Humans flying like Rocket J. Squirrel
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big_smile_2u
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Unbelievable... no room for error in that sport
Rick
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Gizmo
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Wow! How do you convince yourself to do that for the first time?
Kaelaria
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That ROCKS
zip
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Absolutely incredible. Astonishing how close that guy came to the roadway, especially when seen in realtime instead of slow motion.
Every year, humans seem to come up with new things to do to push the envelope for what is possible with the human body.
James Bond films have changed a great deal, but I would've otherwise expected to have seen this in an upcoming sequel. They don't do as many kitschy devices as they used to.
Every year, humans seem to come up with new things to do to push the envelope for what is possible with the human body.
James Bond films have changed a great deal, but I would've otherwise expected to have seen this in an upcoming sequel. They don't do as many kitschy devices as they used to.
Joe2Lmaker
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Reminds me of the video of the guy hitting a bridge while trying something similar.
Messy
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7xray
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I'll bet his skis were trashed.
I love flying, I wish I had the nerve to jump off something and do that.
big_smile_2u
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One more comment... for some reason it stikes as ironic that they wear helmets. Like if you crashed into a cliff at 100 mph a helmet is going to be of value. Oh I got it now... "Don't worry Honey, I'll be wearing my helmet."
wfooshee
O, Woe is me!!
zip
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Gives a new definition to the words "rock skis."
Was thinking when watching it, say you were driving around the corner on that switchback, when suddenly "Sssssssssssssss" this body came whizzing by about 15 feet away from you at near terminal velocity. You would seriously believe in superheros or angels or something. First, though, you'd question yourself: "Did I just see what I think I just saw?.... Nah."
El Toro
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I have been to the location, but I have not seen them jump off without a hang glider before.
I don't think that they buzz the road as closely as it looks. Telephoto lenses have the tendency to make planes seem closer together than they really are, but since I haven't seen it in person, maybe they are closer to the road than I think.
Regarding the loss of the skis, the fjords of Norway typically drop off instantaneously. If the skis fall in the water, they are probably readily retrievable and more or less undamaged. The fjord depth a few feet from the rock wall is probably 100 meters, and it could be several hundred meters just a short ways further out.
When you go to Norway and watch the tides, it is really wierd, especially for someone who was brought up in New England where tides tend to have a significant run. The tide in the fjords I've been in might cause a fluctuation of a meter or so. Hardly noticable on a rock wall that is descending close to vertical.
I don't think that they buzz the road as closely as it looks. Telephoto lenses have the tendency to make planes seem closer together than they really are, but since I haven't seen it in person, maybe they are closer to the road than I think.
Regarding the loss of the skis, the fjords of Norway typically drop off instantaneously. If the skis fall in the water, they are probably readily retrievable and more or less undamaged. The fjord depth a few feet from the rock wall is probably 100 meters, and it could be several hundred meters just a short ways further out.
When you go to Norway and watch the tides, it is really wierd, especially for someone who was brought up in New England where tides tend to have a significant run. The tide in the fjords I've been in might cause a fluctuation of a meter or so. Hardly noticable on a rock wall that is descending close to vertical.
zip
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What a country. One of the most beautiful places on the planet. I've only been in Oslo and not into the fjordlands. You're lucky.
Regarding proximity, though, I think the guy is real close. Look at his shadow at 3:04 - he's no more than 6' above the rocks, no special effect about it.
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painman
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GULP :blink: :blink: :blink:
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Braenen
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Hey, Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit out of my hat...
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