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Skydiver makes history by jumping 25,000 feet into a net without a parachute
telegraph.co.uk ^ | 07/31/2016

Posted on 07/31/2016 6:11:07 AM PDT by BenLurkin

Luke Aikins, 42, a veteran of 18,000 jumps, completed the stunt without mishap, landing almost in the middle of the 100ft by 100ft net.

Taking only a few moments to regain his composure, Mr Aikins dusted himself off, clambered out of the net and jumped into the arms of his very relieved wife, Monica.

The leap, which was broadcast by Fox, was watched by other members of the family and a crowd of well-wishers packed into an improvised spectator stand in the California desert.

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TOPICS: Weird Stuff
KEYWORDS: 000; 000feet; 25; net; parachute; riskybehavior; skydiver
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To: Larry Lucido

“You’ll need a 25,000 foot ladder and a swimming pool.”

Crap.


41 posted on 07/31/2016 1:58:08 PM PDT by catnipman (Cat Nipman: Vote Republican in 2012 and only be called racist one more time!)
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To: sagar

Whatever. Enjoy your stunts. Discussion over.


42 posted on 07/31/2016 1:58:46 PM PDT by Pravious
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To: BenLurkin

Has anyone checked on Annette?


43 posted on 07/31/2016 2:00:00 PM PDT by Rastus (#NeverHillary #AlwaysTrump)
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To: Pravious

It is meaningless. Why is that a problem for you what this guy does for his own fun?


44 posted on 07/31/2016 7:41:02 PM PDT by Freedom_Is_Not_Free (The Confederate Flag is the new "N" word.)
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To: Drew68

The picture you paint with words is of Rembrandt quality. LOL


45 posted on 07/31/2016 7:49:35 PM PDT by Lurkina.n.Learnin (It's a shame enobama truly doesn't care about any of this. Our country, our future, he doesn't care)
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To: BenLurkin

I wonder what the betting in Vegas was like.


46 posted on 07/31/2016 8:36:10 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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