Tim's Mountain Hardwear Blog

Getting into BASE

Tuesday 27th July 2010

Posted by Tim Emmett
If you're thinking about starting BASE jumping, read up about it as much as possible, be a human sponge. If you meet some one that BASE jumps, just because they do it, doesn't mean they are the best person to teach you. There are many jump courses all over the world, with a great wealth of experience. Read this  ...

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Good Skills Gavin!

Friday 23rd July 2010

Posted by Tim Emmett
Gavin Symonds has just repeated Ken Palmers F8a  'Christine' at Long Quarry Point, near Anstey's Cove in Devon. Although there may be more impressive feats in the climbing press these days, deep water soloing an F8a is a fine achievement and few people have done it.

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Don't jump when it's windy !

Friday 16th July 2010

Posted by Tim Emmett
I was interviewed by the Canadian news desk yesterday, after a BASE jumper was rescued off a local cliff. He attempted the jump around 2pm, while people were kitesurfing close to the landing area!

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Free Diving

Sunday 11th July 2010

Posted by Tim Emmett
After many years contemplating where to try it, I finally got the chance to take a Free Diving course, whilst on a trip to Indonesia.

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"Muy Caliente!" E10 6c

Monday 7th June 2010

Posted by Tim Emmett
Just got back from Pembroke, finally done my project in Stennis Ford! So made up, it’s been a long journey and a pretty exciting one at that.

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