Tag: Daredevil

Base Jumper Survives 1000ft Fall

British BASE Jumper Matthew Gough escapes death after his parachute failed to open when he jumped off a 1,000ft cliff. The lucky 25-year-old daredevil escaped with just a few cuts and bruises despite crashing into rocks on his way down before landing on the ground. Watch the terrifying jump in the video below. via: Daily Mail

Ukrainian Daredevil Hangs From Buildings

A 26-year-old Ukrainian daredevil Mustang Wanted has been climbing tall buildings for the past 12 or 13 years without using any safety equipment. The Ukrainian free climber gave up his job to pursue a career as a ‘sky-walker’, lives his life by the motto ‘fear does not exist’, and it really shows! via: Daily Mail

The World’s First 360 Degree Car Backflip

French rally driver Guerlain Chicherit performed a successful 360-degree backflip stunt in a custom-made Mini Countryman John Cooper Works SUV. The jaw-dropping stunt was the result of four years of preparation with Frenchman Chicherit becoming the first person to successfully backflip a car. He performed the stunt in the French Alps. Thousands are said to have… Continue reading The World’s First 360 Degree Car Backflip

Felix Baumgartner Breaks World Record Space Jump

Felix Baumgartner has made history today by breaking the world record for the highest ever skydive attempt, jumping from his capsule 127,000 feet to earth. He is renowned for the particularly dangerous nature of the stunts he has performed during his career. Baumgartner spent time in the Austrian military where he practiced parachute jumping, including… Continue reading Felix Baumgartner Breaks World Record Space Jump

Red Bull Stratos Skydive Attempt Date Set for Sunday

After his successful 13 Mile Space Jump last March, the Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner hopes to make his second attempt to become the first skydiver to break the sound barrier by jumping from a capsule floated more than 120,000 feet into the stratosphere by an ultra-thin, 55-story helium balloon. Baumgartner aborted his mission Tuesday due to high winds. The jump was postponed due to wind Monday,… Continue reading Red Bull Stratos Skydive Attempt Date Set for Sunday

Man Makes Successful 13 Mile Space Jump

Felix Baumgartner sits inside a pressurized capsule before his test jump for Red Bull Stratos over Roswell, New Mexico, on March 15, 2012. A hot air balloon lifted the capsule to a height of 13.60 miles over New Mexico which was above the troposphere and within the stratosphere. “Fearless Felix” reached 364.4 mph — more… Continue reading Man Makes Successful 13 Mile Space Jump