Would this be allowed today?

[Glitchny]

I'm sure most of us here have seen this Video. My question is that could somebody do this today on their own? It looks as though all you would need is a helium balloon of sufficient size and a pressurized suit + parachutes (and balls of steel). Or am I missing something more technical that is required?

Also would you have to clear a flight plan with the government? Would they even let you attempt it given that you have the proper equipment? I just find it strange that it hasn't been done again or if it has that we don't hear about it. I can imagine it would be insane, but no way to describe really without being there.

 

[JS80]

I'm sure there is some government somewhere that would "allow" it if the US gov't didn't for some reason.

 

[zerocool84]

You'd probably be shot down by a ICBM when you reach the upper atmosphere.

 

[TallBill]

Yes

 

[zinfamous]

is that about the dude with those enormously huge brass balls?

 

[spidey07]

I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
is that about the dude with those enormously huge brass balls?

There isn't an element or molecule known for his balls. I think they just call it "heavy metal X".

 

[RESmonkey]

Rain clouds and electricity = potential dangers?

 

[Glitchny]

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: zinfamous
is that about the dude with those enormously huge brass balls?

There isn't an element or molecule known for his balls. I think they just call it "heavy metal X".

:laugh: and probably true.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

He did it for scientific purposes AFAIK. The likelyhood of something going wrong is very high and if you read his recounting of the jump he suffered some pretty bad injuries from the cold and even passed out I think.

I think he said "nobody should ever do that again". And coming from the guy with balls that big, I would tend to believe him.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

 

[Glitchny]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

He did it for scientific purposes AFAIK. The likelyhood of something going wrong is very high and if you read his recounting of the jump he suffered some pretty bad injuries from the cold and even passed out I think.

I think he said "nobody should ever do that again". And coming from the guy with balls that big, I would tend to believe him.

true i guess, but it has been almost 50 years I'm sure there has been some advancement in the technology of the suit that could help prevent these kinds of things. Like wearing gear similar to what the military uses for High altitude jumps or whatnot. would be interesting to see happen again is all.

 

[Glitchny]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

Yea I can't imagine the feeling of looking around and just seeing blackness while sitting on a balloon platform. And then having the balls to step off the edge!

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

Yea I can't imagine the feeling of looking around and just seeing blackness while sitting on a balloon platform. And then having the balls to step off the edge!

I had trouble jumping off a 50 foot cliff into water. The second and third jumps were no easier.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

Yea I can't imagine the feeling of looking around and just seeing blackness while sitting on a balloon platform. And then having the balls to step off the edge!

I heard they had to declassify Pluto as a planet because if pluto was a planet, then Kittinger's balls would have to be classified as planets too.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

Yea I can't imagine the feeling of looking around and just seeing blackness while sitting on a balloon platform. And then having the balls to step off the edge!

I heard they had to declassify Pluto as a planet because if pluto was a planet, then Kittinger's balls would have to be classified as planets too.

:laugh:

:beer:

 

[Anubis]

anyone know the name of the song in that vid?

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: Glitchny

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm pretty sure it would be allowed. Long as you file the flight plan.

hmm that's interesting because it hasn't been done again (that i know of). Seems like it would be an incredible rush/experience that I'm surprised more skydivers/thrillseeker type people haven't attempted it.

well, it hasn't been done again because it's plainly obvious that Kittenger is the only human in history with the stones large and heavy enough to keep him within earth's gravitational pull. Anyone else would simply float out to space.

Yea I can't imagine the feeling of looking around and just seeing blackness while sitting on a balloon platform. And then having the balls to step off the edge!

I heard they had to declassify Pluto as a planet because if pluto was a planet, then Kittinger's balls would have to be classified as planets too.

Besides jumping from ballons, the guy served 3 tours in Viet Nam was shot down and spent 11 months in the Hanoi Hilton.
:laugh:

:beer: