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Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:48 pm
by richpye
If anyone has a couple of hours free this afternoon, this is worth a watch
http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/
Felix Baumgartner is attempting a freefall from 120,000 feet!

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:22 pm
by DarylAFC
Absolutely crazy, total legend
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:24 pm
by Dan_85
The biggest dive since Gareth Bale vs Scotland.
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 7:37 pm
by BournemouthRED
Dan_85 wrote:The biggest dive since Gareth Bale vs Scotland.

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:25 pm
by northbank123
Dan_85 wrote:The biggest dive since Gareth Bale vs Scotland.
Haha is he going to try and break the record he set with his dive at our place last year any time soon? Or is that a bridge too far?
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:54 am
by DB10GOONER
Amazing feat.
He hit over 700mph at one point (and possibly over 800mph - to be confirmed). I remember reading about Joe Kittinger, the previous record holder, and he said at one point he had fallen so fast for so long he lost all sensation of movement and felt like he was floating.
I heard they had a second capsule up there with Felix. To carry his balls.
Legend.

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:51 am
by flash gunner
Amazing achievement. Loved the way he landed so effortless and then dropped to his knees

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:00 am
by QuartzGooner
I would love to do what he did.
Will go down in history as the ultimate extreme sport.
Won't make me drink Red Bull though.
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:09 am
by DB10GOONER
QuartzGooner wrote:I would love to do what he did.
Will go down in history as the ultimate extreme sport.
Won't make me drink Red Bull though.
Try Blue Bear. Tastier, stronger and no heartburn.

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:06 pm
by OneBardGooner
See someone should tell Hlebby it IS possible to get higher than high without all the ganja an sheeeeet!
Watched it and was just A- FECKIN-MAAZED at how high he was...jeeezzzuss that guys got some cojona's....

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:49 pm
by brazilianGOONER
OneBardGooner wrote:See someone should tell Hlebby it IS possible to get higher than high without all the ganja an sheeeeet!
that reminds me of a song which the chorus has the words "we'll be higher than a hippie on a helicopter ride"

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:33 am
by DB10GOONER
The footage from the camera on the side of the capsule that catches him as he steps out with the Earth so far below and away in the background is just fucking awe inspiring.
This is why no stupid fucking dolphins will ever be as intelligent as man. Lying dolphin kĂșnts.

Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:39 am
by MutleyGooner
The man is a fucking fruit loop, who in their right mind would try such a stunt? Have a look on YouTube at some of his other stunts, BASE jumping, racing aeroplanes whilst wearing a winged suit etc, complete fucking thrill seeker and one who will no doubt come to an equally exhilarating demise. I have never understood people who feel the need to jump out of perfectly good aircraft, just watching him do so turns my stomach cos when it comes to heights, I get scared enough climbing the stairs at home.
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:44 pm
by DB10GOONER
Re: Red Bull Stratos
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:33 pm
by MutleyGooner
Some of them Dolphins look and sound kinda sexy, what with their high pitch voices and that inviting blow hole on top of their head, don't tell me the thought has never crossed your mind
