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I'm interested in knowing who has confirmed to go this year? Will it be busy?

i assume this is an invite event? ive always been curious about that big ass thing. how many seconds till impact anyways?

6 seconds is a health delay with not that much time for setup and landing.

So I guess around 8 seconds is where your going to need to break open an extra large box of paracetemol.

I put in an application, and intend to go this year for the whole tour... no replies yet though...

I spoke to one of the organizers last week and believe there are around 20 jumpers that have registered at this moment.

It sounds like a low number again for this year if that is for just KL tower.

I guess if Merara KL get desperate they will drop their ultra low experience requirements and run first jump courses off their most difficult buildings again.
It worked for them last year with only one of their first jump students crashing down the side of the Telekom Malaysia building.

Should make for an interestng event again this year.

I have yet to confirm, but am planning on joining the tour around the 15th of October and jumping everything in sight till November!

Dear Meekerboy,

thank you for interested in KL Tower Jump 09, im behalf of the organizer from KL Tower, currently we have 30 jumpers registered for KL Tower Jump.

if there's anything, feel free to ask.

thank you.

why do you feel the numbers are down?

I have registered months ago but no confirmation...

Yea... still no confirmation here... perhaps you could send a message to those 30 people and let them know to start thinking about plane tickets?

I second that, I haven't heard anything either.

Coco

Yeah, when I sent my registration I received email from the organizers that said "Received your registration form with thanks" but after that no confirmation? Should I have received additional confirmation or can I interpret that that way that I'm comfirmed to the boogie?

Now that Sophia has left Menara KL the best person to communicate with there is probably Idros Yusop idros.yusop@menarakl.com.my. Or maybe whoever it is with username “KLTowerOrganiser” on this thread.

I believe they currently have about 31 people for KL Tower and 2 people for their tour.

I recently heard that Damai Wall (the Batu Caves cliff) will no longer be part of Menara KL’s event. Those that look after the area around Damai Wall would like to host their own event most likely with the help of Persatuan BASE Malaysia (Malaysia BASE Association). They will release more information about this in the future.

Persatuan BASE Malaysia and I are still working on a 2 building event in Sabah directly following the KL Tower event.
We know Menara KL have issued a schedule to some jumpers with Menara Tun Mustapha in Sabah included at the beginning of their tour but we don’t believe that will happen. It is our understanding that Menara KL will not be welcome back to host events there.

I imagine most of their other locations will go ahead as planned.


Gary

Trying to get a reply from these people, is like pulling tooth!
What a bunch of crap! The worst organized event ever!!!
Forget them, l'll try to go to Sabah BASE 2009 instead.

Shit.... I was going to sign up for the tour, but notwithstanding the fact that I can't get a response from them, only 2 people are going!?

Fuck that... tell us when you know more about Sabah, though

I guess they dont want us to come there

I recently also heard that the "shark fin" building Menara Telekom is going to be out of the event as well. Don't know whats the reason. I guess we'll just have to wait for KL Tower to release the latest schedule to get the final deal.

I believe, they plan to do 5 days of jumping at KL Tower including night jumps. Menara Tamingsari (80m, ~250ft) will also have night jumps.

Damai is always available to jump. Heading up there this weekend.
FYI...Damai is organizing an accuracy landing competition sometime in August 2009 for the Malaysian Jumpers. According to the organizers, if your around, your invited. There will be prize money. Will update when I get more details.

Sabah BASE 2009

http://www.basejumpingdisplays.com/2009sabahbasejump.html

http://www.basejumpingdisplays.com/2009sabahbasejump.html

I asked for a confirmation ages ago so that I could book flights and they gave me one quickly. For those of you who want to come ask Idros if you are confirmed.

I looking at doing the event, and was wondering does anyone know of some good cheap accommodation over there?

Do you plan to do the entire tour or just the KL Tower jumps?

I was going to try and do the whole tour.

