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Old 23-12-2009, 09:44 PM
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Default British Base Jumper Dies In Switzerland
Not sure if anyone here uses the site 28dayslater.co.uk, but Downfallen from that site has sadly passed away after a base jump went wrong.

If anyone here is interested in urban exploration or base jumping, you'll love his videos which are a fitting tribute, with some stunning photography and video footage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yyuyw...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBrUX...eature=related

And a news story - http://genevalunch.com/blog/2009/12/...-roads-trains/
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Old 23-12-2009, 09:50 PM
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Ive always been a big fan of Shane McConkey, he died early last year skiing/base jumping.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtXt_UsZ4YQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXQpG...eature=related
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From what I understand he was some kind of legend in that scene. Would seriously advise taking a look at the videos as they're fantastic.
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havent been on 28dayslater for a while, everytime i went on there i was on it til the early hours
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Old 23-12-2009, 10:25 PM
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havent been on 28dayslater for a while, everytime i went on there i was on it til the early hours
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Old 24-12-2009, 09:48 AM
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so sad,,, and them videos and photographs are simply stunning

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amazing video's

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Stuning pics/vids, RIP
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Terrible news - RIP. All because he slipped.

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Shame, I really would love to do a base jump too.

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