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Hi Guys,

I work for a television company called Love Productions and we are making a Channel 4 documentary about the history of stuntmen and daredevils (ie back in the 1800s to today).

To cut to the chase we are looking for someone UK-based who could present the programme and re-create some of history's amazing daredevil feats.

The programme will tell the story of the various stunts that "daredevils" carried out - like "The Great Blondin" who tight-rope walked across the Niagara Falls, Bobby Leach who built himself a barrel to go down Niagara Falls in and Sam Patch who jumped off various buildings and bridges across America.

We will be visiting the sites of some of the first stunts that took place and will be aiming to re-create some of them.

We are looking for someone to be the face of the programme, who needs to have a genuine passion in the origins of the extreme sports/stunts that they carry out today, which obviously includes BASE jumping. They will also need to be prepared to re-create some of the original stunts - which will include the first ever base jump, a tight-rope walk (the length depending on the presenter's capabilities) and the barrel down a waterfall (not the Niagara Falls! but probably down a 10 metre falls).

Part of the programme will involve training the presenter (as I doubt they will have experienced all the stunts before, although the more experienced the better!) and testing the equipment etc which we will try and keep authentic to the original gear that was used.

While we will of course have all the Health and Safety in place we are keen to get someone on board who will try and push the boundaries and will want to give us the most impressive stunts possible.

If you're interested in taking on the challenge of being the face of the programme and taking part in the stunts - or know someone who may be - I'd be really grateful if you could get in touch asap either by emailing me: jon.crisp@loveproductions.co.uk or calling me on 0207 067 4838.

Thanks

Jon

Dude--
You need to contact Eric Ryde. Eric is EXACTLY what you are looking for and more. His abilities are such that I can't even begin to start to explain them to you!
I lost his contact info, but I'm sure someone on this board can put you in touch...
cheers!

Eric Ryde - ABSOLUTELY!
I heard he just moved to the UK and he's been working on his British accent. He and I used to walk the tightrope when we worked for Ringling Bros in the 90's. And did you know that Eric's middle name is "Love"......what a coincidence!

Here's Eric's ID and photo he left at my house the last time he was here. This might make it easier to find him. (And please tell him I have it so he can get it back.)

Good luck with your project - it sounds fascinating.

NickD
BASE 194

Nick:
I have a lot of respect for you but I have to say that I think it's pretty fucked up of you to post Eric's I.D./info on the internet. Whatever your beef with Eric I think you guys should work it out between the two of you, and leave it off of the net.

Eric is a talented and knowledgeable jumper and IMHO would be the *perfect* candidate for an on-camera host!

So please, think about solving your problems with Eric another way!
cheers!
p

Man, I'm getting it from all sides this week . . .

Okay, maybe moving on has never been my strong suite, but BASE jumping has a short memory because people come and go so much, but Eric has always peeved me for burning down El Cap with that stupid movie of his.

Yet point taken.

Gee, what's next? Making up with NickNitro?

NickD
BASE 194

I'll do it. My training will begin right now so I'm fit enough to look good on camera... well. not that I'd look good on camera anyway but make-up is a wonderous thing.

 

sounds like youve never met eric.

 
You're not letting any thing out of the bag. They've been after his ass for years. They'll never catch him. Besides, what would this sport be with out vindictive rivalries. You're just pissed that he has more jumps off ElCap then you do.

Lee

indeed. eric got me busted in vegas a year or two ago. fucker.

but his pal mr pick. however, is one of the coolest o.g.'s on the planet.


word. -b