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Course 1: 7th - 18th April 2025

  • Slots available: 4

  • Cost: 2,500 euro

Course 2: 22nd April - 2nd May 2025

  • Slots available: 6

  • Cost: 2,500 euro

About the First Jump Course

Welcome to your first steps into the world of BASE jumping! This first jump course is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to safely begin your BASE journey. Over two weeks, you’ll learn from Antony Newton, whose years of experience and coaching will guide you in a controlled and supportive environment. With a strong focus on safety, you’ll make your first jumps, building your confidence while mastering the fundamentals of BASE jumping.

  • Duration: 10 days (5 days in Croatia, 5 days in Italy)

  • Student-to-Instructor Ratio: 4 students max per instructor for personalised guidance.

WEEK 1: Bridge Training in Croatia

Your first week will focus on building a solid foundation. Through a mix of theory and practical exercises, you’ll be introduced to the world of BASE jumping.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• Gear Preparation: Learn how to check and set up your equipment.

• Packing Techniques: Hands-on practice to pack your rig confidently.

• Fear Management: Develop mental tools to handle stress and anxiety.

• Exit Practice: Perfect your body positioning for safe and consistent exits.

• Emergency Situations: Understand and respond to malfunctions and incidents.

• Jumps: Start with PCA (pilot chute assist) and static line jumps, progress to handheld, and stowed jumps based on your skill level.

• Object Avoidance: Techniques to ensure safe navigation around obstacles.

• Canopy Training: Build skills for controlled landings and decision-making under canopy.

This week is all about repetition and building your confidence step by step. By the end of Week 1, you’ll be ready to tackle your first cliff jumps.

WEEK 2: Cliff Jumps in Monte Brento

The second week is where things get exciting. Monte Brento is home to a 500-meter overhang cliff, an ideal spot for your first cliff jumps. Each day will start with morning jumps, followed by afternoons dedicated to theory, video debriefs, and rest.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Tracking Skills: Introduction to subterminal and terminal tracking techniques.

• Weather Dynamics: Understand the specific weather conditions of the site.

• Canopy Control: Decision-making under canopy and safe navigation.

• Multi-Way Jumps: Safety and coordination when jumping with others.

• Reinforcement of Fundamentals: Continued focus on malfunctions, fear management, and safe practices.

Every jump will be thoroughly briefed and debriefed using video analysis to help you refine your technique.

What You’ll Take Away

By the end of this course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of what BASE jumping is and what it will demand of you. While this course won’t make you an expert, it will provide the minimum skills and knowledge required to continue your progression safely. BASE jumping is a challenging and deeply rewarding journey. This course is just the beginning of what could become one of the most transformative experiences of your life.