Start at Alor Setar if you go.

The Komtar building in Penang and Alor Setar tower in Alor Setar are definitely worth going to.

The first short building and the short amusement tower don't appear to be well thought out as far as boogie type jumping.

Finally got a confirmation! damn that was a bit of work...

Too bad. You cut up all of your credit cards a little too soon.

I live 45 minutes away from tower. You are welcome to crash at my place during KL tower jumps if you don't mind the couch or floor. Plus I will be driving back and forth to tower.


hs

I thought I read that they put you up in a 3 star or better hotel for the whole 3 weeks, as part of what you pay for.

Hotel arrangements were made in the past however, they are only arrangements. You still paid the bill yourself as it's not part of the entry fee.

I suggest making your own arrangements for KL. Do not rely on the organizer to do it for you.

Greetings from KL Tower!!!

First and foremost, we wish to deeply apologize for the lack of updates on KL Tower International Jump 2009 (KLTIJ09). In order to make the event successful one, vital preparations must be arranged and set before the launch of the KLTIJ09 as we need to get consents from different parties to confirm on the venues, dates and times.

As approvals have been confirmed by local authorities and organizations, we are proud to inform you that Menara Kuala Lumpur will organize the internationally recognized extreme sport at some renowned towers in Malaysia for the ninth time. Starting from 4th until the 25th October 2009, first stop on the list for the BASE Jump will be held in Pahang Darul Makmur.

One of the attention-grabbing highlights during the event on the 28th – 29th October 2009, Menara Kuala Lumpur will be opened 24 hours, whereby 24 BASE jumpers will continuously jump for 2 consecutive days, day and night. The drive of the thrilling continuous jumps is to break the Guinness World Records. Another excitement to be added on the list this year would be the Night Jump, which will be publicized at 3 renowned towers in Malaysia; Menara Taming Sari, Menara Alor Setar and Menara Kuala Lumpur respectively.

International jumpers from all over the world will also be participating from countries such as UK, USA, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Turkey, Canada, Finland, Australia, Russia, India and Japan.

The objectives of the event are to promote and boost the tourism industry of the chosen states in Malaysia at the same time promoting BASE Jump locally and internationally.

The KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2009 is scheduled to commence at Kompleks Teruntum, Pahang on the 4th October followed by Felda Residence Hotel, Kuala Terengganu; Menara Taming Sari, Malacca; Menara Alor Setar, Kedah; Menara Komtar, Penang and ends at Menara Kuala Lumpur on the 21nd – 25th October 2009.

Anyone who wishes to participate in the BASE Jump, here are the special rates and packages as follow:

Full Tour = RM 1,800.00 (inclusive of accommodations)
Join at Malacca, Kedah or Penang = RM 1,200.00 (inclusive of accommodations)

KL Tower only = RM 750.00 (NOT inclusive of accommodations)
Full Tour = > 22 days
Total jump day = > 18 days

1800 RM, that is a bit more then 500 USD. That is dirt cheap indeed.

Ronald

 
Dear Ronald,

Yeap.

Sent you a PM.

I confirmed...
see you there Simon
(only on the KL Tower event)
Michi

CoNfIrMeD...YeAh! (kL OnLy)

I may not know until October 9th if I can go. I have already been (KL 2007) and would like to go, but cannot make that decision now. So, If I show up and have a place to stay can I just register there and then OR register with a quite real possibility of being unable to attend? which would the organizers prefer?

 
Greetings from KL Tower!!!

Dear Nicrussell,

Yes, you can register here and it will be nice if you could send me your entry form just for the record.

thank you.

best regards,
KLTowerOrganizer

 
Greetings from KL Tower!!!

New updates from KL Tower for KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2009.

For your information, participants who will be joining the Full Tour Jump and also for the KL Tower ONLY, the gathering for jumpers will be at KL Tower Lobby.

For those who will be joining the Komtar Tower, Penang jump, please be advised to head straight to Cititel Hotel, Penang.

