See if this doesn’t terrify you

I have always wanted to fly. And I have no fear of heights - hence I have climbed the CIX mast numerous times (with appropriate safety gear!).

However, just watching these guys in wingsuits scares the hell out of me! I don’t think I’d ever raise the nerve to do that.

via Chris Abraham

5 Responses to “See if this doesn’t terrify you”


  1. 1 Aidan Finn

    Hmm, looks kinda dangerous.

  2. 2 Paul M. Watson

    Sweet mother! That is incredible. thanks Tom.

  3. 3 Piaras Kelly

    Woh mad stuff. They use similar technology for jackets for motorbike riders and construction workers to break falls now also.

  4. 4 Robin Blandford

    so none of you get your news from the Irish outdoor blog then!!? (14/10)

    http://blog.teamgearedup.com/2007/10/base-jumping-when-does-it-get-too-dangerous.html

  5. 5 Conor

    My jaw just hit the floor especially seeing the video link provided by Robin. The in-flight video shots just left me with a massive dose of goose pimples! Mid-flight somersaults?! The hair-pin fly-bys is just too much! What will they think next both in terms of wingsuit useage and the next invention?! I’m stunned!

    I reckon extreme fitness is required to keep arms & legs straight and stiff for the entire duration of flight to maintain wingsuit shape.

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