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13 Mile Freefall

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by BattleStatic, Mar 21, 2012.

  1. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM
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    bulhas

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    LS Swap 500 hp......
    833mph or 1.24 mach
     
  2. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM
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    Can't wait the on board jump footage.
     
  3. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    I thought he didn't break mach1?
     
  4. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    Mitch

    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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  5. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    FearNothing321

    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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    They said something along the lines that they need to calculate the top speed he reached as the gauges on the pressure suit weren't that accurate :confused:
     
  6. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:24 PM
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    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    That dude has got steel balls. So sick!
     
  7. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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    FearNothing321 You gonna eat that taco?

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  8. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    colinb17 If at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving

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    holy shit. he killed it.
     
  9. Oct 14, 2012 at 2:55 PM
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    Holy Crap that's fast!!!!
     
  10. Oct 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM
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    medic2230

    medic2230 @Koditten Pirate Radio member #002

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    That was impressive to watch live!
     
  11. Oct 14, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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    Larry

    Larry CARL

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    That sure is a lot of money & effort for a spot on Good Morning America. :D
     
  12. Oct 14, 2012 at 3:22 PM
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    NYCO

    NYCO go explore...

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  13. Oct 14, 2012 at 3:31 PM
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    NYCO go explore...

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    why did he open the chute so early? breaking all these records but couldn't hold out another 20 seconds...
     
  14. Oct 14, 2012 at 3:56 PM
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    Same date as Chuck Yeager breaking sound barrier in an aircraft.
     
  15. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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  16. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    He kinda got down there too fast, he didn't have another 20 seconds at that speed
     
  17. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:09 PM
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    at one point...it sounded like he said he felt like he was gonna pass out...

    maybe he figured he better pull the cord...or not have the ability to do so.
     
  18. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    Think the chute can open automatically in case he's not conscious
     
  19. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:13 PM
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    this was insane! did anyone else go like WTF when he just leaned forward and practically disappeared in seconds. i was just awe struck, i didnt even know what to say haha
     
  20. Oct 14, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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    TacoCat

    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    Glad to see he did in fact break the speed of sound. It was something else to see, glad i could see it live.
     

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