grue 1 #1 October 24, 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/25/science/alan-eustace-jumps-from-stratosphere-breaking-felix-baumgartners-world-record.html?_r=1 The hell?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethInMI 160 #2 October 24, 2014 awesome! i love it. reminds me a bit of gary connery's wingsuit landing. gary did NOT do his in total secrecy, but it had the same minimalist feel, just put together the bare minimum team and strategy, and get out and do it.It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 October 24, 2014 The article said the whole thing was planned and done in utmost secrecy. Interesting.... Quite the opposite of Baumgartner's effort. Plus, Alan didn't use a capsule to sit inside. Damn..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #4 October 24, 2014 Congratulations to Alan!!!! Proving less is more in first class non-glory hound fashion. NickD :) BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 24, 2014 Yep. Pretty freakin' amazing.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #6 October 24, 2014 He probably had to keep things secret due to the investors. They don't want to see Google CEO partaking high risk activity. I'm pretty sure this is the same google CEO, who learned how to skydive under Jim Wallace at Skydive Perris, approximately three years ago.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethInMI 160 #7 October 24, 2014 he is NOT the CEO. He is a senior VP.It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #8 October 24, 2014 Jim and Scott Smith did his AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GooniesKid 0 #9 October 24, 2014 LOL! Alan is like, "Felix who"? LOL!! Your move Baumgartner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #10 October 24, 2014 Regardless of his position, his choice were far positive than the other google executive who overdosed on heroin.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #11 October 24, 2014 Hat tip to him. Can't wwait to see the video. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #12 October 24, 2014 USPA posted these on FB CLASSIFICATION: Class G—Parachuting Sub-class: G-2 (Performance Records) Category: General Group: Altitude/Fall Records Type of record: Exit Altitude Location: Roswell, NM (USA) Performance: 41,420 meters (135,890 feet) Parachutist: Alan Eustace (USA) Date: 24.10.2014 and Sub-class: G-2 (Performance Records) Category: General Group: Altitude/Fall Records Type of record: Distance of Fall with drogue/stabilizing device Course/location: Roswell, NM (USA) Performance: 37,617 meters (123,414 feet) Parachutist: Alan Eustace (USA) Date: 24.10.2014 and Sub-class: G-2 (Performance Records) Category: General Group: Vertical Speed Records Type of record: Vertical Speed with drogue/stabilizing device Course/location: Roswell, NM (USA) Performance: 1,321 km/hour (821 MPH, MACH 1.23) Parachutist: Alan Eustace (USA) Date: 24.10.2014 https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/10457712_10153004190808149_8770039978357853695_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/10700479_10153004190558149_5606948216391293413_o.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10661897_10153004190538149_6057643436176709523_o.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #13 October 24, 2014 stayhighRegardless of his position, his choice were far positive than the other google executive who overdosed on heroin. You mean murdered by heroin overdose? http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/10/justice/prostitute-yacht-killing/ Congrats to Alan.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stayhigh 2 #14 October 24, 2014 More like assisted suicide. That woman got fucked over one way or the other.Bernie Sanders for President 2016 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #15 October 25, 2014 Congrats to Alan Eustace!!! He broke 1 of the records of felix which is no small feat. Take care, space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rifleman 61 #16 October 25, 2014 video here: http://www.space.com/27536-supersonic-near-space-dive-video.html?adbid=10152415798141466&adbpl=fb&adbpr=17610706465&cmpid=514630_20141024_34394817Atheism is a Non-Prophet Organisation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 October 25, 2014 I was thinking as I watched Alan land, "that's a helluva faceplant!" And then I read that his suit weighed 400 pounds. Holy fuck! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #18 October 27, 2014 .....speaking of Connery,,,did he ever release the video of the jump from his POV ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #19 October 27, 2014 QuoteI'm pretty sure this is the same google CEO, who learned how to skydive under Jim Wallace at Skydive Perris, approximately three years ago. Eustace has four digit D license number, so probably not the same guy you're thinking of. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #20 October 28, 2014 apparently his sister is my business partners neighbor. She hit me up with an e-mail yesterday with a link to the news article. She says she has known he was going to do this for a couple of months but was sworn to secrecy. very cool keeping it secret until it was accomplishedYou can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #21 October 28, 2014 Super cool. Now, since he used a drogue, does Alex still have the record for highest freefall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strife 0 #22 April 15, 2015 here is an FB update from Paragon today PARAGON STRATEX TEAM RECEIVES OFFICIAL RECORD-BREAKING NUMBERS Today, almost 6 months after Alan Eustace made his near-space dive from a high altitude balloon, the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI - The World Air Sports Federation, has released his official parachuting world record breaking numbers. • Exit Altitude - 41 422 m (Previous record 38 969.4 by Felix Baumgartner) • Distance fall with drogue device - 37 623 m - No previous record set • Vertical speed with a drogue device - 1320 km/h - No previous record set Grant Anderson, President and CEO and co-founder of Paragon, said, “Although Alan did not go into this project expecting to break records, these official numbers are certainly something for the entire StratEx team to celebrate. The possibilities are endless for what humans can do in the Stratosphere and this program was an important step in demonstrating that.” For more information on the StratEx program please visit http://www.paragonsdc.com/stratex/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
