Mpora Media Tag Feed: Base Jumping

The First of Many: JT Holmes and Matthias Giraud Ski Off a 260ft Cliff: GoPro HD

Fri, 25 May 2012 02:33:12 +0100

The First of Many: JT Holmes and Matthias Giraud Ski Off a 260ft Cliff: GoPro HD It’s not everyday that you get to ski off a 260ft cliff, launch a double backflip, and fly away in a parachute. As I am getting ready to ski, JT turns towards me, shakes my hand, and says, “To the first of many.” This day was a long time coming; we had talked about this day for years. This is our first jump together. It is also JT’s first ski BASE jump since that tragic day, March 26, 2009—a date which will live in infamy—JT survives a ski BASE flight in the Italian Dolomites, but his good friend, wingman, and one of my mentors, Shane McConkey, does not. Even if we are aware of the risks and accept them, witnessing the loss of a friend and mentor is the most traumatic experience a skier and BASE jumper can endure. But, JT is an example of composure and focus, and he carries on with the spirit of BASE jumping and skiing, that is, celebrating life! Today, I am incredibly honored to be along his side as he gets back on the horse, the first of many. Let’s never forget the words of McConkey: “There’s nothing better than sliding down snow and flying through the air” Welcome back, JT! Music: Track is a Slice from ElectroDubMix2012 by DJ Runken See more of Super Frenchie at: http://matthiasgiraud.com See more sick edits on WIDSIX TV: http://widsix.com/tv

Cedric Dumont Training

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:03:54 +0000

Soaring at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour, Belgium base-jumper Cedric Dumont has embarked on his latest conquest – taming the ‘Crack’ gorge in Switzerland’s beautiful Churfirsten Mountains. During his descent, which last about two minutes, Dumont is repeatedly seen only metres from the rock face below – such a small margin of error making this one of the most monumental, but high-risk, base-jumps ever attempted.

"Walk the Plank" - Super Frenchie Diaries with Matthias Giraud ep #1 on WIDSIX TV

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:19:30 +0100

Super Frenchie nails it in "Walk the Plank", the first installment of the Super Frenchie Diaries on WIDSIX TV In order to "Walk the Plank", you must get to this spot is about 1hr30min from Salt Lake City, Utah. At this particular spot, every person who jumps it for the first time has to "walk the plank". The slow walk to the end of the plank gets your heart going every time as it is covered with loose rock and feels like it may break away at any moment. Super Frenchie has not jumped this place in well over a year, so he was due to walk the plank once again. But, if you know anything about walking the plank... a standard jump off the end is not enough, you have to trick it out... and Frenchie delivers with the gainer... Follow Matthias Giraud at: http://matthiasgiraud.com or find more of his edits droppin' on http://WIDSIXTV.com

Drift HD Action Sports Cameras

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 22:58:27 +0100

Drift Action Sports Cameras featuring the Drift HD, and Drift HD170 Stealth. These helmet cameras are perfect for BMX, Flying Airplanes, Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Skydiving, Motorsports, Dirt Track Racing, Motorcycle Racing, Off Road, Mountain Biking, Tactical, Skateboarding, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowmobiling, and Wakeboarding.

Wingsuit Warm Up!

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:19:05 +0000

So this is what the Nuit de la Glisse Base Jumpers were doing this summer. Robert and Jean-Noel Flying their Squirrel Suits in the Alps.

Smitten Teaser

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:52:21 +0000

Are you smitten with Smitten? You will be in 2011. Prepare for the white knuckle, action packed, thrill ride of the year. Staring Australia's best Rock Climbers and BASE jumper. Produced by Ed Thornhill. Music by: theblackpaintings.com/

Jeb Corliss: Jungfrau Back Cam

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:11:23 +0100

Check out where Jeb as been with his back cam as a leaps off Jungfrau in the Bernese Alps. Jeb is at it again jumping of all things high and flying like a bird. Watch this clip with almost 2 minutes of airtime. Jeb has been jumping for years and continues to base despite the dangers. He is currently working on a project where he plans to land in a wingsuit without a parachute, perhaps his most daring challenge yet.

Jeb Corliss: Underarm

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:02:43 +0100

Jeb, this time from a helicopter launches himself across the skies of Brazil and under the Arm of the famous Christ statue.

Rotzi Trip Interlaken

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:44:43 +0100

A couple of residents from a near by funny farm have escaped and are climbing cliffs and then jumping off them again.

Jeb Corliss: The Crack

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 10:45:01 +0100

Death defying Jeb Corliss is pushing the boundaries of the wing suit with this effort, gliding between the rocks like its the most natural thing in the world.

Nissan Outdoor Games - David Pierron

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:33:28 +0100

The Nissan Outdoor Games in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is back for the 6th consecutive year. The concept is to create a 5-minute film and a photo report uniting 5 outdoor sports with the world’s best sportsmen in each discipline: mountain biking, mountaineering, kayaking, paragliding hang gliding, BASE-jumping wingsuit flying. The productions are shown to the public on a giant screen in the heart of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the evening of July 15th. The athletes and film crews will be competing for 32 000 € prize money to win the “Golden Peak Award” for the best film, the “Nissan Prove It Award” for the best action sequence and the “Best Still Photo Award”, announced by an appointed professional jury.

Nissan Outdoor Games- Petra Brajnik

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:13:02 +0100

Nissan Outdoor Games

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:21:09 +0100

Nissan Outdoor Games

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:40:56 +0100

The Nissan Outdoor Games in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is back for the 6th consecutive year. The concept is to create a 5-minute film and a photo report uniting 5 outdoor sports with the world’s best sportsmen in each discipline: mountain biking, mountaineering, kayaking, paragliding hang gliding, BASE-jumping wingsuit flying. Five teams are selected and invited by the organisers in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. The athletes and film crews will be competing for 32 000 € prize money to win the “Golden Peak Award” for the best film, the “Nissan Prove It Award” for the best action sequence and the “Best Still Photo Award," on July 15.