Prada Linea Rossa collaborated with Red Bull athlete, skysurfing pioneer, and two-time X Games medalist Sean MacCormac for his achievement of an unprecedented feat: he is the first person ever to skysurf onto the cables of the iconic San Francisco Bay Bridge, following a 1676.4 meter skydive.
Fulfilling this lifelong dream required months of training and the development of cutting-edge technical equipment. MacCormac jumped from a helicopter above the bay in California strapped to an exclusive high-tech board, created as a collaboration between Prada Linea Rossa and the Luna Rossa team. Following a long skysurfing descent, he reached the bridge’s cables, sliding along themfor several seconds before spiral turning and landing on a floating platform positioned below the structure.
The board boasts a special construction to ensure it could cope with the specific demands of this highly complex maneuver. A honeycomb core was combined with layers of carbon fiber to provide maximum reactivity and control during the flight stage. A high-density yet lightweight polyethylene base was chosen to withstand the abrasion caused from contact with the bridge’s metal cables. For a more durable and seamless finish, the surface does not include any adhesive material and instead features painted graphic designs.
The fine-tuning of every detail in the design process drew on the engineering expertise that the Luna Rossa team has developed throughout its America’s Cup competitions, proving that even the most extreme challenges are overcomable through a combination of research, function, and design. Additionally, Prada Linea Rossa provided high-performance garments and accessories to support MacCormac during his challenge, blending textile innovation with practical, cutting-edge aerodynamic design.
“This project brings a dream to life,” said MacCormac. “In my profession, I have the benefit of seeing some of the world’s most amazing architecture from different perspectives, and I’ve often found myself daydreaming about what might be possible. To be able to slide along the cables of the iconic Bay Bridge brings this vision to life – it’s incredible being part of the full team effort to make this project a reality, from the collaboration with Prada Linea Rossa and board design with the Luna Rossa team to the countless hours of training, repetition and preparation that made us ready for this moment.”
This project is the latest chapter in the partnership between Prada Linea Rossa and Red Bull for the promotion of multiple events and sporting initiatives in support of those daring to push their own limits.
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