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KL Tower International Jump Malaysia 2008 (Kota Kinabalu) - Tun Mustapha Tower Base Jump
Ultimate test of courage, almost nothing is more true than jumping off a 30-storey building and have nothing else between you and an imminent death except the strong winds of the South China Sea. Tun Mustapha Tower, (formerly known as Yayasan Sabah Tower) was that particular building on 9th & 10th August. The jumpers converged at the tower for this momentous event to showcase their skill and of course, bravery.
As the crowd gathered, the accumulation of locals and tourists can’t help but feel awed by the whole show. One of the brave-souls even almost landed among the throng of people gathered but with sheer skill and a little luck; he managed to maneuver himself a few feet away from any spectators.
We had to admit it obviously takes more than just a raw nerves to be up on that tower. Being on top of the 2nd tallest building in Borneo could be a very daunting to normal folks. And for the lifeinborneo.com crew; just being around the jumpers was somewhat comforting and perhaps a little envious of the their level of courage and calmness. To see them simply shrugging-off any fear or doubts and make that leap off the edge was astonishing.
It all started back in 2004 where only a handful of these courageous men trying out the jump from the Tun Mustapha Tower. Since then it has gained popularity and they have been organizing this event; one in 2006 and another in the year 2007.
Officially, year 2008 marks the 3rd year running of such an extreme sports event. Luckily there were no incidents occured this year and hopefully we get to see them again next year.
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Gallivanter
Looks cool, my fingers are cold now, because I’m afraid of heights!!!
massy
I’m afraid of heights too Dan >.<”"”
I don’t think I could even go up to the roof and look down to take picture. No thanks
Zie
I was really scared bah while taking the pics, my heart was beating faster than the jumpers. They however, was all cool and asking the girls that were watching “hey there, what’s your name?” when a girl answered “Nina” they just smiled and shouted at the top of their lungs “I LOVE YOU, NINAAAA!!!!! before jumping off… coolness :)
Xander
Ya’ll should see the guys jump off from the roof, its’ both scary and funny. One guy was like doing a ‘countdown’ on when to jump and the coordinator was like ‘Eh, jump lah’ than pushed him off as he jumped,..hehe..that was really funny. I never got near the edge. Not even with harness would I do it.
MIKA
i wish 1 day i’ll be there(on the roof)..hehe..