+mrkarlhey thanks very much. I would love to do more of this stuff, i just dont know how to go about it. I have a full hour talk properly prepared as well much better than this one!!
+Chris “Douggs” Mcdougall Either do I mate. I've been an avid watcher of TED and yourself (on a former channel of mine with a popular playlist heavily featuring you) for years though, and I think they'd be lucky to have you. Putting that playlist together over the years let me live the dream through you guys. It was a genuine shock for me when Ludo died because Jokke's stuff also featured heavily. Anyway, thanks for the memories and stay safe. Respect to all your late friends too. I'm sure they'd be proud.
I only skydive and Im at 205 jumps, here and there I think about doing base but always punt the idea saying "Maybe later down the road." This video is incredible and very informative presented in such a true and honest way. Thanks Chris for the knowledge. Hope you are still teaching base for when the day comes that I feel Im ready.
What an amazing video! I always wanted to know how people like Dougs and Dan keep doing this and while others seem to keep dying. Dougs gave for me one of the most humble and informative presentions of BASE you could ever find. He also admitted himself he pushed his luck at times. It's funny because there is a video where even Jeb said Dougs on the troll wall was doing super dangerous stuff, thats something coming from Jeb! Keep going Dougs!! Awesome video.
I've been skydiving for 3 years, year round. Been working in skydiving as a coach and packer since last summer. I did my first 3 BASE jumps at Perrine last summer. Just got my first BASE container a week ago. I'm trying to take this slow and learn as best as I can. Keep it simple and make the best of whatever happens. Trust your instincts. We're connected to fate, and this 6th sense exists with us to serve us. We don't know what happens after we die, but let's just assume it's not nearly as beautiful as the existence we all share right NOW.
Awesome talk dude. I don't base jump or skydive, but I really enjoy listening to people like yourself who do. You have such a unique perspective on life and risk. Embracing the danger, controlling what you can and trusting in the result. You are a truly impressive person.
This guy oozes wisdom in what is a very dangerous domain. I love the overriding philosophy/message he conveys of tread carefully where fools rush in - just as applicable to so many other domains in this world. He sure is right "you are dead forever".
Douggs some good stuff there! I'm nowhere near BASE jumping but it's got loaaaads to do with skydiving itself! Hope you're all well, hope to see you soon!
Thanks for this chris! great speech and i love your passion!, this deserve so much more views!! Me and my crew have never seen the carnage, we are all about safety, if you want to do a 3 gainer do a one gainer relax enjoy the show, stay calm this is not table tennis. BUT still who knows maybe we are in a bubble without even knowing.?? once again great speech thank you chris. HAPPY FUCKING DAYS I LOVE WHEN YOU SAY THAT :D greating from sweden+norway.
Such a good video Douggs - so many golden nuggets of information and psychological tips to give one a better chance of survival. So much of this wisdom is also very transferable to other dangerous activities (eg. motorbikes). Had I thought a bit like this, maybe the 21year old me wouldn't have done a 180 degree toggle turn at 100ft that ended in a helicopter trip to the ER and a backbrace for weeks - I had recently seen Point Break and thought I was Johnny Utah.. "young dumb and full of... " the medic in the helicopter soon brought me back down to reality. This video will undoubtedly save multiple lives even if it can't be accurately quantified as everything is very sensitive to initial conditions. Well done sir - you set the standard for BASE education. I am currently sitting on the sidelines from Skydiving as I have a young son - he needs his dad around more than I need to go jumping - yet I yearn to go. And base jumping wise, I still have yet to do one (I had planned to get involved in the 90s but always delayed knowing the sport would progres, equipment get better etc.) - but the goal now is to get into to it in my 60s when my boy can fend for himself - save something for the future right!! Knowing this motivates me to keep fit, supple, eat well for that challenge in later life. Blue Skies and on heading openings - SImon, France
This was really moving, I’d love to hear more of your talks you have a serious knack for it an absolutely smashed it. This can apply to so many different aspects of life.
That was an excellent breakdown how to minimize risk. I don't BASE jump, but the thought process can be applied to anything from riding a bike to BASE jumping. It's an everyday (sometimes every minute) action that one can take to ensure longevity. Again, excellent presentation and thank you for sharing!
You need a sports agent Douggs. It's their job to get to get you on air, they get paid when you do so they're motivated. I'd think you would be an agents dream.
Never heard a jumper with his experience give credit to my sport of Paragliding before like he has in this video. Much appreciated. Thanks for posting.
