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so, what part of the sport do you enjoy the most? what really keeps you coming back for more?

feel free to explain, share a story, etc.

thanks!

You forgot toput in the "getaway".

Some of my most memoriable jumps that pop into my head at random are the get away moments.

The adrealine pumping the second you land, grabbing your lines, tarp , and PC. And at the same time looking every direction to see who saw or who cares? and then "the get away"!

The long hike out , the controlled dash to the get away car , or get away bike , all the while wondering "am I going to get away with this?"

Now depending ok where you jump and what you jump maybe the following doesn't apply?

But I feel "The Get Away" should be added. Because it is a big part of alot of BASE hopping.

You also forgot to add the "pre-jump dump".

I voted for "hanging out at the top" because it's the closest, but what I'm really looking for is an option that says, "the people".

The more I jump, the more I realize there's only so much you can sanely do, unless you really commit yourself to this activity. Except for short spurts of inspiration, I've never really been someone who commits myself whole-heartedly to any activity, and that's left me wondering where I'm going with BASE jumping.

At the end of the day, I think the answer is that I enjoy the limited number of things that my commitment level does allow me to do, and I particularly enjoy the time with friends--not just at the top, but on the hike up, chatting on line, and so on.

I recently went on a short road trip with my brother--12 hours each way--to take a look at some bridges up north. The temperature was -40, which isn't too cold to jump, really, but it does seriously complicate rescue, so we decided not to jump either of the bridges we looked at. I enjoyed the trip immensely, though, just for the time spent chatting in the car, and for the shared experience of checking out some new objects.

Michael

how about, "the exit"...

the moment your feet left the edge.

now your commited. start reacting.

or "the near miss"

like the 180 you get sorted out in time... makes you feel good, scares ya a bit, and really gets the adrenailine going...

where's the "All of the above" choice?

in houston.

"the jump" could mean anything from flying prox for 40 seconds in a wingsuit or the .5 seconds of lame freefall from a irresponsible low static line.

I voted other, since getting home and posting about it on here wasn't an option...

I thought I made it so you can simply select multiple choices...

The moment you commit and you are suspended between "oh fuck" and "oh fuck"

The moment my wings start to inflate!

I like feeling the release of pressure on my back when the pins are popped.

Agreed...feeling the pins pop on a night jump is awesome!

Personally, I like that moment where I've pushed off...but not yet left the object....that moment where I have just decided..."I'm doing it!"

I also love searching for objects.

you totally neglected the 'twilight zone' ...

yep, it seems like I failed to include numerous popular options. oh.well.

Well, isn't it obvious.... it's because you don't actually jump. quit trying to get insight into our minds so you can pretend better

well, I can't claim I have near your bridge jumping experience. that's for sure.

are unpacked jumps, BASE jumps?

2 things that get me going is looking over the edge,And most of all, is when you throw your pilotchute and time seams to almost stop the antisipation, its the time of the unknown of whats to come. hell ya!!!!

Its all about prep and access! Black clothes, army crawling and face paint! Stealth Baby!Yeah, I'm cool!

All of the above

Pre-jump dump for sure! In a precarious spot on the edge of a cliff with Wendy's napkins from the glove box. That's BASE jumping to me.