Calls himself a badass mountaineer, takes a heli up instead of hiking the Eiger 😂😂😂

120 jumps in 5 weeks!? lucky bastard

WOW! As an avid skydive instructor and former BASE jumper, I thought reading the title, that this was the most irresponsible thing I had ever read. However, having an open mind and watching it, I have to say that this is the best representation of how to go about learning BASE in the safest way! In the beginning, there is a little miss-information. This is normal for someone who doesn't know skydiving. Then to fallow your reactions and emotions, it brought back great memories of my learning experience. "I have never been scared like that" is exactly the words I would use to describe my first BASE jump. This Documentary is a GREAT representation of going from inexperience to an educated jumper! I feel the one missing part is to inform people just how much time and money were spent on the learning process, because both were EXTENSIVE!!! Those of you making uneducated comments should really go educate yourself because you just make yourself look foolish. As for wing-suit and proximity flying, he was using a beginner suit but was not educated enough in those to have done them. I think this was a very responsible approach to this topic. Joby, welcome to a new world, I hope you have been enjoying it. Don't forget the beer.

Pretty impressed that Joel Olsteen was able to become a base jumper in 60 days.

How to become a base jumper in 60 days?... Have National Geographic fund it apparently

That was an incredibly entertaining, exciting and insightful video. Hats off to those three for the success they've worked so hard to attain. Great documentary.

After seeing so many videos of amazing base jumpers making the sport look so easy and fun, it's awesome to see a video like this that really puts it into perspective.

There's not enough videos on BASE jumping I've literally watched every single one Even the tributes

Very informative, along with quite the transformation in such a short period--nice job Joby.

the best turorial there is on youtube, if anyone wants to get into this sport. respect

great show, I learned that there is no relative wind when you jump from a balloon. plus he makes the whole thing look easy by doin it in 60 days. fair play, blue skies man

I can't imagine the wall of fear, standing on the edge. Every instinct we've gained the past couple million years to NOT throw yourself off a cliff has to get ignored. Crazy. I'd love to try

Just remember after watching this that Joby had the best training available in the world. Some people should NOT be base jumping even with 200 skydives. Watch this video and enjoy his adventure. YOU WILL MOST LIKELY NOT GET THE SAME RESULTS OR YOU MAY EVEN DIE...

Ohhhh my God!!! Everything I have dreamed in my life in 1 video.Congratulation! Just: AMAZING!!

That makes me feel bad when the guy says when he was young his parents were told by his teacher that he was a dreamer and that was a bad thing. I have always taught my child, there is noting you cannot do. I remember being told what i was not allowed to do, but never, what I could do. We always need to let our children know that they can do whatever they put there mind to and want to do. The support from a parent or parents, are more beneficial than any other thing a child could ever have. Awesome video of this guy recording his journey from a normal person, to an extreme athlete you read about or see pictures of. What a inspiring video. Thanks bro for sharing your experience with the rest of us just watching and dreaming.

Wish I’d had great instruction like that when I started skydiving. The standup landings were impressive.

Absolutle amazing documentary. In fact i never leave any comments, this time i couldnt hold myslef. It is just right on time while struggling with direction, dreaming about base jumping, this guy refilled my plans with inspiration!

Loved it. Very inspiring. Maybe I'll get a chance to do some BASE yet. Surprised by some of the negative comments by the elitists. Who are you people who want to restrict it and make it harder for people to acheive their dreams? Suddenly you're an accomplished skydiver but with the attitude of those who who once upon a time, said people shouldn't skydive AT ALL. If it's my life, my choice. If I die, why is it 'your' problem? Let's all go back to 'prohibition' - yay!?!

Absolutely incredible Video, Ive been looking for something along the lines of this for a very long time, To kind of show me the road Im going to have to travel to become a certified skydiver and possibly earn my wingsuit one day. Cheers to you for sharing.

That first AFF jump landing was good, I remember my first ever landing, I was like a tumbleweed!

best basejumping dokumentary on youtube

Very good school/instructors, very, very helpful.

it"s good to have National Geografic as your sponsor !! amazing movie !!

You conquered Fear man. God bless You!! Great video

Great Video! Loved it!

This is what I have been looking for, my dream is to BASE jump wearing a squirrel suit in Switzerland and this has given me so much to look foreword to! I can't wait to join a brotherhood of few who are driven by passion for truly living LIFE!!!!!

I have watched one video where Jokke Sommer said he is afraid of heights, and he is one of the best ( my favorite ).

Awesome video. I don't know much about parachutes but those openings seemed hard! You can even hear him grunt.

Congratulations on your jumps. Looking forward to getting into Skydiving and BASE myself.

34:26 lmao “you have to perform, because if you don’t.. youre dead”

very touching. Let no one destroy your dreams.

that was really great , i think i should add base jumping to my to DO list :)

truly inspiring much love from Marksville la. aka. avoyelles parish💜

It's a Birdman Tracksuit ! Very nice documentation !!!!

wow, I was thinking bout AFF as a 1st step few weeks ago... man, Im scared of heights, nice vid, I like it

what a great story!!! welll done!!!!

Tis is my dream, i hope i do this some day! Amazingg

Congratulations buddy for what you have accomplished in such a short time, it would take a much longer time for most of the people and i realy would like to say that now you are a real SKYDIVER and will be come a great one. Parabéns !!!

Really enjoyed this...

