Towed by a Drone: Brian Grubb's WakeBASE Jump off a Dubai Infinity Pool

American wakeskating pioneer and three-time world champion Brian Grubb embraced a unique stunt.

The project, named "WakeBASE," involved a unique combination of drone wakeskating and BASE jumping.

The setting for this feat was at the Address Beach Resort in Dubai, featuring a Guinness World Record-holding infinity pool situated 294 meters above sea level.

Grubb's challenge began with him wakeskating 94 meters across the rooftop pool, towed by a specially engineered drone.

The stunt culminated with Grubb executing a BASE jump from the pool's edge, descending 77 stories before landing successfully on the beach below.

This accomplishment was a realization of Grubb's seven-year dream and marked a historic milestone in extreme sports.

To prepare for "WakeBASE," Grubb underwent rigorous training with BASE jump legend Miles Daisher.

Despite having only 26 BASE jumps to his name by December 2022, Grubb completed 106 jumps during his training, which took place in Idaho, USA, and Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, a renowned BASE jump location.

The project also involved a partnership with Prada, which provided custom performance gear optimized for the requirements of both wakeskating and BASE jumping.

The drone used in this stunt was custom-developed by a team led by Sebastian Stare, incorporating specialized hardware and software tailored for the demands of "WakeBASE."

The choice of the Address Beach Resort in Dubai was strategic, as its high infinity pool and architectural layout were ideal for both the wakeskate run and the BASE jump.

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[MaceDeMarco]

It’s funny. Sometimes I struggle to convince myself to jump off a diving board at a local pool and then people just go and casually do crap like that

[hikingchris-blackforest]

Absolute fantastic scenery, it´s very nice to look that crazy action, thumbs up for this guy! 👌✌✌

[traeparker]

I wasn’t sure if this was a cgi in a video game or reality.This dude is the GOAT!

[kingoftf]

The panoramic view confirms my opinion that I would never want to spend even one day on vacation in this dreadful, desolate desert full of high-rise buildings.

[WhitoutYT]

Bro took "redbull gives you wings" to another level

[knutritter]

At first I was unsure about what happens to the wakeskate. In the slow-mo I realized it was connected to the drone! 😅

[BarrieWSmith]

Wow! I'm staying at this hotel next year, don't think I'll be doing this!!!

[Drishantraces]

THIS TAKES SO MUCH CONFIDENCE COURAGE TO DO

[jbmusic]

🤔 being towed by a drone on a wakeboard across a body of water? To a vehicle waiting on the other side 🤔 hmmm. The possibilities are unlimited.

[kittengray]

Somebody tell me which drone can handle this? Could it tow a Wakefoiling as well?

[sandrainthesky]

So amazing! This and paragliding from up there! Like Turkiye anything goes, while here in north america the Karen's would all step in and have it banned right away! Congrats on this insane manœuvre OMG, epic view when you're not expecting the ramp haha!

[Harti_khan]

Can't wait to see the Russian version

[SellingLAandMiami]

Big deal. I walked along the beach then went swimming and some fish pecked at my feet. That’s extreme. Towed by a drone on a wakeboard off a ramp in a pool on a highrise ranks up there too. Well done

[alvr]

Red Bull gives you wings.
Budlight gives you new gender.

[stewars]

I wouldn't want to be the person who got his surf board in the back of their head after it fell over the building!

[randysmith]

Red Bull is spending a lot of money in Dubai, a very ethical responsible place.
Not!