mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 22, 2013 This was going on this weekend here 876 feet from the bridge to the water. People come from all over the world just to jump off the bridge. This is about 15 minutes from my house. For years this was the.longest singel arch bridge in th e world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go-C Graphics 856 Posted October 22, 2013 It seems like they wait forever to pull their chutes. How many hit the water? I figure with all those flips and spins 1 or 2 lose their bearings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BCOJdecals 39 Posted October 22, 2013 Looks like great fun, but in reality...it's freakin' insane! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 22, 2013 Dan, if you ever see me go off that bridge please call the sheriff. I was pushed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 393 Posted October 22, 2013 Is this where they might also do nekkid bungee jumping? Take the time to watch this one! It is hilarious!!Don't Bungee Jump NakedIt IS clean...and hysterical! This lady is a 6 '2" comedian forseniors... She calls herhusband "left brain" just so you willknow who she's talking about...http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=L1_W0LCHwK4 Cal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 22, 2013 They actualy bungee jump and repel from there just not naked lol. That bridge opened in 1977 and they have had the bridge day since there are around a 100,000 visitors per bridge day. there have bee a few suicides over the years one stands out to me a man jumped off holding his dog...poor dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 22, 2013 Dan, if you ever see me go off that bridge please call the sheriff. I was pushed. Jay I dont like walking on it with all those people and there would be no way i would jump off a prefectly good bridge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 22, 2013 Never understood that craziness. I think there may be a mental defect involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 22, 2013 It seems like they wait forever to pull their chutes. How many hit the water? I figure with all those flips aSeveral hit nd spins 1 or 2 lose their bearings. several hit the water they have boats patroling to grab the ones that take a dunk. Several has gotten killed from chutes not deploying or late deployment last year or year before a gentelman got killed that was in his upper 70s he had base jumped all over the world and likes the New River Gorge Bridge the best. There was an 82 year old jumped this year and a guy in a wheelchair him and the chair and had one of the best landings rolling onto the shore. There are all kinds of safety people ambulances, police, national park service rangers and bears in the air. The only year that the event has been canceled was 2001 after concerns of a terriorist attacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 23, 2013 http://www.4RaleighWV.com/ Some more footage click on recent post bridgeday viedo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokeybearfan 87 Posted October 23, 2013 I've been over that bridge many times even went down into the park and was under it. That looks so fun I may try it one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted October 23, 2013 This year was a little over a hundred thousand visitors. I dont belive I would want to jump though. It is beautiful in the southern area of the state the whole state for that matter. We have a lot to offer for outdoor people and plenty beautiful scenery for sight seeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
