Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 For anyone who's interest hasn't waned on this auspicious occassion - Felix Bumgroper is about to go up in his balloon and sproing off at the speed of light (or sound or jelly or something). Here's the live feed if you want to watch the daft git: http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ (Just over 2hrs to launch ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JohnC Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Will be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Set back to 2hrs now due to weather Now it's 1hr 30mins away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 They're preparing the capsule now........ They've not even blown the balloon up yet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Exciting now - tube attached to the capsule and someones blowing the balloon up ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 That'll be the camera men lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Watching it Live, the blokes a nutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Simply amazing to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic dave Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ! Mad as a box of frogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yup - both crazy and amazing at the same time - fabulous to watch live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bryndalf Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 That's was fantastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslar Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 One brave Guy. Would like to see the camera views from his suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Yep, amazing. I feared the worst whilst he was spinning though. Glad he made it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Epic. Bet it was a good view from up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) What's are those two small orbs floating around the baloon<br /><br />They were weather Balloons Pat-well not exactly but they were similar-what I mean is they are weather balloons but used as WDI's. Us skydivers call them WDI's pronounced Widdy (Wind Drift Indicators). They're used to assess wind drift at different altitudes. Edited October 14, 2012 by catman161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I tell ya Felix Baumgartner was amazing today. I've done 143 solo jumps myself to date. I was watching it whilst simultaneously texting all my skydiving buddies about how epic he was. We are however all in agreement that Felix pulled his main parachute a little higher than he was supposed to and certainly not 5,200ft like he said in the press conference. Which is why he did not break the longest freefall record set by his mentor joe Kittenger despite being 25,000 feet higher upon exit. I think perhaps out of respect for joe he pulled early so that joe can keep that record for himself If that is true he is a top bloke IMHO. I can't wait for the data analysis of this jump. My highest altitude jump is a tiny 15,000 feet lol!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Type-R Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 My highest altitude jump is a tiny 6-8 feet. !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 My highest altitude jump is a tiny 6-8 feet. !!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_Paul Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Best photograph I have seen in ages! I have a couple of mates from the Salzburg area [bad Ischl] and they do indeed breed them tough up in the mountains Regards. Edited to add: The BBC have been following this project for 5 years and the full documentary should be airing within 4 weeks. Edited October 15, 2012 by Paul Laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Stunning photo. I wonder how much all this cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_Paul Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Epic! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFU774q6eVM Regards Edited October 15, 2012 by Paul Laws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 I jumped off a stool once lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antares_Paul Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Fell off a bar stool don't you mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juCocj5CWdw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT1DhcQg0Os Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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