Chris Byrnes - The Green Flying Dude. 1988 - 2022

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  • @XziXzi
    @XziXzi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    I want to thank everyone for their heartfelt compliments about this video, and for sharing their own experiences with Chris. It's been overwhelming really. Although I knew Chris for a short amount of time, I can truly say he made a lasting impact on me. I will tell my newborn daughter about this inspiring man one day and show her everything is possible in life, as long as she can dream it.
    I have more footage of Chris, more behind-the-scenes stuff, and more jumps. But putting this together was pretty emotional, and I want to ensure I keep some footage for the future, to ensure a new video gets us all back together to remember what a truly amazing guy Chris was.
    It feels weird to actually be emotional over a man I have lived with for essentially 2,5 weeks in total over these two years. But we always kept in touch and sought ways together for him to break records, and for me and my team to document it. Chris was one of the most special, open, caring human beings I had the honor to meet and work with, and I'll make sure that in some time I will release more unseen footage of this green flying dude to come together again and remember Chris Byrnes.
    Chris did what he absolutely loved most; push the boundaries of true human flight. Sadly he met his match that day, but I am sure he smiled all the way through, and is using his range finder up there to open new lines for his old buddies that were waiting for him.
    Once again; thank you all. I want to wish the family and anyone who has been touched by Chris all the love and support they need in these sad times.
    - Leroy ter Braak

  • @MikeSmith-sz3vh
    @MikeSmith-sz3vh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    A man who is not afraid to die , but is afraid to not live. RIP.

  • @timc1645
    @timc1645 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lost a great friend on the same jump. Lovely memory of Chris too. RIP both. Keep flying

    • @kreterakete
      @kreterakete 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wich Jump is it

  • @Billbeaux
    @Billbeaux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    He seemed like a wonderful person. We could all use a little bit of that spark in us.

  • @pablosnackbar6417
    @pablosnackbar6417 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    An enlightened soul, and a true free bird. Some people only stop by this realm to show us the light that is within us all. What a beacon he was. Rip

  • @GeezerSqueezer
    @GeezerSqueezer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Oh Chris, what a legend!!
    He'd be stoked that you put this together to keep speading his infectious joy. Well done man, we're all very lucky to have gotten to know him RIP

  • @klixplus
    @klixplus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If only everyone could find that level of passion! RIP legend 💚💚💚

  • @co.flying.dude9
    @co.flying.dude9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Going on youtube and having them recommend this video to me is quite a way for me to find out Chris died. Miss you man, we had some good times.

    • @XziXzi
      @XziXzi  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im sorry man. Hope you feel okay. 💚

  • @Madstubborn
    @Madstubborn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Chris was my friend. We worked together for a bit and he spoke of his dream that he was chasing on drives to and from the office.
    I’m so proud of him. He lived the life doing what he loved.
    Miss you Chris mate. Here’s to the audible chocolate my man. 💚

    • @lourieholl
      @lourieholl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My condolences mate. RIP Chris.

  • @adayinthelife5772
    @adayinthelife5772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The line he took at the end was insane.

    • @Seadog9511
      @Seadog9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me: “Is there even a gap in those trees!?”
      Chris: “… now there is!”

    • @nyrbsamoht
      @nyrbsamoht 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have seen him do the launch a few times on that same line too - every time he gets crazy close to the cliff before he starts gliding.

    • @sacjusticeforyou
      @sacjusticeforyou 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fuckin EPIC last line!!!!!!! Holy shit that was awesome

    • @adayinthelife5772
      @adayinthelife5772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sacjusticeforyou Extremely reckless you mean. Look what happened.

    • @tonydjtekdolan8486
      @tonydjtekdolan8486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      His last line was so savage. Best one I've seen in years. Gonna be hard to top it

  • @karsonpeach528
    @karsonpeach528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That line was mental. Such a strong and positive being. Much love, fly high buddy🤍🤍🤍

  • @nigelwalton4769
    @nigelwalton4769 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible video. Thank you for inspiring me to enjoy each day and to SEND IT.

  • @philthy302
    @philthy302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Such an awesome tribute mate, thank you for putting this together. 💚💚

  • @RecalcitrantBiznis
    @RecalcitrantBiznis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He seemed like a beautiful human being. And he flew the most amazing lines. Dream lines. God bless you Chris. You definitely inspired me. Thank you. RIP brother.

