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I was reading on
http://www.bridgeday.info/legal365.php and it stated "In addition, the third tallest bridge in the USA is currently working on their own multi-day Bridge Day on the West Coast."
Is this true and does anyone have more information about an event as stated?

IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A "CANYON" GAMES TYPE DEAL WITH BIKE , RUNNING, AND HORSE RACING WITH SOME WATER SPORTS AND OF COURSE base JUMPING. INVITE ONLY. STATE PARKS TO MY UNDERSTANDING WOULDNT GIVE A L.Z. SO NO base. I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPEND TO THE REST. THIS WAS LAST SUMMER. EVERYONE IS SO HUSH, HUSH AROUND HERE THOUGH SO THATS WHAT I PIECED TOGETHER.

That sucks... I "visited" this object on my way north. It seemed like a crime for this place not to be legal. I guess it doesn't really stop anyone from jumping it, but a whole day to play here would be nice.

I learned "illegally" on this object as did many, many, many others. It's really is too bad The United States of Lawyers can't stop suing for fucked up reasons like willingly throwing yourself off fixed objects with a parachute. So sad. Yes a legal event at this place would be magical

IM DOWN FOR HORSE RACING

I just spit tang everywhere

The IPBC had a legal weekend of jumping from this bridge in 1998. We jumped her at every possible location (catwalk, pillar, lower steel, through the steel, etc.) Dennis and Brenda got married on the catwalk that weekend, then jumped.

Don't hold your breath in hopes of a legal event there, although the right people are working on it.

Don't worry...
Chris Hall will never let it happen...


;)

Hahaha

Wont be until 2014 anyway when they finish construction. Does anyone actually jump that thing anymore?

Well since the bridge was handed over to me, everyone goes through me to jump it. I do not approve everyone. Only those I deem fit are able to taste freefall off MY bridge.

PuSSiEs bIG

IS THAT IN WRITING?

MAYBE.

Well, according to the offical records of the " Nor-Cal Base Association Object Ownership Log " Chapter 2, Paragraph 13 of the bi-laws clearly states: You have to actually be in California to claim ownership of a Nor Cal object. So that eliminates you Slambo....

I have never seen such paperwork. Thats a fabrication. And I still live there...Just email me for permission next time you go.

You are also breaking the bilaw that you can't be a little bitch....burn!

You have been banned from jumping my object for 2 weeks.

Hahaha.....Thats Ok, He would rather give his gear to someone else to jump it, and smoke it into the Tree's! BTW, how do you say Tree Landing in Chinese.... Burn!!!!

Big Greenie is amaze-balls!

Grubber and I, +1 other had a blast!

You, Grubber, and +1 other have all been banned for 18 days.

I've been wanting to drive back up there to jump again, will you give me permission to jump or will I have to break your laws too!

Edit: + 1 to horse racing, only I have a jackass available. Does that count? It's half horse!

DAMMIT!

Inappropriate, Chris. And for the record, it's because the toxic pilot chute deliberately evaded my hand for three seconds and the seven uses the Western Hemisphere Toggle Riser System (WHTRS), which is obviously unfamiliar to me. Besides, it's Slambo's bridge, and he loves my balls.

How's the coffee mug treating you Slammie?

Works amazing, thanks! I need to clean it though, its got some dried brown stains all over the inside of it.

The big Greenie is now undergoing a major 74 millon dollar seismic rehab that will also add the 2 center lanes in the middle that were always missing for a total of 4 lanes. Right now the southern side of the bridge is closed to the public but the north side is open to pedestrians.

The sad part is a 2 foot high mesh fence (still climbable) was added to the top of the 4 foot railing since a May 2011 suicide. As part of the rehab, the fence will eventually become a more permanent one 6.5 feet high but some groups are pushing for 8 feet with an inward curve to prevent suicides which now total 59 since the span opened or about 2 a year on average. So if you want to get in an easy jump, now is the time to do it.

As for a BASE event, it might be best to have it sometime in the next year or two as I would wonder how it would go over with public to have BASE jumpers having to climb some kind of temporary 8 foot high platform that would have to be created for the event and the mixed messages it might send to the taxpayers who just got a big bill for an expensive fence meant to discourage jumpers even if BASE jumpers are doing it for fun and not to end their lives.

I would also imagine the fence might make it difficult to view the falling BASE jumpers if you can't look down and these events are always green lighted more for the entertainment of the viewing public then the BASE jumpers themselves.

Eric

I think those high fences with the inward curve are major eye sores. Beside us BASE jumpers, I think those ugly things effect everyone in the community by obstructing the beautiful view. Why would a city be willing to pay millions of dollars to muck up an awesome landmark and obstruct their own gorgeous view just to protect a couple people a year from THEMSELVES!?

won't the fences add more expense to Hollywood productions?

it seems like they could chase away income.

"Why would a city be willing to pay millions of dollars to muck up an awesome landmark and obstruct their own gorgeous view just to protect a couple people a year from THEMSELVES!?"

because bureaucracies are irrational.

Parents tend to be overly protective and people
with kids are more likely to vote, so unfortunately
their conservative know-it-all protect-everyone
mentality gets sadly OVER represented.

Consequently bureaucracies rationally pander to
this irrational tendency in decisions regardless of
the actual logic or economics of the situation.

Of course I always Vote for personal freedom.

That is incorrect.

Also incorrect. WTF!

They will never allow it during the construction phase. It mould be more likely to have it at the end of the construction, to show off the NEW bridge. But thats a slim chance.

Respectfully...If you dont live in this Town, then dont be posting shit about our Bridge!

Who are you, highestbridges?
Are you a subject matter expert on bridges, a jumper, a photographer? All three?

If not careful they might end up on the bridge suicide list

 
The bridge deck access will obviously change depending on what lanes or sides of the bridge are being worked on but I cannot imagine the bridge will be more BASE friendly when it is completed with high fencing and possible changes to catwalk access. That would make now a better time to jump then later, no?

Here is the article on the current bridge status and suicide.
http://granitebaypt.com/detail/177896.html

Updates on the construction and the project overview are here:
http://foresthillbridgerenewal.com/index.html

Eric

Also incorrect, the 2 foot extension went on after a March suicide. And failed to stop the most recent jumper...

User "highestbridges" isn't a jumper, but is on our side and runs the http://www.highestbridges.com website. He's pretty much an expert on all types of bridges and has traveled the world researching them. I would suggest you contact him offline at his website.

What a cool website. Thanx Jason!

Cool website for sure, however it does not make him an authority on the subject at hand. Please stick to what you know.

I have had a fair amount of communication with that user. He is definitely "base friendly" and is definitely very helpful.

don't "burn your bridges" with that guy :)

Good deal

fuck that bridge and nick250

very cool website. Seems like china might be a happening spot. anyone have any experience on those sites?

have you tried the search function?

as I recall, he has posted his background and his interests in bridges. some users want to bust his balls for lack of research, but fail to do a simple search?

of course, I don't know much. feel free to ignore.

be respectful.... or else.. i mean really haven't you seen my profile

Yea i researched his 5 posts, thats why I edited myself. How did I bust his balls? I asked a question. Do some research before you bust my balls.

24 hour construction just started, and will not end until october, goodbye for now my old friend