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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8YPPjseegA

Found this pretty interesting, guy learns to skydive then goes on to jump the Perrine then the Eiger..

thumbs up

Thats joby he is really flying now

See.. all this talk about this and that.. blah blah.. I knew I should have just saved my money and gone from wufo to the Eiger in 90 days. What a waist of years...

haha well put.

That guy put in more skydives in 40 days than most of you will put in in a year...and, all of his jumps were preparatory for BASE. He wasn't out doing eight way belly dives or VRW, he was with coaches the whole time in a progression that made JP comfortable enough to take him to the Eiger. I know plenty of DBags in this community with thousands of skydives and hundreds of BASE jumps that aren't even talented enough to carry my stool sample. If JP thought this guy was ready...then I would give him the benefit of the doubt.

He balls up.. jumped.. good body position.. took an appropriate delay, opened on heading, landed and lived. Nothing but respect. Actually really enjoyed his raw emotion afterward.

Wish I had his cash flow!

Hey guys this is my first post, havent really been lurking much, but tomorrow I start AFF! My plans are in ninety days Im going to BASE jump off the Eiger. Fuck YOU! HA!

I thought that was pretty cool. Really emotional at the end. WOW! Good job!

This guy did well, had the best instruction,
both in SKY and BASE jumping, could afford
to do tunnel coaching prior to jumping, had
solid physical fitness, background in another
extreme sport... but still he showed there is
a minimum level of competency needed to
likely survive any BASE jump, Eiger aside.

So next time some douche bag who says
he is ready to BASE jump because he can
ride a mountain-bicycle down hill - tell him
to invest 40+ minutes into watching this
video... chances are he won't have the
patience, ha ha ha ha, pass me a

With a possible life expectancy of 80 years
I am not in a rush to use up too many of
the super-duper life experiences in 90 days.

But hey, that is me, I am not in a rush

blablabla to all of you...
Just because he was teached by someone who is respected in the base world does not make this ok.
How would have been the reactions if Felix would have teached him?
Now even more of youtube spoiled kids will think that BASE is something you can learn in 3 month.
Do a couple of skydives, then go to the patato bridge and then come to Switzerland, rent a helicopter, fly to the eiger and let an experienced base jumper hold your hand on the exit... very impressing

If you pay the heli ride and buy beer later on, I'll come and hold your hand on the Eiger any time. :)

I'd like that

100 Skydives plus Tunnel Time is way more
money and time than most newbies who post
here are willing to even consider. Most take
the cost of tandem multiply by 200, gasp at
the erroneous figure and then immediately
start to craft a story (theory) of why they
are special and can take a shortcut...

Well this kid did do everything quickly but he
still did 100 SKY jumps, which is the lowest
most anyone will accept from a BASE student.

I have a BASE student who did 100 SKY jumps
to prepare for BASE and performs great. Like
the guy in the film, he had a background in
climbing, excellent balance, received lots of
one-on-one coaching, and flew a square 240
on every jump.

Of course my guy also ground crewed many
times, learned to pack well before he ever
hucked the bridge, climbed up antennas to
watch, then climbed down, and did it over
a much longer time since he is not rich.

I understand the gripes, I really do but
also believe WE should use the video as
an example of how much time, money,
effort, and good luck goes into learning
how to BASE jump quickly.

I want to jump he Eiger one day also
but my own journey was/is the exact
opposite and that is just fine for me.

Lastly, Mikki you are right, the community
does have it favorites and its black sheep.
For example Douggs gets away with doing
things other would catch a beating for but
kind of goes with being well known, most
people will either love you or hate you.

Learning base in 3 mounths, and flying to the eiger is nothing about basejump. Basejumping is bigger than this.
They have forget the spirit.
+1 MIKKI

Dammit, no one's ever held my hand on the mushroom. I must be too smelly after the hike

Hollywood is all smoke and mirrors I know but... If those really were his first AFF and Balloon jumps then he is definitely a fucking rock-star natural jumper and you can't deny that.
I am a bit torn about this video: on the one hand it was the first time I watched a "hollywood" production about BASE that I not only was able to watch more than five minutes of but I actually enjoyed watching it too. On the other hand what Mikki said is right; it gives the "youtube generation" a good excuse to rush into things.
All in all. Solid performance, great episode! Super positive exposure for BASE.
Like it or hate it we're all fucked in the end anyway... Maybe with the current situation in CH it would have been better to head to Norway but from a selling the story perspective I can see why they chose the Eiger.
This video truly just blew all my pre-conceptions and prejudice towards low-time skydivers getting into BASE out the window. None of us have the answers and none of us are any better than anybody else. In reality we are all just a bunch of nut-jobs throwing ourselves off of things.

So now you guys make the decision about what BASE is and is not? Who is qualified and who should struggle along for 10 years of Skydiving just to meet your criteria of who is and who is not a BASE Jumper?

