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Daredevil Takes a Dive off Antarctic Mountain Peak
- Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:21am by
Meredith Jessup
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Russian daredevil Valery Rozov braved blistering cold temperatures to stand a towering 3000 meters above sea level before taking a plunge down Antarctica‘s Wolf’s Peak.
With an expedition of climbers from Russia, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey, ITN reports that Rozov hiked to the top and took a moment to enjoy the lofty view before donning a wingsuit and jumping.
Fortunately, after about 45 seconds in the air, Rozov pulled his parachute ripcord and floated to a safe landing at the mountain’s base.
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reckless
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 1:03amAfter the New River Gorge bridge in West Virginia opened, a man who’s wife had kicked him out of the house with only his dog decided to jump. With the dog in his arms he lept to his death.
Report Post »Medical experts were curious as to the actual cause of death, some theorized he could have died from a heart atack before impact. Others suggested that he may have somehow survived the fall only to drown in the river below. An autopsy was performed and the cause of death was surprised everyone.
The victim bled to death before impact due to dog bites.
1974Marine8511
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 3:14amI don’t care who you are, that’s funny…!!
Report Post »Ialmostforgot
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 10:27pmActually, if he hits the ground, he’ll go from 120 mph to infininty, instantly! (or is that eternity)
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 7:49pmAin‘t no way I’d ever do that! He had a blast! :D Waaaa Hooooo!
Report Post »SandPatriot
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 7:03pmScrew that!!!!
Report Post »revelstoke92
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 3:20pmI’m pretty sure I saw this on an episode of The Brady Bunch.
Report Post »megaman
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 2:51pmhow awesome this guy has alot of gutts oood to see people doing what they love
Report Post »megaman
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 2:47pmwow that’s so awesome this guy has alot of gutts
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 1:42pmBig deal — he was just too lazy to climb down the same way he came up!
Report Post »Eyeball
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 1:20pmToo much time on their hands.
Report Post »jordy 2010
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 12:59pmSlogan seen on the wall of a parachute diving school: ”IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED, TRY AND TRY AGAIN”……..
Report Post »squeaker
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 12:02pmLooks like fun to me…!!!
Report Post »RugDog
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:50amThat was not the best example of Wingsuit flying.
CHECK THIS ONE OUT!
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4U6T_BB1N8
Spawnomite
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:27amI’m craving a Red Bull now.
Grab them while you can before Obama takes those away as well.
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:26amAhhhhhhHH!!!!! SPLAT!
Just kidding.
I don’t see a lot of black people doing this type of “I don’t really value my life, so I get a thrill when risking it” type of behavior.
Report Post »squeaker
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 12:03pmI used to jump with a black man… and we used to tease him that he would be white when he landed…! Hey, he thought it was funny.
Report Post »t00nces2
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 5:09pmNo, they shoot at each other on street corners because someone is wearing the wrong colors.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:21amThat has to have the worst updraft in the world. What a hoot
Report Post »Speak without Fear
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:52amMakes me nausated watching………..but good for him.
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 11:50amlikewise. He sure seems to enjoy it.
Report Post »staythecourse
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 1:26amI notice it was a “capitalist” company that paid for the expedition… Red Bull!
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 7:08amThe video was awesome!! http://maboulette.wordpress.com
Report Post »mikenleeds
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:47amthat s not flying stupid ,, that s called falling and pulling a parachute ,, big deal
Report Post »Tomr
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:08amWonder what the wind chill factor is when falling at 120MPH ?
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:44amAnd there are those that think touring on a motorcycle is crazy.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:10amAt least with this activity, theres no possibility of road rash…..although, the risk for enhanced splatter factor seems much higher…..sheesh!!!
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:41amWow! I can’t believe it. 13thGen isn’t yelling “firsties”
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:49amOk…dont want to see you disappointed BURTEYES86……FIRSTIES!!!…..oh wait…..it was me…..crap…..nevermind :D
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:36amOur little boy is growing up!
Report Post »LIBSALWAYSLIE
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:33amSeems a bit nutty, but what an awesome experience for someone brave enough to try it. About as close to flying as man can get without a motor.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 8:31amJust remember, its not the fall that will kill you….its that sudden stop at the end……..I believe the technical term is “de-acceleration trauma”.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:23amIf you hit the ground from that high, going that fast head first. Last thing through your mind would be your butt hole….
Report Post »FED-UP-AND-READY-TO-TAKE-ACTION
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:05amAl I can say is his must be brass and the size of softballs……………..not me!……….VICTORY OR DEATH
Report Post »IntheKnowOG
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 10:09amAwesome…
Report Post »CYCLONE
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 1:30pm…. good for you young man…. good to see young people taking an active interest in danger these days… TRUTH IS… chicks dig scars, broken bones heal and the good ole US of A has the best doctor to daredevil ratio in the world…. pppfffttttttt…….
Report Post »eddvoss
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 6:43pmParachutist magazine used to list the cause of death as “Impact” when I was jumping.
Report Post »12 gauge
Posted on December 11, 2010 at 9:01pmAwesome! Maybe we can get barry to try it. Any volunteers for packing his chute? hehheehhehehe
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 11:28amI‘d be honored to pack Barry’s chute, 12 guage. :)
Report Post »oscarito8675309
Posted on December 12, 2010 at 9:40pmIt is not de-acceleration trauma, since the jumper has reached a constant terminal velocity well before he hits the ground. Just call hit sudden violent acceleration trauma, since his speed changes from arouund120 MPH to about zero in a nano-second.
Report Post »101
Posted on December 13, 2010 at 5:07pmInsane speed flying…check out video link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwWLnaME0CI&feature=player_embedded
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