So, an American chap is going to skydive without a parachute
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audidoody said:
Well he seems to know what he is doing (18,000 jumps so far). And there are precedents for this in WWII when at least one airman jumping from a crashing plane with no parachute landed in soft snow and walked away.
Actually - come to think of it - he's bats
t crazy.
18,000 jumps with a parachute (and most likely a backup)...Actually - come to think of it - he's bats
t crazy.
RYH64E said:
popeyewhite said:
Wills2 said:
popeyewhite said:
Contrary to popular opinion, very high risk-takers in dangerous sports are generally extremely thorough in their preparation and rarely as impulsive as their public persona may suggest.
I don't think many people assume these dare devils just turn up and jump, it's pretty obvious that lots of planning and prep goes into these stunts not to mention the high levels of aptitude/skill for the task they are undertaking.
His wife and four year old must be bricking it.
sooner him then me. Why do it? A very selfish thing to do when having a young family when this would appear to push the boundaries of stunts/risks. He may beable to do it may not. Clearly to the outside world non expert in free fall skydiving this looks nuts, I would imagin it would also be seen as nuts even if you were an expert in free fall skydiving - correct me if I'm wrong.
superlightr said:
sooner him then me. Why do it? A very selfish thing to do when having a young family when this would appear to push the boundaries of stunts/risks. He may beable to do it may not. Clearly to the outside world non expert in free fall skydiving this looks nuts, I would imagin it would also be seen as nuts even if you were an expert in free fall skydiving - correct me if I'm wrong.
Totally agree, especially the bit in bold.I would think most people's attitude to risk goes the other way once you have kids.
hornetrider said:
RYH64E said:
popeyewhite said:
Wills2 said:
popeyewhite said:
Contrary to popular opinion, very high risk-takers in dangerous sports are generally extremely thorough in their preparation and rarely as impulsive as their public persona may suggest.
I don't think many people assume these dare devils just turn up and jump, it's pretty obvious that lots of planning and prep goes into these stunts not to mention the high levels of aptitude/skill for the task they are undertaking.His wife and four year old must be bricking it.
janesmith1950 said:
18,000 jumps?
Really?
If he did one every single day, that would be 49 years worth.
If he jumped 5 times every day he jumped, that would be 5 times a day, every day, for 10 years.
This is what struck me about the whole thing (yeah yeah, jump into a big net, very good) Really?
If he did one every single day, that would be 49 years worth.
If he jumped 5 times every day he jumped, that would be 5 times a day, every day, for 10 years.
18000 jumps?!? Seriously?!?
It's says he's a 3rd generation sky diver so let's say he begun early when his parents were jumping so say 15?
That's 27 years or 9855 days - so close to 2 jumps a day (1.83 actually) every day (yes 7 days a week) for 27 years!! That's bonkers!!
SplatSpeed said:
it's the american can do attitude.
he can parachute with just an american flag!
he won't be doing this in the UK and H&S would require a risk assessment.
chance of dying medium to high
chance of mental disorder High
chance of trouser accident extremely high
chance of getting laid if i pull this of extremely high
would love to see the insurance request lol
It's not you, is it? The name an' all he can parachute with just an american flag!
he won't be doing this in the UK and H&S would require a risk assessment.
chance of dying medium to high
chance of mental disorder High
chance of trouser accident extremely high
chance of getting laid if i pull this of extremely high
would love to see the insurance request lol
To be fair, the parachute is probably the most expensive part of the kit you need when you jump out of planes.
If he's successful it could open up paranotchuting to a whole new generation who previously couldnt afford it, especially once he goes to the next step and does it without the net as well.
If he's successful it could open up paranotchuting to a whole new generation who previously couldnt afford it, especially once he goes to the next step and does it without the net as well.
popeyewhite said:
Wills2 said:
popeyewhite said:
Contrary to popular opinion, very high risk-takers in dangerous sports are generally extremely thorough in their preparation and rarely as impulsive as their public persona may suggest.
I don't think many people assume these dare devils just turn up and jump, it's pretty obvious that lots of planning and prep goes into these stunts not to mention the high levels of aptitude/skill for the task they are undertaking.Here is the actual net he will land in.
From: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/extreme-skydiv...
He would have practised this many times before agreeing to televise it as no broadcaster is going to want people to watch someone being turned into a smear on prime time TV.
Americans love stuff like this though. If he doesn't have a stars and stripes jumpsuit or such like when he does this I will be amazed...
From: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/extreme-skydiv...
He would have practised this many times before agreeing to televise it as no broadcaster is going to want people to watch someone being turned into a smear on prime time TV.
Americans love stuff like this though. If he doesn't have a stars and stripes jumpsuit or such like when he does this I will be amazed...
KTF said:
Here is the actual net he will land in.
From: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/extreme-skydiv...
He would have practised this many times before agreeing to televise it as no broadcaster is going to want people to watch someone being turned into a smear on prime time TV.
Americans love stuff like this though. If he doesn't have a stars and stripes jumpsuit or such like when he does this I will be amazed...
Looks big there, but from up there its going to be invisible! At what point do we think he'll be able to a) pick out of the scenery and b) make adjustments if hes off course? I think they'll be paying extremely close attention to the weather...any clouds or wind and I bet its a no go.From: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/extreme-skydiv...
He would have practised this many times before agreeing to televise it as no broadcaster is going to want people to watch someone being turned into a smear on prime time TV.
Americans love stuff like this though. If he doesn't have a stars and stripes jumpsuit or such like when he does this I will be amazed...
Otispunkmeyer said:
Looks big there, but from up there its going to be invisible! At what point do we think he'll be able to a) pick out of the scenery and b) make adjustments if hes off course? I think they'll be paying extremely close attention to the weather...any clouds or wind and I bet its a no go.
At a couple of thousand feet you can make out reasonable sized things. But then I've been sat under a canopy mooching along looking at buildings, the landing zone etc, not hurtling down at 120mph.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff