Head over heels for thrills: Russian base jumper adds to his daring dive with a double somersault

29-year-old adrenaline junkie filmed heart-stopping action on helmet camera

Performs two neat somersaults before floating down to ground level

A fearless base jumper hurls himself off one of the tallest buildings in Russia and as if that wasn't daring enough, he even manages to fit in a double somersault before opening his parachute.



Adrenaline junkie Ratmir Nagimyanov, 29, was filmed jumping from the top of the partially-built Iset Tower some 200metres above the city of Yekaterinburg in central Russia.



With a video camera strapped to his helmet to capture the incredible stunt from a first person perspective, Mr Nagimyanov is seen sprinting up to the edge of the building before launching himself into the sky.

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Nagimyanov managed to perform two complete somersaults before releasing his parachute and floating safely back down to the ground.

The action was captured by Russian photographer, Alexey Pitalenko, 36, who says the pair are now planning even more extreme jumps.



Mr Nagimyanov, who has performed nearly 500 jumps, said: 'I began jumping from aircraft to begin with but I am always looking for new challenges.

Here we go: With cameraman Alexey Pitalenko following close behind Ratmir Nagimyanov sprints towards the edge of the Iset Tower in Yekaterinburg city, Russia

Head for heights: Base jumper Ratmir Nagimyanov launches himself off the 200m high tower

Mr Nagimyanov was able to capture the action form a first-person perspective using a video camera attached to his helmet

'When Alexey approached me, there was no way I would turn down jumping from one of the tallest buildings in Russia.

'Sometimes I feel frightened when I jump from a new height or place but fear helps us to survive in this kind of sport.

'This was my most impressive and difficult jump to date but I don't want to stop there, I have a dream to jump in the Antarctic.

Mr Pitalenko, added: 'I don't feel anything when I'm filming, I focus everything on getting the right shot, it's always possible to get the footage twice so you have to make it count.

Pre-flight checks: Mr Nagimyanov tests the wind resistance moments before he makes his dramatic leap

On the edge: The seemingly fearless daredevil looks out over the city as he prepares to jump

'Even afterwards I ask my friends watching the jump 'how was it?'.

'I am never fearful that something bad will happen, the people I have worked with have always been experienced jumpers and I trust their judgement implicitly.

'As for the result of the jump we were able to combine our skills with a great deal of success. Both people and equipment were just perfect.'

Long drop: An aerial view of the Iset Tower in Yekaterinburg city, Russia

Feat: Although unfinished, the 200m high Iset Tower is already one of Russia's tallest buildings