  • @adamforest1986
    @adamforest1986 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris it's amazing how a man younger than me just spoke to me thru the ether....send it til you end it!! That should be a bumper sticker. Stop being your own worst enemy. Wow thanks Chris B

  • @HCFRfirefighter525
    @HCFRfirefighter525 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ll never forget that amazing conversation I had with Chris over a few beers after a day of skydiving. What an awesome tribute to such an awesome guy! BSBD

  • @Robbo1966
    @Robbo1966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful heartfelt video. RIP

    • @melissakelly530
      @melissakelly530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am crushed i love you mate from your freind mick trudgett

  • @alaskarue7728
    @alaskarue7728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss Chris so much... I think about him every single day. The truth is, some days I'm still in denial and it feels like he's going to come back any second... I try to bargain with some higher power and ask for some way to travel back in time to undo this tragedy. And then other times, I seem to come to more of an acceptance that he's flying in the higher dimension now, with all his other buddies that crossed that bridge before him. I hope he's at peace and flying endless lines now. I'm so proud of everything you accomplished in your life, Chris, and how you lived ten thousand lifetimes in one. You are the most special light. I love you to the moon and back. ❤️💚 I come back to this video most days to hear Chris's voice and see his beautiful smile and pretend I'm still on his journey with him.
    Thank you again for putting together this beautiful tribute video, and I am really looking forward to seeing the other footage you have of Chris.

  • @VjRj84
    @VjRj84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had just discovered his videos a few months back, couldnt wait to watch the next one. May he rest in peace.

  • @NardelliFilmesOficial
    @NardelliFilmesOficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this man was a legend , so much inspiration ,it will be an awesome starting point to the next generations like Jeb corliss was for me , before dying , Chris became a legend , a free bird , a man who trully sent it ! thanks for all Chris , i know that no line is worth dying for , we need to think in what we are leaving behind , but the way you did this dream lines is unique , and you can feel the love he had in it , thanks Chris , the better, if not the biggest base jumper/wingsuit flyer of your time , you are forever gone , but not forgotten!

  • @Seadog9511
    @Seadog9511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    *Added to ‘Favorites’.
    Shared a few messages with Chris a while back about flight and passion. He’s been an inspiration for me pursue my own passion regardless of what others think or say. It’s a happy-sad feeling to know he went out living his life chalk full!! Cheers Chris, fly on.

  • @oineservices.445
    @oineservices.445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautyfull , happy to meet him and JP in my little life 😇

  • @lazydayhohum
    @lazydayhohum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The most heart wrenching thing about death is that it's FINAL ! Much respect R.I.P.

  • @cr500ridr
    @cr500ridr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely in the presence of our Heavenly Father and the Son of Man ! In Heaven with Yeshua haMashiach for eternity !

  • @ale.salas.m
    @ale.salas.m 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow. Such a powerful video.
    Thank you for sharing

  • @jamiet4928
    @jamiet4928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful tribute. If there is more footage, memories, stories of Chris and your adventures I would love to see them when you find the time to share.

  • @johnwagenhals881
    @johnwagenhals881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had the same feeling .. thinking ,, that’s what I want to do..!! …. But I found something that fit better and is so , rewarding!! You can do it!!!

  • @byronbaybarrels
    @byronbaybarrels ปีที่แล้ว

    Still kicking. I started in 2005. It’s a ride……

  • @willbrooks1356
    @willbrooks1356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A man after my own heart, you showed how to fully live!

  • @oldsmugglerflyfishing
    @oldsmugglerflyfishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    R.I.P. Chris, we will miss you bro.

  • @franmalaga6335
    @franmalaga6335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rest in peace Chris and Graham Dickinson!

  • @Ilves80
    @Ilves80 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an amazing mate !! pure love to all of you mates!! love from Finland!

  • @Free_Will_Awareness_Unit
    @Free_Will_Awareness_Unit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sad but not unexpected, to quote Alex Honnold ~ after another fellow free solo climber fell to his death. I wish all you guys would retire!

  • @truthvikingborz1599
    @truthvikingborz1599 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im Norwegian so jokke is my Hero ,and a think your inspirasjon Also ,so nice.

  • @ProfessorUFC
    @ProfessorUFC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a great dude … Rest in peace my friend

  • @dance5pace
    @dance5pace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful! Grateful to have crossed paths in this lifetime 💚

  • @gaaligadu148
    @gaaligadu148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a wonderful human being... I'm sure he's made a lot of impact in the sport and with the people he's aronjud. He may not be in the world today, but his impact will remain forever... BSBD

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, he made an impact, all right. A 100 mph header into a rock impact.

  • @markh.harris9271
    @markh.harris9271 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am sorry for your loss; what an incredible positive flying dude !
    marcus

  • @matias.figari
    @matias.figari 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing this💚💚💚

  • @peterwilliamson9600
    @peterwilliamson9600 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a superstar! The world is poorer without him, but much richer for him having been here.

