What to wear/bring to Apex?!

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by miss.myra

To you it may be unacceptable, but to people working the door (ie me) who had to deal with that angry, impatient, PUSHING mob of people it seemed to be an ok decision.


Seriously, I hear ravers bitch after like every party about the lineup situation. And now we have one bitching that he wasn't searched? Come on! People coming into raves who aren't total idiots come in expecting to be searched so they are not going to have any drugs/booze/weapons just out where security can find them, they are usually pretty confined at that point. Anyone who is stupid enough to have anything like drugs or booze easy to find deserves to have it taken away :P

I saw people bringing tents that were not searched.
Personally I don't give two shits about drugs or booze being brough inside because no matter how good security is, it always manages to make it past them.

Weapons are a whole new ballgame. Im standing out in the middle of butt fuck nowhere trying to have a good time with the MASS of people, the last thing I want to worry about is if someone elses bag didn't get searched and what kind of weapons he could be packing. A lot of people get WAY too fucked up and its scary knowing that somebody could be walking around piss drunk with a gun/knife/tazer/mase whatever.

So booooooo hooooooooo to the people who worked the lineup. Dont like it, HIRE more people to work the gates. HIRE MORE security and have them stand out in front of the gates telling people to back the fuck up, I dont see what the problem is.

On a side note, was there even security outside of the gates or were they just inside the gates somewhat searching people?

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by ~god~

wtf is with this shit about security taking shit at the door?
I've gone to apex 3 times now, and neither times have they even opened my bagpack.

y'all need to chill.

he said it best in LAST years 'what to bring to apex' thread.

http://www.fnk.ca/board/showthread.php?t=81542

Originally Posted by eighty5

I saw people bringing tents that were not searched.
Personally I don't give two shits about drugs or booze being brough inside because no matter how good security is, it always manages to make it past them.

Weapons are a whole new ballgame. Im standing out in the middle of butt fuck nowhere trying to have a good time with the MASS of people, the last thing I want to worry about is if someone elses bag didn't get searched and what kind of weapons he could be packing. A lot of people get WAY too fucked up and its scary knowing that somebody could be walking around piss drunk with a gun/knife/tazer/mase whatever.

So booooooo hooooooooo to the people who worked the lineup. Dont like it, HIRE more people to work the gates. HIRE MORE security and have them stand out in front of the gates telling people to back the fuck up, I dont see what the problem is.

On a side note, was there even security outside of the gates or were they just inside the gates somewhat searching people?

You talk like you know what you are talking about.....

I don't need to defend how I staffed my event, nor how it was handled by my security company to a snot nosed kid like you.

Firstly, the reason the line up was the way it was, was due to the 1500 people that chose to line up at 5pm when there were no staff there, and I have never had a reason to have my door staffed before 7. By the time the staff did get there, the line had easily mushroomed to over 2000 people. Chaos was already in effect, nothing that we could have known or predicted. We tried to correct the issue, and when that didn't happen, we dealt with it accordingly.

Secondly, when the hell have you ever heard of weapons at Apex?! You seem to have some inside track to information that I am unaware of. Are you trying to backpeddle cause you look like an absolute pud, or do you know something I don't?

Lastly, there were several guards inside and out all night. You were just probably one of the idiots that added to the problem by getting into the blob with everyone else in hopes you would get in quicker.

I could pull up a bundle of posts where you seem to be Apex's biggest cheerleader and now you are flim-flamming back to the hate on the party side. No wonder other promoters paid you off to shut you up.

ps - were you going to jump in and help all ripped on 3 caps? Nah, didn't think so.....

[KenJi]

- Bring some cologne or perfume and leave it in the car.

trust me its not a bad idea. Also u never know so bring a hoodie or something for the morning cause it does tend to get cold at 6 in the morning unless ur rippered on drugs.

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by Avana

You talk like you know what you are talking about.....

I don't need to defend how I staffed my event, nor how it was handled by my security company to a snot nosed kid like you.

Firstly, the reason the line up was the way it was, was due to the 1500 people that chose to line up at 5pm when there were no staff there, and I have never had a reason to have my door staffed before 7. By the time the staff did get there, the line had easily mushroomed to over 2000 people. Chaos was already in effect, nothing that we could have known or predicted. We tried to correct the issue, and when that didn't happen, we dealt with it accordingly.

Secondly, when the hell have you ever heard of weapons at Apex?! You seem to have some inside track to information that I am unaware of. Are you trying to backpeddle cause you look like an absolute pud, or do you know something I don't?

Lastly, there were several guards inside and out all night. You were just probably one of the idiots that added to the problem by getting into the blob with everyone else in hopes you would get in quicker.

I could pull up a bundle of posts where you seem to be Apex's biggest cheerleader and now you are flim-flamming back to the hate on the party side. No wonder other promoters paid you off to shut you up.

ps - were you going to jump in and help all ripped on 3 caps? Nah, didn't think so.....

Just because you havent heard of weapons at Apex and havent had to deal with people who have brought them DOESNT mean they arent inside.

Also, no I wasnt one of the idiots adding to any line chaos. I waited my turn in line and was respectful to everyone else in line just like I always am.

Lastly, NO promoter has paid me to shutup. If you dont believe me ask ANYbody from Evolve. Whatever thats beside the point.

[b0ld]

This picture sums up what not to wear and what not to bring at apex....

[FeelGood]

babwhjwhaaha! what the fuck!

I SURE HOPE THATS A PHOTOCHOP!

