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I thought I’d tell all the other new/wanna bie’s out there about my experience with Vertigo’s FJC at the Perrine Bridge.

I have found that as an outsider, it is often difficult to ask the general BASE community questions. While the online community has really helped this change, I was often hesitant to ask. I felt like if I asked the wrong question I’d either misrepresent my intentions, look silly, or risk being labeled as a general idiot. Locals are often rightfully hesitant to help newbies, especially in sensitive areas and places that don’t have many objects. Marta and Jimmy’s first jump course eliminates all of this, you are free to ask all your questions and get honest both-sides answers. If Marta doesn’t do something she’ll say why she doesn’t and then explain why she reasons other people do. After asking them questions, (they were very patient with my barrage of questions), I felt like I was armed with every angle, ready to decide for myself what is best.

BASE jumping is a very technical pastime, and the amount of knowledge needed to survive is quite large. This course taught me everything from packing and proper gear selection to how to evaluate new objects. I’ve read EVERY post concerning BASE on the internet, all the archives etc... This course covered everything I had ever read, and took it all much further. Jimmy and Marta tag team the lectures in a very effective manner and while it didn’t really feel like class, I learned heaps.

We each made 6 jumps during the weekend, which was pretty good for being winded out almost an entire day. I took this course with two other guys, and since learning curves differ, I imagine if you knew your packing and took the course alone, that you could get in several more jumps weather permitting. Each jump had a plan and each jump had a purpose. From the dirt dives to the debriefs, I felt Jimmy & Marta were 100% attentive and focused on my progress. I felt completely comfortable staying behind after they left and making 6 more jumps.

Vertigo’s course also gave me a more or less green light with the locals, limitless training whenever I feel the need to join them, and guiding/instruction in jumping the beautiful cliffs Moab when I’m ready.

Thanks Jimmy, Marta, Luke, & Lua! It was a complete blast and the best way to get into BASE!

Craig Stanton
Fort Collins, CO

First off, congrats on your first jump(s)!

Jimmy & Marta are awesome!

When I was in Moab after Memorial Day J&M took myself & the San Marcos crew to a nice PCA/static line jump spot, fixed us up & jumped with us. They also hooked me up with a second group of jumpers who came out later in the week & pointed us to some really cool jump spots.

Just hanging out with them I learned a ton about a variety of things. They're so easygoing, patient, generous & knowledgable.

They're just all-around good people.

Hi Craig --

Congratulations on making some jumps and more importantly, expanding your knowledge base.

I'm an active jumper in your area -- drop me a line at sky_guy_ca@yahoo.com

C-ya!

Bryan

Congrats ont your first jumphope many to follow in a safe way

Nice work on your first jumps - now hold onto your hat - your life and world are about to change!!