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Hi all im new to this site and i have 856 jumps but i really want to get into BASE i live in London and i have no idea how to get started I know im supposed to find a mentor but i dont know anyone whos into it any time i mention it to some one on a DZ they look at me like im mad , so im looking to do a begginers course some where (ive heard Norways good ) and find out more about buying a BASE rig any way many thanks Mac

 
Hi there

Try looking at the UK Base Board

www.basejumper.org

there's probably going to be someone on there in your area ...

There are few people in the UK willing to be mentors so you will have to be very lucky to find someone who will take you on even if they know you.

Which DZ do you jump at ??? There are jumpers at many DZ's but they may not advertise the fact ....

As for courses there are several and many threads already devoted to this subject ... But there is at least one course available in Spain and Norway (as you mentioned) ....

Try buying a base canopy first (if possible) and put a whole bunch of jumps on it - you may have to beg / borrow a large container to use and of course you won't look "cool" for a while with a big ass student rig on!!! ;-)

Btw make very certain that this is something you want to do and are prepared to die for (or at least get severely injured doing) before heading along this path ...


James

have a bit of patience as the server is down at the moment...

There are at least two active jumpers at your DZ. Either you're not looking hard enough or you are asking the wrong people!