bertusgeert 1 #1 June 8, 2006 Just heard on TrippleJ (Australia) that a couple from Melbourne now holds the record for the world's highest BASE jump from a "precipice" in India. Any more news? --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incode 0 #2 June 8, 2006 "At 2:04 (local India time ) on the 23rd of May Glenn and Heather set a new World BASE altitude record for jumping from just below the 6660 summit of Meru south from a cut ledge at 6604m" It's for BASE climb 3 try the search botton you should find something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrion 0 #3 June 8, 2006 QuoteJust heard on TrippleJ (Australia) that a couple from Melbourne now holds the record for the world's highest BASE jump from a "precipice" in India. Any more news? Sydney Morning Herald ran a decent article on it yesterday: http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/leap-from-the-top-of-the-world/2006/06/08/1149359863372.html?page=fullpage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #4 June 9, 2006 I'd heard that Jimmy Freeman also jumped with them? And, um, what's the definition of "highest" in this context?-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incode 0 #5 June 9, 2006 "One of the entourage - experienced Australian BASE jumper Jimmy Freeman - started vomiting blood nine days into the climb as his body succumbed to the high altitude, freezing conditions and rigorous workload. But rather than trekking slowly back down the mountain, Freeman donned a parachute and launched himself off the edge to paraglide down to a safer altitude." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin 0 #6 June 9, 2006 Jimmy didn't do the record jump due to illness. Congrats to Heather and Glenn, they deserve it.xj "I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with the earth...but then I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with a car either, and that's having tried both." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasmin 0 #7 June 9, 2006 QuoteJust heard on TrippleJ (Australia) that a couple from Melbourne... No, Glenn and Heather are based in Sydney.xj "I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with the earth...but then I wouldn't recommend picking a fight with a car either, and that's having tried both." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robibird 3 #8 June 9, 2006 BRAVO HEATHER BRAVO GLENN BRAVO JIMMY All my respect to you guys!! Robert Pecnik robert@phoenix-fly.com www.phoenix-fly.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desert1 0 #9 June 9, 2006 congratulations heather, glenn, and jimmy. you guys rockluka--------------------------------- canyon bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TVPB 0 #10 June 9, 2006 Great effort to Heather, Glen, Jimmy, and the whole team. Lots of time and hard work has gone into this adventure. Funny, it didn't seem that long ago that the tall skinny one was curious about some fat bloke jumping a suit at Picton. The circle has fully turned. Good stuff. Congrats. And yes, we are all jealous in a good way. Tom Stay Safe - Have Fun - Good Luck The above could be crap, thought provoking, useful, or . . But not personal. You decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald 0 #11 June 9, 2006 Funny, it didn't seem that long ago that the tall skinny one was curious about some fat bloke jumping a suit at Picton. The circle has fully turned. Ha ha, I love aussie humour. Any, job well done in India. Congrats, Ronald Overdijk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