  • @surfbug1
    @surfbug1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazeballz-! Thank you

  • @tcreate.s
    @tcreate.s 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can feel his positive energy in the interview. Saddened to see the end of the video. RIP

  • @patrickswayze2596
    @patrickswayze2596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome film also dude 👊🏽

  • @bennord004
    @bennord004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nicely put together, he is liked by many and this will be watched and liked by many in the future! 💚

  • @bonzaicandor5650
    @bonzaicandor5650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome dude. Much love to you and your family Chris ❤️

  • @JacobyDueck
    @JacobyDueck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing made me cry🙏🏽💙

  • @ivo.d
    @ivo.d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏

  • @bitcoinbeast
    @bitcoinbeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Follow the Sun, massive tune as well, good choice. I met Chris at a wingsuit event at my local DZ in the UK…he was funny and such a nice dude

  • @Manufactoryapparel
    @Manufactoryapparel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A beautiful video and shares exactly the experience of knowing Chris

  • @jamesmcclarty-miller
    @jamesmcclarty-miller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    True Mensch - bring positivity to your life no matter what it is. Thank you bru

  • @nicoschafer4201
    @nicoschafer4201 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fly in Paradise 💚

  • @NardelliFilmesOficial
    @NardelliFilmesOficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i just cant watch this video without crying, he was awesome ! its so hard to loose an idol , its like a member of my family has died , and even worse, its making me think about if i really want to start wingsuit base of just staying in skydive , im not really on that "send it till you end it " the end always hurts a lot , Chris may be in peace, but us all that were following his path , we are all broken , i had this same "dream" as he , and i will do it probably , but im so hurt by it right now, even not knowing Chris personally that i really wish he had sent it "lighter" an be with us yet :/ RIP Green Flying dude , ill be on the way to do a tribute for you! starting from the green colors to fly!

    • @Iswhatitisssss
      @Iswhatitisssss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don’t do it until your ready mate. Go with your inner instinct. Don’t let anyone else direct your destiny. Race your own race brother and more importantly- understand that there is a high chance of death. That’s the reality. Do you really wanna check out this early? Is what you have to ask yourself.

    • @NardelliFilmesOficial
      @NardelliFilmesOficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Iswhatitisssss thats why i think about just wingsuit skydiving , its much safer

    • @Iswhatitisssss
      @Iswhatitisssss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NardelliFilmesOficial yeah. A lot more margin for error.

  • @JORDANisAtoss
    @JORDANisAtoss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💚 love you Chris

  • @thetruth156real3
    @thetruth156real3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are not flying, they are plummeting to earth!

  • @rebeccadavies1585
    @rebeccadavies1585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you Byrnesy

  • @CaffeineMark
    @CaffeineMark 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful documentary 🤙

  • @jaredgraham4455
    @jaredgraham4455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Legend

  • @alaskarue7728
    @alaskarue7728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awwww, Chris. He's one hell of a guy :)

  • @rwolf1973
    @rwolf1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP Chris

  • @BASEmonkey
    @BASEmonkey 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💚 Beautiful tribute 💚

  • @MrYear1000
    @MrYear1000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing this, with us dude 🤗

  • @dwightbernheimer331
    @dwightbernheimer331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bottom Line... It's All about what you're willing to give up to pursue your Passion... Don't Overthink IT... There isn't THAT Much Time... 'Nuff said!!!... Thanks for posting...

  • @tylerbell8306
    @tylerbell8306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome tribute, love you Byrnesy

  • @bartryder1072
    @bartryder1072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A legend lost, great tribute 💚💚💚

  • @sk8nchill52
    @sk8nchill52 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That last run was so gnarly

  • @jojo8517ify
    @jojo8517ify 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful he will be so missed 💚

  • @skyhighadventuresaus9252
    @skyhighadventuresaus9252 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow! What a loss to the community.
    My love to family and all ❤️

  • @jackblack2321
    @jackblack2321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that took balls of steel

  • @fede6363
    @fede6363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dream 💚

  • @user23724
    @user23724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I only found his videos 3 days before he died, commented on them saying how much I liked them and to hope he stayed safe. Sad to hear of his passing. Glad he lived his life to the fullest.

    • @NardelliFilmesOficial
      @NardelliFilmesOficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ive been following him in instagram and i loved what this guy did , now that hurts , and it sucks to loose another hero

    • @user23724
      @user23724 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@NardelliFilmesOficial Yeah man, unfortunately he was really pushing it with some of the most recent dream lines he was doing, but fair play to him, he lived to the fullest. What a legacy.

