25,000 ft, no parachute

looksee

Surely if he did wear a just-in-case parachute and he landed in the net on it it would break his back - or ribs depending.

BorneTobyWilde

I will post a link, there is always a link somewhere.

BorneTobyWilde

"If I wasn't stupid, I would be nervous," the compact, muscular athlete said with a grin as he sat near his landing spot earlier this week.

Call Me Jimmy

So does he have a backup chute

bnt

Call Me Jimmy wrote: »

So does he have a backup chute

I don't know for sure, but I agree with looksee above: it would be hazardous as he hits the net.

MyStubbleItches

Heckler wrote: »

I nearly hope he dies. Might stop this ridiculous "look at me" nonsense.

****ing idiot.

Correct, I couldn't agree more.

Burial.

I cannot believe the ignorance of some people here. Wishing death on a guy doing what he loves, and dreaming big? Just f*ck off.

I recall many people branding Felix Baumgartner an idiot and a worldwide broadcast of a suicide jump but it turned out to be one of the most impressive achievements in modern times, perhaps of all time. If we didn't have people trying to risk their lives and going against conservatism and ignorant criticism then we'd never progress and we'd be still stuck in the dark ages.

Fox News will be showing it. If they change their minds at last minute, we'll know why.

MyStubbleItches

Burial. wrote: »

I cannot believe the ignorance of some people here. Wishing death on a guy doing what he loves, and dreaming big? Just f*ck off.

I recall many people branding Felix Baumgartner an idiot and a worldwide broadcast of a suicide jump but it turned out to be one of the most impressive achievements in modern times, perhaps of all time. If we didn't have people trying to risk their lives and going against conservatism and ignorant criticism then we'd never progress and we'd be still stuck in the dark ages.

Oh right, so if nobody had done completely suicidal and idiotic stunts for the sake of Internet fame then the wheel would still be a figment of imagination?

Burial.

MyStubbleItches wrote: »

Oh right, so if nobody had done completely suicidal and idiotic stunts for the sake of Internet fame then the wheel would still be a figment of imagination?

Not at all. But if everybody conformed to the constant criticism and bickering coming from people hating on them and on what they are doing my then some of the greatest minds and some of the most successful people would never have amounted to anything. F1 drivers and Moto GP riders are some of the most phenomenal athletes in the world. They're risking their lives everyday as well all for a thing they love. No different to this guy. But no it's only cool to hate on stuntmen.

B.A._Baracus

I for one will be watching it and I hope he makes it.

MyStubbleItches

Burial. wrote: »

Not at all. But if everybody conformed to the constant criticism and bickering coming from people hating on them and on what they are doing my then some of the greatest minds and some of the most successful people would never have amounted to anything. F1 drivers and Moto GP riders are some of the most phenomenal athletes in the world. They're risking their lives everyday as well all for a thing they love. No different to this guy. But no it's only cool to hate on stuntmen.

First off, I don't hate ON anyone. I don't really hate anyone so hating ON someone is just strange.

Secondly, if you think that F1 and moto whatever are the people that take the risks to shape the world then you're just funny.

In a cute cuddly way, of course.

Canis Lupus

Burial. wrote: »

I cannot believe the ignorance of some people here. Wishing death on a guy doing what he loves, and dreaming big? Just f*ck off.

I recall many people branding Felix Baumgartner an idiot and a worldwide broadcast of a suicide jump but it turned out to be one of the most impressive achievements in modern times, perhaps of all time. If we didn't have people trying to risk their lives and going against conservatism and ignorant criticism then we'd never progress and we'd be still stuck in the dark ages.

The dude has a wife and a young child. He's pretty much playing Russian roulette with all the chambers filled. He's not dreaming big, he's doing something ****ing stupid.

drunkmonkey

Strawberry Milkshake wrote: »

Fox News will be showing it. If they change their minds at last minute, we'll know why.

Are they showing it live (well with the delay). In the pub can't get home to dodgy box, is Fox News only channel to see it in pub?

Westernyelp

Burial. wrote:

Not at all. But if everybody conformed to the constant criticism and bickering coming from people hating on them and on what they are doing my then some of the greatest minds and some of the most successful people would never have amounted to anything. F1 drivers and Moto GP riders are some of the most phenomenal athletes in the world. They're risking their lives everyday as well all for a thing they love. No different to this guy. But no it's only cool to hate on stuntmen.

F1 drivers race in cars which have been more engineered towards safety than any other vehicle. This guy is taking a huge risk for fame; perhaps. There will be no scientific breakthrough from him hitting the ground or not. Pure showbiz. Nothing to be upset by. Best of luck to him

Discodog

He will be able to be given a parachute by another skydiver until he gets to 5000 feet. So he can decide whether to go ahead or abort.

learn_more

Would it not be wise to take the parachute just in case. Would be a very stupid way to die if it went wrong

B.A._Baracus

So when does this start?
Op says 1am but is that the start time of the show/event or the actual stunt

**edit**
Show is 1 hour long. So... Expect the stunt to happen 40 minutes in?

jamesbere

Does this guy have a death wish or what, this isn't something you can really practice is it.

