What a fantastic adrenaline rush that must be!
I've seen some flyers doing their thing in the Picos de Europa and no matter how fast they look in the videos they are going a lot faster when they pass you by.
R
https://youtu.be/lHXQlFR5sm8
Looks like quite a few managed to kill themselves.
What a fantastic adrenaline rush that must be!
I've seen some flyers doing their thing in the Picos de Europa and no matter how fast they look in the videos they are going a lot faster when they pass you by.
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Risky sport indeed, what a buzz it must be though.
Breathtaking scenes! ..... and an absolutely crazy pastime that is!
Maybe worth a try if you have terminal cancer!
Nutters
It showed a number had died... some poor bugger had to clear up their scattered remains and then another poor bugger had to phone their relatives...
Nothing to admire here... seems like a deeply selfish and reckless past time
Last edited by Wolfie; 25th April 2018 at 21:52.
Something ironic about wearing a crash helmet.
Each to their own, utterly bonkers. Sad to see so many fatalities, although unsurprising given the velocity reached. Scraping up the remains and identifying the body will be a grim task.
However, taking your pet along for the ride is pure selfishness. Talk about taking advantage of a dogs unconditional trust in its owner.
Dave
Last edited by dforgrieve; 25th April 2018 at 22:56.
"Bet Safe" on one of the guys helmets made me laugh.
As I always say to my self when I see this “how do you learn to do it” I guess you don’t get to make too many mistakes.
Biggest rush is to make ot day by day and face life’s challenges
And raise a family
Whilst I have to agree with the sentiment you can't stop the human need to experiment and push boundaries
Similar feelings were probably being expressed in the early days of aviation, motor sport etc.
Have to agree that it wasn't fair to take dog, don't understand that at all.
Is the bloke putting his helmet on at 2:37 Nigel Farage?
Amazing footage, looks insane, but must be a truly incredible experience.
So clever my foot fell off.
I've seen this sort of thing before. There was a video a few years ago called Grinding the Crack (fnarr fnarr) that was of a famous run in Switzerland. I wasn't expecting what happened at 4:22 though!
Yeah... I get that, but, do they have to get soooo close to the ground...? I wasn’t remotely surprised that so many of these young people had carked it... I still think it’s massively reckless and very sad for everyone (literally) picking up the pieces afterwards
I wouldn’t let any of my kids near one, but, I also wouldn’t allow them on motorbikes
I have a healthy attifitfue to risk and happy that people aren’t wrapped up in cotton wool, but, there is a balance!
The people do this are quite literally adrenaline junkies, just like a drug addict in search of the next high. Going close to the ground will deliver the ultimate adrenaline buzz. Playing it safe doesn't enter their heads.
Of course its a selfish endeavour but I respect that they're living life to the full, and are willing to die for it. We all end up at the same destination, they just get there a damn site faster.
Can't disagree with most of the above. I've ridden bikes and driven cars at speeds people would have me jailed for. But I would not have the guts to do this.
I saw this quite a while ago, if common sense wouldn't stop me from donning a wingsuit the video certainly would . . . https://youtu.be/VGIi7BnG1Jo
F.T.F.A.
I'm spending this evening making one in my shed.
I confidently expect a couple of hours, an old tent, and some duck tape should do it.
I'll nip down to Canary Wharf tomorrow morning with my GoPro and post the footage up here later.
In the unlikely event that I don't post something, you can probably assume the test flight had a few issues I will need to iron out.
So clever my foot fell off.
Scary stuff. May I be the first to say that Roberta Mancino (the girl in the white suit) is rather yum...
Utter madness - but what a high they must get/have got...
I’d probably go out of my mind if my son ever said he was going to do that! Yes, great fun, but looks like too often, it’s a death ride!
(And what a total hole, taking the poor dog, sob)
Indeed.
https://youtu.be/D7-Tt5bUDqE
R
Ignorance breeds Fear. Fear breeds Hatred. Hatred breeds Ignorance. Break the chain.
Amazing stuff. Thanks for posting. The nearest I have got to this was applying for a 17 day freefall parachuting course. I didn't get the course!
Channel 4 did a documentary on a guy called Jeb Corliss a few years ago that was really good. I think it was called birdmen but I’m struggling to find it online.
Edit: it was called the human bird
Watch “Daredevils - The Human Bird” on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/80586792?ref=em-share
Last edited by Enda; 27th April 2018 at 08:23.
Wish I had the balls / valued my life lowly enough to be able to throw myself into doing something like this. You need not live a long life when you live as intensely as these guys.
Good call, mind if I join you?
I’ve still got my old mod parka and the tarpaulin I used to cover my scooter with.
I’ve probably got the piss pot helmet and goggles too somewhere.
I haven’t got a go pro, will a cine camera do; I’ll post a wtb for some unused film?
Last edited by Dave+63; 27th April 2018 at 10:27.
Well, I did some research here, by looking at earlier designs:
Then I persuaded my mate Barry to have a go with my prototype under controlled conditions:
But it all seemed a bit complicated, I mean how difficult can it be? So I decided to go back to basics:
I'm pretty confident this will work from a tall building or mountain top, so I'll be organising a TZ get together at The Shard shortly. Bring your own designs, a pilot type watch, and the first one to fly to Tower Bridge wins.
Expressions of interest invited.
So clever my foot fell off.
I get anxiety just watching the OP video. Must be amazing to be able to do this well though... Wonder how many broken limbs you have to endure to master it?
If we’re starting at the shard I’ll have to take the toggles if me parka; I don’t want to be left hanging from the pointy bit!
Last edited by Dave+63; 27th April 2018 at 16:43.
How did it go ?
https://youtu.be/uuRs8z29lNc
How do they actually 'land', or slow down even, complete madness imo
Stuart
Red Bull's got alot to answer for! Amazing stuff though in a carefree reckless way..
They should show the first clip in old folks homes.
'kin hell, absolute mentalist's all of them.. As someone said above, I found it hard to watch and skipped to the 4:22 launch which someone mentioned. I couldn't watch the bit with the dog.. What about the flyer who had the wing suite attached to his skin - ffs! imagine how their folks feel about it...
This is crazy!