scouting new points

Monday, 8 February 2010 8:13, by Asylum

Ben Mitchell sitting on the summit of Mt. Rainier.  "It was during a winter ascent in January.  Success rates for winter ascent are somewhere around 20% or so, so it felt pretty good to get up.  We climbed a route that allowed me to check out the access for a possible ski-BASE exit.  I have been trying to get on top of the exit for awhile, and although I wasn't able to actually get to the exit, I was able to figure out how to get to it, which is another step in the right direction..."

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Profile

Friday, 8 January 2010 14:19, by Mthead

Here is a quick look at a Profile.  fresh off the line!

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European First Jump Courses

Tuesday, 6 October 2009 1:42, by Asylum

In partnership with Dominik Loyen - 321BASE.eu, Asylum Designs presents the availability of slots for First Jump BASE instruction. This is an excellent opportunity to find the support and guidance needed to progress safe.  Don't miss out,--contact  Dom asap to reserve your space!

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*** The "Comprehensive BASE" course is a 5 day course offered to the determined student.  The course entails 5 jumps with a BASE type canopy from an airplane at 3500' altitude and 5 subsequent BASE jumps from direct bag deployment, Pilot chute assisted deployment to handheld deployment from a Bridge.  The duration of this course is 5 full days and is offered to a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 students.

The training includes:

• Ground schooling
• Packing course
• Canopy drills for the jump from the plane--briefing and debriefing
• Exit practice on the ground Emergency procedures
• 5 Base jumps from the Bridge with briefing and debriefing.

All necessary course and jump material will be provided on site

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TEAM ILL VISION Returns to Suisse/France

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 2:38, by Asylum

Without missing a beat, Team ILL VISION returns to Switzerland and France in a full force 11 man gaggle for a fast paced and productive BASE adventure.  All team members, outfitted with the new Seven and Feather BASE canopies again proved to be a constant companion with the travels and jumping experiencing exceptional and consistent performance.

Highlights include:

• Laps and flock formations in the LB valley
• 8-way flock formation from the Eiger Mushroom
• Multiple ledge clearings at La Dent De Crolles in France.

Now, safely back home to roost and more training/planning for the next excursions--Bridge Day 2009 and Wing-suit world record formation. For more details check out TEAM ILL VISION

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Feathers flying in Norway

Saturday, 8 August 2009 15:49, by Asylum

 

Recently, we sent a Feather 240 to Norway to spread its' fledgling wings.  The Feather has seen many Terminal/WS jumps, but this is the first visit to land of vertical bliss. Exceeding expectations with low volume and weight, ease of packing, consistent flight performance and 'feather-soft' landings--the Feather is reinforcing its' dependable and reliable characteristics. Our long time associate, Shane Dunn, will have it flying from every available perch and also at the World BASE Race (13-15th Aug 2009) Either look to the sky or find him charging towards an exit to get the latest updates.

In addition, we have reliable reports that a Feather was witnessed in flight off a well-known NorthWest US Terminal/WS cliff.  Once again, all the attributes that make the Feather in high demand presented in perfect harmony with the condidtions and object.

 

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Weekend at Twin

Friday, 3 July 2009 15:35, by Asylum

Another epic weekend at Twin Falls!!  300+ jumps in three days. With choice weather conditions, members of Team ILL VISION, Asylum Designs, First jump students, Team Splatula and many others were in attendance to create the perfect setting for good times and great jumps.  All sizes of the Seven were jumped, including ZP options and the Feather was jumped both slider up and slider down! The deep brake approaches with minimal flare(or none) were constantly impressive.

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Seven- a new canopy available now from Asylum Designs.

Wednesday, 24 June 2009 15:01, by Asylum

The Seven and Feather are a result of over 10 years of R/D and testing from the broad base of Asylum Designs' team members. It was decided long ago that a canopy needed to be manufactured to the highest standards, have consistent openings at all deployment speeds,  stable in-flight performance and effective/responsive deep brake  landing characteristics. Our focus was to create a stonger connection between canopy and pilot - a tool that would provide the versatility and dependabilility required for all types of BASE jumpers and environments.

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New Site!

Tuesday, 23 June 2009 16:06, by Mthead

Checkity check, one two three.... here you are, what do you see?  Would very much appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Please go to the contact page for correspondence.

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