If you don’t mind a bunch of questions to help me wrap my brain around this sorcery - How steep/shallow is the grade of the valley at the point you are seemingly just a few feet above the ground? Are you flying even flatter later on (last bit over there trees)? If you were to “relax” at those points, would you tend to rise up away from the terrain given the speed you have, or are you already flying so flat that relaxing would bring you closer to the terrain/trees (where you clearly haven’t left much margin). How many reconnaissance flights through there do you all do before gaining the confidence to bomb it like that? I think my background gives me *just* enough insight to understand just how much skill, talent, dedication, and courage it must take to make flights this incredible look so easy. I’m truly in awe. Mad respect, fellas.
These are all VERY thoughtful questions! The grade of the ground through the crack is quite steep, and it takes a concerted effort to dive to be close to it. For most of the video that you can see my shadow, I am putting a significant amount of my weight into my shoulders in order to keep diving at that angle. If I were to relax at (MOST OF) those points, the added airflow over the top surface of the wing would pull me back up and arrest the dive, causing me to flatten out. The part over the trees is significantly flatter, and required a moderate physical effort to put more weight on my toes to fly flatter. The suit I'm using here helps a TON! as even small design tweaks can vastly change the flight characteristics. Over the trees, relaxing would likely mean impacting into them - not good for anyone.
@@DanDarbyBASE It looks like you jump straight into the void, but then, suddenly you put yourself horizontally. What do you do in that moment? Because you jump with the wings open, but something has to happen for you to be almost horizontal to the ground. How far from the ground are you at the closest point? You look less than a meter from the ground, it's absolutely impressive.
Glad it was helpful, I think Wingsuit BASE is largely misunderstood in the general public, and want to help shape the perception that were actually pretty calculated sportspeople :)
AMAZING ! You've done it ! With a perfect and beautiful image ! Congratulations ! Thanks ! You will have a lot of suscribers with this type of video ! I relay!
Great to finally see this perspective, I think this was the flight with Dom E wingsuit. Probably one of the most fantastic videos I have ever seen. This is something I could never do, but much respect to all the wingsuit and BASE community. I have heard we recently lost Dom E wingsuit and other wingsuit flyers. My condolences to all.
That would be better answered by someone with more knowledge of the sport. This was the first flight I had watched on TH-cam so it really amazed me. 60 minutes did a piece on several squirrel flyers several of them American quite a few years back, that was amazing as well. Thanks to GoPro and other camera manufacturers we can all enjoy this fantastic, incredibly dangerous sport. Much respect to all!
Perhaps over-confidence rather than stupidity -- these guys are not stupid -- they are very experienced and know what they're doing -- obviously the risk is still extreme
This is the most incredible shit I've ever seen. Are there performance charts that let you know that you'll be able to pull up by the time you hit the rocks? Do you just wing it on that initial jump? I'm blown away dude
Thank you! We do have performance charts of how fast we can get our suits to start flying. It's different with each person in each model of wingsuit, it's measured using a GPS data tracker, then compared to topographical maps found online, or to self provided data found using a laser range finder. We go into each jump with a high degree of certainty that it will go well.
Wow Amazing! I have some questions. How do you prepare for a line like this? Do you do several test flights? The first one high over the crack, and go lower with every next flight? And how many years of training goes into the experience needed to be able to do a line like this? I'm a paramotor pilot since a year. Step by step I want to go towards this ultimate dream. But i'm 40 already. Do you think it's to late to start this journey? In other words, are there 50-55yearolds that fly these kind of "black diamond" lines?
All very good questions! We use laser range finders like for hunting or golf to ensure that the exit point is tall enough to get the suit started flying, and overlay our previous experience on less committed jumps that have been tracked by GPS data loggers in 3D, to make sure that we are capable. tools like topographical maps and google earth really help with that. I've been skydiving since 2007 and BASE jumping since 2009, flying wingsuits since 2013, so its been a long long process.