Please! Give me a break with your bullshit. As I said, I know jumpers with thousands of skydives and hundreds of base jumps that are not worthy of carrying my nutsack...you could be one of them. But then there are guys that I know with 300-400 skydives with a shit load of tunnel time that have not downsized canopies and have done things specific to BASE progression that will fly circles around most of you and exhibit canopy control that rivals some of the best out there. Could it be that they guy has a natural ability that makes him able to excel at human flight? Maybe you guys are just pissed that he was able to fast track a route that took you guys a decade, and it was done for TV. And I am sorry, but the fact that you guys compare Jimmy, one of the most well respected and conservative jumpers/instructors, to Felix shows me how full of shit you are. I agree that there are jumpers that should not be/are not qualified to be jumping on a trampoline, no less off the Shroom, however, if JP qualified him, then that is good enough for me. That is what I hate about calling myself a BASE Jumper...all of you God complex whiny little bitches that are part of this community. Almost 10 years BASE Jumping and still the same shit. F' it! I am joining the menstrual boards...a lot less bitching about nothing on there.

so we hurt you... we are so jealous about that awsome skills!
Really you say too much! Thinking that this is not the best base-spirit make me a peace of shit?? Whooo! Well says! Genius!
Everybody can become a basejumper, some are natural others are hollywood product.
i Wish him some good jumps btw!

Your inchoherent rambling aside, I do not recall calling you a piece of shit, rather questioning your worthiness of even carrying my stool sample or nut sack. You may very well be worthy. I doubt it, because very few are, in fact, worthy, so please do not take it personally.

Well.... I think he said "peace of shit" could be a good thing being all peaceful and shit?

You could first let him carry it in a felt satchel and see how he does before you allow him to palm it bare handed.

Start with the shit for 250 loads, then once he is able to carry and show respect he can carry the jewels.

Finally!!! Someone has realized when I am serious and when I am busting balls. Though, his "Genius" insult hurt my feelings I hope he didn't mean it, I may actually lose sleep over it.

Seriously, though, since an American did it, it should be without contestation!

I enjoyed the documentation!

At the End of the documentary athis guy seid something that is not considered in your discussion:

"Physically and technically I´m ready for BASE, but mentaly I´m far away (after 90 days)!

After all: Does this guy continue in doin´ BASE?

http://www.youtube.com/user/ogwyn7

every one sits on here and criticizes this guy for BASE jumping for "being not ready".. did we for get about "20 seconds of joy"? that chick had 25 jumps and jeb took her to the dropzone and did a couple skydives.. then went to the perin bridge in twin falls, yes this guy did take the short way into base. but at least he took the time to get 100+ jumps dead air baloon jumps, and sone one along the way to teach him stuff

 I have to agree. partly. The guy took time to learn some basics and made a good effort in skydiving first. This trend is inevitable. All extreme sports progress. However, we've lost over 22 BASE jumpers so far this year. It's not just because we have more jumpers, It's partly because some people, including low timers, are pushing the limits beyond reason. Super low altitudes seem to be more the norm. Newbies without enough mental and skill preparation. Even at Perrine which is easy and a great training ground, jumpers are pushing it beyond safe limits. Jumpers should save an extra second of pilot chute snivel time, on all jumps not just the bridge. We don't like putting a "D" by peoples name in the book.
Carl Boenish didn't start the sport of BASE as a stunt. It was his purpose to make it a sport that could be done with some safety. Trouble with BASE, unlike skydiving or some other extreme sports like climbing, skiing, surfing, etc, you don't have to prove yourself over years of competition to do the most difficult objects. The same is no longer true of some of the new BASE jumpers. As BASE jumping becomes more visible on TV, internet, etc. there will always be more people interesed in trying it without paying the "normal dues". It's up to us to figure out who can do it and who shouldn't. Mistakes are pretty costly in BASE. It's not just a carnival ride they saw on You Tube. It's up to us to tell them that.
Rick
USBA
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There is a looong time since the spirit and the respect ( for the object, for the people and for the jump ) has gone. Nowadays is more about be a cool daredevil ....


Andrezao.

I think Matt G did the Eiger mushroom when he was a relative beginner. And he is doing fine now. That said, reading his story about the Eiger he almost did not survive....

I was in the valley with Joby in August and he freaking kills it. Joby, Jeff N., Douggs, and Jebb were all working on a project and having trouble keeping up with him on their wingsuit flights. I watched hm make a lot of jumps and he freaking rocks it. Raw natural talent in that guy and one of the nicest, coolest, laid back, easy to talk to cats I've ever met. Joby rox and hell yeah for doing whats he has and is doing in the sport. Thumbs from me, awesome video.

hahahahahaha...

oh the drama... on a video that is 3 or 4 years old no less.

I love Jimmy but the statement I was passed off to one of the Elite jumpers in the world just makes me laugh. Not because he is not just because his personality. When I think elite I think snooty look at me. Not Jimmy. Classic standing there in a crazy Jimmy shirt and hat. Love it. Glad our sports elite is so ridiculous!

very funny and true!

The spirit of base.. Some have it, some don't. Choose wisely.