  • @patrickswayze2596
    @patrickswayze2596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Holy shit man, I didn’t hear this til now.
    This is absolutely fucking crushing hey, to see one of your mates dead a week later on the fucking Internet not even searching for him…
    Blue skies where ever you are homes 👊🏽❤️🙏🏽

    • @skyhighadventuresaus9252
      @skyhighadventuresaus9252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey man, sorry you heard it like this, hit me up on messenger, been too long bud ❤️

  • @gerardocapezzera9956
    @gerardocapezzera9956 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💚💚💚 3.2.1 dream Broey

  • @okiepita50t-town28
    @okiepita50t-town28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man he had some large balls. RIP

  • @neurobook
    @neurobook ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like an addiction. Not content with flying, but have to fly dangerously close to objects for increased enjoyment and feeling of “living free” - well, when it’s all about you and the need to feel like you’re living, you become addicted to the rush…and nothing else satisfies except the rush. Eventually, you hit the wall because the need for the rush exceeds common sense. We don’t allow passenger jets to fly at tree line because that would be insane - but individuals “chasing freedom” sure, just clean up the mess when its done.

  • @400_billion_suns
    @400_billion_suns 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He seemed like a good, genuine, and humble dude. I’m not judging the sport-it’s their choice-but it seems many of the people who fly wingsuits end up seriously injured or killed at the prime of their life. Respect to him for following his passion, but it still seems sad for the life, friends and family left behind by these accidents. ✌️🕊 Edit: I just saw he was your friend and I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t mean any disrespect… I just feel sad for what these larger than life folks often leave behind.

    • @XziXzi
      @XziXzi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For people like Chris it’s not about the amount of years, but the amount of life in those years. Chris pushed the limits of human flight like no one did before. He paid the ultimate price for that, but it was a price he was willing to pay. We can only admire people who find their passion and are willing to live out that passion to its extremes. I wish that for everyone, until a 100 years old at least. Thanks for the kind words.

    • @brandonsyatessr.3667
      @brandonsyatessr.3667 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@XziXzi so you must feel the same about the guy that free solos no ropes when he falls it's over...?

    • @XziXzi
      @XziXzi  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@brandonsyatessr.3667 I feel the same about anyone that is truly living out their passion. Doesn't matter if it is knitting or climbing. As long as you are not hurting anyone in the process, then I can only say its commendable that someone lives their dreams.

    • @alexljungberg306
      @alexljungberg306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We love to fly. We live when we are flying. We are afraid not to fly = not to live!

  • @airtechimages
    @airtechimages 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing 💚

  • @rio8101
    @rio8101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Send it till you end it. ✊🏻

  • @SurrenicTech
    @SurrenicTech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautifully made Leroy!

  • @daleharris4176
    @daleharris4176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great guy. Awesome edit!

  • @quisutdeus911
    @quisutdeus911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now you're flying in Heaven lines with Gabriele Grossi..
    God's right now smiling
    🪂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🪂

  • @LITTLEDANCERSADHU993
    @LITTLEDANCERSADHU993 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need some big balls to do these amaizing things.Respect, we are all adults and know the risks we are taking xxxx

  • @mylesgibson169
    @mylesgibson169 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a legend

  • @Rundu1987
    @Rundu1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really thought that Chris was so good, he would live to be an old man. But this sport can get anyone.

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf ปีที่แล้ว

      All one has to do is watch this video over and over and count the times being offline even a tiny bit would result in an instant and explosive death.

  • @SamanthaAnneAUS
    @SamanthaAnneAUS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💚💚💚

  • @iacopo93rm
    @iacopo93rm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip Mate

  • @divinemomentz_
    @divinemomentz_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done 💚 Grande.

  • @XfilerD
    @XfilerD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Froth into the coffin"

  • @irog
    @irog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    r.i.p. dude

  • @ivykwon6906
    @ivykwon6906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💚💚💚💚💚

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Either life is an adventure or it is nothing at all" - Hellen Keller See Ya Chris

    • @benleydon
      @benleydon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ' SPLATT ' - Chris 2022

  • @leonardomiranda5940
    @leonardomiranda5940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fly free bro
    🪂

  • @CFXThoomZ
    @CFXThoomZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️

  • @karlshaner2453
    @karlshaner2453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some people may be passionate about Russian roulette. That does not mean it should be given the title of sport. Doing proximity wing suiting is by very definition,"being your own worst enemy, just like that bullet.

  • @rollon932
    @rollon932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @LtRyanPYT
    @LtRyanPYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP

  • @CodyMatechuk111
    @CodyMatechuk111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙌🙌🙌💚🖤

  • @kempe96
    @kempe96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rip

  • @davidadams9877
    @davidadams9877 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    go easy mate...

  • @superhaainomnom8017
    @superhaainomnom8017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i wonder how he passed away

  • @jamesburton668
    @jamesburton668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No most wingsuit pilots die on impact when the shit hits the fan then they hit the mountain or cliff. I read somewhere its a 70% fatality rate. Theres also a list on google of people whos died doing it. RIP johnny strange.

    • @matthewbyrnes552
      @matthewbyrnes552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another armchair statistician who is absolutely and factual wrong, bro get off your chair and live some life