Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Amanduh

New York outlaws 'base jumping'
34 minutes ago

NEW YORK (AFP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Monday outlawed extreme thrill seekers who dodge police to jump or hang from high buildings, his press office said.

The bill signed by Bloomberg "prohibits climbing, jumping or suspending oneself from structures without the approval of the police department and the owner of the structure."

The law targets freelance practioners of a sport known as BASE jumping, which stands for Building, Antenna, Span or Earth. Climbers scale large objects, sometimes descending by parachute or wingsuit.

"Recent high-profile stunts in Manhattan have brought both the appeal and the danger of this hobby to light," the mayor's office said.

"Valuable city resources are dedicated to responding to these events -- resources that could be better utilized to respond to other emergencies," the office said in a statement.

The prohibition did not affect renowned daredevil David Blaine who on Monday began an attempt to remain upside down, suspended from a four-storey metal frame in Central Park, for 60 hours.

A spokesman for the illusionist and performer said that full clearance had been obtained.

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milkflyrockclimb

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

well...thats great news

You'll survive, but you ain't gonna like it

base428

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Gosh, that'll stop those darn BASE jumpers.....

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MurderBASE

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

In reply to: "Recent high-profile stunts in Manhattan have brought both the appeal and the danger of this hobby to light," the mayor's office said.
Thank you Jeb...

Getting caught was a bummer.

The shameless self promotion and the way you whored yourself out to the media afterwards though is nauseating.

Nocturnal59

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

what will the charge be if you get busted? mistermeaner, felony? is this just nyc or all of nys

Tyrion

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

We've already got this in Sydney (Australia). It doesn't change much, just makes the magistrate able to slap you with something a little harder if you get busted, or if she wants to make an example out of you...

Check the law's wording however, it may have an "out" like ours:

In reply to: SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1988 - SECT 8A
Climbing on or jumping from buildings and other structures
8A Climbing on or jumping from buildings and other structures

(1) A person who risks the safety of any other person as a consequence of:

(a) abseiling, jumping or parachuting from any part of a building or other structure, or

(b) climbing down or up or on or otherwise descending (except as referred to in paragraph (a)) or ascending any part of a building or other structure, except by use of the stairs, lifts or other means provided for ascent or descent of it,

is guilty of an offence.

Maximum penalty: 10 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 months, or both.

(2) A person is not guilty of an offence under this section for doing anything if the person establishes that he or she had some reasonable excuse for doing it or did it for a lawful purpose.

(3) In this section:
"structure" includes a bridge, crane (whether mobile or not) and tower, but does not include a structure provided for climbing or jumping for recreational purposes.
Basically if you can prove you didn't pose any danger to anyone else or that you had a good reason for doing it then you'll be sweet.

livenletfly

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

good job jeb. wish we were all trust funder kids so we can beat the charges and let the base jumpers hang.
i dont give a fuck how much shit i may get for this post. that guys a fucking douche, even if he pulled it off it was a stupid thing to do in broad daylight one of the most guarded buildings in the most high profile city just hit by a terrorist attack. fucking brilliant.

unclecharlie95

Re: [livenletfly] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Some people choose to earn money BASE jumping.

They self promote and day blaze. Why? Because it is a reality where column inches, TV appearances and web hits count.

But what I would say for Jeb:

He is a geniune, skilled, hard core jumper - unlike many other "media" stars.

He is not a "character" in front of the camera, when you spend time with Jeb you will quickly realize this.

He attempted to jump a grail object with security and logistics that require resources (pre and post jump) that are beyond the means of 99% of jumpers.

And he is serious about landing a wingsuit

Calling him names on the internet will not stop Jeb from being Jeb just like the new rules will not stop people jumping in NY.

But hell this is the internet, where no matter what you do people will call you a futher mocking sock cucker regardless

Just a shame you don't lose weight or earn money from flaming

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434

Re: [unclecharlie95] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Good posting!

Well for the country of freedom, it is not much freedom left! It takes only some few individuals tom make a law? How much resources doesnt that take? How much problem is BASE jumping to NY? Anyway will it be more illegal than it already was? You can still jump with permit from the land owner, and police! Just call RB, and they will host a perfectly good event for you ;-)

Gravity never fails!

vid666

Re: [434] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Being that he is the Mayer of the CITY, I would imagine the law is CITYWIDE, NOT Statewide. Of course as people say it's still absolute bullshit. Land of the free... yeah, right.

Ghetto

Re: [vid666] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

It the land of the free. Free to do as we please as long as it's not something fun or something that once upon a time annoyed a mayor in our jurisdiction.

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1108

Re: [unclecharlie95] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

In reply to: He is not a "character" in front of the camera, when you spend time with Jeb you will quickly realize this.
Funny...he sure seemed like a character in front of the camera on the multitude of interviews he whored himself out for.

He was basking in the attention like John Agnos was the day after his wire hangup.

460

Re: [1108] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

When laws are outlawed, then only outlaws will have laws.

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stitch

Re: [Amanduh] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

I don't get it. Was it legal before this bill was signed ?

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Lonnie

Re: [1108] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

In reply to: Funny...he sure seemed like a character in front of the camera on the multitude of interviews he whored himself out for.

He was basking in the attention like John Agnos was the day after his wire hangup.
Are you really trying to compare Jeb to John Agnos??

I've had dealings personally with the media, and I can tell you from experience, how they can edit, slice and chop shit to make you see what they want you see.
He fucked up and got busted, but to compare him to J A is off the mark. Jeb is a solid serious BASE jumper

NEVER GIVE UP!!

livenletfly

Re: [unclecharlie95] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

regardless of my thoughts of jeb, which arent very nice ones, it was a stupid thing to do post 911 in nyc. period. of coarse theyre gonna make an example the whole world is watching!

ya know, i got no problem with jumpers trying to get paid from base. i have a HUGE problem with jumpers hurting the sport and making it harder for their fellow sportsman in the wake of their egoic exploits to get paid. they are hurting they very sport that is giving them a carreer and that my friend is what jeb corliss is doing. he's no base hero.

spending time getting to know him wouldnt change the fact that the next base jumper that gets popped in nyc is gonna fry because of that guys stunt! he sits in his malibu estate while his high priced attourneys get him off and lets others pay more sever consiquences for his actions.

how can you see that as anything but wrong?
i respect your effort to defend your friend so i laid off the name calling.

unclecharlie95

Re: [livenletfly] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

2 questions:
Are you a NYC local?
Ever heard of Thor Alex?

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434

Re: [livenletfly] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

Im sorry to tell you the fact that Jeb and all the RB team members is spreading the good word about BASE, but stealth undercover jumping in the dark reminds them of dangerous terrorists! FACTS

Gravity never fails!

MurderBASE

Re: [Lonnie] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

In reply to: Are you really trying to compare Jeb to John Agnos??

I've had dealings personally with the media, and I can tell you from experience, how they can edit, slice and chop shit to make you see what they want you see.
If you don't supply people/media with material for an interview, then they have nothing to chop edit or misquote you on.

Then again, you would not be able to get all that free promotion for a dvd and tshirt company.

I guess it's all about what's important to the individual involved.

livenletfly

Re: [unclecharlie95] Article: New York outlaws 'base jumping'

i grew up and lived all over the tri state area until 2000, but no not local.
yes i know who thor alex is.
dont see the relevance to your questions though.

personaly the people i admire in this sport are the ghosts. no glory needed other than personal victories.