Also curious what your perception of the risk of a flight like this one feels like to you, when compared to your average day of hucking yourselves off the world’s most beautiful mountains. Undoubtedly there are BASE jumpers and wingsuiters who look at the guys proxy flying and think they must be insane to accept “so much risk”. But similarly, there are plenty of skydivers who look at the those same BASE jumpers and wingsuit pilots (who can’t fathom the proximity flyers) and can’t fathom how THEY can take the risks they do. Meanwhile the BASE folks and the wingsuit folks feel just fine with the risks they’ve taken, because they know they’ve put in the work to develop the knowledge and skills to manage those. And then you’ve got people who would never strap on ANY kind of parachute who think the whole lot of us are equally insane. 🙃 So ….. a jump like this one: any extra pucker factor? Or just all in a days work … just another Tuesday? Because the work you’ve put in to make something like this happen has you feeling so confident, you know you’ve got it nailed before you ever step to the ledge? And the only thing left to think about is timing it so the sun gives you the best light and how you’re gonna edit the footage? 😆
I said when I first did this jump in 2019 that it was the most technical jump that I had done to date. I still feel that way. Push direction matters, lateral control matters, navigation matters, flying for distance is mandatory, if this were a ski slope I'd call it a black diamond. There are jumps out there that would be double black diamonds, but I haven't felt the need to do those yet. This one is like asking a pro football player to kick a 40+ yard field goal. He has more in the tank, but still will require some concentration. There is inherent risk in wingsuit BASE in general, and with this line in particular it is higher than average. But having almost 1400 BASE jumps, 750 in a wingsuit, and 3000 wingsuit skydives, I know with a high degree of certainty that I have done the homework to make this jump repeatable. There are guys that are doing just absolutely BONKERS short start jumps, where the "cliff" they are jumping from looks more like a hill, and I know that I haven't trained in that arena enough to make that a sound choice for me. Maybe I never will? I track all of my exits/starts with GPS and can use those data to see what jumps are acceptable to me with a bit of extra margin. I could improve my starts and make that a priority, but I'm having too much fun training for speed and racing wingsuits to make that tradeoff worth it for me for now. I don't think anyone who wants to do this is insane, if they are willing to put in the work. But I do think it's reckless for people to go well beyond their current skill level without being armed with the knowledge of how to make this sustainable.
@@DanDarbyBASE I’m sitting here trying to figure out how to reply, beyond just saying “thanks for responding! Appreciate the insight!” … but I’m at a loss for an entry, because you so eloquently answered my all of my questions in such a very grokkable way, your answers need no follow-up. Fascinating point you make in how flying from uniquely “low” ground-clearance exit points requires mastery of not only a specific set of skills unique to that environment but also quite possibly differently optimized equipment that might limit one’s performance envelope later in the flight (perhaps sacrificing versatility and fun downrange for the greater safety margin and different sort of rush up front?); and how important it is for someone playing in your arena to be keenly aware of these things, and their own limitations, if they intend to stick around a while. Always do your homework. The thing I’ve always loved about this sport is that no matter how skilled any one individual might be across the multitude of disciplines available to choose from; there’s never not some new way of flying to learn (or invent), and endless opportunities to further challenge yourself, if you only have the will and drive to do so … Boredom need never have a home here.
currently, all wingsuit flights must end with a parachute if they are to be repeatable. We just aren't yet at a point where wingsuits can land safely, maybe we never will be?
Absolutely spectacular, epic footage -- not to mention the raw courage and willpower needed to defy your self-preservation instinct like that
If you don’t mind a bunch of questions to help me wrap my brain around this sorcery - How steep/shallow is the grade of the valley at the point you are seemingly just a few feet above the ground? Are you flying even flatter later on (last bit over there trees)? If you were to “relax” at those points, would you tend to rise up away from the terrain given the speed you have, or are you already flying so flat that relaxing would bring you closer to the terrain/trees (where you clearly haven’t left much margin). How many reconnaissance flights through there do you all do before gaining the confidence to bomb it like that?
I think my background gives me *just* enough insight to understand just how much skill, talent, dedication, and courage it must take to make flights this incredible look so easy. I’m truly in awe. Mad respect, fellas.
These are all VERY thoughtful questions! The grade of the ground through the crack is quite steep, and it takes a concerted effort to dive to be close to it. For most of the video that you can see my shadow, I am putting a significant amount of my weight into my shoulders in order to keep diving at that angle. If I were to relax at (MOST OF) those points, the added airflow over the top surface of the wing would pull me back up and arrest the dive, causing me to flatten out.