For those who will be joining Alor Setar Tower, Kedah, please be advised to head straight to Star City Hotel, Alor Setar.

For those who will be joining Taming Sari Tower, Malacca, please be advised to head straight to Taming Sari Tower.

The person to be contacted upon arrival or any other matter will be:
1. Idros - +6019 - 620 4946
2. Suhaili - +6019 - 757 2269
3. Hizam - +6012 - 378 3664
4. Nurvia - +6012 - 395 3097

- We will provide sharing rooms for jumpers.
- For those who will bring partner or spouse, you need to pay an extra fee of RM60.00 per day for the rooms OR you can pay the same amount as per jumper's fees for your partner or spouse in order for them to get the same privileges as you.

Transportation

-for those who will be joining for the Full Tour or joining from Alor Setar Tower, Komtar Penang, Taming Sari, Malacca, the transportation will be provided from a venue to the other.

-for those who will be joining at KL Tower ONLY, the transportation from the Hotel to KL Tower also will be provided.

when?
what time?

Dear Fastpete,

when you reach KLIA, and there are no specific time, when u are at KL Tower, please contact Idros or Suhaili or Nurvia.

Thank you.

roger that.

well dip me in shit
where does the time go
no wonder i'm an old man now
seems just moments ago we did the first
wishing all the jumpers all the best
safe is not possible in BASE
just be sure to die later

Hey Avery,

Yeah, had a great time at Alor Setar and KL in 2002 with you, Dennis and Harry organizing. Now looking forward to the 2009 event.

Be well!
Spence

KL Tower Organizer I cannot get there until the night of Wed 21st, and want to jump KL tower from Thursday 22nd through to Sunday 25th October. Can you please send registration/entry form or is it ok to register at the event. I attended KL tower in 2005. There is two of us from Australia in the same position. Thanks for your help. I did send you a pm earlier but no reply.

Flight- purchased. Hotel-booked. Jumping-28ish days away!!!

Which hotel?

Quality Hotel City Centre
Jalan Raja Laut, P.O. Box 11586,
5070 Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.
Toll Free: 1800 80 2422

I was told hotel istana.... where is everyone staying?

Just booked my flight, haven't done hotel yet...

http://www.hotelistana.com.my/

Pacific Regency. It's at the base () of the tower. Great breakfast and rooftop pool. Just paid 575 for 6 nights. /2= 287.50 is way cheaper than twin falls.

Yea, that was where most people stated in 2007, those who didn't get screwed over...

Thats BASE jumper discount right? That can't be full price...

Coco

i think we paid 85usd a night in 07. great rate, negotiated by garyc.

not sure if thats still possible.

that place was super nice, and would be worth up to 200/night imo

regular price. no discount there, or at least available online. I just booked it like any whuffo. They screwed people in '07 when two floors a/c went out. It was random.

Pacific Regency Hotel is my preferred hotel when staying in KL. It is across the road from KL Tower.
The best prices I have currently seen on one online website, including all taxes, are:
US$77.65 per night Room only
US$88.30 per night including breakfast
To get these rates you need to fully pay for the hotel in advance.

During the 2007 event the Pacific Regency Hotel did have a major problem with its air conditioning which took out a few floors and they had to move many BASE jumpers to another hotel at the last minute.

There was also a major issue in 2006 (purely caused by Menara KL) where half the BASE jumpers had to be moved to another hotel at the last minute.

Last year Menara KL paid for accommodation at Hotel Istana for BASE jumpers that went on their tour. They did not organise accommodation at Pacific Regency because Menara KL and Pacific Regency have issues with each other. I am not sure what jumpers who stayed at Hotel Istana thought of it, I assume it was OK. Many BASE jumpers going to just the KL Tower event chose to stayed at Pacific Regency Hotel. At the time accommodation there could be obtained cheaper from some online websites than what Menara KL was offering at Hotel Istana.

