velo90 0 #1 December 2, 2003 but first, does anyone know from how high a stunt man can fall into those piles of cardboard boxes and mattresses and survive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #2 December 2, 2003 it would depend on the give of the matresses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #3 December 2, 2003 Quotebut first, does anyone know from how high a stunt man can fall into those piles of cardboard boxes and mattresses and survive? Why does the phrase, "here, hold my beer. . . " come to mind ?? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #4 December 2, 2003 Quotebut first, does anyone know from how high a stunt man can fall into those piles of cardboard boxes and mattresses and survive? Hey...if you're planning to be the first one to land a birdman suit...make sure to let Real TV know. You know how they are always looking for skydiving footage. But only the good stuff. -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 December 2, 2003 QuoteWhy does the phrase, "here, hold my beer. . . " come to mind Can i be your official beer holder in eloy when you do stupid stuff? ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #6 December 2, 2003 Whatever it is, remember, it's always much, much cooler if you light yourself on fire first!“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #7 December 2, 2003 "Why does the phrase, "here, hold my beer. . . " come to mind ??" Yeah, wonder why ? I'm thinking Darwin Awards -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 2, 2003 About this high *holding hand above head*.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #9 December 2, 2003 Quotecan i be your official beer holder in eloy when you do stupid stuff? As long as you have my cell also with 911 dialed and wait to hit send Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #10 December 2, 2003 Ok, I've found this on the internet, but I don't know for sure how he landed. Quote The greatest height from which a stuntman has leaped in a freefall was 335 m. (1,100 ft.), a stunt performed for the film Highpoint (Can., 1979) by Dar Robinson from a ledge at the summit of the CN Tower, Toronto, Canada. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/index.asp?id=50600 This guy must have been at terminal right? Forget the birdman suit, let's go bigger. Anyone for the first 4-way to land with out a parachute? Edited to provide the link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #11 December 2, 2003 QuoteOk, I've found this on the internet, but I don't know for sure how he landed. Quote The greatest height from which a stuntman has leaped in a freefall was 335 m. (1,100 ft.), a stunt performed for the film Highpoint (Can., 1979) by Dar Robinson from a ledge at the summit of the CN Tower, Toronto, Canada. This guy must have been at terminal right? Forget the birdman suit, let's go bigger. Anyone for the first 4-way to land with out a parachute? **hands sunshine his beer and cell phone** Sure are we exiting linked or freeflying the exit? Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #12 December 2, 2003 Quote**hands sunshine his beer and cell phone** I'm the best beer holder ever...i'll guard it with my life. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #13 December 2, 2003 QuoteQuote**hands sunshine his beer and cell phone** I'm the best beer holder ever...i'll guard it with my life. until i come around with a beer bong!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treejumps 0 #14 December 2, 2003 Actually, it was 232'. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/index.asp?id=50600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #15 December 2, 2003 QuoteActually, it was 232'. Are you saying the web page is wrong? At 232' we are back to birdman speeds, hey Brains, better get your cell phone and beer back from sunshine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #16 December 2, 2003 QuoteBrains, better get your cell phone and beer back from sunshine He'll have to wrastle me for it. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #17 December 2, 2003 Note to self- Bring vidio camera to eloy! Sell vidio to Real TV---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #18 December 2, 2003 QuoteNote to self- Bring vidio camera to eloy! Sell vidio to Real TV I feel quite sure there will be no shortage of video cameras at eloy. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 December 2, 2003 QuoteActually, it was 232'. QuoteAre you saying the web page is wrong? I was questioning that also... I recall footage of Dar doing a jump from a large tower, but he was tethered by cable to a motor at the top, which allowed him to fall somewhat naturally, but then braked his fall gradually before reaching the ground. If that's the jump they're talking about, it wasn't true freefall, and there wasn't any impact into an air bag at the bottom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LivingInClip 0 #20 December 2, 2003 QuoteWhatever it is, remember, it's always much, much cooler if you light yourself on fire first! You also forgot that no matter how cool it is, it's not funny enough unless there is a monkey somewhere. My advice: Light yourself on fire, land the birdman suit on a matress and then let a monkey come and put the fire out! Sure fire hit (no pun intended)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #21 December 2, 2003 QuoteI was questioning that also... I recall footage of Dar doing a jump from a large tower, but he was tethered by cable to a motor at the top, which allowed him to fall somewhat naturally, but then braked his fall gradually before reaching the ground. If that's the jump they're talking about, it wasn't true freefall, and there wasn't any impact into an air bag at the bottom. That was the jump from 1,100 ft. I remember this (ya I'm that old) one, they also did a special about it on CBS. The actuall record for a jump without a parachute was 232' into an air matress done for the movie "Hooper" I think that's the name. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #22 December 2, 2003 Quote You also forgot that no matter how cool it is, it's not funny enough unless there is a monkey somewhere. My advice: Light yourself on fire, land the birdman suit on a matress and then let a monkey come and put the fire out! Sure fire hit (no pun intended)! Yeah! Yeah!... hey, a monkey in a cute little fireman outfit! Eh? Eh!?! SO FUNNY when monkeys are dressed-up like hairy little humans... It's just so darned wacky So... what all are ya gonna need: 1. Lighter fluid 2. Trained monkey to use his "monkey hose" to put the flames out 3. Fire retardant Birdman Clown outfit 4. Rabid weasal to put into pants of clown outfit (All physical comedy is improved with the insertion of a rabid weasal in the pants)... 5. Beer and cell phone for Sunshine to hold 6. Some mattresses and boxes. This is coming together nicely.“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 December 2, 2003 Dar Robinson Stuntman info. Interesting reading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
