Reviews

What people say about learning and jumping with us, in their own words.

• Joined LMSD two years ago and the team have been a constant support throughout. My introduction was on the FJC course and it was clear, considered, concise and intensive. The tutoring and instruction did not end with the course. The team became my sounding board and long term mentors. Since taking the initial course I have progressed to the big wall course and actively take part in the activities they advertise. I cannot recommend LMSD enough. Not only for their support and constant safety briefings, but also the lifelong friendships I’ve made along the way.

• I first contacted LMSD in April 2025 I got on to an intro jump that same month I found the professionalism and knowledge to be outstanding the whole experience was incredible it gave me a really good feeling about progressing with them I then did another 3 intro jumps I was hooked I booked onto the next available fjc that august although it was challenging I felt the lessons and practicing of the techniques we were taught only grew my confidence and along with the calmness, knowledge and enthusiasm of the instructors once I completed the course I felt confident in my knowledge and ability Jumping is the easy bit it's the understanding, technique and planning that goes into each jump they want you to understand and be able to put into practice on your own which allows you to be as safe as possible in a sport that is inherently making stupid decisions Unfortunately due to work commitments I wasn't able to jump again until June 26 when the instructors invited me on to the fjc they were running I was jumping as an experienced jumper and quickly picked up where I left off under their guidance they were confident in me to take me on the big wall trip following straight on from this course and that was another challenge one that I felt confident in due to the instructors and what an incredible experience it was To summarise, contacting LMSD has been one of the best decisions I've made in my life, the courses, the lifetime mentorship and the people have made this an incredible journey which I can't wait to see what's in store for the future, to the instructors thank you very much for this experience

• After completing my fourth LMSD FJC (third time as a tag along), we departed southern France for Monte Brento, nothern Italy. There, we would begin a guided big wall trip designed for qualified and current BASE jumpers to progress from freefall into terminal BASE. With some advice from my mentors, I had purchased a tracking suit in order to aid my flight. With only minimal experience tracking in the sky, I received a detailed brief from the chief instructor about packing for terminal jumps and tracking from an earth object. With that, I completed two tracking jumps from Brento on the first day, and a running gainer on the second. An ‘unstable exit’ is a criteria exit; this must be satisfied before moving on to The Valley, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. The Valley is stunningly beautiful. I have visited before, but not in this capacity. To jump in Lauterbrunnen something I have wanted to achieve before I began BASE. Here, we were led by the team to some exits suitable for beginners. As the week progressed, the course moved up and across the valley, to more challenging and fulfilling exits. Cable car rides, scenic hikes, followed by jumps that ended at the local watering hole for drinks and food. Many calories are burned while on course, and sleep is at a premium, but the intensity is less than the FJC. The time between packing, learning, and jumping is a welcome respite. At the end of the planned week, an opportunity to jump over the Eiger from a helicopter arose. Several of the course took the offer. I used it to consolidate what I had learned during the week. A wonderful vista, flying down to land in Grindlewald. While I treat terminal and SU/SD as different disciplines, I will continue to do both, continue to ‘tag along’ on LMSD courses, and continue to receive advice and guidance from my mentors. I feel confident and competent to jump alone, but I know that any question I have about BASE will be fielded by the team as soon as possible. 100% recommend this course; another life-changing experience.

• LMSD and their FJC were my choice. Only once I had met the team was I able to understood how much of the perceived risk of BASE is mitigated: through good drills, awareness, and attention to detail. The LMSD FJC is a comprehensive week-long course designed for those with a range of canopy experience to develop into independent BASE jumpers, with mentorship thereafter. An intensive experience from start to finish - I enjoyed it all. Tailored guidance and feedback are provided throughout the course. The team is three-strong with an obvious passion for BASE and are wholly supportive of their students. Each member has extensive knowledge and experience of the discipline and are willing to impart that at a moment’s notice. Their preparation extended beyond; advice, packing practice sessions, and study materials - all offered before and after the course. LMSD set clear expectations to the students in order to start the course. This was helpful to me - I knew what I had to do to pass the course. The course content addressed all aspects of an introduction to BASE, all from the foundation of safety. Advanced elements were referred, and the required training was explained. Having completed the course, I feel competent, confident, and proficient to jump without instruction. This is what the team wanted to achieve. I write this while still attempting to reconcile what is - to me - a life changing experience, with everyday life. I cannot express my level of satisfaction with the team and the course; any superlative will be an understatement. Highest recommendation. Thanks, LMSD.

• I’ve recently just come back from my FJC with the LMSD team. Arguably the best experience of my life so far and I genuinely could not recommend them enough to anyone who is thinking about getting into BASE. These guys have clearly put a lot of time and effort into developing a course which is fully comprehensive from start to finish. Before even getting onto the course I was given the opportunity to meet the team and also do intro jumps to check this was the right choice for me (it was). They also organised packing courses prior to going out to make sure we were fully prepared to get the most out of our week supplying all the main kit you’ll need. The course itself is a mixture of practical and classroom based learning with a huge emphasis on safety, good drills, understanding your kit and how to do this sport while mitigating the risks as much as possible with a learning style which is tailored to each individual as naturally everyone learns at different speeds. It’s a hard thing to do making an environment where it feels safe and professional while still being fun at the same time when doing something like this as naturally it’s a dangerous sport and very intense but the instructors managed to maintain this ethos the whole way through the course. But it didn’t just end at the course, after getting back LMSD have made sure that theres still after-support putting us in touch with other jumpers who are local to us in the community that they know and trust, helping with any questions and advice needed from planning our jumps to getting the correct gear. I could go on but you get the idea, I’ll always be extremely grateful for everything these guys have done and could not recommend them enough. Thank you 🪂🤙