The part over the trees is significantly flatter, and required a moderate physical effort to put more weight on my toes to fly flatter. The suit I'm using here helps a TON! as even small design tweaks can vastly change the flight characteristics. Over the trees, relaxing would likely mean impacting into them - not good for anyone.
@@DanDarbyBASE It looks like you jump straight into the void, but then, suddenly you put yourself horizontally. What do you do in that moment? Because you jump with the wings open, but something has to happen for you to be almost horizontal to the ground. How far from the ground are you at the closest point? You look less than a meter from the ground, it's absolutely impressive.
Fascinating!! Total control and confidence. Else, don't go there. Unfortunately, past my time. RIP Jarno Cordia, may your wings carry you forever.
Just in awe. You're on another level.
Your explanation in the comments below (excellent questions) are greatly appreciated. Very informative. 👍🏻👌🏻
Glad it was helpful, I think Wingsuit BASE is largely misunderstood in the general public, and want to help shape the perception that were actually pretty calculated sportspeople :)
You Sir, Have balls of steel. I could taste the dirt.
AMAZING !
You've done it ! With a perfect and beautiful image !
Congratulations !
Thanks !
You will have a lot of suscribers with this type of video !
I relay!
I've been watching a loads of death star wingsuit videos and you flew the absolutely lowest! Well done daredevill!
His camera angle is really wide making it look like he was lower.
speechless, highest risk flying route
I mean BRUH. Just unreal and incredibly efficient flying 🤘🏼
Great to finally see this perspective, I think this was the flight with Dom E wingsuit. Probably one of the most fantastic videos I have ever seen.
This is something I could never do, but much respect to all the wingsuit and BASE community.
I have heard we recently lost Dom E wingsuit and other wingsuit flyers.
My condolences to all.
I was also a fan of Dom. Is this a jump/flight he pioneered?
That would be better answered by someone with more knowledge of the sport.
This was the first flight I had watched on TH-cam so it really amazed me.
60 minutes did a piece on several squirrel flyers several of them American quite a few years back, that was amazing as well.
Thanks to GoPro and other camera manufacturers we can all enjoy this fantastic, incredibly dangerous sport.
Much respect to all!
Subbed and hit the bell after seeing this one. That was so damn smooth mate.
There is a fine line between courage and stupidity.
Perhaps over-confidence rather than stupidity -- these guys are not stupid -- they are very experienced and know what they're doing -- obviously the risk is still extreme
“Still pleasant” 😆 love it bro 🤘nice one
What a line man! mad respect
Holy 💩. You da man!!! That was insane. I thought you were going to die a couple times in that video. Wow.
Glad he had a helmet on.
This is the most incredible shit I've ever seen. Are there performance charts that let you know that you'll be able to pull up by the time you hit the rocks? Do you just wing it on that initial jump? I'm blown away dude
Thank you! We do have performance charts of how fast we can get our suits to start flying. It's different with each person in each model of wingsuit, it's measured using a GPS data tracker, then compared to topographical maps found online, or to self provided data found using a laser range finder. We go into each jump with a high degree of certainty that it will go well.
@@DanDarbyBASE That's amazing. Thanks for the detailed reply!
Who got closer to the ground him or Mike
wow. oh my God. ultimate level.
Wow Amazing! I have some questions.
How do you prepare for a line like this? Do you do several test flights? The first one high over the crack, and go lower with every next flight?
And how many years of training goes into the experience needed to be able to do a line like this?
I'm a paramotor pilot since a year. Step by step I want to go towards this ultimate dream. But i'm 40 already. Do you think it's to late to start this journey?
In other words, are there 50-55yearolds that fly these kind of "black diamond" lines?
All very good questions! We use laser range finders like for hunting or golf to ensure that the exit point is tall enough to get the suit started flying, and overlay our previous experience on less committed jumps that have been tracked by GPS data loggers in 3D, to make sure that we are capable.
tools like topographical maps and google earth really help with that. I've been skydiving since 2007 and BASE jumping since 2009, flying wingsuits since 2013, so its been a long long process.
Wow 👌...alot more to it than just jumping of a cliff hey
Yay! Thanks for this.
I hero worship you wing suit pilots !
great jump bruh...good experience
Epic ride bro ...clean landing ... the best 2 minutes of your life
Acojonante, tronco.. Saludos
this would be the best life! adrenaline on demand! willing to die but willing to live.... haha god speed keep up the good flight lol
How to you gauge a drop if you’re gonna get close to hitting the ground.?
