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shveddy

Holy Motherhucking Shitake (Luke Aikens no parachute project)

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Thijs

******Was Gary's jump somehow less amazing because he had a rig on?



Yes.
Why that? Because it shows Gary is a smart man that has a backup option?

Just like a free solo climb is more impressive than the same route done as a trad sport climb, operating without a backup shows a very high confidence in yourself, and it's only foolhardy if that confidence is misplaced.
It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less".

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ShotterMG

Was Gary's jump somehow less amazing because he had a rig on?



I never said that - your listening filter is on.

This jump is being advertised as no parachute and I said there prolly will be one worn.. that's all.
"Altitude is birthright to any individual who seeks it"

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nolhtairt

***From a post on facebook:

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I will be jumping from 25,000 feet, landing on my back and landing safely on the ground without the use of a parachute



I wonder how landing on his back is going to work.



Maybe a big net with counter weights and pulleys or something to slow his dumb ass down when (if) he hits it.

Correct:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRxyZpEmdVw&feature=youtu.be

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skydiverek

***Yeah, that was mentioned already. I was wondering about the landing on his back part.



At 300 feet or so he will roll over on his back. This is the best position to fall into the net at 120 mph (stunt-man way).

Yep, make sure you're exactly where you want to be and just like that, roll over right before hitting the net.

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jumpwally

Good,,,and hopefully Jeb can land with no rig on a skateboard right next to him within minutes of Aikens......:S



Maybe a rail with a large platform topped with a giant airbag moving 60 mph. All Jeb has to do is line up dead center for landing with his wingsuit. :P

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