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I spent $500 yesterday on a second server just to handle BD registrations this year, so all you "refreshers" out there shouldn't be disappointed at 2pm.

Click here to register

Also, we'll have shuttle buses this year from the Charleston airport to/from Fayetteville for those of you who don't want to rent a car. Shuttles will leave the airport Thurs and Friday and all return on Sunday at various times. There will be a small charge for this, to be determined. Any jumpers interested in picking up and driving these shuttle buses (15-passenger vans) when they arrive at the airport, please contact me (we'll let you use them for free if you drive).

We've also got the OK to use the 15-passenger vans to transport jumpers from the LZ. This is in addition to the long buses that are always present. So we'll have a lot more vehicles to get jumpers to the top.

Happy registering.

SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't remind people!!! That way I can be the first to register.

I'm sure there are a few slots that never get put online. Does anybody ever get slot #1?

WOOHOO 3 hours til registration!!!!!!!!!

soo excited

Yes, and I usually send a congratulatory email to that person each year. But that doesn't mean he/she gets to jump first (he/she would be in the first group of 100+ jumpers). We usually throw someone extra special off the bridge each year for the first jump.

Everything regarding BD registration is 100% fair. I take NO early orders. I've even had some folks w/o computers call me this morning - I told them to call tonight and I'd register online for them.

Tip: If you create an account on the webstore, then you can order faster since you don't have to enter all the name/address stuff during checkout. Click the MY ACCOUNT or LOGIN/REGISTER link to create an account.

Russel, I agree that I should've kept quiet. It's not like I have a problem filling the slots each year.

Also, feel free to post questions/problems here or email me. I'll be monitoring this forum and my email for awhile.

 

You cannot add the jump pass to your cart until 2pm EST, and you'll need to refresh your browser so an ADD TO CART button will appear below the questions.

So don't waste time filling out the info until you see the ADD TO CART button appear and an inventory level will show up in red letters at the top (ie. 450 jump slots available for purchase).

Good luck.

Triax Productions will be offering a presale discount on the Bridge Day DVD this year. Save $10 on your DVD if you order early. Thats 20% off. After you have registered go to www.triaxproductions.com for more information. Or if you are really giddy go now.

Kenyon

 
with registration i see that one could take a
FJC....

how long is the course and how much to rent gear for the day....

thanks

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That's way rad. You continue to impress me, Jason.

New this year are advanced, full blown FJC's taught by Johnny Utah and Tom Aiello. These are separate courses. Complete info is here

For gear rentals, please read our FAQ

oh come on... force the two of them into a room to give a combined course! it would be way more fun!

why is there such a problem with Tom and Johnny..

anyone care to explain....

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for whatever reason they don't see eye to eye.
let's not hijack this thread any further.

Jason,

Just out of curiosity, what is the starting number this year?

Ok I got order #2256. Does that mean I am in the first 100? Jason, what would the first order number have been?

Edit to add: Not quite sure why this is such a big deal. Maybe just because it's something fun to do at work other than actually doing work!

 

REGISTERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See you in line. # 2269.

Jason, the webserver was great. Not even a hint of usage when I was filling out my order.

 
im 2295!

pete is 2237

Ditto! Thanks!!!

You can't really judge by the invoice numbers, but the starting # is 2236. Keep in mind that there are multiple jumpers on some orders and that some order numbers are never used. Also, you are assigned an order when you add the product to your basket.....not when you checkout.

I'll be posting more info shortly so you can determine where you are on the list.

PS. The new server did OK this year. Biggest spike was about 11 seconds between requests shortly after 2pm. Anyone have any major delays?

THe server worked awesome. The only hitch was my typing

Yep, you're in the first group this year. Now if we can convince the first group to ride out with the staffers at 7am, we'll actually have some jumpers in line at 9am. The cops refuse to let anyone on the bridge, including jumpers, until 9am and it's a 5 minute walk to the exit point (the rationale being if they let jumpers onto the bridge early, spectators will follow)

registered baby!
see you all at the exit point

#2282 AWE- YEAH!!

I got 2252 with 2 jumpers on the order...

Sweet!



I played the gimp card last year and they let me through. Only 10 minutes early though.

When will we know for sure which group we are in?

Check this thread or the BD website in about a week. I've got to put everything into a database and check it before I group everyone into badge colors.

I got 2320. Is this my BASE number?!

Yay i'm in there like swimwear...#2298 itl be my beer base.

2293!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm in! 2246 - Top 10 ! And my pops is 2304.

Hey Jason,

I'm sure there are tons of fathers and sons that skydive together; know if there been any other father's and sons BASE jumping together?

D

I got 2253

Yes, mostly notably the Poulsen's. Jim Poulsen ("ripcord man") is the oldest jumper at BD each year and his son jumps as well. Jim is 75-76 years old.

There may be one or two other father/son combos. Gotta love it.

John MacDonald (hellfish#1) and father Marty MacDonald (hellfish#2) have jumped together at Bridge Day. They are also signed up for BASE Camp - FJC 2005, which takes place in Idaho the week before Labor Day.

Awesome! Wonder who got who into the sport with those two pairs. My dad used to skydive back in the 70's. Got about 100 round jumps and then stopped for some reason. I got him back into it when I turned 18 and now I've got him wanting to base jump. It’s pretty sweet. Hoping to do a two way at BD with my pops! How cool would that be?!

I am #2441, which group is that? 3rd, 4th?

Also how many slots are there 350 400?

Finally someone who got a higher number than me. I had 2352.

Yippie, I am in too!!!

#2446

the server said there were 156 slots left when I made my order....

invoice 2236 here!!! I guess I was one of those guys killing the refresh button. I am sure I wont be the first person off the bridge because I will have to stop for funnel cake and red bull for breakfast on the way to the exit point!!!!

>>I played the gimp card last year and they let me through. Only 10 minutes early though.<<

A Ranger with a Heart . . .

LOL, I was standing right behind you when they waved you through. I then whispered to the other jumpers around me to, "Look pathetic," as we stood there in the rain and that's when they waved about ten of us through too . . .

The crowd of spectators held their ground after the Ranger said, "Just the jumpers, please."

NickD
BASE 194

Great job with the server! No probs this year! Looking forward to a GREAT time! Hopefully better weather!

#2280--2 people!

See you guys at the bridge!!

Woohoo!!

Tammie and Art!

Yay I just got my email I'm in the first group

Sweet mother of christ, I've been thinking about it all year but with such a busy summer I forgot. I was lying in bed this morning when it suddenly hit me when the registration date was and I leapt out of bed and went running for the computer. I think I'm one of the very last slots. #2620 baby

so exactly how many jumpers are there?...also whats the split of first timers v regular jumpers?

I would be interested in this analysis, what % of people jumping at BD are first timers, what % are just BD jumpers, what % are regular BASErs

Does anyone keep and use this sort of data from the registration criteria of BD?

Bridge Day Stats....

http://www.bridgeday.info/stats/bdaystats.pdf

clicky

450 jumpers maximum. Last year 390 actually showed up for the event. Approximately 25% will be making their first base jump. 12% are female. All the stats are pretty much the same as 2002, 2003, and 2004. Cya.