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  • theantiquetiger
    Fra-gee-lay Thats Italian
    • Nov 12, 2005
    • 3435

    This is just Awesome!!! Wing Suits - Make Superman Jealous

    This video is incredible!!!

    Biertijd.com // Media Mountain Wingsuit
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  • HardyGirl
    Mego Museum's Poster Girl
    • Apr 3, 2007
    • 13950

    #2
    Wow, that is really cool, but scary looking. The suit makes the guy look like a flying squirrel!
    "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
    'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
    Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
    If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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    • Mikey
      Verbose Member
      • Aug 9, 2001
      • 47258

      #3
      No way that's real.

      A dude would drop like a rock wearing those suits.

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      • Johnny
        Salty
        • Oct 1, 2003
        • 3369

        #4
        Believe it or not it is real Mike. I just happened to be reading about these suits in the NY Times yesterday. There are people all over the world trying to perfect them.

        Here is the link to the online version of the article.

        Pretty cool.

        http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/sp...hp&oref=slogin

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        • mitchedwards
          Mego Preservation Society
          • May 2, 2003
          • 11781

          #5
          He's getting a 3 to 1 glide ratio thats not bad. If you see in the video the non suit guy is dropping like a rock .

          What I cant figure out is how he will slow down enough to make a landing without a parachute.


          Think B.A. Where did you hide the Megos?

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          • Mikey
            Verbose Member
            • Aug 9, 2001
            • 47258

            #6
            Originally posted by johnnycmego
            Believe it or not it is real Mike. I just happened to be reading about these suits in the NY Times yesterday. There are people all over the world trying to perfect them.

            Here is the link to the online version of the article.

            Pretty cool.

            http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/10/sp...hp&oref=slogin
            Wow,
            It just doesn't seem like enough cloth to stop someone from falling straight down.

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            • Zemo
              Still Smokin'
              • Feb 14, 2006
              • 3888

              #7
              Their all using chutes. They would never be able design it so you wouldn't need one.

              That's just awesome.

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              • SlipperyLilSuckers
                MeGoing
                • May 14, 2003
                • 9031

                #8
                Wow I would love to be able to fly.

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                • huedell
                  Museum Ball Eater
                  • Dec 31, 2003
                  • 11069

                  #9
                  I'm not surprised as its just a matter of years of human research
                  plus advanced engineered technology utilizing the best of aerodynamics

                  "Flying" its not just for birds, insects and squirells anyomore

                  Seriously, though---I think that's really cool
                  "No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris Mannix

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                  • theantiquetiger
                    Fra-gee-lay Thats Italian
                    • Nov 12, 2005
                    • 3435

                    #10
                    They were used in the second Lara Kroft movie, I cannot find a video clip.
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                    • toys2cool
                      Ultimate Mego Warrior
                      • Nov 27, 2006
                      • 28605

                      #11
                      LOL! that's just freakin' crazy
                      "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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                      • kingdom warrior
                        OH JES!!
                        • Jul 21, 2005
                        • 12478

                        #12
                        That's Freekin Awesome!!!!!

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                        • Vortigern99
                          Scholar/Gentleman/Weirdo
                          • Jul 2, 2006
                          • 1539

                          #13
                          I believe a man can fly! Wow, it's like a dream. Can you imagine leaping off a cliff with nothing to protect you from a 1000-foot drop except a padded suit?? The landing looks a little tricky, too. Some of those guys are coming in WAY too fast for a comfortable landing. Yikes.

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                          • theantiquetiger
                            Fra-gee-lay Thats Italian
                            • Nov 12, 2005
                            • 3435

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Vortigern99
                            I believe a man can fly! Wow, it's like a dream. Can you imagine leaping off a cliff with nothing to protect you from a 1000-foot drop except a padded suit?? The landing looks a little tricky, too. Some of those guys are coming in WAY too fast for a comfortable landing. Yikes.
                            They are using BASE jumping chutes at the end, they are just staying airbourne longer, and manipulating their flight with the wingsuits.
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                            • EllaJames
                              Member
                              • Sep 28, 2007
                              • 74

                              #15
                              Omigawd, I want one! Then I'd wear my Lara Croft costume (you guys have seen the picture), and go flying...damn, that sounds like good times!

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