[KenJi]

^ i don't that hillarious

[Clayton.]

I budged right to the front of that big ass line up.




I'll probably do it again this year.

Originally Posted by eighty5

Just because you havent heard of weapons at Apex and havent had to deal with people who have brought them DOESNT mean they arent inside.

Also, no I wasnt one of the idiots adding to any line chaos. I waited my turn in line and was respectful to everyone else in line just like I always am.

Lastly, NO promoter has paid me to shutup. If you dont believe me ask ANYbody from Evolve. Whatever thats beside the point.

You are right, just because I haven't heard of them, doesn't mean they don't exist. The same could happen if the people were being thoroughly searched.

Since you have annointed your self "Lord of Rave that Knows All", please enlighten me on how I should stop the thugs that crotch their contraband? Cause if you have thought of something that the RCMP have not, I am sure they would love to know.

Once again, the decision not to search was made collectively by myself, the head of the RCMP that was present and the Head of Security. It wasn't a decision I came to lightly.

I never said which company paid you off.....I just said I knew one did.

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by Avana

You are right, just because I haven't heard of them, doesn't mean they don't exist. The same could happen if the people were being thoroughly searched.

Since you have annointed your self "Lord of Rave that Knows All", please enlighten me on how I should stop the thugs that crotch their contraband? Cause if you have thought of something that the RCMP have not, I am sure they would love to know.

Once again, the decision not to search was made collectively by myself, the head of the RCMP that was present and the Head of Security. It wasnI never said which company paid you off.....I just said I knew one did.

You have some valid points there.
How you AND THE RCMP can prevent 'thugs' and their contraband.

METAL DETECTORS!

Now could you please enlighten me as to what company/promoter paid me off? I sure as hell would like to know since you know one that did and I dont.

[Clayton.]

You can be in charge of bringing the metal detectors and checking all 7,000 people.



We'll even give you a fancey title, 'lord of the search'.

[LLaaUUrrYYn]

Originally Posted by b0ld

This picture sums up what not to wear and what not to bring at apex....

Well then..hopefully they will give me a refund. PS - mine was pink.

This thread has become so hostile.

If I attend Apex..I will be bringing myself. Drunk.

[t-skywalker]

apex...bring a backpack with a change of clothes, flashlight,tp,warm hoody,chapstick,tylonal just incase of a headache in the morning or sorness=)..if u have a car or a tent, blanket and pillows. remember dont over do it and bring tones of stuff cause when ur all tired and sleepy u have to carry it all back. and u have to keep track of everything all night...my stuff got stolen right out of my tent two years ago at an out door party...everything i owned...except my video camera. and my cell cause that was in the car.

hoped this helped....from an old schooler to a new;)

[Vitamin-X]

Wow what a vicious thread!

If I was a promoter I'd accept general discourse and constructive criticism;
as for the rest, that's what the ignore list is for.

[FeelGood]

Originally Posted by Ever666

You can be in charge of bringing the metal detectors and checking all 7,000 people.



We'll even give you a fancey title, 'lord of the search'.

Takes literally 6-8 seconds to WAND someone with a detector.
Lord of Rave that knows all AND Lord of the Search.
Holy shit, two titles in one day.
I can die now, my dream has come true.

ps. I have said more then my .2 cents worth. Let's just be safe, party hard and have some fun!

APEX 2006, here we come! :)

[Clayton.]

Originally Posted by eighty5

Lord of Rave that knows all AND Lord of the Search.

Holy shit, two titles in one day.

I can die now, my dream has come true.

I'm sure it's the highlight of your whole rave career, it's all down hill from here dude.




In reality, if the threat of violence really worries you that much there's only one guaranteed way to be safe. Hang out at the house stage all night, cause seriously who in they're right mind is gonna start shit while listening to house.



Nobody! that's who.

[FeelGood]

Yet another reason why you dont go wrong with house music!!

Originally Posted by eighty5

You have some valid points there.
How you AND THE RCMP can prevent 'thugs' and their contraband.

METAL DETECTORS!

Now could you please enlighten me as to what company/promoter paid me off? I sure as hell would like to know since you know one that did and I dont.

Wow, I am unsure when Apex became a party that needed metal detectors....or any party for that matter....

I went to the Snoop Dog concert and they didn't have metal detectors...

Nice try though.

[Webber]

i'm planing on going to Apex for the first time this year - i figured it'd be a lot of fun.
reading this thread makes me worry about getting stabbed or shot :P seriously though why would anyone bring a weapon to an event like this?

[Clayton.]

Originally Posted by eighty5

Yet another reason why you dont go wrong with house music!!

I'm glad we could come to a conclusion we can all agree on.

[neoh]

Originally Posted by Avana

What's funny about this statement, is that I sense it is supposed to be a threat.....but oddly enough, I am not scared.

it's not a threat.
but a shitload of people left last year, and it was awfull.

[Arrrika]

Just wondering what the policy about waterbottles will be this year?The first year i went they allowed 2 waterbottles per person and last year they chucked it and I didnt have any money to buy water.

Originally Posted by Webber

i'm planing on going to Apex for the first time this year - i figured it'd be a lot of fun.
reading this thread makes me worry about getting stabbed or shot :P seriously though why would anyone bring a weapon to an event like this?

In the 10 years of Apex, there has never been any incidents of violence. Nor have any of the parties that I have promoted.

The person who seems to think he needs to post about these things is trying to prove a point, and is doing it badly.

[Clayton.]

Don't forget to bring lots of smiles. haha