14 December 2012

Jeb Corliss demonstrates wingsuit flying


I suppose it's a semantic argument as to whether he is "flying" or "falling." But it is impressive.

5 comments:

  1. nolanddaDecember 14, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Semantically speaking he is gliding. Wikipedia indicates that wingsuits have a glide ratio of about 2.5.

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  2. emschelleDecember 14, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Saw him speak at TEDX Portland last year- He had to speak remotely as he had just had an accident in Africa doing some stunts for a TV special-

    Here's the talk - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1WJANjY5-w&list=PL4FF40284DAE0E1C3&index=16

    He does show his injuries as well as footage of the accident, but listening to him really lets you get in the head of people who do such dangerous stuff for a living, and for the rush-

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    1. Mel V.December 14, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      Fascinating talk, thanks for the link!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    You should always follow Jeb's griding the crack with this Kitty Corliss video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Veg63B8ofnQ

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