Holy Motherhucking Shitake (Luke Aikens no parachute project)

[ShotterMG 0]

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

[skydiverek 63]

ShotterMG

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

Yes.

[Thijs 0]

skydiverek

***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?

[SethInMI 163]

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".

[bgrozev 3]

ShotterMG

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

No.

[GaryP 0]

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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[bgrozev 3]

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.

[nolhtairt 0]

bgrozev

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.

[skydiverek 63]

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

[skydiverek 63]

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/skydiver-luke-aikins-to-take-historic-flying-leap-from-25000-feet--without-a-parachute-or-wing-suit--on-stride-gum-presents-heaven-sent-airing-live-saturday-july-30-on-fox-300296260.html

[bgrozev 3]

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

[skydiverek 63]

bgrozev

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).

[nolhtairt 0]

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.

[skydiverek 63]

Update from Luke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oViaq10LYbQ

[mjosparky 4]

skydiverek

Update from Luke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oViaq10LYbQ

I wonder how is determining that he is in the center of the “box” he referred to? It would be smart to use some form of laser tracking to verify what his eyes are telling him. jmo

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[grimmie 181]

He has a light system to guide him. Sort of like a VASI or PAPI in flying.

[raftman 12]

It's all about the spot!

[skydiverek 63]

mjosparky

***Update from Luke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oViaq10LYbQ

I wonder how is determining that he is in the center of the “box” he referred to? It would be smart to use some form of laser tracking to verify what his eyes are telling him. jmo

Please see this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFGOBMd7ewY

[mjosparky 4]

Thanks guys.

My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals

[skydiverek 63]

Recent Luke's interview:

http://q13fox.com/2016/07/17/grahams-luke-aikins-prepares-for-25000-foot-jump-without-a-parachute/

[jumpwally 0]

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

smile, be nice, enjoy life
FB # - 1083

[nolhtairt 0]

jumpwally

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

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.

[jclalor 12]

Perhaps a little of this theory.


https://youtu.be/ct17otlE58k

[skydiverek 63]

Dummy test VIDEO, 220 lbs at 120 mph from 1000 feet:
https://www.facebook.com/luke.aikins/videos/10208146000622543/

PHOTO attached:

[Greig474 0]

After watching that video i'm concerned that when he jumps tomorrow the net will force him into a position where he breaks his neck. Am I just being silly?