So, an American chap is going to skydive without a parachute

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...live on the telly. No 'chute, no wingsuit, just dive onto a net the size of a football pitch.

http://www.people.com/article/luke-aikins-heaven-s...

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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.

Yes, my point though was that judging by replies on here most seem to think the guy's crazy, but he's not at all. You yourself use the term 'daredevil', but he's not really, though that's exactly the hype the bloke wants to help publicise his act. This will be a very well rehearsed procedure that will most likely end successfully. I hope

Maybe so, but it wouldn't take much of a miscalculation for things to go very wrong and there's no chance of a plan B. I also think he's crazy.

Or an unexpected gust/squall of wind... splat.

His wife and four year old must be bricking it.

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Well, he did it! Impressive footage.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3716528/Th...