Douggs - this is a great presentation and is relevant to so many situations not just skydiving and BASE. I agree with the other comments posted - you would be awesome doing a TED Talk. Also love watching your LTBJ videos too (One day maybe but got to get to C Licence first !!)
Nice speech, I'm a huge fan of your work even if I'm no base jumper but a humble paraglider I see some useful infos on how not getting hurt. Hoping to buy you a beer if I cross you in kandersteg or lauterbrunnen. Blue skies
I loved the bit about on-heading openings. Be kind, do well, do things that IF someones keeping track up there, karma or anything at all, things that you know help others, just might help you too...
Its obviously a different scale, but a lot of the things you said in this talk can apply to other extreme sports or hobbies. A lot of motorcyclists and mountain bikers would do good to hear this advice.
fuckin a, thanks for the inpiration and wise words dude! just getting into skydiving and cant wait to join your LTBJ course! big love n keep on smashing it!
finally had a moment to sit still and watch this... strong work mate! even though i don't really like you, you really nailed it. ok i lied, see ya in a couple weeks broham. :)
People, base jumping is not for everyone. Just because it looks nice cool and crazy you need to really think if you're prepared to enter this world. Start with skydiving, be very proficient and good in many disciplines and then do a self awareness session with your self and ask yourself if you really want to base jump.
It was obvious you were gonna do big things man! Did you ever stay in touch with Swedish Pete from Bairnsdale ? only he did my AFF and I tried looking him up on LinkedIn but couldn't find him.
Wow. Being 15 years old and only having rope-jumped from a 72 meter bridge twice, this opened up my eyes. I never really considered just how high of a chance there is not to just mess up in one jump but mess up even after years of experience. I'm going skydiving when I turn 16 and hope to begin B.A.S.E jumping at 19 or 20. Thanks Chris for this video, it really helped me out. Stay safe!😉
+Brooklyn Knights If you're form Brooklyn, you're in the USA, so you fall under the jurisdiction of the USPA. They require you to be 18 to start skydiving.
@@harorider96 bro you're way cool,I'm just playing with you.....wait that didn't sound right, erase that, I've been up for 4 days and I'm really stoned right now. There that was better: )
Douggs.... What a great presentation! Kudos to you for sharing your experience...it's rare and so valuable. I used to jump with Rick and Randy Harrison but only out of moving objects. Lol! I have never based jumped. But I have to admit, I think about it often. If I ever did ... it would be after your training! Time for a TED talk!
Great presentation. I did my AFF at Bairnsdale in Victoria '99 with Pete Lungren and Paul Hill and met you and Wildman when you were starting out. You were flying camera - and doing headdown. Def one for TED.
Holy fuck man i already knew i'll loved you ( no homo XD ) just looking at you jumping eheh.....well...this video is very helpfull for me, a future skydiver
Personal notes about this talk. Douggs was kind enough to share some knowledge about his extensive carrer as a BASE jumper and a teacher of such discipline, mostly from his personal experience. How little mistakes add up to a catastrophe. This sport is fun and it can be quite simple but very unforgiving. Get REGA. 0:00 Intro Experience, state of his BASE career and his relationship to wing suit proximity at the time. 1:50 LUCK Develop your jar of skill while keeping your jar of luck as full as you can 4:48 SAFETY We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Be aware of your surroundings as a good habit to have in everyday life and in BASE jumping. We are already doing something stupid so let’s be smart about it. 6:00 FEAR Stay scared, the only person in control of your life is you.It’s important to focus 100% 9:17 COMPLACENCY The great enemy of BASE jumping. Don’t think it can’t happen to you because it can. Bubbles analogy where at any given time it can burst on you or anyone around you. Dictionary definition by Merriam-Webster "Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies" 11:50 KNOWLEDGE Read The Great Book of BASE. Learn from the elder’s experience and how he makes a point on continue to pursue learning either personally or by helping others. 13:23 ETHICS Don’t shit where you eat.Help the sport grow, take good care of your objects, help others learn and stay safe. 15:40 KNOW YOU LIMITS (ego part 1) Confidence and arrogance is a very fine line. You can make mistakes, don’t push your limits constantly and you will get rewarded, be patient in your progression. 18:36 KNOW WHEN TO PULL BACK (ego part 2) Talks about personal experience I run t 30% to 50% Don’t live in 100% because that means you have nothing left to give, it’s important to build up. 24:08 CONTINUE SKYDIVING Skydiving is really expensive but it’s necessary and it’s been lost the last few years. 25:05 CAMERA SAFETY No point dying for a f**king Gopro. 26:02 THE WEATHER (ego part 3) Recommends learning to paraglide and how paramount being aware of the weather is for BASE jumping. If it’s not fit for jumping, go get a beer, the cliffs are going to be there tomorrow. 28:30 GEAR AND GEAR CHECKS Check everything military style, this sport is very unforgiving. 30:33 VISUALISATION For good scenarios and bad ones as well, suited for the task at hand. Give yourself the best chance of surviving all the time. 33:51 WINGSUIT PROGRESSION Enjoy the progression every step of the way, there’s no need to rush. Once you die it’s forever. 36:12 THE FUTURE It’s really important to save something for tomorrow. The older you get the better it becomes. 38:07 CLOSING STATEMENT Enjoy making memories with your friends. Be safe and stay alive until the very end.
