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On 16 January 2012 Jeb suffered multiple leg fractures in an accident while BASE jumping off Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa. He appeared to strike with his feet, probably pulling up to make the edge, spinning 30 meters out before deploying his chute. He was airlifted out by the Red Cross Air Mercy Service Augusta 119"

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Yeah they call it "proxy" flying. As in close "proximity" to the walls/outcroppings/etc. You know, because you have to have something to do when skydiving isn't enough, then BASE jumping isn't enough, and then BASE jumping with a wing-suit just doesn't cut it.
Old 02-21-2012, 11:31 AM
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