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Urban Armor Gear & JT Holmes Take Flight In Latest Hot Air Balloon, BASE Jump, Wingsuit VideoORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Armor Gear (UAG) - www.urbanarmorgear.com - leading creators of rugged, lightweight, MIL-SPEC drop-tested mobile protective cases, took to the sky with brand ambassador and professional athlete, JT Holmes, to push the limits of wingsuit flying in the spirit of adventure. JT Holmes, a world-renowned skier and BASE Jumper, has become a beacon for the adventurous spirit that UAG embodies. Holmes, who was recently featured on 60 Minutes speed-riding down the Eiger, brings an intrepid and ongoing quest to test the limits of human flight. Not only does JT Holmes aid in sharing the brand's message of ruggedness and extreme adventures with like minded enthusiasts, he also inspires others to push the limits, regardless of location or activity. In this video, JT is seen flying his suit, BASE Jumping from the top of a hot air balloon, and conducting close proximity fly-bys. Filming takes place from UAG's helicopter, and the hot airballoon that also acts as a launching platform for the flyers. To pull this off, JT and Espen Fadnes were tethered to the top of the balloon as it was launched into the sky. The team draped a friction resistant fabric which acted as a 'slip and slide' from the apex of the balloon, off and over the edge so the flyers could slide off it in their wingsuits. Afterwards the team executed a close proximity flight from a height of 7,990', reaching a speed of 118 mph and soaring past the hot air balloon 30 feet from the basket. According to the founder, Steve Armstrong, "JT has been brought on as the most extreme product tester UAG could find. Our partnership with him will provide the support and resources that will allow him to take his career to the next level. JT's lifestyle reflects the core values of UAG. Fortitude and style, partnered with pushing the limits of every endeavor on all his adventures, makes us honored to ingrain him into our brand as an ambassador." About JT Holmes: About Urban Armor Gear Inc. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we_bLb3k-Zk
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