mccordia 73 #1 March 10, 2011 Tough Russian f*ckers are giving Jeb and his WS landing a run for his money. No multi-million dollar ramp either. Impacting from 160 meters without a canopy, and walking away from it (okay...give it a few months for the walking part). But Danngggg Quote160m powerline tower. Front loop, stowed, pulled too soon (standing up) and into crosswind, bridle went under arm and remained there till impact. Container opened, but nothing inflated, lines still stowed in the rubber band on a tailpocket. Hit soft deep snow at 7 seconds. Unconscious for 2 minutes. Broken back and other lesser injuries. Presently in the hospital, speaking to his friends on the phone. *edit* had to remove link to the thread on the other forum, as the advertising/linking doesnt allow for the use of the word basejumper without turning it into a link. So linking to the correct thread is impossible..JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigless 0 #2 March 11, 2011 Only russians manage to survive shit like that "All limits are self imposed." Icarus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #3 March 11, 2011 And James Boole...Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #4 March 11, 2011 Quote *edit* had to remove link to the thread on the other forum, as the advertising/linking doesnt allow for the use of the word basejumper without turning it into a link. So linking to the correct thread is impossible.. http://bit.ly/eNtDJA www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #5 March 11, 2011 Quote Quote *edit* had to remove link to the thread on the other forum, as the advertising/linking doesnt allow for the use of the word basejumper without turning it into a link. So linking to the correct thread is impossible.. http://bit.ly/eNtDJA just break up B.A.S.E. jumper a bit Edit: Oh and no WS either. Should probably move this to General or Bonfire!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #6 March 11, 2011 With people trying (or at least talking about) landing wingsuits and not succeeding, and this guy managing without, doesnt seem to out of place here does it JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deniq 0 #7 March 11, 2011 Don't forget: both cases, James Boole and this one, were not possible without snow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #8 March 11, 2011 Quote With people trying (or at least talking about) landing wingsuits and not succeeding, and this guy managing without, doesnt seem to out of place here does it He got no wings and forward speed either. Ask BASE jumpers if they want to land without a canopy. -Morron? Ask skydivers if than want to land a wing suite without a canopy. -Cool???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #9 March 11, 2011 Damn, 7 seconds to impact, he had some major speed by the time he hit."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #10 March 11, 2011 QuoteAsk skydivers if than want to land a wing suite without a canopy. -Cool???? I usually reply to that one with 'moron' as well hahaJC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperGirl 0 #11 March 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteAsk skydivers if than want to land a wing suite without a canopy. -Cool???? I usually reply to that one with 'moron' as well haha I usually reply to most things you guys say to me with 'moron' as well :D seems to be quite a trend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rigless 0 #12 March 11, 2011 Quote seems to be quite a trend... of dz.com "All limits are self imposed." Icarus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #13 March 11, 2011 and dz.com is still university level compared to youtube comments.. JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antonija 0 #14 March 15, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YWbgYyGX7g More of a freefly, headdown kind of landing but it might help with wingsuits too (you can do pretty good HD in wingsuit...).I understand the need for conformity. Without a concise set of rules to follow we would probably all have to resort to common sense. -David Thorne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #15 March 16, 2011 Quote and dz.com is still university level compared to youtube comments.. You have professors here to keep you in line.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
