BASE jumping is an extreme sport and has many followers. BASE is definitely an acronym for Building, Antenna, Span and Earth, where building describes man-made structures; antenna describes uninhabited structures like oil wells and antenna masts; spans describes structures that span a distance like bridges; and Earth describes natural structures like ridges and cliffs. In BASE jumping, jumpers jump from these spots with just a parachute.

BASE jumping has existed for an extended time. The initial recorded jump was in 1912 when Frederick Law jumped off the Statue of Liberty. During that point, BASE jumping was more the stunt aspect than competition. However, in the late 1970s things changed and BASE jumping was termed by Carl Boenish, who died during BASE jumping in 1984.

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BASE jumping can be extremely dangerous considering the fact that the parachute can malfunction or human error can cause serious injuries or instantaneous death. However, BASE jumping enthusiasts make sure that they check their gear thoroughly and follow the basic rules.

It is very important to test the parachute before attempting BASE jumping. The jumps are often executed from low altitudes and that is why parachutes built to open quickly ought to be used. Furthermore, falling speed is low and so the parachute must also be built to open and deploy at low speeds. You can find special BASE jumping parachutes available and you should use only those.

It's also advisable to be conversant with how to use a parachute. You need to know how exactly to deploy a parachute, when to deploy it and how exactly to land with a parachute safely. Because of this you will have to practice and many experts suggest trying skydiving to master the art of handling parachutes.

BASE jumping is fun and exciting sport if you have the nerves. However, be sure you learn all of the nitty-gritties of the sport before attempting a jump.

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