Liftoff is an adventure reality series following Jokke Sommer, one of the world's best wingsuit pilots, and Niccolo Porcella, a world-class big wave surfer, as they attempt to switch sports.
EPISODE 1
Introduction
Introduction to Jokke Sommer and Niccolo Porcella; an overview of wing-suit piloting and big-wave surfing.
EPISODE 2
Paddle Surfing & Skydives
Specialized gym training; introduction to personal/relationship struggles of pro athletes; Jokke practices paddle surfing; Niccolo performs a tracking skydive; visit with Maui local Rodney Kilborn.
EPISODE 3
Tow Surfing & Wingsuit Flight
Training intensifies for athletes; tow surfing practice; cliff diving; wingsuit flights; discussion of special equipment for each sport.
EPISODE 4
Jokke Tows Jaws
Niccolo trains Jokke in free diving; Niccolo travels for the holidays; Jokke gets equipment for big wave surfing; Jokke goes out to windy Jaws with with Anthony Tashnick.
EPISODE 5
Niccolo's First Base Pull & Proximity Flight
Jokke and Niccolo travel to Oahu and attempt to find helicopter pilot for heli BASE jump; the logistical challenges of pulling off heli BASE; Niccolo's first BASE opening; Jokke trains Niccolo with proximity flight.
EPISODE 6
Jokke Tows Big Waves at Jaws
Jokke and Niccolo discover a Jaws swell on it's way; a record-breaking swell hits Hawaii; Jokke and Niccolo go to Jaws; Jokke tows in to big waves at Jaws; Jokke and Niccolo celebrate their achievements.
Rocky Romano
