BASE jump
Parachute from structures
BASE jump is a parachute jump from a fixed object rather than an aircraft.
BASE is an acronym for the four categories of launch points: building, antenna, span (bridges), and earth (cliffs).
The sport is far more dangerous than skydiving because of lower altitudes and proximity to structures: She BASE jumped off the hotel tower.
Also styled base jump or BASE-jump.
Vertical rock wall
- buildingEnclosed roofed structure
- antennaBroadcast signal receiver
- spanDistance between endpoints
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
skyscraper · tower · ledge · precipice · dam · statue · canyon · gorge
Drag-creating descent device
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- pilot chuteAuxiliary canopy for deployment
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- sliderAdjustable interface element
harness · container · altimeter · reserve · brake lines · toggles · risers · packing
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
heart-pounding · surge · intensity · fear · courage · daring · boldness · bravery
Maximum speed during freefall
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- plummetRapid downward descent
- gravityMutual mass attraction
- accelerationRate velocity changes
air resistance · velocity · weightlessness · body position · tracking · heading · delay · countdown
Recreational freefall from aircraft
- wingsuit flyingAirborne sport using webbed jumpsuit
- paraglidingFoot-launched canopy flight
- hang glidingUnpowered flight via portable wing
- cliff divingJumping from heights into water
highlining · rock climbing · free solo · parkour · action sports
Source of potential harm
- dangerExposure to harm
- fatalityDeath from accident
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- low altitudeMinimal elevation above surface
wind shear · turbulence · trespassing · fatality rate · injury · miscalculation
cliff
Vertical rock wall
bridge · skyscraper · tower · ledge · precipice · dam · statue · canyon · gorge · mesa
parachute
Drag-creating descent device
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- pilot chuteAuxiliary canopy for deployment
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
slider · harness · container · altimeter · reserve · brake lines · toggles · risers · packing · rigging
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
euphoria · heart-pounding · surge · intensity · fear · courage · daring · boldness · bravery · nervousness
terminal velocity
Maximum speed during freefall
acceleration · air resistance · velocity · weightlessness · body position · tracking · heading · delay · countdown · exit
skydiving
Recreational freefall from aircraft
- wingsuit flyingAirborne sport using webbed jumpsuit
- paraglidingFoot-launched canopy flight
- hang glidingUnpowered flight via portable wing
cliff diving · highlining · rock climbing · free solo · parkour · action sports
hazard
Source of potential harm
- dangerExposure to harm
- fatalityDeath from accident
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
low altitude · wind shear · turbulence · trespassing · fatality rate · injury · miscalculation
BASE jumpindoor skydiving
Artificial freefall experience
bungee jump · parasailing · paragliding · hang gliding · safe landing
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