Watch a Group of Daredevils Surf a Zipline Over 2,000 Feet in the Air

Courtesy of extreme sports collective, The Flying Frenchies.

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The Flying Frenchies are not only athletically skilled, but they sure have one hell of a time engaging in a variety of extreme sports. In a new video shared by Red Bull, the daredevil collective take to the Vercors Massif mountain range in France to surf a zipline that is over 2,000 feet in the air. After ripping through the skies, each madcap member launches from their board and BASE-jumps into the natural abyss with ease. Watch the thrilling clip above and then head over to The Flying Frenchies’ official page to learn more.

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Keith Estiler Managing Editor, Hypeart

Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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