# Wingsuit Base Jumping Flying Off Cliffs Like an Eagle By Happy Hotelier | Published 2009-01-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingsuit-base-jumping-man-do-really-fly-like-an-eagle References: [happyhotelier](http://www.happyhotelier.com/2009/01/05/wow-man-fly-like-an-eagle/) The acronym “BASE” was coined by filmmaker Carl Boenish, who filmed the first BASE jumps (from El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park) in 1978, and actually died some years later while BASE jumping. They used parachutes. Now this extreme sport--which may be more correctly coined [extreme stunt work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara)--is taken one step further. They still use parachutes, but during the first freefall part of the flight, these Wingsuit Base Jumpers use a [wingsuit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-suits). The more experienced they are, the closer to the mountains they stay. If you look at the photos, it all looks a bit static. But look at the video! Speechless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Stunt Work:** Opportunity to innovate and develop new techniques and equipment for extreme sports enthusiasts to push the boundaries of what can be achieved. - **Wingsuit Flight:** Opportunity to create advancements in wingsuit technology and design for enhanced performance and safety. - **Mountain Proximity:** Opportunity to develop safety measures and training programs for wingsuit base jumpers to navigate close proximity to mountains with greater precision and control. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for sports equipment companies to design and manufacture specialized wingsuits and accessories for wingsuit base jumpers. - **Film and Media:** Opportunity for filmmakers and media companies to capture and produce high-quality footage of wingsuit base jumping to showcase the sport's thrilling nature. - **Adventure Tourism:** Opportunity for adventure tourism companies to offer wingsuit base jumping experiences and training programs for thrill-seekers seeking a unique and adrenaline-pumping adventure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motor-Driven Jumping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elastic-band-robot.md) - [Tech Brand-Backed Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-fantasy.md) - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Rock Climbing Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-climbing-festivals-the-north-face-will-host-its-climb-festival-at-nycs.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Cliffside-Attached Rental Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliff-dweller-cabin.md) - [High-Altitude Trekking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-everest-base-camp-trek.md) - [Road-Legal Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchblade-1.md) - [High-Performance Mountaineering Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-mountaineering.md)