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  • He looks like Quentin Tarantinos cooler older brother

  • RIP UELI :(

  • F**K OF YOUR TOP COMMENTS.

    R.I.P. Ueli ;(

  • r.i.p ueli :(

    

  • RedBull allso gives you WINS ....just ask vettel

  • Rest in peace Ueli Gegenschatz.

  • Interviewer chick is such a downer.

  • Legit.

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  • good work man

  • Thanks for the reply! I have physical impairments that stop me from that sort of activity, I live my dreams through people that can share this excitement through modern technology. Keep it up.

    Peace

  • I think this man is a robot sent from outer space to fool earthlings.....

  • @yibideeyeah ..there is a whole world outside your hood, just make an effort to see it. I was sky diving when I

    was 17.

  • on my way to work on picking up some red bull and jumping of a bridge, I should be able to fly....

  • For a kid just sittin in his room on the computer, this is inspiring as fuck.

  • R.I.P. Ueli

  • R.I.P. a loss of a true legend

  • theres no 13:16!!!!

  • how'd he die?

  • @aboutokillakid a gust of wind hit him when he was jumping off the sunrise tower in switzerland and he hit the ground. But he didn't die instantly, he died two days later.

  • @dukeaddict237 well thats fuckin sad

  • what's the music?

    rip ueli

  • RIP Ueli.

  • WOWWWW!!! That is just Intense!!! The flying squirrel idea, brilliant...... Im sure this wingsuit flying will be modified somehow, thanks Ueli, you will always be missed,RIP.

  • If you sound like Arnie, you probably would kick ass like that too.

  • @11:50 ..."some people have crazy ideas"...lol.

  • Transformer 3 I think there was pple flying with the winsuit it was epic

  • this daredevil died, now he's flying with angels

  • Can anyone tell me what that thing was at the end? With all the bubbles?

  • Did this guy die?

  • @Popacrakapopa yes unfortunately

  • i wanna be like this guy when i grow up....

  • not talking only about this vid, but about the whole youtube videos. Why people dislike things that has no reason to be disliked?? someone who watches this probably was looking for it. It's like there's a secret community of dislikers that exists only to dislike videos, damn! And yes, it was a relief..

  • "some people have crazy ideas"

    comes from a guy who jumps off of a bridge from a moving truck.

  • 4:22 - bottom right - facepalm - haha!

  • RIP Ueli, thanks for helping to push the sport forward

  • R.I.P. the man only did things we wish for.

  • R.I.P Ueli

    

  • @Revvinacid hahahaha!

  • come fly with me !!

  • I'm in my fifties & should be thinking that this is nuts, but instead I'm wondering if I should look into getting me a wingsuit.

  • Rest in peace, Ueli.

  • They would probably only fall at 35mph is it werent for the huge weight of their balls

  • rest in peace, ueli gegenschatz....

  • @ituber09 his name translates to against treasure.

  • I actually started crying from watching this video. Just the look of flying in general and how easy him and his team do it make flying in general much more tangible for the human race.

    According to other comments, he died from wind that hit him and knocked him off balance. If this is true, then he truly lived life doing what most others wish and want to do. May you rest in peace.

  • Man, if the guy is going down, he's not FLYING!!! He's FALLING!!! Right?!?

  • @gersonuk Flying is just falling with style. Same as walking is just falling forward and putting a foot out before you hit the ground.

  • does anyone know what band makes the soundtrack for the flight video at the end of the talk?

    

  • BSBD

  • "Some people have crazy ideas"

  • Yea he's totally wanting to be the first person to land in a wingsoot only.

  • the man died actually from a gust of wind that threw him off balance, making him fall to his death.

  • R.I.P.

  • The goggles do nothing!

  • So the legend is true, Redbull does give you wings!

  • @Allanlegacy43 No not for ueli gegenschatz. He died when he was jumping from a tower in zürich (Switzerland).

  • @Allanlegacy43 No not for Ueli Gegenschatz. He died when he was jumping from a tower in Switzerland. R.I.P. Ueli....

  • @Allanlegacy43 Redbull gives you wings, and a parachute just in case :)

  • grandissimoooo !!!

  • 12:17 - 13:17...wtf?? lol

  • @xoxCarlyx7 In case anyone is watching this on a hallucinogenic...they'd trip their fucking nuts off

  • @HardstyleGermany Its M83 - Lower Your Eyelids to Die with the Sun

    Amazing song from an amazing band. Fits very well with a amazing video

  • some people have crazy ideas... ;D

  • in my opinion, a life well spent....

