Exit Point #9 - Jeff Weatherall

Exit Point #9 - Jeff Weatherall

Author: Exit Point March 29, 2022 Duration: 1:28:48

Originally from New Zealand, Jeff Weatherall's background is in professional wakeboarding.  His career has seen 2 World Wakeboard titles, 9 New Zealand National titles, Australian Pro Tour Series title, and X Games medals. These days Jeff is a professional skydiver in Byron Bay, Australia where he also mentors new BASE jumpers.  In this episode, Jeff shares with us a gnarly story of a BASE mission gone wrong, in hopes their mistakes will provide valuable lessons for others.  


There's a particular kind of person drawn to the very edge of a cliff, a building, or an antenna, where the only way down is to leap. Exit Point is for them, and for anyone fascinated by what happens in that intense space between the decision to go and the ground far below. Hosts Laurent Frat and Matt Blank delve into the precise world of BASE jumping, but this isn't just a technical manual. The conversations naturally expand to explore the broader culture surrounding this extreme pursuit-the mindset, the community, and the constant negotiation with risk that defines it. You'll hear from individuals who have dedicated their lives to aerial sports and wilderness exploration, unpacking how they prepare, make critical decisions in split seconds, and process the profound experiences that come from human flight. Each episode feels like a candid hangar talk, offering tangible insights whether you're an experienced jumper with thousands of exits or someone who simply wonders what drives people to step into the sky. Tune in for a podcast that goes beyond the adrenaline, examining the meticulous craft and the powerful stories found at the literal edge.
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Duration: 1:45:43
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Duration: 1:34:56
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