[video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon in 56k Lookout (Broadband Heavy) http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21483017 en Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:10:09 EDT Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:10:09 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21528469 Locutus65 : True, jetpacks have been around for a long time. The biggest hurdle to overcome the fuel issue.
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said by Smatchimo See Profile :

said by lecroix See Profile :

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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21528278 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:01:49 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21527881 Smatchimo :
said by lecroix See Profile :

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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21527881 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:53:29 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21526253 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. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21526253 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:30:12 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21523779 dibbb : That was cool, thanks for the post.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21523779 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:42:08 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21522973 mahony : 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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21522973 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:24:11 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21495198 KrK : :D

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=23CXxSVtjhw
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21495198 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:09:11 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21495090 Eric : Why cross a canyon when you can cross the English Channel.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21495090 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:33:48 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21494669 Locutus65 : LOL that was cute. I think I would probably look like him at the 50 second point.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21494669 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:37:59 EDT Re: [video] I want one. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21493940 dnvrdave : Have this kid build you one.

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY7V7UPdfjQ


Funny shit about half way through.
Dave.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21493940 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:24:06 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21492909 tim_k :
said by Locutus65 See Profile :

I want one!!!
Just keep your flights to 30 secs or less.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21492909 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:35:38 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21491845 Smatchimo : first thing that came to mind was a flame thrower on that thing lmao. holy crap!
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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)
that's hardcore :o]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21488857 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:57:16 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21488697 Locutus65 :
said by percboy See Profile :

said by Locutus65 See Profile :

I want one!!!

Not sure they`ll sell you one but you could try this ;)
»www.jetpackinternational.com/pre···ase.html
Never hurts to ask :-)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21488697 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:29:30 EDT Re: [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21488654 Smatchimo : 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 See Profile :

I want one!!!

Not sure they`ll sell you one but you could try this ;)
»www.jetpackinternational.com/pre···ase.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21488469 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:48:34 EDT [video] Jet pack pilot flies across canyon http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,21483017 Locutus65 : I want one!!!

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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