.
Base Jumping a Cliff This jumper has a good jump , gets good distance in the track away from the object and has a clean on heading opening.
Base Jumping in the UK . Slightly dated base site from the UK. Does have informtion about some sites and interesting photos.
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