Thanks for posting this. I've never jumped, but plan to and I'm glad I watched this. I feel your thoughts apply to many other sports without much margin for error.
While he is talking as a wise experienced guy... I got the feeling that he hasn’t really realized yet that his friends are actually -dead- ... pour Soul ...
I don't know anything about base jumping, I just think your videos are cool. However, it is always inspiring to listen to someone speak about something they are enthusiastic about. Keep up the good work.
Really appreciate this video. I'm new and super conservative, but at that almost 100 jump # where I see other people who started when I did started to push boundaries that I have no intention of pushing anytime soon and it's always nice hearing to experts tell you when they've backed off of jumps or made the decision to have a beer instead.
Hey Douggs, Love the whole speech, the start was great about luck/Safety..I work for myself as an Electrician .. this is very relevant to my work now (I can't see or smell electricity). Positive fear is very relevant. Thanks again Chris, Cheers, take care mate. Adam Glazner....
“I try to mix it up so l don’t become complacent” l love that bit of advice. Deaths like Angelo Grubisic’s in Saudi Arabis in 2019 have played on my mind one how easy it is for it to all be over instantly for no reason other than for what could could be complacency.
Mate that was great, never met you personally god knows why , i knew coomsey briefly, we met at tyagara and toogoollawah did some fun jumps, remember him jumping in a suit and tie hilarious loved him..i worked at byron for a year with scambo,bart,ray,tania, pommy ollie,Dawsey,Timmy,Alby, Gabe ,and a few others used to slip off with floydy in his camper bless him.. also have a good friend Sylvan Vietch, you may know who jumps base lots, him and i know each other from working in Spain, i did manage 2 jumps in Lauterbrunnan from Gimmelwald with Ulli a work friend a few years ago, i don't think they jump that exit any longer, unfortunately we lost a friend stefan on that trip, also later another friend of mine slipped on exit with a wing suit , your talk is spot on mate so much resinated with me and now 61 seeing the world with different eyes and slowing down but still having fun i get that, big respect to you fella for all you have done for the sport in so many ways I've taught aff with 3000 sky dives but trust me my ass was twitching on that exit but focus good exit, on heading opening and ........ fucking HUUUge irreversible reward cheers mate your a legend.Andy G.
Awesome talk Douggs! Thank you so much for such an honest, down to earth and humble sharing! More experienced jumpers should do the same! I feel there are so many guys at the top level, and who so many new fliers emulate...and who certainly have a lot of knowledge, but are not sharing! Biggest points for me were... Don't rush, know your limits, and it's OK to back off a jump! Save some for tomorrow! --- Great advice! Hope one day learn from you personally. Safe jumping and keep teaching! We need it!
This would have made a great TED Talk. Great stuff, stay safe.
+R3G3N3SIS 2 I second this
+mrkarlhey thanks very much. I would love to do more of this stuff, i just dont know how to go about it. I have a full hour talk properly prepared as well much better than this one!!
+R3G3N3SIS 2 thanks very much, i would love to do a ted X talk one day!!! i just dont know how
+Chris “Douggs” Mcdougall Either do I mate. I've been an avid watcher of TED and yourself (on a former channel of mine with a popular playlist heavily featuring you) for years though, and I think they'd be lucky to have you. Putting that playlist together over the years let me live the dream through you guys. It was a genuine shock for me when Ludo died because Jokke's stuff also featured heavily. Anyway, thanks for the memories and stay safe. Respect to all your late friends too. I'm sure they'd be proud.