Menara KL did advertise this year they would pay for accommodation at Istana Hotel for BASE jumpers that go on their tour and during their 24 hour event. I heard yesterday for the 24 hour event they have now changed that to Quality Hotel City Centre which is even further away. I assume that will be the same for the rest of their paid accommodation for the KL Tower event???


Gary

It would be a mistake to opt out if the breakfast. It is excellent w a wide variety of fresh fruits, carbs, and protiens. Very eclectic.

The latest update I got from Menara KL is that all jumpers will be staying at Quality Hotel City Center for the KL Tower part of the tour. It is further away from the KL Tower. Shuttle service is provided everyday to the Tower and back. No shuttle service if you stay at any other hotel.

According to them, this last minute change was due to cost. Its cheaper at Quality Hotel. I am not too sure about the "Quality" though .

Like many of you already have mentioned, Pacific Regency is walking distance from the Tower. Another option is to check out Concord, KL, which is also close by to the tower.


hizam

Yup! Thats what I remembered... 85, and I saw the regular price list, it was like 250! But it was nice, thats why I asked if that was BASE jumper discount...

Yeeeaaa, I think I'll be staying there again too! What website were you look at Gary? and Nic?

Coco

The site I saw the prices on is:

http://www.agoda.com.au/asia/malaysia/kuala_lumpur/pacific_regency_hotel_suites.html

The initital rates they show on the site don't include taxes.
You may have to click on the link "Show all room types" to get the price that includes breakfast.

You can also select a number of different currencies that you will be charged in. Select your local currency to prevent exchange rate fees that may be charged by credit card companies.

I don't know how many rooms they will supply at the prices I preciously mentioned before the price goes up. It is often limited.


Gary

for what it's worth
the Mandarin Oriental is a 5 star hotel
just down the road from KL Tower
it is the BOMB!
last time i was there a deluxe room was $80 a night
the breakfast buffet is ten times more awesome
cab ride to KLTower in 5 ringgitt

i was in pacipic regency last time also. its quite nice, i think i will hit that :)

Dear Davel,

We're sorry for the late reply, here i attached you the form and schedule of the jumps.

thank you.

best regards,
KL Tower

those heights are not correct at the exit level . i guess they are heigth at the very top

Yes, those heights are for the exits points.

I got new updates from MKL today and the schedule provided by them is also inaccurate.

There will be only 3 days of jumping at KL Tower (23, 24, and 25th Oct). Apparently the CEO of MKL decided only 3 days of jumping .

20th is still briefing day and 21st and 22nd, jumping is at Damai wall (according to MKL).

On 25th, for those that are interested, some will be jumping off "shark fin building".

Anyways, nothing set on stone and things keep changing. Hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. Its monsoon season at this moment. Lots of rain.


Peace,
Hizam

then i remember wrong, because i remember my Suunto said 299m - 300m to the exitpoint...

My bad, I meant that those height are not for the exit points.

For the Tech Briefings and Trial Jumps at Kedah (where I will be joining) on on Weds 14th Oct at Star City Hotel. Anyone know what time to get there??

Cheers
Paul.

glad i didnt commit to kl this year.
6days was the only reason i was considering.

I received the itinerary for KL Tower International Jump 2009 this evening. The file is huge (3.2M after compression - 15 pages) and I can't upload as attachment. PM me your email address and I will email it to you.

Based on my Bushnell range finder and Suunto watch, height from the exit point to impact (aprox):

KL Tower - 915ft
Menara Alor Star - 315ft
Menara Taming Sari - 270ft
Damai Wall - 298ft

Have not jumped/measured height for the other objects listed in the KLTIJ 2009 schedule.


Peace,
Hizam

I think they scaled it down to 3 from 5, not 6. I was stoked about the 5 day schedule, Tickets and hotel already paid for. Oh well, 3 days was a blast in '07 so will this year.