Hammarberg, Eric wrote:
*Pushing the envelope of BASE jumping is to decrease the height of the 
jump so there is less time to deploy. No?*

Yes and no - several of my friends BASE jump (for those not in the know, 
the official term is Buildings, Antennaes, Structures, and Something 
Else I've Forgotten, but it really stands for Bones And Shit Everywhere).

It's not just how low you go, but also the winds and currents you deal 
with, how long you can stay aloft, how long you can free fall, and the 
accuracy of your landing. So every jump site is unique. Some jump into 
Golindrinas, some jump from the New River Bridge, some jump from El Cap. 
Each situation is different. Me, I could never come up with the cash for 
the skydiving lessons, so that was one dream that got deferred.

sign me,
Adrenaline Junkie

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