New trailer reveals the terrifying finale venue of Red Bull’s cliff diving series – a see-through plunge pool in a SHOPPING MALL with an 88ft-high platformThe finale of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2021 will take place in the Deniz Mall in Baku, AzerbaijanIn a trailer, a male diver is shown making an exemplary plunge from the mall’s lofty diving platformThe pool and diving platform are permanent fixtures in the architecturally impressive 1.29 million sq ft mall
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Wat-er crazy sight.
Vertigo-inducing footage shows the finale venue for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2021 – a shopping mall in Baku, Azerbaijan, with contestants plunging from heights of up to 88.6ft (27m).
In the trailer released ahead of the competition, a male diver is shown making an exemplary plunge from the mall’s lofty diving platform into a see-through tank below.
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A vertigo-inducing photo shows the finale venue for the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2021 – a shopping mall in Baku, Azerbaijan, with contestants plunging from heights of up to 88.6ft (27m)
In the trailer released ahead of the competition, a male diver is shown making an exemplary plunge from the mall’s lofty diving platform into a see-through tank below
The 39ft- (12m) wide round pool and diving platform are permanent fixtures in the architecturally impressive 1.29 million sq ft (120,000 sq m) Deniz Mall, which was inspired by a blooming lotus flower and opened in June 2020.
The jaw-dropping water feature is located in the mall’s 165ft- (50m) high central atrium and was designed by Latvian-based company Aqua Fun Project.
When it is not being used for diving contests, there is a steel platform in the pool that can be raised and turned into a stage for performances. Viewing platforms wrap around each level, providing 360 degree views.
The Deniz Mall is one of four new diving locations in this year’s Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series contest.
The men will dive from 88.6ft (27m), while the platform will be set at 68.8ft (21m) for women.
The pool and diving platform are permanent fixtures in the Deniz Mall, which opened in June 2020
The jaw-dropping water feature is located in the mall’s 165ft- (50m) high central atrium
The Deniz Mall, inspired by a blooming lotus flower, is one of four new diving locations in this year’s Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series contest
The extreme sports company says of the unique dive site: ‘Well visible from all levels, this extravagant show stage will put all 24 divers to the ultimate test as they dive towards the mosaic-tiled bottom of the pool at speeds in excess of 52mph (85kmph) surrounded by the visually challenging environment of a bordered area.
‘Aerial awareness will be key and claustrophobia the angst to avoid.’
A representative for the contest told MailOnline Travel that it is not yet known if the Deniz Mall will be open to the public during the event and if visitors can watch.
They added: ‘We hope to have spectators, but this decision will be made at a later stage, depending on the local Covid-19 restrictions and in alignment with the local authorities.’
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2021 will kick off on June 12 in Saint-Raphael in France, before moving on to Oslo in Norway; Mostar’s historic Stari Most bridge in Bosnia and Herzegovina; the sheer cliffs of Downpatrick Head in Ireland and Polignano a Mare, in the south of Italy. The grand finale and prize-giving will be held in Azerbaijan on October 16.
In general, all Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series events are free and spectators do not need tickets but if pre-registration is required information will be posted on the official website at redbullcliffdiving.com
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