ShadyAcres

Does anyone have a link please?

magma69

Burial. wrote: »

I cannot believe the ignorance of some people here. Wishing death on a guy doing what he loves, and dreaming big? Just f*ck off.

I recall many people branding Felix Baumgartner an idiot and a worldwide broadcast of a suicide jump but it turned out to be one of the most impressive achievements in modern times, perhaps of all time. If we didn't have people trying to risk their lives and going against conservatism and ignorant criticism then we'd never progress and we'd be still stuck in the dark ages.

Jumping onto a net isn't advancing human civilisation. He's hardly Shakleton or Gagarin ffs.

jamesbere

magma69 wrote: »

Jumping onto a net isn't advancing human civilisation. He's hardly Shakleton or Gagarin ffs.

No but it could be huge for the net making industry

Christy42

learn_more wrote: »

Would it not be wise to take the parachute just in case. Would be a very stupid way to die if it went wrong

I wonder how likely he would be to figure it is going wrong until it is too late even for a parachute. Hope it ends well but he is an idiot. Far too many ways this can lead to death out of his control.

magma69

jamesbere wrote: »

No but it could be huge for the net making industry

If he survives, net profits will skyrocket. If he dies, net profits will be in free fall.

BeanFlicker

ShadyAcres wrote: »

Does anyone have a link please?

Mad b**tard, looking forward to this

J. Marston

He's wearing an emergency parachute.

Yawn.

taytobreath

tisnt on my fox news

Saipanne

BeanFlicker wrote: »

https://youtu.be/UkQz

Mad b**tard, looking forward to this

Link not working

FalconGirl

They're asking for 1.99 off me on that link?

Ken.

I'm watching it on fox45. He has to wear a chute and has to land on his back.

eeguy

FalconGirl wrote: »

They're asking for 1.99 off me on that link?

F*ck it.
You'll get all the info in the morning.

Including an auto tuned remix..

Lackey

ken wrote: »

I'm watching it on fox45. He has to wear a chute and has to land on his back.

Is that on sky?

Ken.

Lackey wrote: »

Is that on sky?

No. Stream. Can't link to it cause its less than legal.

taytobreath

Mod- Don't post links.

Strong Life in Dublin

The stream is on YT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkQzrWUjZ8A

B.A._Baracus

So he is wearing a parachute now?
Don't really know how to take that. I mean it's good for him and who wants to witness a man bloody kill himself. But then why market it as without a parachute.

magma69

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

So he is wearing a parachute now?
Don't really know how to take that. I mean it's good for him and who wants to witness a man bloody kill himself. But then why market it as without a parachute.

Must have been listening to Something Happens.

Ken.

There saying that the screen actors guild insisted he wear an emergency chute or they wouldn't allow their members work on the show. It's his decision if he pulls it or not. They only announced it a few hours ago.

Alf Stewart.

B.A._Baracus wrote: »

So he is wearing a parachute now?
Don't really know how to take that. I mean it's good for him and who wants to witness a man bloody kill himself. But then why market it as without a parachute.

You're one to talk!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaJOeLuUD94

BorneTobyWilde

mod-Snipped.

Ken.

Please don't post links to streaming sites. It'll get boards in trouble. Pm each other if needs be.

irishproduce

Anyone a link there lads? I'm on sky TV but can't find it. Sound

TalkingBull

jamesbere wrote: »

No but it could be huge for the net making industry

whats the name of the company manufacturing these "nets" and where can i buy one

Ken.

TalkingBull wrote: »

whats the name of the company manufacturing these "nets" and where can i buy one

Might want to wait a few minutes to see if it works first. Although if the guy misses this net you might pick up the one from the show second hand.

BorneTobyWilde

parachute a hindrance he claims. A complication he never envisioned.
Parachute is like a back breaker move in wrestling.

2Mad2BeMad

I hate americans for the constant tv ads and stringing along ****e, JUST GET ON WITH THE BLOODY JUMP

taytobreath

2Mad2BeMad wrote: »

I hate americans for the constant tv ads and stringing along ****e, JUST GET ON WITH THE BLOODY JUMP

6 min adds every 5 or 6 mins. :mad::mad::mad:

B.A._Baracus

Sadly guys this is what American TV is all about. I think I am watching the new York region of Fox and I am surprised that there has not been a lot of fast food ads yet. They usually are everywhere.

2Mad2BeMad

Makes me appreciate the low amount of ads we get over here haha
Even in their sports games
theirs a bloody ad for something every 2 mins

taytobreath

youd think landing on his bak with a parachute could potentially break his back