Very inspiring, thank you :)

omg... the way he describes the dead air jump...... i need to do that. i just skydived for the first time and that was unbelivable. i need to do that!

great film. loved it.

This dude is awesome!

Awesome. At 41:45 it looks almost like a slider down jump.. he needs a new packer lol that was a hard opening

Amazing. Thank you.

NICE VIDEO GOOD ADVICE AND TUITION. !! IM ENVIOUS. !!

Awesome video...nice to see someone's journey into the world of base jumping ! Helps you picture the emotional journey as well... I know I'll go for it one day, but even though I have 100+ skydives..I don't feel ready yet :) I'll keep on jumping out of perfectly good airplanes until the moment is right !

Dude this is insane! Maybe in few years...

EPIC video!!

Is this guy on the base fatality list yet? Taking short cuts to base jumping is a solid plan to get on the list.

awesome video!

Yes, it is about $ 2500 to get to the A licence. Then you can rent the gear for around $65-80 / day ( like at Perris Valley Skydive). Jumps are around $ 22 / jump. So a day of skdiving, like 6 jumps, would cost around $ 215. Add gas and food plus around $ 50 if you want a packer to pack for you. Under $ 300 per day. Much less for wind tunnel training and it's very worth it.

Nice! Very Nice!

its good though as in a sense you get to learn the procedure from rookie(at base jumping) to being able to jump. No one is saying they will do it in 90 days, but they can learn from this guys experience about how that could approach the steps to becoming a base jumper

It was one hell of a jump. Yes you should gotten a lot out of it because it is right up there in crazy land. What a thrill.

That last slider up opening looked pretty hard. I’m sure he felt that for a few days.

42:45 ... right side... shadow face

f*cking phenomenal!! inspiring process to watch

Can't tell if he looks like R.A. Dickey or Bill Nye the Science Guy

Dustin is correct. The lower you go, the more dangerous it is. Correct, BASE rigs only have one chute, but there are multiple "malfunctions" that can be fixed given time and altitude.

Very inspiring. but all technical dreams needs a sponsor.

nice job

Amazing video mate. But 120mph wind exiting the aircraft? Sure the jump pilots go to slow safe cruise at around 80kts?

im more stoked than he is, i just want to send it already

proud for him.

Yeah, english isnt my mothertongue and i sometimes had to rewatch 3-4 times before get what the video said but it was worth it

top notch music in this whole documentary, damn

yes joby skydive,fly wingsuit and more

Yea this sport will make you get a bit choked up sometimes. Lots of chemicals and bonding with the best people and, unfortunately, losing some friends. Took 5 years, including more skydiving and BASE in the last year; I lost a friend that was just a state away. The day I found out was shocking and I wasn’t feeling real bad. The next day I was a crying baby for HOURS from the moment I woke up. It sucked! Getting choked up just thinking about it. I’m a skydiving instructor that looks for BASE jumps when I’m free. Gonna try to jump a huge antenna tomorrow.

I'm not mad lol, im just trying to keep you alive so you dont end up as a statistic. Its a reality check when you see a close friend bounce off the earth. Yes some people have started base without any experience but its a massive risk that I would not recommend to anyone. Plus skydiving is awesome fun as well you'd love it.

It would have been better if on the Perrine Bridge he would have said "Well that sounds easy, then why is my heart pounding so fast? The only thought on my mind is what on span am I doing?"

Jumping lower is actually more dangerous... less time for your parachute to open. Less time to deal with any malfunction.

great

He trained 30mis in wind tunnel? Wwow... that costs a load of money!!!! :DD

This is so much inspiring!))

8 to 10 jumps a day , I'm lucky to get three in :o

Good...

very brave

hell ya live on man

Was that a slider down packjob at the eiger?

Straight from the bridge to the Eiger? Ske-he-hetchy!

What an excellent adventure!! Blue Skies!! D-5699

This guy went from Perrine to the Alps in one step....???? Jezzzzzzzzzus

If national geographic payed of me to be a pro base jumper, i would be so happy

this will give me nightmares :(. I'm terrified of heights. But, as a first step, skydiving I will do. Sounds simple - jump and activate parachute regardless if you're on a helicopter, a balloon, or a mountain, but it's not.

somebody knows the music at 46:00? thanks

genial....

I just based jumped off a 85 story building wow what a rush

Anyone notice the colors red and blue used in every thing filmed lately? But what does it mean?

When are you base jumping back to the uk ?

95% Cash... 5% Everyone Else... 'Nuff said!!!... But it was entertaining... I love helicopters... And 8m speed wings... Thanks for posting...

I want to do this

i really like how you're walking to the balloon with your chest-strap undone.. shows how a total badass you are! ;)

Is it only me? I think I can’t even get myself out of that helicopter at 39:00 LOL 🙈

Okey, at first this documentary is awesome ! Than i got some questions. At the first jump, the very first jump of you, did you parachute got a small disfunction ? It looks like it... annnnnd, did you broke anythink ? You`re sound if you open the chute "ouuarrghhh" - and it doesnt looks that good... Nice work

40:18: when someone hugs you and your only parachute and slaps on the pins of your base container right before exit...

2008. Time goes by. Now there are more modern wingsuits, and drones for taking footage.

Soon this will be me ;-)

The AFF course cost about US $1300 and you have to make at least 150 jumps. So yeah it's kinda expensive, but it is totaly worth it!

I think he already knew how to jump, this is the guy that was with Jeb Corliss when he crashed on table mountain.