#57 Peter Salzmann: Wingsuit Foil innovation, performance mindset, balancing risk & rewards
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In #57 Laurent Frat sits down with Peter Salzmann, an Austrian wingsuit pilot who recently set world records in BASE jumping with his innovative wingsuit foil. They cover Peter's career as a paragliding instructor, stuntman, and professional wingsuit pilot. Peter shares his early beginnings from jumping off the roof of his house as a child to what it feels like to fly the foil. Some highlights are their discussion about the importance of balancing risk with the exhilarating freedom of BASE, wingsuit start performance, and the technical details of his record-breaking flight that spanned nearly six minutes over 12.5 kilometers. Whether you're a seasoned BASE jumper or just curious about innovation in extreme sports, this episode offers valuable insights into the mind and methods of one of the world's top action adventure athlete.
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Producers: Laurent Frat, Matt Blank, Mark Stockwell
Host: Laurent Frat
Music credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats
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- 0:00Introduction and Catching Up
- 0:58Peter’s Journey into Stunt Work and BASE Jumping
- 4:20Flying with a Foil
- 8:47Exits and Initial Flight Experiences With the Foil
- 25:21Partnerships and Projects with BMW and Red Bull
- 32:05Social Media and Public Perception
- 37:59Early Adventures and Close Calls
- 58:10Visualization Techniques
- 1:02:33Start Performance Strategies
- 1:23:11Risk Management and Safety
- 1:30:02The Impact of Family on Jumping
- 1:55:20Concluding Thoughts and Reflections