+Chris “Douggs” Mcdougall
Clair Marie was on Ted X talking about her BASE life
How far you've come. One of the few wise old men of BASE. Thanks for passing across your wisdom and experience to others in your amazing sport.
I only skydive and Im at 205 jumps, here and there I think about doing base but always punt the idea saying "Maybe later down the road." This video is incredible and very informative presented in such a true and honest way. Thanks Chris for the knowledge. Hope you are still teaching base for when the day comes that I feel Im ready.
How are you doing so far? Yancey Anderson
Did you up trying BASE out?
@@Jaxwildin Damn, he is not responding...
@@rubenbaczo8497 I know :(((
"You don't have to rush, because you're dead forever"
Just as good as the first time. Good stuff bro, I'm glad you posted this video!
can someone speak up on the andrenochrome industry please?
What an amazing video!
I always wanted to know how people like Dougs and Dan keep doing this and while others seem to keep dying. Dougs gave for me one of the most humble and informative presentions of BASE you could ever find. He also admitted himself he pushed his luck at times. It's funny because there is a video where even Jeb said Dougs on the troll wall was doing super dangerous stuff, thats something coming from Jeb!
Keep going Dougs!! Awesome video.
This was a fucking good talk, Douggs. Keep jumping, I'll keep watching!
I've been skydiving for 3 years, year round. Been working in skydiving as a coach and packer since last summer. I did my first 3 BASE jumps at Perrine last summer. Just got my first BASE container a week ago. I'm trying to take this slow and learn as best as I can. Keep it simple and make the best of whatever happens. Trust your instincts. We're connected to fate, and this 6th sense exists with us to serve us. We don't know what happens after we die, but let's just assume it's not nearly as beautiful as the existence we all share right NOW.
Awesome bro!!!
For Sure
"having to go through life, having the best time of your life without all your best friends there to be with you, it f***** sucks". feel it brother ❤️
Yes very profound.
Awesome talk dude. I don't base jump or skydive, but I really enjoy listening to people like yourself who do. You have such a unique perspective on life and risk. Embracing the danger, controlling what you can and trusting in the result. You are a truly impressive person.
+plus18HC thanks heaps :)
“Respect the Doug who is old in a sport where most die young”
You should definitely give a TED talk on your story and how BASE has taught you all these valuable lessons man
Great talk. I listened to it in the background while working. Had to go back and actually watch it again.
I'm very grateful for this video Douggs. Thank you for the courage to present it!
This guy oozes wisdom in what is a very dangerous domain. I love the overriding philosophy/message he conveys of tread carefully where fools rush in - just as applicable to so many other domains in this world. He sure is right "you are dead forever".
Douggs some good stuff there! I'm nowhere near BASE jumping but it's got loaaaads to do with skydiving itself! Hope you're all well, hope to see you soon!
Thanks for this chris! great speech and i love your passion!, this deserve so much more views!! Me and my crew have never seen the carnage, we are all about safety, if you want to do a 3 gainer do a one gainer relax enjoy the show, stay calm this is not table tennis.
BUT still who knows maybe we are in a bubble without even knowing.?? once again great speech thank you chris. HAPPY FUCKING DAYS I LOVE WHEN YOU SAY THAT :D greating from sweden+norway.
Such a good video Douggs - so many golden nuggets of information and psychological tips to give one a better chance of survival. So much of this wisdom is also very transferable to other dangerous activities (eg. motorbikes). Had I thought a bit like this, maybe the 21year old me wouldn't have done a 180 degree toggle turn at 100ft that ended in a helicopter trip to the ER and a backbrace for weeks - I had recently seen Point Break and thought I was Johnny Utah.. "young dumb and full of... " the medic in the helicopter soon brought me back down to reality. This video will undoubtedly save multiple lives even if it can't be accurately quantified as everything is very sensitive to initial conditions. Well done sir - you set the standard for BASE education. I am currently sitting on the sidelines from Skydiving as I have a young son - he needs his dad around more than I need to go jumping - yet I yearn to go. And base jumping wise, I still have yet to do one (I had planned to get involved in the 90s but always delayed knowing the sport would progres, equipment get better etc.) - but the goal now is to get into to it in my 60s when my boy can fend for himself - save something for the future right!! Knowing this motivates me to keep fit, supple, eat well for that challenge in later life. Blue Skies and on heading openings - SImon, France
Thanks so much for this Chris, I just recently started to get into Base jumping, and this was very much needed to see.
