BASE Jumping Basics
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(firmenpresse) - BASE is an acronym for Building, Antenna, Span and Earth, where building refers to manmade constructions; antenna refers to uninhabited constructions like oil wells and antenna masts; spans refers to structures that span a distance like bridges; and World describes natural constructions like ridges and cliffs. With just a parachute, jumpers jump from any of these places in BASE jumping.
BASE jumping has been with US for quite a long time. During that time, BASE jumping was the stunt aspect than competition. However, in the late 1970s things transformed and BASE jumping was termed by Carl Boenish, who expired during BASE jumping in 1984.
However, BASE jumping enthusiasts be sure they check their equipment thoroughly and follow the basic rules.
It is crucial before trying BASE jumping, to test the parachute. The jumps are usually do from low altitudes and that is why parachutes made to open immediately needs to be properly used. Moreover, falling speed is low so the parachute also needs to be designed to open and deploy at rates that are low. There are special BASE jumping parachutes accessible and just those should be used by you also.
You should likewise be conversant with how exactly to use a parachute. You should know the way to install a parachute, when to deploy it and the way to land with a parachute safely. For this you would have to practice and several pros suggest trying skydiving to master the art of managing parachutes.
Nonetheless, make sure you learn all of the nitty-gritties of the sport before trying a jump.
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