First Jump Course

Your first BASE course

There is two parts to the course, you can join for either depending on your experience. 

The first part of the course will be run in Croatia. Here we will learn static line, pilot chute assist, handheld and stowed jumps. A slow and steady progression from a legal bridge with a big landing. We will cover weather considerations, gear specifics, malfunctions, multi-ways, night jumps, location analysis, object avoidance. The course will be run with no more then a 4:1 instructor ratio.

Part 2 of the course will be terminal jumps from Monte Brento. Depending on your tracking ability we can look at either going slick or with a two piece tracking suit. 

Requirements

To enable you to make the most of your time jumping, it necessary for you learn to pack your BASE canopy before joining us in Croatia. Obviously I can help you refine your packing and assist you with any queries.

A minimum of 200 skydives, other aerial sports would be helpful.

Please ask me if you are unsure of this requirement.

Canopy handling, helicopter/ balloon jumps and tracking experience will all help you on this course.

Gear

For the course you need:

BASE rig, canopy + container.

Pilot chutes, 36”/38”, 42” & 46”/48”

Helmet and comfortable footwear, preferably with ankle support. 

I am happy to help you with buying gear whether it’s new or second hand. There is also option to rent rigs.

Safety

Safety is of course my priority. We will have a medical kit on site as well as a quick reaction plan for any emergencies. I am medical trained for first aid, basic trauma and splintage. European health insurance is helpful and there are other insurance policies I can refer you to. 

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

BASE jumping requires an acute knowledge of the gear and body awareness that you will gain from 200 skydives.  If you do have experience in other aerial sports this will also greatly help. Send me a message if you want to discuss the criteria. 

Obviously the weather has a huge effect on what we can achieve. At the bridge we can expect up to 5 jumps a day with good weather and in Brento 1 each morning possibly 2.  

The accommodation in Croatia is 30 euros a night. There is facilities to cook or affordable dining options. Italy has lots of accommodation options starting from 30 euros a night. 

Once we meet at the airport we can all travel in one rental car and split the costs. We use the same car to drive to Italy and back. 

Please get in touch to see the most up to date availability. 

Why choose me?

With over 1100 BASE jumps in 59 countries, I have a wide knowledge of BASE jumping. Enough to make precise decisions in the most remote locations opening up new exits around the world. I spent 8 years in the military, many of which I spent instructing troops in harsh environments. Attention to detail and teaching people do deal with risky situations is something I have developed as a mountain leader in the Royal Marines. 

My courses are small and personalised. I am free  to answer any questions you may have prior to the course. The mentoring does not stop and I am happy to carry on helping though-out your BASE career.

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First BASE jump from Monte Brento
I did Tim's FJC in April 2019. Excellent smooth and methodical progression all the way from SD techniques to terminal SU. I found the course so beneficial I have recommend several other students to take the course and even joined Tim on his other FJCs. It's the best thing I've ever done.
Lewis Robert
Tim offered great personalised progression. Thorough instruction across all areas that enabled me to leave the course confident to jump a variety of objects by myself.
Tom Newberry