Bridge Day 2003 Registration

[base428 1]

Jumper and trade show registration starts on July 1st at 2pm EST (1900 GMT) for Bridge Day 2003. Go to www.bridgeday.info and follow the links at the top for REGISTRATION. 400 jump slots and 75 waiting list slots are available to qualified jumpers. When there are jumper cancellations, we'll take names from the waiting list and inform them via email. Last year, there were at least 30 cancellations due to work issues, skydiving accidents, and other unfortunate events.

There will be no onsite registration this year. We are required to submit jumper names, date of birth, and SS# (passport # and country for non-US citizens) to the Fayette County Sheriff by September 1st, 2003 for background checks. This is to make sure "Osama bin BASE Jumper" doesn't try to pack his BASE rig with explosives. Very unlikely, but the State of West Virginia feels it's necessary. Unlike last year, they won't accept any late submissions for background checks, therefore, if you cancel your jump slot there will be a restocking fee as outlined in our refund policy. In case you didn't know, there is a lot of work in organizing an event for 400+ BASE jumpers!

This year, we've got a few extras for the jumpers. We'll have a trampoline at the exit point for experienced jumpers. They can bounce their way over the side of the bridge if they so desire (contact me if you want a slot on the trampoline). We'll also have cash prizes for our accuracy contest. Hit the tuffet and win cash. In addition, there will be more packing tarps this year, energy drinks at the exit point and LZ, an amazing Saturday post-jump party (more details soon), a BASE videofest on Thursday night (Oct. 16), and a bunch of other stuff that is in the works.

If you have any questions about Bridge Day, please read our FAQ. You can currently click on the REGISTRATION link at www.bridgeday.info to see what information will be required when registration opens. Finally, as jumpers secure spots online, you'll see the remaining number of jump slots until it is reaches "Waiting List Only" and eventually "Sold Out".

Hope to see you there. Feel free to email me with your questions. Cya.

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[Zennie 0]

I noticed in the registration requirements that you need to send a 2x2 photo for the ID badge.

Are we going to be able to send an electronic copy in lieu of the photo like we did last year?

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[base428 1]

Yep, snail mail your photos in please. Emailing the photos last year was chaotic......complete with photos that had resolutions that were too low, jumpers who were holding beer cans, and photos that we had no idea who was in them.

I know emailing them is easier, but snail mailing them doesn't take but a few minutes. Just write your name on the back please. Thanks.

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[base428 1]

First off, I have no clue why I can't edit the original post in this thread, but oh well....

Anyway, here's some recent info and additions. Just today, the Bridge Day Commission halted the trampoline until further information is provided to them (last month they said they didn't care how we left the bridge). My original Bridge Day proposal mentions a diving board, so if the trampoline doesn't "fly", then we'll move onto a diving board. The commission wants some information on where a trampoline has been used before, so if you can help, it would be appreciated. Otherwise, they want to see us test the trampoline concept and send them video. They are concerned that jumpers will barely clear the edge of the bridge and then be blown into the girders below. Sounds physically impossible to me...anybody else agree?

Also, in case you wondered, we're taking Visa, Mastercard, and electronic checks this year for payment. Electronic checks are simply an electronic debit of your checking account using your checking account number, routing number, etc.

Thanks.

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[motherhucker 0]

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simply an electronic debit of your checking account using your checking account number, routing number, etc.

SSN and bank account info? let me include my mother's maiden name and the dates and times of my next jump in a National Park...

Hope your event goes well without me.
paranoia deep destroya...

[Zennie 0]

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The commission wants some information on where a trampoline has been used before

Let's see... my friend's back yard, most gyms...

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[base428 1]

The SSN is required by the State of WV. Electronic checks are just another convenience in order to pay....you can always use Mastercard/Visa.

There's always someone willing to take your slot if you're paranoid.

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SSN and bank account info? let me include my mother's maiden name and the dates and times of my next jump in a National Park...

Hope your event goes well without me.
paranoia deep destroya...

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[blair700 0]

Bump this up, there going fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brits17 0]

I'M IN!!!!!! 3-2-1 c ya there.

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[mnischalke 0]

230 left after 45 minutes.

I am curious as to why there were only 370 or so passes available when they went public? Did like 30 people warp through the e-forms? I thot I was like Johnny-on-the-fucking-spot, but ended up with invoice #44.

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

[Faber 0]

you comming back?
Im NOT sending the gear back, i love it
Sadly i cant go to this event this year,but hope to make it in next year..

Stay safe
Stefan Faber

[base428 1]

I added 400 slots at about 1:58pm EST. Once a jumper fills out the form and hits ADD TO BASKET, then the inventory is immediately decremented. With everyone online at 2pm, the first 20-30 slots were probably taken in minutes......

Things are progressing smoothly.....

Email me if you have questions or if you skipped a bunch of critical info during the registration process in order to get a better slot.

Cya.

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[mnischalke 0]

Damn, so skipping over all that information to get a better slot didn't help me?

Good to hear you've got this well under control, Jason.

Thanks for all your hard work!

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

[mnischalke 0]

Ummm. Yeah, I guess you could say that.

Dude, that rig was built for you. I just borrowed it for a while. Hope you are enjoying it. After the int'l shipping/banking nightmares, you better be!

mike

Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills--You know, like nunchuk skills, bow-hunting skills, computer-hacking skills.

[NickD 1]

>The commission wants some information on where a trampoline has been used before.<

Carl Boenish had one in the back yard of his house in Hawthorne, CA, the house he grow up in.

He used it jumping from the roof of his garage . . .

Nick
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[TomAiello 26]

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>The commission wants some information on where a trampoline has been used before.<

Carl Boenish had one in the back yard of his house in Hawthorne, CA, the house he grow up in.

He used it jumping from the roof of his garage . . .

I also heard that Karin's Boyfriend likes to play on them, jumping from the second story and such. I dunno, it sounds awfully dangerous to me.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
SnakeRiverBASE.com

[crimpfiend 0]

Ha! Funny you should mention that Tom - he was thrilled when he heard there was possibly going to be a trampoline at BD, and I reminded him that we all remember what happened the last time he was screwing around on one of those things...

[freakydiver 0]

My fioncee used to be able to top out at her gym's celing on the competition tramp they had. Amazing shit they used to do - like quad twisting quads. The ceiling was 45 feet. At 45 feet I WANT A CANOPY

-- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." --

[NickD 1]

I also heard that Karin's Boyfriend likes to play on them, jumping from the second story and such. I dunno, it sounds awfully dangerous to me.

[Dd0g 0]

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The SSN is required by the State of WV. Electronic checks are just another convenience in order to pay....you can always use Mastercard/Visa.

There's always someone willing to take your slot if you're paranoid.

Color me paranoid, along with MH and many other BASE folks of ill-repute.

With TIA and all the rest of Amerika's infatuation with citizen surveillance of late (courtesy John "I lost my senate election to a dead man" Ashcroft and cronies), I'll spend that weekend out in the beautiful backcountry where nobody asks me for photo ID before I exit.

Peace,

D-d0g

+~+~+~+~
But this, surely, was the glory that no spirits, canine or human, had ever clearly seen, the light that never was on land or sea, and yet is glimpsed by the quickened mind everywhere.

[base428 1]

The only people who'll ask you for photo ID at the exit point will be your fellow BASE jumpers. I do, however, understand and respect a jumper's wish to not participate. Trust me, I don't want to have to deal with SSN's and ID badges either!

Cya.

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[Faber 0]

mate i think you look just nice on your photo(avatar),you have nothing to worry about

Stay safe
Stefan Faber