How does base jumping work?
30 September - 9 mins
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Moncrieff
A 27-year-old base jumper died on Sunday when he leapt off a 700-foot cliff and his wingsuit failed, according to authorities. This isn’t a standalone incident over the years, there have been many fatal accidents from base jumping. In 2017, a Cork man died while base-jumping after his parachute opened the wrong way at the Cliffs of Moher.
So, how does base jumping work and what are the dangers for those who dare to jump?Joining Seán to discuss is Base Jumper and Skydiver at Dark Edge Base, Hans Donner…
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