[NYS_Eric]

The unofficial world record for the highest skydive was set at 102,000ft by Joe Kittinger, an American, in 1960.

This record still stuns me. I remember reading about it a couple of years ago. Extreme bravery or extreme death wish.

[LurkerNoMore!]

I thought 'vitim of circumstances' might be interested in this...

[dighton]

The Longest Leap

[Amore]

Coincidentally, Kittinger is a balloonist too.

[RightWhale]

The greatest danger is that the air valve will freeze. Even if you leave the gondola right away, it is still several minutes to breathable air. A man with an iron constitution might survive, but with permanent nerve and brain damage.

[Dengar01]

Sounds like the guy has the brain of a liberal. Not very smart to jump from that high. Its not extreme bravery its extreme stupidity. With the pressure and and extreme speed I wouldn't be surprised at all if his head exploded. That is extreme nonsense to do something like that.