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Hey, I was wondering, this may be a dumb question, as I've never actually been there for Bridge Day, but ya don't suppose anybody would be renting or demoing gear do ya?? I'm looking to start BASE (not hardcore, just a few here and there) and am from that area, and I'm not quite sure where to start cuz I don't know any BASE jumpers. Thanks!!

Generally, all the rent or demo gear at Bridge Day is spoken for months in advance of the actual event. It's hot property, and it goes fast.

That said, if you are from the area and want to start BASE, try contacting BASE 428 (jbell@vertical-visions.com), since he's (a) relatively local to you, (b) the Bridge Day organizer, and (c) will be able to put you on the right track for starting into BASE in a relatively sane fashion.

Awesome, I'll definitely drop him a line. Safety first!! Thanks a lot bro!!

I went through the same a few months ago. Vertigo had rentals - you might want to contact them Vertigo

otherwise - pray to the skygods [=:)] ( too bad that hasn't helped me any )

edited to make sence of all the markups .. - i am learning.

Hello!

Basic Research is renting gear for Bridge Day on a first come, first served basis. Please e-mail us at support@basicresearch.com to get the details. We still have gear left, but it does go quickly, so don't hesitate!

Thanks,
Karen

I have a Wonderhog container with a Bruiselite 220 and a piglet reserve. Go old school or go home, any takers?

>I have a Wonderhog container with a Bruiselite 220 >and a piglet reserve. Go old school or go home, >any takers?

Or if you are under 120 lbs that would be good beginner gear ( for S's anyways :)

Reality check!

That would be horrible gear for pretty much anyone, beginner or otherwise.

It's a BASE jump. Use real BASE gear.

LMFAO!

Hell I'll jump it - bring it with you to the bridge... it'll be fun. does it have a belly band? lol

Gardner

You, my BASE jumping Elder, are a psycho

'Tis a fine line between bravery and stupidity.

And WrongWay: If you get gear, and decide to go to B/D, but have never BASE jumped before, you should at the very least take the FJC that is offered there before you take the plunge.

I still have my Cruiselite 220 tucked away in the closet. I would still jump mine......into WATER! I put a good 50-75 BASE jumps on my Cruiselite 220 before it began snivelling my into the basement and I retired it. I've also got a broken ankle from a lost toggle, rear riser landing with that canopy.

Garner, I'll bring mine to Bday so you can jump it, eh?

I know of at least one other Bruiselite 220 that will be at B/D.


It was in the back of my closet...
Tali-pocket, mesh slider, risers and all...
It's been off the bridge before.

Warp III with a Bruiselite 220 and a Swift reserve here! The bruise has a tail pocket, mash slider, and a 42" PC. I bet it'll work.

See you at the bridge!

We also call them "Crashlites".