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.