You should definitely give a TED talk on your story and how BASE has taught you all these valuable lessons man
Great video thanks. Useful for speedflying and all risk sports as well.
This was really moving, I’d love to hear more of your talks you have a serious knack for it an absolutely smashed it. This can apply to so many different aspects of life.
That was an excellent breakdown how to minimize risk. I don't BASE jump, but the thought process can be applied to anything from riding a bike to BASE jumping. It's an everyday (sometimes every minute) action that one can take to ensure longevity. Again, excellent presentation and thank you for sharing!
This was a fantastic video but is anyone else craving pie?
You need a sports agent Douggs. It's their job to get to get you on air, they get paid when you do so they're motivated. I'd think you would be an agents dream.
+Weenie and the Butt i have been looking but cant find any mate. i would love that!
andrenochrome industry?
@@trishaa6636 seriously? You're joking, right?
Very nicely done! This would make a great TED Talk
Never heard a jumper with his experience give credit to my sport of Paragliding before like he has in this video. Much appreciated. Thanks for posting.
Dwight Bernheimer thanks
Douggs - this is a great presentation and is relevant to so many situations not just skydiving and BASE. I agree with the other comments posted - you would be awesome doing a TED Talk. Also love watching your LTBJ videos too (One day maybe but got to get to C Licence first !!)
Great stuff Dougg. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from Sweden.
can someone speak up on the andrenochrome industry ?
Nice speech, I'm a huge fan of your work even if I'm no base jumper but a humble paraglider I see some useful infos on how not getting hurt. Hoping to buy you a beer if I cross you in kandersteg or lauterbrunnen. Blue skies
Really really nice video Chris I love it so thumbs up 👍
I loved the bit about on-heading openings. Be kind, do well, do things that IF someones keeping track up there, karma or anything at all, things that you know help others, just might help you too...
Amazing video, thx Chris
Soooo important words! Thank you for uploading this!
For some reason, I feel like Douggs will never die from B.A.S.E. jumping. If he does, I'll be sad for weeks.
Excellent talk! You're a great speaker - I would love it if you did more work like this.
Thanks man! Very nice!
Its obviously a different scale, but a lot of the things you said in this talk can apply to other extreme sports or hobbies. A lot of motorcyclists and mountain bikers would do good to hear this advice.
fuckin a, thanks for the inpiration and wise words dude! just getting into skydiving and cant wait to join your LTBJ course! big love n keep on smashing it!
You give sach good advice
finally had a moment to sit still and watch this... strong work mate! even though i don't really like you, you really nailed it. ok i lied, see ya in a couple weeks broham. :)
andrenochrome industry?
People, base jumping is not for everyone. Just because it looks nice cool and crazy you need to really think if you're prepared to enter this world. Start with skydiving, be very proficient and good in many disciplines and then do a self awareness session with your self and ask yourself if you really want to base jump.
If its windy, just go for a beer.
Good rule of thumb
Great presentation man!
It was obvious you were gonna do big things man! Did you ever stay in touch with Swedish Pete from Bairnsdale ? only he did my AFF and I tried looking him up on LinkedIn but couldn't find him.
+Austen Sambrook yep, he is on there mate
Wow. Being 15 years old and only having rope-jumped from a 72 meter bridge twice, this opened up my eyes. I never really considered just how high of a chance there is not to just mess up in one jump but mess up even after years of experience. I'm going skydiving when I turn 16 and hope to begin B.A.S.E jumping at 19 or 20. Thanks Chris for this video, it really helped me out. Stay safe!😉
+Brooklyn Knights awesome!!
+Brooklyn Knights If you're form Brooklyn, you're in the USA, so you fall under the jurisdiction of the USPA. They require you to be 18 to start skydiving.
+Anonymous User but that's why I'm doing it in Ukraine
Brooklyn Knights Good luck
Recommendation: check out topgunbase.ws/ . Take some time to read ALL the blog entries. It's really good.
What a fantastic presentation. Held my attention from start to finish. Top notch mate.
Damn good video for BASE jumpers, will continue to keep all of this in mind. Moab from march 19th to the 23rd, anyone interested in a meet up?
you still alive?
@@harorider96 OK I'm stoned, sorry dude you don't have to be so crusty to me. Do you want me to mail you a stick of bud???