Do you run simulations or use google earth to gauge drop rate to height.
Awesome video! Can i use some of the video in a upcoming video?
Respect!
How far from the ground are you at the closest point approximately? It looks no more than 1-1.5 meters.
In my fantasy world this activity would be legal but posting it online wouldn't be. Not sure why I feel that way, maybe seen to many foolish deaths.
Amazing!!!!
How fast you can fly? Do you have any website about your learn and all about?
Amazing 👌🏽
MegaCool👋👍✋🤘
Also curious what your perception of the risk of a flight like this one feels like to you, when compared to your average day of hucking yourselves off the world’s most beautiful mountains.
Undoubtedly there are BASE jumpers and wingsuiters who look at the guys proxy flying and think they must be insane to accept “so much risk”. But similarly, there are plenty of skydivers who look at the those same BASE jumpers and wingsuit pilots (who can’t fathom the proximity flyers) and can’t fathom how THEY can take the risks they do. Meanwhile the BASE folks and the wingsuit folks feel just fine with the risks they’ve taken, because they know they’ve put in the work to develop the knowledge and skills to manage those. And then you’ve got people who would never strap on ANY kind of parachute who think the whole lot of us are equally insane. 🙃
So ….. a jump like this one: any extra pucker factor? Or just all in a days work … just another Tuesday? Because the work you’ve put in to make something like this happen has you feeling so confident, you know you’ve got it nailed before you ever step to the ledge? And the only thing left to think about is timing it so the sun gives you the best light and how you’re gonna edit the footage? 😆
I said when I first did this jump in 2019 that it was the most technical jump that I had done to date. I still feel that way. Push direction matters, lateral control matters, navigation matters, flying for distance is mandatory, if this were a ski slope I'd call it a black diamond. There are jumps out there that would be double black diamonds, but I haven't felt the need to do those yet.
This one is like asking a pro football player to kick a 40+ yard field goal. He has more in the tank, but still will require some concentration. There is inherent risk in wingsuit BASE in general, and with this line in particular it is higher than average. But having almost 1400 BASE jumps, 750 in a wingsuit, and 3000 wingsuit skydives, I know with a high degree of certainty that I have done the homework to make this jump repeatable.
There are guys that are doing just absolutely BONKERS short start jumps, where the "cliff" they are jumping from looks more like a hill, and I know that I haven't trained in that arena enough to make that a sound choice for me. Maybe I never will? I track all of my exits/starts with GPS and can use those data to see what jumps are acceptable to me with a bit of extra margin. I could improve my starts and make that a priority, but I'm having too much fun training for speed and racing wingsuits to make that tradeoff worth it for me for now.
I don't think anyone who wants to do this is insane, if they are willing to put in the work. But I do think it's reckless for people to go well beyond their current skill level without being armed with the knowledge of how to make this sustainable.
@@DanDarbyBASE I’m sitting here trying to figure out how to reply, beyond just saying “thanks for responding! Appreciate the insight!” … but I’m at a loss for an entry, because you so eloquently answered my all of my questions in such a very grokkable way, your answers need no follow-up.
Fascinating point you make in how flying from uniquely “low” ground-clearance exit points requires mastery of not only a specific set of skills unique to that environment but also quite possibly differently optimized equipment that might limit one’s performance envelope later in the flight (perhaps sacrificing versatility and fun downrange for the greater safety margin and different sort of rush up front?); and how important it is for someone playing in your arena to be keenly aware of these things, and their own limitations, if they intend to stick around a while. Always do your homework.
The thing I’ve always loved about this sport is that no matter how skilled any one individual might be across the multitude of disciplines available to choose from; there’s never not some new way of flying to learn (or invent), and endless opportunities to further challenge yourself, if you only have the will and drive to do so … Boredom need never have a home here.
😍😍❤❤🥰🥰
Why do you open parachute at the end? Have you lost sufficient lift from the wing suit? Could you fly all the way to the ground?
currently, all wingsuit flights must end with a parachute if they are to be repeatable. We just aren't yet at a point where wingsuits can land safely, maybe we never will be?
Is he still alive ? Cool but not worth the 30% chance of death !
Drone