B.A.S.E. Jumping

B.A.S.E. jumping is an extreme sport that involves jumping from fixed objects with a parachute. It is often compared to skydiving but it is considered to be much more dangerous. The acronym B.A.S.E. stands for the four different object that people often jump from, Buildings, Antennas, Span (bridges) and Earth.

Before BASE jumping became popular the jumpers used skydiving equipment. This included the main and reserve parachutes along with all of the deployment equipment. Today jumpers use more specialized equipment.

Although BASE jumping is not illegal many people are often fined for the activity. Many of the objects people jump from include buildings and antenna towers which are privately owned. A majority of the owners are reluctant to allow base jumping from their property so this sport is often done illegally. Jumpers who are caught can be charged with trespassing, breaking and entering, reckless endangerment, along with vandalism. If anyone is daring enough to try this dangerous sport it would be wise to get the proper authorization first.