@@harorider96 bro you're way cool,I'm just playing with you.....wait that didn't sound right, erase that, I've been up for 4 days and I'm really stoned right now. There that was better: )
I let the ads play all the way homie!
For some reason, This makes me want Pies.
never been skydiving or base jumping but i really enjoyed your talk douggs. Its a fascinating insight into a sport that's so amazing to watch.
Thank you so much for this.
Douggs.... What a great presentation! Kudos to you for sharing your experience...it's rare and so valuable. I used to jump with Rick and Randy Harrison but only out of moving objects. Lol! I have never based jumped. But I have to admit, I think about it often. If I ever did ... it would be after your training! Time for a TED talk!
I never jumped nor did any other extreme sport, and yet I've learned so much from this. thanks!
Nice one, thanks for the wise words!!!
Was at Kuala Lumpur watching you in 2007. You’ve come such a long way! Congrats
Found it, Chris.
The casual way he talks about "all of us have lost mates" and "all my old friends are dead doing this" is kind of haunting....
It is not ideal thats for sure. My role in the sport is to keep people alive now and show them how to be safe
How many skydive jumps did you guys have before getting into base? I often hear you should have > 250 ?
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A lot of these points are very valid in the skydiving world. Awesome video mate.
And for wingsuit and for paragliding or soaring or for that matter any airsport
Good stuff, point taken.
I begin skydiving in a week, and that was the perfect video for me !
Great presentation. I did my AFF at Bairnsdale in Victoria '99 with Pete Lungren and Paul Hill and met you and Wildman when you were starting out. You were flying camera - and doing headdown. Def one for TED.
can we speak on the luck of the andrenochromeidustry?
@@trishaa6636 Take that bullshit elsewhere, what in the actual Fuck is wrong with you? No one came here to talk about that
Holy fuck man i already knew i'll loved you ( no homo XD ) just looking at you jumping eheh.....well...this video is very helpfull for me, a future skydiver
great talk ,,,,hopefully you will have saved a life or to ,,,from a old hang glideing dude,, keep up the good work ,,,
Iv only been watching for a week or soo now. But wut a true inspiration. Sending positive vibes from Canada
This talk was great and can apply to many fields of activity. Not only is the info great but you are an enjoyable speaker as well
Personal notes about this talk.
Douggs was kind enough to share some knowledge about his extensive carrer as a BASE jumper and a teacher of such discipline, mostly from his personal experience.
How little mistakes add up to a catastrophe.
This sport is fun and it can be quite simple but very unforgiving.
Get REGA.
0:00 Intro
Experience, state of his BASE career and his relationship to wing suit proximity at the time.
1:50 LUCK
Develop your jar of skill while keeping your jar of luck as full as you can
4:48 SAFETY
We don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Be aware of your surroundings as a good habit to have in everyday life and in BASE jumping. We are already doing something stupid so let’s be smart about it.
6:00 FEAR
Stay scared, the only person in control of your life is you.It’s important to focus 100%
9:17 COMPLACENCY
The great enemy of BASE jumping. Don’t think it can’t happen to you because it can.
Bubbles analogy where at any given time it can burst on you or anyone around you.
Dictionary definition by Merriam-Webster
"Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies"
11:50 KNOWLEDGE
Read The Great Book of BASE. Learn from the elder’s experience and how he makes a point on continue to pursue learning either personally or by helping others.
13:23 ETHICS
Don’t shit where you eat.Help the sport grow, take good care of your objects, help others learn and stay safe.
15:40 KNOW YOU LIMITS (ego part 1)
Confidence and arrogance is a very fine line. You can make mistakes, don’t push your limits constantly and you will get rewarded, be patient in your progression.
18:36 KNOW WHEN TO PULL BACK (ego part 2)
Talks about personal experience I run t 30% to 50% Don’t live in 100% because that means you have nothing left to give, it’s important to build up.
24:08 CONTINUE SKYDIVING
Skydiving is really expensive but it’s necessary and it’s been lost the last few years.
25:05 CAMERA SAFETY
No point dying for a f**king Gopro.
26:02 THE WEATHER (ego part 3)
Recommends learning to paraglide and how paramount being aware of the weather is for BASE jumping.
If it’s not fit for jumping, go get a beer, the cliffs are going to be there tomorrow.
28:30 GEAR AND GEAR CHECKS
Check everything military style, this sport is very unforgiving.
30:33 VISUALISATION
For good scenarios and bad ones as well, suited for the task at hand. Give yourself the best chance of surviving all the time.
