UK ProBASE at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (5th June 2010)
Saturday 5th June 2010 saw the UK Pro BASE team at this fantastic venue, delivering the match ball at the start of the International Rugby test match between Wales and South Africa. After 3 months of site visits, meetings and 3 days of practice jumps, the choreographed display to a filled stadium was performed flawlessly. Three of our jumpers landed perfectly on the pitch in front of around 60,000 spectators, broadcast live on the BBC.
With a tight timeline to slot into as part of the complex pre-match entertainment, we worked closely with both the stadium staff and managers from Event 360, the organising company, to produce the required display in the time available, with great results. It was great to BASE jump in front of a huge crowd, live TV coverage and only 150ft? (45 metres) to jump from. This jump was a complete success and has moved us forward in terms of what we can achieve given the opportunity and backing. As a venue, the Millennium Stadium has a lot to offer BASE jumpers, and we hope to be back here again in the near future.
Round 3 completed successfully (7th October 2008)
It only seems like yesterday when round 1 was approaching, however the 3rd and final round of the Who's The Daddy BASE series has just been completed. Well done to Douggs who not only won this round but is crown the series champion of Who's The Daddy. Read the full write-up here and view the event gallery.
Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge - Mini event (19th September 2008)
A small group of jumpers gathered together over the
weekend of the 13th September to help celebrate Festival Day for
this iconic structure. Read the
Event Report here.
Round 2 "Where's The Beach" Completed (19th August 2008)
Also known as the Development Boogie, BASE jumpers spent 3 days learning new skills and competing in Round 2 of "Who's The Daddy".
Event Report,
Photo Gallery
UK Pro BASE in the BPA magazine (11th August 2008)
"For the first time, UK Pro BASE have been mentioned in the British Parachute Association's publication.
UK Pro Base, a professional, insured, non-profit organisation to
promote high profile base jumping events in the UK has been
established. There are a growing number of sanctioned base events
around the world, many attended by UK Pro BASE jumpers. For example,
the recent X-Days event in Rotterdam included parachuting from the
600 foot Euromast, as it has each of the four years of this extreme
sports showcase. Safety is taken very seriously with equipment and
qualification checks; guidelines for deployment; monitored jumps;
and possible groundings. This year over 300 jumps were made, and no
injuries sustained. X-Days also included canopy swooping, free
running, abseiling, scooter sprinting and jet skiing.
Legal, organised base jumping has seen major competitions in
Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Berlin, Budapest and Benidorm. Now, UK Pro
BASE is holding Who's the Daddy?, a series of competitions with
prizes to attract international entrants. These will publicly
demonstrate the sport of base jumping, its professionalism and the
advanced techniques and equipment. The production of site-specific
method statements and risk assessments in conjunction with an
Operations Manual satisfies object and land owners’ Health & Safety
concerns and has enabled third party liability insurance of £5
million to be secured. High profile media opportunities are one
result. For example, UK Pro BASE carried out demo jumps from the
Stealth roller coaster at Thorpe Park using branded canopies. It
returns to the Bedford River Festival, where two years ago its
people jumped from a 300ft mobile crane in front of hundreds of
thousands. Display jumps are also planned from Ecotricity’s wind
turbines in Swaffham, Norfolk."
Round 1 "Who's The Daddy" completed (14th July 2008)
The exciting first round of the accuracy competition has been completed for the Bedford River Festival.
Event Report,
Photo Gallery.
Max on BBC Radio 6 (11th May 2008)
UKPB director Max Hurd on BBC Radio 6.
2008 event series in the news (7th May 2008)
Base jumping for Airbourne: The Eastbourne Herald previews round 2 of the 2008 event series.
Dave on BBC Radio 2 (6th May 2008)
UKPB director Dave Morse launches the 2008 event series with Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2.
2008 UK Pro BASE Series (6th May 2008)
"Who’s the Daddy?" We aim to find out. This year 30 of the best jumpers in Europe will compete for the title of UK Pro BASE Daddy 2008. General info | Info for jumpers
Max on BBC Radio Kent (6th May 2008)
UKPB director Max Hurd suggests a sanctioned jumping event from the Dartford crossing, on BBC Radio Kent.
Dave in the news (11th April 2008)
Base jumper: Let us use QEII Bridge Kent Online
Thorpe Park (April 2008)
Demonstration jump from Thorpe Park rollercoaster.