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Originally posted by Matthias [pics]

love the pictures, man. Oddly enough, the fact that I'm pretty scared of heights just makes me want to do it more. I love rollercoasters 'cuz that fear just makes that adrenaline surge all the greater. I'm definitely sky-diving at some point...and probably a lot more than once...bungee-jumping is a different story...no thank you.

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Originally posted by Inconspicuous bungee-jumping is a different story...no thank you.

Heh...more like BASE jumping is a different story. Your jumping from 400-1800ft (or higher) objects, but you only get one shot at a parachute opening. Any malfunctions, miscalculation in wind or poor canopy control, etc etc and your a goner. There is no reserve canopy. According to a few in the sport, one even thinking about getting into BASE should have 2 solid years as a skydiver, and a minimum of 300-500 skydives. Next to Nascar driving, its probably the deadliest sport out there. However, it offers the biggest adrenaline rush.

Bungee-jumping all ya gotta worry about is the cord doing its job.

this should be right up your alley diggerz. butt sex at 7500 feet.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. 7500 feet.

14,000ft

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Originally posted by Matthias 14,000ft

i stand corrected. 14000 ft. let me try again.....

diggerz, this should be right up your alley. butt sex at 14000 ft.

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Originally posted by Matthias Heh...more like BASE jumping is a different story. Your jumping from 400-1800ft (or higher) objects, but you only get one shot at a parachute opening. Any malfunctions, miscalculation in wind or poor canopy control, etc etc and your a goner. There is no reserve canopy. According to a few in the sport, one even thinking about getting into BASE should have 2 solid years as a skydiver, and a minimum of 300-500 skydives. Next to Nascar driving, its probably the deadliest sport out there. However, it offers the biggest adrenaline rush. Bungee-jumping all ya gotta worry about is the cord doing its job.

I would rather BASE jump than bungee jump.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. i stand corrected. 14000 ft. let me try again..... diggerz, this should be right up your alley. butt sex at 14000 ft.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

I think this is where he'll question your 1337ness to retaliate.

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Originally posted by Dirk W. People in Dallas aren't *ssholes. Just look at me, I live in Dallas.

Meat is Murder...tasty, tasty murder.

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Originally posted by davemolina BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I think this is where he'll question your 1337ness to retaliate.

heh..he's already made it clear to me he's to afraid to jump out of a plane. Its all good

Whuffo (n.) - Skydiver slang for people who don't jump. Taken from there typical question: "Whuffo you jump out of them airplanes?"

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Originally posted by we_R_DNA #2 Cost of first Tandem Jump Tree Fiddy (350$)

Minor correction Its way cheaper than that.

$160 at Skydive San Marcos
www.skydivesanmarcos.com

$180 at Skydive Houston (bring 4 friends and its $150 per person)
www.skydivehouston.com

From what I can see, Skydive Dallas is more expensive. For their "VIP Tandem" deal, you can get the same shit at SDH for $120 less.

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Originally posted by Inconspicuous I would rather BASE jump than bungee jump.

+1

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Wingsuit BASE is where its at. Someday...


In all seriousness...anyone thinking of getting into BASE jumping is encouraged to read this first:

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/saf..._page.cgi?ID=64

as well as this:
http://hometown.aol.com/base194/myh...e_fatality_list

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Originally posted by Matthias Wingsuit BASE is where its at. Someday...

It definitely looks like it...was it you who posted that video of the guy doing that & just going forever & ever & ever & ever, straight out from the cliff? I can't remember where I saw it, but it just looked incredible.

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