Locutus65
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Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon
True, jetpacks have been around for a long time. The biggest hurdle to overcome the fuel issue.
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lecroix
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said by Smatchimo  :said by lecroix :no offense to anyone, but these things have been around since the early '70s (possibly earlier, dunno) and have never been much more than a hi-tech novelty item. somebody will bring one out every 5-10 years and scream "look what we have! we are so hi-tech!" if they truly want to impress me, have dude strap one on and fly from cleveland to, oh i dunno, let's say san antonio ... maybe then i'll be impressed with it's practicality. So not true. at least not this advanced. almost all previous versions have been tethered. You're kidding, right?
I can personally remember the guy flying into the Los Angles stadium untethered in the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympic Games. It's even mentioned on the Wiki page for "1984 Summer Olympics" under the heading of "Highlights."
The first true flying version was built by Bell in the 60's. It was an untethered model as well. |
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Smatchimo
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said by lecroix :no offense to anyone, but these things have been around since the early '70s (possibly earlier, dunno) and have never been much more than a hi-tech novelty item. somebody will bring one out every 5-10 years and scream "look what we have! we are so hi-tech!" if they truly want to impress me, have dude strap one on and fly from cleveland to, oh i dunno, let's say san antonio ... maybe then i'll be impressed with it's practicality. So not true. at least not this advanced. almost all previous versions have been tethered. |
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lecroix
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no offense to anyone, but these things have been around since the early '70s (possibly earlier, dunno) and have never been much more than a hi-tech novelty item. somebody will bring one out every 5-10 years and scream "look what we have! we are so hi-tech!"
if they truly want to impress me, have dude strap one on and fly from cleveland to, oh i dunno, let's say san antonio ... maybe then i'll be impressed with it's practicality. |
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dibbb
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That was cool, thanks for the post. |
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mahony
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Jetman is a pussy with a parachute over water. The guy went over a canyon with no parachute and landed like freaking Elroy from 'The Jetsons'. That is almost practical!
You can buy one if ya want
»www.jetpackinternational.com/equip.html |
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KrK
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»www.youtube.com/watch?v=23CXxSVtjhw |
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Eric
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Why cross a canyon when you can cross the English Channel. |
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Locutus65
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LOL that was cute. I think I would probably look like him at the 50 second point. |
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dnvrdave
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Re: [video] I want one.
Have this kid build you one.
»www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY7V7UPdfjQ
Funny shit about half way through.
Dave. |
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tim_k
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Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon
said by Locutus65 :I want one!!! Just keep your flights to 30 secs or less. |
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Smatchimo
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first thing that came to mind was a flame thrower on that thing lmao. holy crap!
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percboy
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You`re braver than I am.
The wavier sounds like they can get away with anything.
»www.jetpackinternational.com/Pil···iver.doc
"THIS RELEASE WILL APPLY EVEN IF YOUR INJURY OR DEATH IS CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, RECKLESSNESS, OR WILLFUL AND WANTON CONDUCT OF ANOTHER. "
"wanton"? (i.e. gratuitously cruel)
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Locutus65
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Never hurts to ask 
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Smatchimo
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i feel somewhat fulfilled knowing that there are functioning jet packs out there. just when i get used to the idea, i think, OMFG, WE HAVE JETPACKS!
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said by Locutus65 :I want one!!! Not sure they`ll sell you one but you could try this 
»www.jetpackinternational.com/pre···ase.html |
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Locutus65
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CANON CITY, CO -- A daredevil wearing a jet pack has flown across a 1,500-foot-wide canyon in southern Colorado.
The sponsoring Go Fast Sports & Beverage says Eric Scott took 21 seconds to cross the Royal Gorge at 75 mph on Monday. It says he didn't use a parachute while flying across the 1,100-foot-deep canyon.
He was wearing a jet pack powered by hydrogen peroxide and developed by Jet Pack International. The company developed it for stunts, promotions and other events for Go Fast.
Both companies are based in Denver and were founded by entrepreneur Troy Widgery.
Click Here
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