33:51 WINGSUIT PROGRESSION
Enjoy the progression every step of the way, there’s no need to rush. Once you die it’s forever.
36:12 THE FUTURE
It’s really important to save something for tomorrow. The older you get the better it becomes.
38:07 CLOSING STATEMENT
Enjoy making memories with your friends. Be safe and stay alive until the very end.
Any constructive criticism will be much appreciated.
27:20 "assumption- mother of all fuckups" - thats mint😀
Brilliant talk, was only gonna watch the first few minutes but was hooked right to the end
ive never been base jumping and im not sure if i will yet but this even gave me some great insight on being a safe skydiver
Thanks for posting this. I've never jumped, but plan to and I'm glad I watched this. I feel your thoughts apply to many other sports without much margin for error.
While he is talking as a wise experienced guy... I got the feeling that he hasn’t really realized yet that his friends are actually -dead- ... pour Soul ...
schuberschubs they all know what they’re getting into and it’s worth it for them
I don't know anything about base jumping, I just think your videos are cool. However, it is always inspiring to listen to someone speak about something they are enthusiastic about.
Keep up the good work.
You're the best mate, really nice, helpfull and clever speech congratulations
That one dislike will surelly die soon
Forget BASE, that was inspirational.
Your a inspiration buddy absolute legend
Really good words Douggs !
Stay safe mate !
Jean-Michel
This guy nearly died in front of inside edition who were doing a story on dead base/wingsuit
14:10 Vegan Vibes!
Really appreciate this video. I'm new and super conservative, but at that almost 100 jump # where I see other people who started when I did started to push boundaries that I have no intention of pushing anytime soon and it's always nice hearing to experts tell you when they've backed off of jumps or made the decision to have a beer instead.
Hey Douggs, Love the whole speech, the start was great about luck/Safety..I work for myself as an Electrician .. this is very relevant to my work now (I can't see or smell electricity). Positive fear is very relevant.
Thanks again Chris, Cheers, take care mate.
Adam Glazner....
+Aydm cool as mate! thanks
So humble Douggs! Best video I've watched
I can call myself inspired
what a good talk, thanks for sharing in RUclips!
Thanks a lot for this upload ! super educational.
he is living at Eiger right?
Thanks for this Douggs. Great words.
at 27 minutes: what's so bad about "being in the clouds for two minutes"?
great speech though!
+Lutschenka X you cant see where you are going.
good looking out.....
Your a champ douggs Stay safe
Fuck this is fascinating
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Thank you for this video!
Sorry stupid question here!
Is that Armin Holzer at 8:40 ?
This session is so informative, what a legend 🔥
wow youre amazing chris
“I try to mix it up so l don’t become complacent” l love that bit of advice. Deaths like Angelo Grubisic’s in Saudi Arabis in 2019 have played on my mind one how easy it is for it to all be over instantly for no reason other than for what could could be complacency.
Mate that was great, never met you personally god knows why , i knew coomsey briefly, we met at tyagara and toogoollawah did some fun jumps, remember him jumping in a suit and tie hilarious loved him..i worked at byron for a year with scambo,bart,ray,tania, pommy ollie,Dawsey,Timmy,Alby, Gabe ,and a few others used to slip off with floydy in his camper bless him.. also have a good friend Sylvan Vietch, you may know who jumps base lots, him and i know each other from working in Spain, i did manage 2 jumps in Lauterbrunnan from Gimmelwald with Ulli a work friend a few years ago, i don't think they jump that exit any longer, unfortunately we lost a friend stefan on that trip, also later another friend of mine slipped on exit with a wing suit , your talk is spot on mate so much resinated with me and now 61 seeing the world with different eyes and slowing down but still having fun i get that, big respect to you fella for all you have done for the sport in so many ways I've taught aff with 3000 sky dives but trust me my ass was twitching on that exit but focus good exit, on heading opening and ........ fucking HUUUge irreversible reward cheers mate your a legend.Andy G.
Awesome talk Douggs! Thank you so much for such an honest, down to earth and humble sharing! More experienced jumpers should do the same! I feel there are so many guys at the top level, and who so many new fliers emulate...and who certainly have a lot of knowledge, but are not sharing! Biggest points for me were... Don't rush, know your limits, and it's OK to back off a jump! Save some for tomorrow! --- Great advice! Hope one day learn from you personally. Safe jumping and keep teaching! We need it!