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BASE jumping Sports medicine An extreme sport in which participants jump–with parachute-from 4 types of structures that constitute the acronym: Buildings, Antennas, Spans–bridges, Earth–cliffs How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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VALENCIA - A Valencia base jumper missing for nearly a week was found Tuesday by Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives, but authorities didn't release any details about his condition or where he was found. Mick Knutson, an experienced BASE jumper, said he and other people who engage in this sport can obtain life insurance, but their policies will rule out coverage under parachutist activities. Also, since BASE jumpers - the acronym stands for buildings, antennas, spans and earth - don't have time to open a second chute from such low altitudes, she had no backup, said Chris Conkright, an employee of Aerial Focus, the Santa-Barbara-based aerial cinematography company Davis and her husband ran. |
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