  • Two weeks before he died he was talking in a docu in Switzerland about "the calculated risk" and the safety of base jumping. He miscalculated the risk when he jumped from Sunrise tower in Zurich. He should have just said "no" there cause of the bad conditions this day. But you have to satisfy your sponsors. Sad.

  • What is the Name of the Song by 5:48???

  • splatula.com/bfl/#bfl139

    as someone already wrote:

    Ueli was live less than else, but he was live more.

  • WoW He died... I didnt know when I watch. That's a shame, he looks like a nice crazy person. I'll be happy if I can do at least half of this things, this the way I wanna die. Rest in Peace crazy fella.

  • Keep flying Ueli wherever you are!

  • so inspirational

  • fly forever man!

  • most boring part of base jumping is when u need to land.....

  • Quero um macacão deste, hahaha

  • He really flies, I wish to fly like that, at the momment just skydiving, it's the way you begins.

  • lol he did wat most people wouldnt do live his life doing wat he loved and i cant wait till i get to do it indrilen junkie here love it !!!!

  • That guy talking looks like the guy from: How I met your Mother.!

  • I hope God gives you wings in the next life, man. Rest in Peace Pioneer.

  • one of the best ever !!

  • Oh, that's so sad that he died. I didn't know until I read the comments. :(

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  • 6:41

  • Ueli Gegenschatz (January 3, 1971 – November 13, 2009, Zurich)

  • He was the Man!

  • amazing vid! 

  • how did he die?

  • @yicancu56 how do you think he died? lol

  • @yicancu56 Hit a bridge

  • @glynnkid @yicancu56 that is not correct glynnkid! this is the actual footage of his death: watch?v=eB-Nq0gdVwM&feature=re­lated

  • @yicancu56 On November 11, 2009, during a jump from the Sunrise Tower in Zurich, Switzerland, a gust of wind hit him and he lost control of his jump. He hit the ground and was seriously injured. He died on November 13th.

  • @toonimiKID that too is wrong, here is the footage: watch?v=eB-Nq0gdVwM&feature=re­lated he hit the lower edge of the building and got out of control because of that, no gust of wind did hit him!

  • RIP Ueli, The community will always love you and remember what you did for the sport and pointing out what we love and why we do it :)!

  • He sounds like the Terminator.....

  • Pretty bloody incredible.

    Wow ... I wish I would have learned more about Ueli before his unfortunate death.

    Very inspiring.

    Had a dream and lived his dream.

    Encouraged others to do so.

    Ueli Gegenschatz

    Requiescat In Pace

    January 3, 1971 – November 13, 2009

  • i have just 1 small question. how the f&*k do i land?

  • @andreyuVMP land with your dick.

  • @insultbitch hahahaha nice

  • awesome , what a legend , RIP dude

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  • I could see this sport evolving to the point where the chute may be a thing of the past. Thank you for the vid.

  • RIP Ueli, you sure had fun! Too bad you had to go so soon, but you had fun, and that makes it all worth it ; )

  • One of the nicest videos I've ever seen. Enjoyed watching the dare devil act.. Superb.

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  • R.I.P Gegenschatz 1971 – 2009

  • And he said "somebody has crazy ideas" Obviously he is not aware of how he crazy he already is.

  • o did he die? that surqe makes me wanna do it :D

  • Sorry for him but he was really a cockhead, no respect for his own life.

  • @squarcitto thats bullshit this guy did more in his short life then you ever will, you have a terrible attitude and i hope you dont reproduce

  • @squarcitto He obivously had respect for his life seeing as he did what he enjoyed most in life, even though of the danger. He lived his life to the fullest, is that not having respect for your life? Is instead living a 9-5 respect for your life?

  • @squarcitto

    Why do you think he had no respect for his own life?

    What is your passion cockhead?

  • @dangervision I fly flexwings microlight in my spare time, I don't jump from blocks or cliffs... Till now I'm still alive, that's the only difference... I enjoyed a lot his thoughts, his speech, a real truely birdman, aviator to the bones... But still a dickhead for me, as everyone who find something jumping from a 80 mt elevation... Clear my viewpoint?

  • @squarcitto

    He lived life for the moment,admittedly, he made a mistake, a small eror in judgement which took his life, the most daring thing you'll do today is type some more crap on here.

