gontleman 0 #1 February 14, 2007 Given the correct preparation and training. Would you take the leap? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Kittinger-jump.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppo 0 #2 February 14, 2007 QuoteGiven the correct preparation and training. Would you take the leap? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/Kittinger-jump.jpg In a heart beat...as long as someone else was footing the bill What goes up, must come DOWN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSky 2 #3 February 14, 2007 Hell yes..........if the price was right“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caspar 0 #4 February 14, 2007 i dont know. would i miss out on bowling night?"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frynsky 0 #5 February 14, 2007 If I was provided life insurance for the family, oh yeah, I WOULD GO IN A HEARTBEAT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #6 February 14, 2007 Yes. I wonder what the price of that jump ticket would be?"That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #7 February 14, 2007 No way, never, there are clouds down there and jumping through clouds is against the BSRs!"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gontleman 0 #8 February 14, 2007 I personally get a little weak just visualizing myself in that position. Plus I hate the feeling of falling acceleration. Sure it would only last a few seconds and it would be an amazing thing to do... but I don't know if I wouldn't get sick from nervousness on the way up. That image is epic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguila 0 #9 February 14, 2007 Sure I would take it! ... What about the spotting ...? Gonzalo It cannot be done really means I do not know how to do it ... yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 February 14, 2007 Only if we can do a Horny Gorilla. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB_Hammer 0 #11 February 14, 2007 Check out the video"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brettski74 0 #12 February 14, 2007 Quote Yes. I wonder what the price of that jump ticket would be? There are actually two people in the world working towards breaking both Kittingers record and the sound barrier during freefall. From the article, the balloons that Stearns is planning to use will cost around $3.1 million. At that price, someone else will definitely need to foot the bill. If you do a search on here, you may even find existing discussion about Fournier and Stearns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #13 February 15, 2007 Sure I would take it! ... What about the spotting ...? *** it would sure suck to land in an ocean - bobbing around like a -- well-- bobber, waiting to be rescued wouldnt it.... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingDuck 0 #14 February 15, 2007 Yes, a 20 min free fall, hell yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #15 February 15, 2007 hell yeah!diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gontleman 0 #16 February 15, 2007 QuoteYes, a 20 min free fall, hell yes.Hah. Try again. With a drogue deployed, Kittinger's freefall lasted for about 5 minutes. Note that he was falling at around 600 mph at one point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #17 February 15, 2007 Given the correct preparation and training. Would you take the leap? Quote Nahh...that was done long ago, I'd rather try something new....like a Wingsuit BASE ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gontleman 0 #18 February 15, 2007 Quote Nahh...that was done long ago, I'd rather try something new....like a Wingsuit BASE Despite the outcome... that video is hilarious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zing 2 #19 February 15, 2007 I've been thinking that NASA ought to install a couple mini SCRAM jets on Yves' turbojet wing and haul him up 60 miles and see how far he can make it cross country.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Loonix 0 #20 February 15, 2007 sign me up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Marios 0 #21 February 15, 2007 I don't think there was going to be another way to come down. If I can't come down I am not be able to skydive again thus I take the leap, pack and get on the next load! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites laughn_gas 0 #22 February 15, 2007 Nope. I want to go higher! ( After I get a few more jumps under my belt )See ya in a minute. Peace out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Speedofafool 0 #23 February 15, 2007 Hell Yea, Where do I sign up, only I agree with the "doing so from an even higher altitude" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,426 #24 February 15, 2007 >I've been thinking that NASA ought to install a couple mini SCRAM jets on Yves' turbojet wing . . . 'cept you have to get them going mach 3 or so to even get ignition. I'm thinking Yves might need a different jumpsuit in that case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lastchance 0 #25 February 15, 2007 He was falling faster than 600. The speed of sound is 714 or 740 not sure which. But Kittenger broke the sound barrier. They actually heard a sonic boom on the ground. Incredible. The answere to the question is Hell Yes. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
gontleman 0 #18 February 15, 2007 Quote Nahh...that was done long ago, I'd rather try something new....like a Wingsuit BASE Despite the outcome... that video is hilarious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #19 February 15, 2007 I've been thinking that NASA ought to install a couple mini SCRAM jets on Yves' turbojet wing and haul him up 60 miles and see how far he can make it cross country.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loonix 0 #20 February 15, 2007 sign me up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Marios 0 #21 February 15, 2007 I don't think there was going to be another way to come down. If I can't come down I am not be able to skydive again thus I take the leap, pack and get on the next load! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites laughn_gas 0 #22 February 15, 2007 Nope. I want to go higher! ( After I get a few more jumps under my belt )See ya in a minute. Peace out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Speedofafool 0 #23 February 15, 2007 Hell Yea, Where do I sign up, only I agree with the "doing so from an even higher altitude" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,426 #24 February 15, 2007 >I've been thinking that NASA ought to install a couple mini SCRAM jets on Yves' turbojet wing . . . 'cept you have to get them going mach 3 or so to even get ignition. I'm thinking Yves might need a different jumpsuit in that case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lastchance 0 #25 February 15, 2007 He was falling faster than 600. The speed of sound is 714 or 740 not sure which. But Kittenger broke the sound barrier. They actually heard a sonic boom on the ground. Incredible. The answere to the question is Hell Yes. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Marios 0 #21 February 15, 2007 I don't think there was going to be another way to come down. If I can't come down I am not be able to skydive again thus I take the leap, pack and get on the next load! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laughn_gas 0 #22 February 15, 2007 Nope. I want to go higher! ( After I get a few more jumps under my belt )See ya in a minute. Peace out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedofafool 0 #23 February 15, 2007 Hell Yea, Where do I sign up, only I agree with the "doing so from an even higher altitude" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,426 #24 February 15, 2007 >I've been thinking that NASA ought to install a couple mini SCRAM jets on Yves' turbojet wing . . . 'cept you have to get them going mach 3 or so to even get ignition. I'm thinking Yves might need a different jumpsuit in that case! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #25 February 15, 2007 He was falling faster than 600. The speed of sound is 714 or 740 not sure which. But Kittenger broke the sound barrier. They actually heard a sonic boom on the ground. Incredible. The answere to the question is Hell Yes. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
