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I've been thinking about getting into BASE for a long time.

Made almost the 250 skydives and have been practising some CRW and accuracy.
I read as much as possible about BASE in forums and articles on the web.

My goal is getting into BASE next summer. First I want to further explore my canopy techniques this year, because I really want to be prepared as good as possible.

Now, I've understood that it is really important to do a FJC anywhere in the world.
I live in Europe, so for me, the cheapiest way would be a FJC in Kjerag? Or are there any manufacurers who organise jump courses in Europe (B- and/or A- jumps)?

I can really understand that there are some -major?- Earth-style issues about a first jump in Kjerag.
Are the risks reduced by this pendulator-thing?
Do I really have to come to the States to attend a safe instruction course (like Bridge Day)?


Hope for any reply. Thanks.

Did you talk to the right people were you live? theres some great people there...

besides that,planing to go on a FJC 1 year before might is in too much a hurry.I think its an good idea to wait a year more through...

never heard about such,prepare for a S jump(unless you go to Kjerag) or an A jump if you find a mentor.

theres plenty of nice people were you live,you just need to be by the right spirit/attitude to get to jump there(no hard meaning by that).

Stay safe

In my opinion, a span is a much safer first jump than a cliff, even a big wall with good instruction.

There is a relatively friendly span in southern Europe. Robert Pecnik has taught FJC's there. Try PMing him (or emailing him).

Belgian base

http://www.basedudes.be/

and polish-base , we starting with polishbase-revolution in July.

http://polishbase.offheading.com