smak 0 #1 July 14, 2002 http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,754911,00.html anyone know what kind of gear this guy will be packing? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 July 14, 2002 http://www.observer.co.uk/international/story/0,6903,754911,00.html"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 July 15, 2002 Yes... its for real.. and there are 3 others trying to do this too. It seems that funding is a major issue with at least one at the moment.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 July 15, 2002 Fund raising is -the- issue with all of these types of attempts. To see others, check out THIS and scroll down a bit.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravoniner 0 #5 July 16, 2002 And do a web search for Nick Piantanida. Bravo-niner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,990 #6 July 16, 2002 >anyone know what kind of gear this guy will be packing? From what I have heard about similar attempts, the actual parachute gear will be pretty off-the-shelf. The hard part is the pressure suit for about a dozen reasons. I had a friend of mine who used to test the space shuttle bailout system, and there are all sorts of problems that you have to deal with (can't see the handles over the rim of the helmet, can't bend your arm behind your back, can't arch normally.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 July 17, 2002 I met and jumped with Rodd Millner. He's the Aussie whos trying. he's a really cool guy. gave me a 1.5 hour lift back to sydney when I was there.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
