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What protctive gear do I need for BASE-Jumping?
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Safety
What type of and where can one buy protective gear when they are starting out. Like helmets, elbow pads, etc. Would a skate shop carry it?
Ground Launching
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Instruction
After
several year organizing swoop competitions and among other things, getting
canopy piloting accepted into the IPC World Cup in 2003. I was on the lookout
for a new and exciting way to bring swooping to the masses. It has become
apparent to me that as appealing as swooping can be, our sport can be its own
worst enemy. Our sport needs to be cheaper, easier to participate and easier to
learn. Our sport needs greater market appeal to attract corporate sponsors that
want to leverage their brand with our sport. It all starts by making it easier
for everyone to get involved with the least amount of investment. In other
extreme sports kids of all ages can watch events like the “X games” and get all
fired up about it, buy a skateboard and give it a go. These kids might not pull
off a 900 on a skateboard or bust a back flip but they can give it a go rather
easy.
Ankle Injuries
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Safety
The design of the ankle enables you to walk and run on flat as well as uneven surfaces. To achieve this the joints of the ankle and foot allow movement in 'up and down' and 'in and out' directions.
Why RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is Effective
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Safety
[clean-up]When you feel the pain of an injury, stop whatever you are doing. Use the next few minutes to assess the damage and let the initial pain settle. Then try to move the injured part gently.
Bridge Day Recommendations
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Instruction
Bridge Day is on the 3rd Saturday of every October. Registration will start with the July issue of Skydiving Magazine. There is also on-site registration required, on the evening of Thursday prior to Bridge Day, and all day, Friday in the ballroom of the Holiday Inn, Oak Hill, West Virginia.