Notice how the jumpers swing their arms back towards their feet during the jump, a tactic called tracking. Tracking alters their body position, and thus, the airflow as they fall towards the ground. It allows jumpers to cover more distance horizontally and "track" away from objects. The Burj Dubai steadily grows wider at its base, making tracking a necessary component of the jump in order to adequately separate themselves and their canopies from any hazards during the deployment of their main chutes.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
BASE Jumping the Tallest Building in the World
Pretty incredible story about two BASE jumpers who set their sights on the virgin jump off of the Burj Dubai while it was still under construction. Not only were these two men meticulous and thorough with their planning but they were also creative and patient with their execution.
Notice how the jumpers swing their arms back towards their feet during the jump, a tactic called tracking. Tracking alters their body position, and thus, the airflow as they fall towards the ground. It allows jumpers to cover more distance horizontally and "track" away from objects. The Burj Dubai steadily grows wider at its base, making tracking a necessary component of the jump in order to adequately separate themselves and their canopies from any hazards during the deployment of their main chutes.
Notice how the jumpers swing their arms back towards their feet during the jump, a tactic called tracking. Tracking alters their body position, and thus, the airflow as they fall towards the ground. It allows jumpers to cover more distance horizontally and "track" away from objects. The Burj Dubai steadily grows wider at its base, making tracking a necessary component of the jump in order to adequately separate themselves and their canopies from any hazards during the deployment of their main chutes.
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