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To: BenLurkin
Here's an even more insane video that shows the jump from beginning to end. Can't believe how small the net was.

Luke Aikins - Skydiver (Heaven Sent Jump)

10 posted on 07/31/2016 6:27:36 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Drew68

That is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.

It reminds me about a WW II story regarding the fearless Ghurkas. A platoon was taken up for a practice jump and the British Sgt. said “Now men, we will jump at 5000 feet.”

There was terrific unrest as the translator delivered the message.

The Sgt. said, “What’s wrong?”

The translator ss I, “Sahib, the men asked if they could jump at 1000 feet.”

The Sgt. said, “That’s too low. Their parachutes won’t have time to open.”

The translator relayed this and all the men smiled and were agreeable.”

The Sgt. said, “ What’s going on?”

The translator said, “Sahib, they did not know they were to have parachutes.”


11 posted on 07/31/2016 6:39:47 AM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: Drew68

How convenient they use a gopro fisheye lens.


16 posted on 07/31/2016 7:17:44 AM PDT by Cats Pajamas (That chicken necked buck tooth varmint is headed toward the seven circles of hell)
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