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Base 66: A Story of Fear, Fun, and Freefall | 
 enlarge | Author: Jevto Dedijer
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 284505
Media: Paperback
Edition: 0
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 146
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6
ISBN: 0595335101
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780595335107
ASIN: 0595335101
Publication Date: November 4, 2004
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Product Description
BASE 66 is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The BASE club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier, and Scott Elder had to parachute from the top of a building, an antenna tower, a bridge and a cliff, and survive to tell the story--a feat only some 800 adrenaline addicted people have succeeded in doing. In BASE 66, Jevto Dedijer tells the tale of his hunger for the ultimate adrenaline rush. He and his companions shared several near death experiences while traveling across Europe with their parachutes and beer in Bernard's dented Renault 4. They were pioneers in a sport so dangerous that several of their fellow BASE jumpers died in action. "BASE 66 is a fascinating story about life and death, terror and joy, and intimate friendship. It is an account of extraordinary people taking a step beyond the edge." Yuri Kuznetsov--BASE 416
"Everyone will enjoy reading Jevto's thrilling and humorous tale of his fascinating BASE odyssey and his discovery of a way of life that surpasses artificial boundaries and provides lifelong inspiration."
Jean Boenish--BASE 3
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 Fun story that will engage you January 24, 2008
I don't often review books, but I'm compelled to review this one. This is a fun, exciting and interesting story. It is also a translation from the original Swedish by Ingrid Lang. Something is always lost in translation, but the quality of the writing in English stirs me to wonder at the nature of the translator's aims: was she aiming for linguistic accuracy or feel? If she was aiming for linguistic accuracy, well I can't comment because I don't know Swedish and haven't read the original. In terms of feel, I would honestly have to say that this isn't the most well-written book. That's why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. It's a great story that's worth reading and includes some wonderful photos, but don't expect a high literary quality.
Thank you Jevto November 27, 2007
Really Jevto. Thank you for sharing the amazing story of the beginning of this incredible sport.
Beeing myself skydiver, I had shivers reading it.
A lot of feelings of my first jumps and fears came back.
It's exactly what I try do describe to my Whuffo friends what this sport is about.
Friendship, Brotherhood, Passion, Thrill, Adrenaline, Concentration, Precision.
I cannot do more than recommend this book to everybody who wanna know more about the roots of BASE or Skydiving.
Thank you very much again.
Blue skies to all divers
P.
Must Read 4 All BASE Jumpers June 13, 2007
Jevto did a great job of sharing his excitement and fear at exploring a new and extreme sport.
Many years later, after I had made my first BASE jump, I found his feelings similiar to my own
experiences --- although the countries and objects were different.
I also really enjoyed the inclusion of the impact of his participation in this sport on his family.
So much so that I loaned my copy to my mom so she might better understand why I want to
make more BASE jumps.
The book is well written, moves quickly, has some great vintage BASE photos and would make
a great addition to any jumper's library.
Take It Light,
~Tom
What a great book February 3, 2006
After reading this book, I have a greater appreciation for the pioneers of BASE jumping and the courage, fear and mental challenges they faced by being the first. This book captures the determination, frustration and excitement they experienced while blazing a trail in a completely new and thrilling sport. This is a "must read" for anyone that is intersted in participating in the wonderful sport of BASE.
Excellent Book January 11, 2006
I ordered this book because I had an interest in BASE. All I can say is: "Well Done Jevto." This book gives you an up close view on BASE jumping. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in BASE, or anyone looking for a (true story) adventure book. Again.. Good job!!
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