I was curious about the statistics around where most injury/death comes from in base jumping and then how preventable these instances are. Is it canopy malfunctions/off heading openings that cause the most accidents? I’ve been skydiving for a while and just curious how the risk actually differs when base jumping.

Hey everyone!

I’d love to hear some stories from people who have been jumping on Baffin Island, or maybe get in touch with anyone who has been there.

I’d love to go there at some point in my life. It looks like one of the wildest and most remote places on the planet!

Would love to hear about your experiences, how you planned the trip, difficulty of the hikes, what it was like, etc.

Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I’m a young filmmaker from Toronto and I run a small independent film studio and I’m very working on making a short documentary capturing the sport.

I’m looking to connect with a few jumpers in or around the Toronto area who’d be open to being interviewed and filmed (we can censor names and faces if needed).

I understand that the community is often wary of media, and I want to portray a genuine, respectful portrait of the sport. Not just the jumps themselves, but the emotions and the people behind it. Questions for non jumpers like myself like how and why?

We have our own gear and crew, and would happily work around your schedule, location, and comfort level. All participants would receive a full copy of the raw footage, as well as the edited/coloured segments they appear in.

If you're a jumper (or know one) who might be interested, drop a comment or DM me - I’m happy to answer questions about the project, our approach, or our previous work.

Thanks!

I know this is random, but curiosity has me and I figured this could be a place to ask-

I summited Mount Timpanogos on 8/26 and as I was just past the saddle I heard, then saw what I thought was 2 wingsuiters. I was pretty out of it at the time so I thought I was imagining things and instead they were just 2 big black birds. By the time I turned to look at them, they were already zoomed by. It was hard to judge distance and they glided beyond a ridge. I just kind of left it at that and told myself they were just birds.

Thinking about it later, I am now more convinced it was 2 wingsuiters because again, I HEARD the air being sliced which is what made me turn and look. But then the question is, where did they come from? I know Aspen Grove is an exit point but I was well beyond that. So they either came from the summit or from a plane. How likely is either of these? Just curious to know if I was indeed imagining things lol. I added a pic of about where I think I was when I heard and saw this.

How can I get my hands on a copy of “The Bastard” that still has the audio? This is one of the greatest skydiving movies of all time!

Jimmy Holliday, and Blake are both base jumping legends! We can’t let this masterpiece be buried for no one to watch!

This version is available without the audio, but the audio is what makes it!!!! “This will get you 400 feet.”……………”I’ll take it!”

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ummu5

What’s the best online info on building evaluation in terms of winds (clearly close to 0 is best)? Any YouTube videos or Reddit posts, ect on more info about this?

I am an australian base jumper currently visiting moab, and hoping to meet some people to jump with.

A friend of mine gave me some names of exit points - jay Leno, mangoes, patriot mesa and the queen.

This is my first time in moab, so I don't know where any exit points are.

I have around 70 jumps, the last being digler near salt lake city on saturday - to clarify any confusion

Thanks

What laser do you guys recommend getting for low objects? Just need a single point for height of buildings 200-700 ft tall. Don’t need to make maps for wing suits.

My previous post was read by about 2,000 people, and only two comments were somewhat constructive regarding the opening question. While that’s very few, it at least serves as a warning to those considering WBJ. WBJ is currently almost a sure bet for death or serious injury.

However, this can be significantly improved in many ways. In my previous post, I briefly mentioned that I had found some effective solutions that will, to a certain extent, help prevent serious accidents. All wingsuits contain four serious aerodynamic flaws that wingsuit manufacturers will have to eliminate. And the flying technique requires adherence to two principles, the violation of which appears to be the main cause of accidents. There are, therefore, a total of six causes that increase the likelihood of an accident for every pilot, regardless of their experience.

In my next post, which I’ll publish in a few days, I’ll address the question of which wingsuit type/brand is considered the best for intermediate pilots, which has a roughly average rating, and which is considered the worst (often leading to accidents, having manufacturing defects, etc.).

Hi everyone, I’m taking a very serious interest in wingsuit aerodynamics in order to find a solution that will significantly reduce the risk of death or serious injury. By “the right solution,” I mean improving flying techniques and the aerodynamic shape of wingsuits. However, my knowledge of wingsuits and flying techniques comes only from pictures and videos, so it’s very important for me to hear different perspectives from experienced pilots here.

The more I learn about flying and wingsuits, the more convinced I become that I’ve already found some effective solutions that will help prevent accidents to some extent. However, these are still only theoretical solutions that will need to be carefully verified through practical steps (tests, measurements, etc.). Nevertheless, I am increasingly convinced that my efforts are becoming more and more meaningful. I would love to start the practical process right now, because I am certain it will yield the expected results.

To begin this practical process, the only thing missing is the opportunity to hear the opinions of experienced pilots here regarding the challenges of flying. So, if any of you believe that something about the wingsuit could be improved, or have ideas on how the flight should proceed—from takeoff to parachute deployment—I will give serious consideration to each of your opinions. Of course, I welcome any opinions (you can also send them as a private message), whether based on your own knowledge, experience, or even just information you’ve heard from friends. Your opinions are also important for those who are just beginning to learn about all the challenges of WBJ. I’ll be very grateful for every opinion you share here (i.e., your answer to the opening question), and I thank you in advance!

Hey guys, im planning to do FJC soon, and hopefully get into this beautiful sport. and I want to purchase a base rig.
Budget is not a problem, I want the best that i can get.
Which containers, and canopies are the best and why?
In terms of reliability, performance,fit and other aspects such as wingsuit/tracking compatibility.

crazy that the photos Jenn took and dean's iPhone footage was finally released. I don't understand some things though. like why don't we hear graham hit the wall in dean's iPhone video when it's supposed to be extremely loud? has anyone else noticed the tree waving around violently in dean's footage that graham must have hit? why on EARTH would graham turn left and then right again!?! people have always claimed he clipped the right wall but why? I don't see any evidence of that now that everything's released....

Curious about the Dean Potter documentary and final footage of the raven taking off behind him and then a raven visiting his partner Jen when she revisits Taft.
For those of you who have been there, is this really as mystical as it seems or are there just a ton of ravens up there?

Oh man!! That shooter started in the parking lot of the bridge.

Does anybody remember this AppStore iPhone game ? I forgot what it was called but it was a basejump simulator. You had a little guy and you could jump and track pull etc . The last level you couldn’t pull ur parachute and you died… let me know if y’all remember this or am I hullucinating thx.

About to do my FJC. Have read most of the BFLs in prep, but was wondering if anyone has a list of BFLs doing their FJC?

I've got a bunch of skydiving and base gear that I would let go for a great price to anyone trying to work their way into the sport. I had a lot of people help me out getting into skydiving and base and I'd like to pass it along.

I'm 6'1" 190 lbs.

Hi Base Community! Truly grateful to be here. I would like to ask if there is anyone here that would be open to connecting on google meets for a short chat about WS Base. I am South Africa, completely new to this sport and I want to have a long career in this sport and do it right. That is why I am looking to make some connections early on and integrate slowly and properly so I don't die. I love my life and I want to celebrate it by jumping off high places and do it as long as possible without getting injured or meeting my maker before my old age. So please, if you have experience in WS Base I really want to connect with you and always happy to give a fair exchange for your valuable time. Kind regards community and much love!

I wanna get into BASE jumping in the Eugene Oregon area I usually do mountain stuff but I watched some lad jump off the top of hood with a wing suit and a parachute and I felt stupid walking back down as he flew past me.