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Red Bull Stratos - freefall from the edge of space

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Like a Boas, Oct 14, 2012.

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  1. Like a Boas

    Like a Boas New Member

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    Any one interested in watching it live, it's available to watch live here: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/

    He's currently at 93k feet and will jump at 140k feet, should break the sound barrier and turn in to Frodo when he hits the ground.
     
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    Like a Boas, Oct 14, 2012
  2. The Raging Oxter

    The Raging Oxter Well-Known Member

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    He'll still no move as quickly as ER dropping a pound coin.
     
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    The Raging Oxter, Oct 14, 2012
  3. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    He's a show-off twat.
     
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    Dorty Dogbreath, Oct 14, 2012
  4. Like a Boas

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    Was awesome to watch
     
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  5. Dorty Dogbreath

    Dorty Dogbreath keeper of the glow

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    Brave man.
     
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  6. OSP

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    That view from when he jumped was amazing.
     
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    OSP, Oct 14, 2012
  7. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    He's off his head but if he plummets to his death it will all have been worth it.
     
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    DevAdvocate, Oct 14, 2012
  8. Hash.

    Hash. pure daycent

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    Hint: it's over and he lived <ok>
     
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  9. Waddos_legends

    Waddos_legends Active Member

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    I just heard Liverpool have offered 47m for him as he goes down quicker than Suarez under no atmosphere!
     
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    Waddos_legends, Oct 14, 2012
  10. Hash.

    Hash. pure daycent

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    bad um tish <doh>
     
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  11. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    Fuxake, if you think Boas watching it on the telly is brave you've lived a very sheltered life, Dan.
     
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    Gambol, Oct 15, 2012
  12. Medro

    Medro Well-Known Member

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    What a complete nut. Imagine what it would have looked like if his shoot didn't open.
     
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  13. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    he wasn't going at 700mph when his shoot opened
     
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    Girvan Loyal 1690, Oct 15, 2012
  14. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

    Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction Well-Known Member

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    Is it not chute as in short for parachute?
     
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  15. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    aye but I'm a cabbage
     
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    Girvan Loyal 1690, Oct 15, 2012
  16. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I'd imagine he'd have felt quite embarassed at failing to bring a shoot with him. Luckily, he had a chute. Blushes saved all round.
     
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    Gambol, Oct 15, 2012
  17. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    embarrassed*
     
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    Girvan Loyal 1690, Oct 15, 2012
  18. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    <laugh>

    ****
     
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    Gambol, Oct 15, 2012
  19. Null

    Null Well-Known Member
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    <laugh>

    Now, I woudl have watched that ... taking a shot on a shoot 140,000 ft high!
     
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  20. Girvan Loyal 1690

    Girvan Loyal 1690 Nobody's safe now

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    what happened to the balloon?
     
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