EPTThe whole thing is really cool, but it seems like there isn't much danger to it, especially for a healthy and experienced professional like Baumgartner.
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ggrrg
Bulgaria2716 Posts
The whole thing is really cool, but it seems like there isn't much danger to it, especially for a healthy and experienced professional like Baumgartner. | ||
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haffy
United Kingdom430 Posts
On October 09 2012 22:37 ggrrg wrote: Am I the only one who doesn't view this as particularly daring or dangerous? He has a pressure suit, an oxygen mask, and a multi-billion company behind him, which most certainly made sure that he survives this in order to get the best possible publicity. The whole thing is really cool, but it seems like there isn't much danger to it, especially for a healthy and experienced professional like Baumgartner. Yeah, maybe not as much danger now. But when the first kind of these jumps went ahead, there was no fucking clue what was going to happen. Also anything goes wrong with his suit, and he's kind of fucked. So yeah, kind of more dangerous than your average sky dive. Also having the company behind him doesn't mean he is technically safe. I don't think Pastrana was completely safe when he did this lol. | ||
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Kznn
Brazil9072 Posts
glhf | ||
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501TFX
Austria345 Posts
I wonder tough if he or Red Bull came up with the idea of an stratosphere high jump... | ||
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seanisgrand
United States1039 Posts
I'M SUCH A WIMP. | ||
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Neddal
Netherlands85 Posts
Balloon layout has begun!! | ||
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GreEny K
Germany7312 Posts
On October 09 2012 20:27 [Agony]x90 wrote: Unless I'm mistaken, he should eventually reach a point where his velocity no longer increases. Once that point hits, it'll just be a long trip of shit ton of friction, but no falling sensation (i think) lol. Would be a cool thing to try i think haha. Might have to stay up for this one. Terminal velocity, and yea he will reach it. People reach that from sky diving, not sure how much extra weight is strapped to him in his suit and whatnot. | ||
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OlSpiced
Austria96 Posts
No but srsly, thats pretty awesome. Good luck to felix, i hope you will not be hurt | ||
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501TFX
Austria345 Posts
On October 10 2012 00:08 GreEny K wrote: Terminal velocity, and yea he will reach it. People reach that from sky diving, not sure how much extra weight is strapped to him in his suit and whatnot. What's the Terminal velocity for a human on earth? I've heard that it is calculated that he will reach about 1100 km/h (680 mp/h), is that possible? | ||
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Nizaris
Belgium2230 Posts
On October 10 2012 00:24 FeelTHeBluEZ wrote: What's the Terminal velocity for a human on earth? I've heard that it is calculated that he will reach about 1100 km/h (680 mp/h), is that possible? yes because he's not really on earth up there is he? he'll reach mach 1 pretty fast (~40s) then start slowing down once the atmosphere becomes thicker. | ||
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Asmodeusx
286 Posts
On October 09 2012 22:00 CubEdIn wrote: Can anyone explain to me why they're doing this again? I mean, what data can be collected now that was not collected back in 1960 when it was done from 31km? I understand that it's from a higher altitude and he will reach a higher speed, but that's only because he's spending a bit more time without any serious air friction. So... why are they doing this again? Other than the obvious "because they can" answer. It's a marketing campain, don't read too much into what they say about it. Noone wanted to pay for it again untill now, that's all | ||
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Cinim
Denmark866 Posts
Edit: maybe just sounds is live? | ||
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501TFX
Austria345 Posts
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BloodNinja
United States2791 Posts
On October 09 2012 22:15 LaNague wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Excelsior sounds like its hurting a lot if you even have a small opening in that suit. Yes from what I have read, due to the small pressure leak, the blood in his hand was basically boiling. Also if I remember correctly, the guy said the reason he regained use of his hand was because it had swollen up to the point where his hand completely filled the glove and it gave him back some use. | ||
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Chemist
Austria127 Posts
On October 10 2012 00:28 Cinim wrote: FINALLY LIVE! :D Edit: maybe just sounds is live? It's live on youtube but errors are occuring all the time. I'm lucky, i'm from austria and there's a TV station called "servus TV " which is from RedBull and they are broadcasting the whole day. | ||
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sharkie
Austria18512 Posts
Red Bull is really awesome. | ||
Olli
Austria24422 Posts
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EffervescentAureola
United States410 Posts
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renaissanceMAN
United States1840 Posts
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helvete
Sweden276 Posts
On October 10 2012 00:36 DarkLordOlli wrote: Biggest thing Austria has ever done! Right up there with starting World Wars I and II, Skijumping and Monchi beating MVP & Squirtle. WOOOOHOOOO! haha nice :D | ||
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