Hey everyone,

I’m looking for recommendations for a coach to help with 2-piece tracking at Brento. I already have a few jumps there, but I'm looking to really dial in my proficiency and technique with the suit.

Can anyone share some names of good coaches or schools in the area, and maybe a quick note on what their coaching style is like?

Thanks in advance!

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8VyccXFhDM

Gone But Not Forgotten :(

I’ve spent a lot of time watching El Capitan and this was a first. Watched three jump off the top. All stayed separate in the meadow. First one was slow to put away their chute but stayed low and hidden in the meadow while he put his gear away. Walked away about 10 mins post landing and rangers showed up. They walked towards him and he turned around and started running. One ranger was motivated in the pursuit, the second didn’t even try. Apparently he ran into the river, crossed and was caught on the other side. Was super bummed to hear he got caught.

What a sight to experience, really wish this was allowed in the park because I’d love to see more.

Anyone have any info on who this was? I wanted to give them the videos since I have more.

https://moabsunnews.com/2026/06/14/andy-lewis-sketchy-andy-killed-base-jumping-mineral-bottom/

Want to trying jumping over/into water. Whats the lowest I can "safely" jump from? Obviously Waters a lot softer than earth but I still don't want to hurt myself too badly.

Edit: Thanks to all for the help and not making me feel stupid!

Guy BASE jumped from the building we’re working on with not so great results. He lived though!

Anyone know any locals in the Palermo, Sicily area. Or any exits you guys know of.

I will be there early July for a few days after a Brento trip and have my rig with me already.

As a former skydiver and long-time fan of BASE, I have always had visiting Monte Brento and watching some jumps from the exit point on my bucket list. I'm going to be in the area in June, and I don't personally know anyone out there, but I've heard there is a shuttle that takes people pretty close to the exit. Obviously, as a non-jumper, I wouldn't want to take a shuttle seat away from someone who would be jumping, but I guess I'm curious if anyone in here has advice on if this is something that people would be ok with, and how I should approach this to have the best shot of watching some jumps from the exit point.

My initial plan was to go to Bar Parete Zebrata the night before I plan to go up, and see if there were any jumpers that I could chat with to get an idea of what time the next day I should show up, the odds of the shuttle ride, etc. Is that a reasonable approach?

A lot of people are discovering the BASE world right now. If you're curious about what actually draws people to this sport—not the highlight reels but the real thing—I spent years trying to put it into words.

A Promise to Thunder follows my journey from depression to my first BASE jump to wingsuit flying in Yosemite and the Swiss Alps. All while traveling the world with my rescue dog, Thunder, who never left my side for 16 years. It's about what this sport gives back and what it takes. The manuscript is done—I'm funding editing and printing through Kickstarter, running through end of May.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/promisetothunder/a-feral-memoir-on-the-sacred-art-of-not-dying

I’m not a base jumper myself, but this documentary shined a light on a community I never really knew existed, but left me with a few questions.

After Deans passing in 2015 did the vibe shift in the community away from close proximity flying? It seemed like relatively safe when he was doing the long open flights

Has the technology in wingsuits improved over the last 10 years?

Is the fatality rate just as high as it was back then? I think they said it was like 1 in 30 die in the doc which seemed really high

Has anyone attempted to fly the notch that killed Dean since then, or has it been left alone out of respect? And also do people still illegally base jump in Yosemite?

That was honestly one of the most fascinating documentaries I’ve ever seen, I could hardly sleep last night thinking about it, the footage from some of his wingsuit flights is the coolest thing I think I’ve ever seen a human being do.

Non-BASE jumper, newer skydiver with general curiosity here;

As I understand it, a typical progression would see you start from PCAs > handheld > stowed jumps at the bridge. You would eventually move from the bridge to more advanced objects and landing areas. That progression I can understand.

But why are big wall, and slider up terminal jumps considered more advanced than slider down, or slider off? Do slider down/off jump skills directly translate to what I’m imagining in my head as a hop and pop type slider up deployment, or even something similar to a typical skydiving deployment? Is it about the deployment at all?

I get that big wall tracking/wingsuit and terrain flying jumps require high levels of skill and very low margin for error, but would think that jumping or tracking straight out would be a less complex discipline than low openings.

Maybe I’m understanding it incorrectly. Just curious as to how a beginner to advanced BASE jumper skill progression would look.

I’m sure this has been asked a bunch of times but what is the best progression/process of getting into base jumping?

do people typically start out knowing that they eventually want to base jump? How do people find mentors? and lastly, how do people deal with the costs?

A gentle reminder friends, it is generally unwise to tell law enforcement you are an attorney when you are not. While it is unlikely that a judge would consider this UPL in CA, it is not "sticking it" to the man and is not worth going to court to win. Instagram complies with subpoenas and your identification is not secret from law enforcement that possess a court order. I remind you that LAPD can see who replies, and adding your public profile to their list will not endear you to anyone or get you added to loads. Grandstanding does not positively contribute to our image or cause.

(Sidebar)
If it's a super illegal jump (which i advise no one to do) some (not me) would say even turn your phone off or faraday case it, geofencing is admissible as contributing evidence in court.

Please do not rag on this individual too heavily, like it or not he's one of our own. I believe a well known instructor has already made painstaking effort to keep him alive. We are a self correcting community of self correcting individuals, but very few of us aren't fucked in our own way. Let he that hath no sin throw the first stone type shi

~Acct names and hashtags redacted for anonymity, yes it is possible to find but i will not post link.