I just want to point out something that might be relevant, namely that as a combat vet, I learned that adrenaline is a drug like no other, and it's also extremely addictive. A key point that many adventure seekers fail to take into account, and I think it can sometimes adversely affect their analysis of situations at the moment of truth. Always be prepared to call something like this off, up to the very last moment, don't let the excitement or pressure overcome the logical side of things.

I really hope more studies are done about how adrenaline addiction adversely affects behavior of people, particularly in jobs where adrenaline inducing events are common, i.e. police, sports/athletes.

For those looking for here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LzIWtE7a6k the article linked above linked to a removed copy it appears.

This is like equating those who drive jeeps on two wheels to everyday drivers.

That incident is as relevant to everyday BASE jumping as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouicSLOc_K8 is to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfipAgNRDx0

I feel bad for his family, but that's a Darwin Award winner if I ever saw one. Unless he had a terminal illness. Then I applaud him.