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

NETWORK CONNECTION


Impressed by this helmet cam video? Check out 5 Spectacular Helmet Cam Vids spanning multiple adrenaline sports. Also — Matador’s own Shon Bollock gives us his review of three of the top Helmet Cam models available right now and gives young athletes who want to get sponsored some precious advice. Still have questions? Connect with Shon at Matador!

Extreme Sports
 

About The Author

Joshywashington

Joshywashington is a Travel Media Ninja from Seattle who enjoys writing, climbing trees and strong coffee.

  • 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.

Extreme Sports →

As close to flying as you can possibly get without actually being airborne.

Extreme Sports →

...check for major rocks, fallen trees, and school buses. Yes, school buses.

Extreme Sports →

Without a doubt, the most dangerous sport in the world.

Extreme Sports →

Lindsay is in Dubai where the heat can only be endured by 4x4ing over massive sand dunes!

Extreme Sports →

Organizer WBR Media has already released this sweet promo trailer for the event.

Extreme Sports →

When leaping out of a plane with only a thin fabric canopy standing between you and...

Diving →

Take a free-diving, BASE-jumping plunge with Guillaume Nery.

Trip Planning →

Now that Dubai is officially home to the tallest building in the world, the Babel analogy...

Architecture →

Focus is on the United Arab Emirates this week as Dubai opens the 160-story Burj Khalifa.

Extreme Sports →

BASE Jumps during the the extreme sports week in Voss, Norway make you feel like you are...