Delving fully into the history of BASE jumping is outside the scope of this web site. However, in brief, here's how the sport evolved.

A note to Para-historians, I learned early two people can see the same thing yet disagree on what they saw, so be careful.

A Word About Carl Boenish
Carl Boenish is known as the "Father of Modern BASE jumping." This is because he is the first to apply modern gear...

About cliff jumping in Moab: Apex BASE will show you jumps in the Moab area, hook you up with other jumpers, and provide help and advice for your first cliff jumps. However, prior to jumping the cliffs of Moab with Apex BASE you must have completed the following prerequisites:


Completed the Apex BASE first jump course.
Accumulated at least 40 BASE jumps.
You are current.
Completed the Ape...

CAUTION:

When you step up to the higher performance of a pin-closed BASE jumping container, you need to step up your own performance too because pin rigs demand more user knowledge and awareness due to components and characteristics not found on Velcro-closed containers.

1. Loop length. The loop must be the right length. If it's too long, the pins may come out too soon if it's too short, they ma...

Vtec FAQ

What is Vtec?
Vtec stands for Vent Technology - bottom surface vents that allow air to enter the airfoil, immediately after line stretch, resulting in a quicker pressurization of the airfoil.

How many cells get Vtec?
The standard setup is to vent 4 of the 7 cells (on cells 2, 3, 5, and 6). But Apex offers Variable Vtec. This allows the customer to fine tune the Vtec to include 1 to all ...

ULTRALITE fabric NOW available in BLACK

 

Apex BASE is expanding the canopy line to include Lite and Ultralite canopies. We are excited to announce the release of the FLiK UltraLite and FOX UltraLite canopies. By using special Ultralite fabric, which has come into use in the BASE industry over the past few years, we are able to reduce the pack volume and weight significantly. You are stil...

By Dwain Weston (Dwain died in October 2003 but this article explains some of the methods he helped develop and depicts some of the depth in thought he put into BASE jumping.)
Additional notes/comments provided by Todd Shoebotham

There are six main phases in deployment (note:some of these phases overlap in sequence).
Phase 1 - Pilot chute (PC) is released (via BOC or Hand Held)
Phase 2 - PC reach...

Overview
The Bridge Day BASE Jump Course includes three days of instruction and is taught by Apex BASE during Bridge Day week (October 13-16, 2010). The course is intended as a more comprehensive introduction to BASE than the 6-8 hour Bridge Day Introductory Course. In addition to the basic skills needed for a successful Bridge Day experience, such as packing, exits, and canopy flight, this...

Published by ApexBASE on Oct 08, 2010
Category: NPS Practices
Region: United States of America
Target: Department of Interior, Secretary Ken Salazar et al
Background (Preamble):

Currently, individuals caught BASE jumping within National Parks and Recreation Areas, without a permit, are charged with unlawful delivery of a person by parachute under 36 CFR 2.17(3) - Aircraft and air deliv...

Hanwag Boot Care

- Brush off dirt.
- Keep your shoes away from diesel,
  petrol, paraffin, as well as
  from manure.
- Regularly apply impregnation
  sprays (also on brand-new footwear).
- Dry leather needs moisturizing.
  Use special wax (no oil or
  fat). Massage thin coat of
  wax into the dry leather.

Good boots are not cheap. However, with the right care and
...