OT: Base jumping Norway

wrhammer · Since 17 Jul 2009 40 Posts Battle Ground

1 meter above the ground. Crazy Norwegians!
http://www.vg.no/rampelys/artikkel.php?artid=10099563

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

To give context,

...these are 12 extreme sports enthusiasts...doing a documentary.

https://www.facebook.com/oppdragsognefjorden

It is the girl's birthday ( http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Profile/Karina-Hollekim----Aerial-Sports-Base-Jumpers----Red-Bull-021242784938914 )..she said it is one of the most impressive things she has seen in base jumping.

One of the guys on the ground is one of the worlds most winning olympians Lasse Kjus in alpine...and he says to see that made him go emotionally unstable.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lasse_Kjus

Pretty impressive from someone who is an olympian gold medalist in downhill.

genek · Since 21 Jul 2006 2165 Posts East Po KGB

Can't view the video for some reason but sounds intense. On the same note, here's what happens when they don't quite pull off the stunt. Base jumping is definitely up there on the totem pole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvjgvXcxMsU

tautologies · Since 24 Aug 2006 602 Posts Oahu Addicted

here is the youtube version of the same clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbbhaeOt9EQ

Macaframa · Since 06 Jul 2010 81 Posts California Delta

Between the lunatics missing hitting the cliff by meer feet to the guy that hits the bridge at mach 2 base jumping, I have to say, wow, never before has kiting seemed so safe.

Although I think I'm pretty cool for kiteboarding if you strap on a flying squirrel outfit and throw yourself from a plane or off a cliff I guess I've gotta hand it to you.

Cheers,

PS-Send whatever drugs youre taking this way.