BLiNC Magazine

BASE Fatality List (Complete)

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:42:10 PST

This is the complete BASE Fatality List, as one article, with all fatalities listed together.

Media Advisory - This information is proprietary and only for the internal use of the BASE jumping community. You do not have permission to quote anything presented herein without consent. In the interest of fairness and accuracy this List will present an inaccurate view when not taken in context. These listed events represent fatalities that have occurred over a period of time spanning 1981 to the present.

This List is not 100% accurate.
These reports change as new information becomes available.
Fatalities are not necessarily in order of their occurrence.
Please send updates, additions, corrections, or comments to: bfl@splatula.com
The List was originally written and maintained by Nick DiGiovanni (BASE 194). It will remain here until someone else steps up to carry it on.

Italian Terminal and Sub-Terminal Walls

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:34:26 PST

Notices for Italian Terminal and Sub-Terminal Walls

Lauterbrunnen (Swiss Valley)

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:30:51 PST

Notice for exit points in Lauterbrunnen (Swiss Valley)

Starting Wingsuit BASE Jumping

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:42:32 PST

Advice for starting Wingsuit BASE jumping written by some of the most competent wingusuit base pilots today.

Beyond the FJC

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:56:35 PST

Once you have completed your first jump course (FJC), don’t go home thinking you are now a qualified BASE jumper. The first jump course teaches the bare minimum to allow you to safely jump from the object your course was at (usually the Potato Bridge, unless you took your FJC in Europe).

First Jump Course

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:51:19 PST

Taking a first jump course (FJC) is a highly recommended step of the bigger plan to get into BASE. Even when you have a friendly local antenna and an experienced mentor that can teach you, you should still strongly consider taking an FJC, for several reasons:

Skydiving a BASE Canopy

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:46:59 PST

When you plan on jumping a BASE canopy out a plane, there are several things you need to be aware of.

Number of Skydives

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:42:50 PST

The debate on how many skydives one needs to safely get into BASE is a recurring and heated one. Everybody loves talking about it, including BLiNC.

Skydiving

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:33:58 PST

Of all things you can do to prepare for BASE, skydiving can be the time best spent. However, make sure you focus on the right things. Being great at freeflying and swooping won’t hurt your BASE performance, but there are other things you could be doing that will prepare you much better.

Skydiving is not BASE

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:31:29 PST

Why a BASE jump is not just another skydive; you can’t skydive from a cliff!

Family and Friends

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:27:02 PST

Once you have decided to get into BASE jumping, it is important to make your family and friends aware of your decision. This can be a hard thing to do, but it is absolutely necessary to do so, for several reasons.

Mindset

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:26:11 PST

BASE jumping is not for everyone. Give yourself a long hard, look, and decide if BASE really fits you. It's virtually impossible to objectively evaluate yourself, so it might be helpful to have a (close and tactful) friend help you with this step.

Understanding

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:22:37 PST

You might be reading this because you are considering to get into BASE. Before you do anything else, make sure you understand what BASE is. Most BASE videos and images make the sport seem easy and fun. A nice parade of jumps performed by graceful athletes, backed up by a pumping soundtrack and sunny weather. How hard can it be? Right?

Getting Into BASE by Dwain Weston

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:21:34 PST

Some skydivers think that the first step to getting into BASE is purchasing a BASE rig. However, there is no point in buying a rig unless you have an experienced (at least 150+ fixed object jumps) and knowledgeable BASE jumper seriously committed to teaching you. If you attempt to venture out on your own with little or no teaching there is a good chance you will be seriously injured or die (as we have seen time and time again in Australia). Remember, in BASE, knowledge is the key to survival.

Opening a Site

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:16:30 PST

Antennas

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:14:37 PST

Legal Considerations

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:12:02 PST

Landing Areas

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:10:42 PST

Pilot Chute in Tow

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:09:29 PST

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Pilot Chute Hesitation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:08:45 PST

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