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Twin Falls, ID is right on the edge of the Snake River Canyon, with the Perrine Bridge connecting it to all things north of the town's location. We frequently

Twin Falls, ID is right on the edge of the Snake River Canyon, with the Perrine Bridge connecting it to all things north of the town's location. We frequently have bridge jumpers, as it is allowed. Last month a 73 year old guy died when his second parachute didn't deploy correctly. He needed the second parachute BECAUSE HE LIT THE FIRST ON FIRE! http://magicvalley.com/news/local/video-shows-base-jumper-on-fire-in-deadly-accident/article_1f8a8349-dc22-5d95-8e96-5222109d37ab.html http://magicvalley.com/news/local/video-shows-base-jumper-on... I don't mourn people who die doing crazy things, so long as they are smart enough to know better. For some people, this is how they celebrate life.

arca_vorago 11y ago
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.
- nosuchthing 11y ago
  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.
joshstrange 11y ago
For those looking for here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LzIWtE7a6k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LzIWtE7a6k the article linked above linked to a removed copy it appears.
sf_basejumper 11y ago
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouicSLOc_K8 is to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfipAgNRDx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfipAgNRDx0
ChristianGeek 11y ago
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.

arca_vorago 11y ago

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.

nosuchthing 11y ago
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.

joshstrange 11y ago

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

sf_basejumper 11y ago

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouicSLOc_K8 is to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfipAgNRDx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfipAgNRDx0

ChristianGeek 11y ago

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.