BASE jump off Dubai’s Burj Khalifa tower.

By Joshywashington On January 11, 2010 · 6 Comments

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New BASE jumping record set off the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa tower in Dubai.

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http://matadortrips.com/ Hal Amen

Oh yeah! Incredible find, Josh.
http://musictravelwrite.wordpress.com Michelle

INSANE. It takes a minute and a half to fall???
http://wheretherebedragons.com Tim Patterson

WOW.
TheBrit

A minute and a half to fall at an average of 136MPH?

Hmm I have to go see this building one day I can’t quite get my head around its size like this.
http://www.candicedoestheworld.com Candice

Imagine falling off that building without the intention of thrill seeking, and having a minute and a half to think about how your body lands. Geez.
callum

One minute and a half? BOLLOCKS!, more like 15 seconds.

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