BASE jump Course
Welcome to our unique introductory BASE jumping course, designed specifically for those who want to begin their journey with slider-up jumps only. If you have aspirations to eventually do slider-down jumps, we recommend following the traditional progression path instead.​
This course is highly specialised and fully customisable to suit each individual, offering a 1-to-1 student-to-mentor ratio. Our focus is on guiding into a step by step progression to execute terminal BASE jumps, with an emphasis on practicing subterminal body flying and advanced canopy flying techniques.
While the conventional path into BASE jumping often starts with slider-down jumps from a bridge, this method does not adequately prepare you for the challenges of subterminal body flying such as recovering from a loss of balance immediately after exit. Additionally, the short canopy flight during a slider-down jump typically does not provide sufficient time to practice essential canopy flying drills or to effectively handle malfunctions.
Instead, we adopt an unconventional approach by using tandem paraglider jumps. This method simulates a BASE jump but without the added risk of proximity to the wall. And a lot more altitude available.
The 1-to-1 mentor ratio ensures that your progression is tailored to your personal pace, taking into account your energy levels, focus, and emotional state. You won’t need to keep up with a large group, which can be challenging depending on the pace of the progression.
We believe that each step of your learning experience should be enjoyable, allowing you to progress at your own comfort level. Everyone's journey is different, with varying paces of progression, energy levels, and risk tolerance. Our goal is to create a learning environment that is in harmony with your individual needs, rather than forcing you to conform to a rigid plan or large group dynamics.
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Here’s the template of how we proceed:
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1 // Consultation:
We begin with an in-person meeting or a video call to assess if we’re a good match and if your current experience level is sufficient to start the progression. If so, we’ll create a customised plan aligned with your goals, and we may give you some preparatory tasks or “homework.”
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2 // Smooth Introduction:
If your budget permits, we recommend starting with skydiving, ideally from a helicopter or hot air balloon. This will give you an initial taste of subterminal flying and, more importantly, allow you to test your BASE jumping canopy. We can also consider indoor flying sessions to solidify your body-flying foundation and ensure you have the correct balance and relaxation techniques in freefall.
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3 // Core Training:
Next, we move into the core of the course, which involves numerous repetitions from a tandem paraglider. This step allows you to gradually expose yourself to BASE jumping and simulate most of the incidents you might encounter while jumping from a cliff. There is no predefined duration for this stage of the progression; we’ll take the time needed for you to build confidence and skill.
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4 // Cliff Jump:
Once everyone feels ready, it will be time to jump from a cliff, most likely Brento in Italy, where we will put all the knowledge and skills we’ve developed together into practice.