  • @squarcitto Quite the opposite. He loved life and lived it to his fullest, and therefore died from it.

  • BSBD Ueli :-(

  • Who needs Red Bull, I know i dont

  • Blue skies Ueli! RIP

  • 25 PEOPLE ARE OFFICIALLY GAY

  • @SombrerroKid Dumd if you want, but gay, what with this ?

  • Because, "Some people have crazy ideas..."

  • Looking at those cliffs makes me think that's how you supposed to enjoy our planet!!!

  • RIP

  • This man is one of my heroes.

  • its like arnold schwarzenegger is speaking

  • boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo boo

  • did they died?

  • what a guy ! hoofing

  • The youngies is friend that au

  • Funny, This guy has a chinese accent.

  • 11:50 - "Some people have crazy ideas and uhhh.." LOL. That's a classic line.

  • You know, I like to think that Ueli lived with such vivacity and boldness that those of us that make it to 100 years are still going to be hard-pressed to live as much as he did. Don't rest in too much peace Ueli, I doubt it would suit you!

  • the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

  • @yogiudo that statement is why you are merely a candle while this guy is a star!

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  • RIP Ueli

  • Rest In Peace Ueli

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  • He died???? Well rest in peace! You've lived such a beautiful life! I'm sure you will enjoy the after one also : )

    Johnny Cool, Montreal, Canada

  • So amazing. Such a good presentation. At least he died doing what he loved the most.

  • Ueli Gegenschatz (January 3, 1971 November 13, 2009, Zurich) was a Swiss BASE jumper, paraglider and skydiver who held several world records.

    On November 11, 2009, during a jump from the Sunrise Tower in Zurich, Switzerland, a gust of wind hit him and he lost control of his jump. He hit the ground and was seriously injured. He died on Friday the 13th of November.

    Even the pros don't make it sometimes.

  • wait he died on friday the 13th?

  • @linkin1fan ..cue SPOOKY music..

  • he has much fun and can't express it to those who have not tried this but he tries you only live a short while so live,but this sport is not right for everyone,dangerous

  • non ho parole !!

  • Wow he was a awesome guy- I would of loved to know him..:(

  • RIP Ueli. A true pioneer of the sport.

  • @justinkatz44 What did he die from? Base jumping?

  • @Elazul2k Yes he died jumping the Sunrise Tower in Zurich, Switzerland in 2009. He lost control under canopy and hit the pavement rather hard on landing.

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  • The world is a better place because the thinkers and dreamers of the world tell people like mkvlmhdy3k to fuck off. For that, I am thankful. That is all.

  • he pushed it, he miscalculated the jump off that building!

    do you want to know what this bloke's job was? he was an insurance broker!

    and yes he was a nice guy, but still he pushed it too far!

  • No wonder he wanted to become an extreme sportsman if he was an insurance broker before.

  • no what I am saying is that his job was insurance broker, basejumping was his hobby :-)

  • Well I suppose it the insurance broker bit explains why he wanted to jump of buildings and mountains. The irony of it all is also not lost on me, sad as the story might be.

  • base jummping is a dangerous sport, if you hit something you end up dead, period.

  • he wasn't a fool !!! A fool is a person who is afraid of taking risk for his/her dreams, living in fear .

    By the way, he was very respected in skydivers community ...

  • he died doing what he loved best

  • Ueli is an insperation to us all

  • R.I.P. Ueli Gegenschatz

  • @mkvlmhdy3k

    You idiot, that is a very poor way to talk about a deceased person. Especially about one that is as nice as Ueli. People will sure rejoice when you die.

  • I was so inspired by Ueli. His footage was incredible. Most importantly, he was such a nice guy. I cried when I heard about his death.

  • what is this song and ps RIP

  • Ich bewundere Deinen Mut ... und Deine Sportlichkeit! Wolf

  • R.I.P. Ueli

  • BSBD Ueli (and Steve Harrington - two major losses in two days). I just cried so hard watching this video. I wish that people who burn so bright didn't burn out so young. It's just cruel.

  • RIP God bless you we will always miss you. He died what he loved doing.

  • uummm skydiving

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  • RIP Ueli.

  • R.I.P.

  • RIP

  • RIP Ueli Gegenschatz :(

  • track is: M83 - Lower Your Eyelids to Die with the Sun

  • dude it is arnols brother llloloolo

  • ah human potenmtal...

  • is this arnolds brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • yes....lol hahahah

  • In the end did he say some people have crazy ideas?? what does he have