skydivermom 0 #1 January 30, 2007 I just saw the most unusual sort of skydive/base jump. The guy didn't come out of a plane or jump from any fixed object. He was slung from the ground to almost a thousand feet, cut away the bungee and pulled his chute. Sort of like a reverse bungee jump. It was done at the Royal Gorge bridge and is the coolest stunt I've seen so far. It was shown on the Discovery Channel. Did any one else see it, and can you post a link to a pic or video? I checked DiscoveryChannel.com and couldn't find it. So, if it wasn't a base jump or a skydive, what was it?Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #2 January 30, 2007 Stunt junkies?I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #3 January 30, 2007 Swoop the hanger! Pretty cool! Looked easy. NOT!!!I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredfrog 0 #4 January 30, 2007 Yeah that was on Stunt Junkies... I saw it too. I found this link... http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/stuntjunkies/episode/episode_02.htmlMB# 4012 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #5 January 30, 2007 It was a cool stunt with a bungee cord and a base rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #6 January 30, 2007 Yes, they did the hanger swoop stunt after the reverse bungee jump/skydive. Wow....I considered myself an adrenaline junkie, until tonight!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #7 January 30, 2007 the bungee thing was really cool. the hangar swoop, i've seen before, at a bigger, longer hangar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #8 January 30, 2007 i was wondering about something like that the other day.... in superman returns, superman takes the giant island that lex luthor makes and throws it into space. if someone was on the island as he took it into the sky and jumped off with a parachute, is it a base jump or a skydive, since the island is flying? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icevideot 0 #9 January 30, 2007 My guess is that it is not a skydive because he did not use an aircraft. (plane, copter, balloon, etc.) I don't think it is a BASE jump either. Maybe a BASE launch?"... this ain't a Nerf world." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #11 January 30, 2007 Wow, Linder, what deep insight. Thanks man.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #12 January 30, 2007 You want deep, I'll give you deep. But you asked an A or B question, so I have you a B answer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyflyer77 0 #13 January 30, 2007 yeah...they have been doing this for about a year now. I have seen other threads about it. If you ask me...thats just plain stupidcrazy!!! If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #14 January 30, 2007 Okay, I'll ask a deep question. When, exactly, is my pieing planned, and what, exactly, is going to be in the pies?Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #15 January 30, 2007 QuoteOkay, I'll ask a deep question. When, exactly, is my pieing planned, and what, exactly, is going to be in the pies? Its gotta be a surprise...otherwise, where is the fun in it!!! I got two people last year when they least expected it....it rocked!DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #16 January 30, 2007 Linder is taking his sweet time with my pieing, and I fear that the longer he waits, the worse it's gonna be. Like dog food or something equally gross will end up among the ingredients. UGGHH!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #17 January 30, 2007 Thanks for the idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #18 January 30, 2007 Video of the stunt is here: http://dsc.discovery.com/beyond/player.html?bclid=164950249 It wasn't a skydive, it was a reverse bungee cutaway freefall to a a parachute descent. I'd log it as a BASE jump in the O category. It's only a skydive if you jump from a flying aircraft.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #19 January 30, 2007 QuoteLinder is taking his sweet time with my pieing, and I fear that the longer he waits, the worse it's gonna be. Like dog food or something equally gross will end up among the ingredients. UGGHH! Better hope Walt doesn't pie you.. his pie's might be full of crap... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iceburner 0 #20 January 30, 2007 I watched both those stunt junkies too...but mainly because on the swoop through the hanger the prgm description on my tv said, "skydive and parachute deployment through hanger"...and i thought to myself, that guy has gotta be f'n nuts...but then turns out to be a swoop...still crazy, but i want to see the skydive and deployment in a hanger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #21 January 30, 2007 Yeah, well, just remember. Whatever gross concoction ends up in the pies will find it's way into your egg salad sammiches! Oh, and one more thing, you haven't had your SCR ceremony yet so remember that paybacks are....you know what!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #22 January 30, 2007 QuoteQuoteLinder is taking his sweet time with my pieing, and I fear that the longer he waits, the worse it's gonna be. Like dog food or something equally gross will end up among the ingredients. UGGHH! Better hope Walt doesn't pie you.. his pie's might be full of crap... I'd be more afraid he would fill them with Ipecac.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #23 January 30, 2007 WOW!!!! That was just sick! I always mean to catch that show when its on, but always remember too late.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #24 January 30, 2007 I would have missed it if my 8=year old son hadn't dragged me into the living room to watch it. It's kinda odd seeing that kind of stuff and actually being able to say I've done it. Well, the flying a parachute part that is.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #25 January 30, 2007 It's kinda odd seeing that kind of stuff and actually being able to say I've done it. Quote Yeah...I get the same feeling watching Porno Flicks! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
