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Skydive from space apparently back on

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by novelist_wannabe, Feb 16, 2012.

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  1. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    And he's off!
     
    Batman, Oct 14, 2012
    #25
  2. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    This is fucking insane.
     
    deskslave, Oct 14, 2012
    #26
  3. Batman

    Batman Well-Known Member

    Chute's open, looks like he's going to make it.
    According to the on-screen graphic, he topped out around 729 mph. Not quite to the sound barrier, but ... damn.
     
    Batman, Oct 14, 2012
    #27
  4. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    Apparently didn't break the longest freefall record, as he opened the chute early.
     
    deskslave, Oct 14, 2012
    #28
  5. novelist_wannabe

    novelist_wannabe Well-Known Member

    Did break some other records though. Two hours going up, about 7 minutes coming down. And apparently no ill effects.
     
    novelist_wannabe, Oct 14, 2012
    #29
  6. deskslave

    deskslave Active Member

    Chiefly the record for being the craziest motherfucker alive.
     
    deskslave, Oct 14, 2012
    #30
  7. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    I wonder if he crapped his suit.
     
    Vombatus, Oct 14, 2012
    #31
  8. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    I want to see the video from the cameras strapped to him.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Oct 14, 2012
    #32
  9. workerB12

    workerB12 Member

    I thought the Red Bull Stratos was an MLS team.
     
    workerB12, Oct 14, 2012
    #33
  10. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    At least from what I could tell on my screen, the live stream on YouTube topped out at around 8.5 million people.
     
    JackReacher, Oct 14, 2012
    #34
  11. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    CNN story says he easily broke the sound barrier. Mach 1.24.
     
    JackReacher, Oct 14, 2012
    #35
  12. Armchair_QB

    Armchair_QB Well-Known Member

    Just watched the video. That guy is out of his mind.
     
    Armchair_QB, Oct 14, 2012
    #36
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