Could be.

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Could be.

RobVG — 1/8/2008 3:05:59 PM (archived)

Possible I guess. Max glide ratio 2.5/1 40' drop per 100' travel.

Just looks like it might be some real footage that has been mixed with something else.

Especially the one where he turns around backwards for a moment.

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In the "Wow!" department. - REB - 1/7/2008 8:50:54 PM
- EEK!!!! Okay..time for Jody to throw up (n/t) - Jody - 1/9/2008 2:38:16 PM
  - I couldn't do it either. - REB - 1/9/2008 10:00:52 PM
- I used to fly sailplains and I thought that it was scary enough but that is nuts. (n/t) - James Brown - 1/8/2008 5:53:57 PM
- I'll add it to my bucket list (n/t) - DJL - 1/8/2008 4:38:27 PM
  - Ha ha...Seen the movie, have you? (n/t) - Jody - 1/9/2008 2:01:09 PM
    - not yet, but I can't wait heheheh (n/t) - DJL - 1/9/2008 4:35:25 PM
- Frankly, that would be an enormous thrill. - Bowser - 1/8/2008 5:31:07 AM
  - Good Night Irene!! - Jody - 1/9/2008 2:37:05 PM
- There's a cable somewhere. - RobVG - 1/8/2008 12:59:10 AM
  - I think you are seeing somewhat of an optical illusion. - TAFKASE - 1/8/2008 2:28:44 PM
    - Could be. - RobVG - 1/8/2008 3:05:59 PM
- Flying squirrels - Robert - 1/7/2008 10:42:08 PM
  - There were 2 chutes that opened at the end - Eri - 1/8/2008 4:33:31 AM
  - re: Flying squirrels, Indeed - Johannes - 1/8/2008 12:11:38 AM
    - re: Flying squirrels, Indeed - McFly - 1/8/2008 1:28:03 AM
- No way... - TB - 1/7/2008 9:57:35 PM
  - Quite amazing - Lindy - 1/7/2008 11:54:38 PM
    - I believe they were originally developed by special forces. - TAFKASE - 1/8/2008 2:23:26 PM
    - The WingSuit- some info. - REB - 1/8/2008 2:07:36 PM
    - Move video's - REB - 1/8/2008 1:52:23 PM
      - D'oh! Here are the links. - REB - 1/8/2008 1:58:31 PM
        
        Speechless - Lindy - 1/8/2008 5:06:31 PM
        
        A couple of more videos - REB - 1/8/2008 6:24:11 PM
        
        re: A couple of more videos - Lindy - 1/8/2008 6:49:41 PM
    - Normally I think they land using regular parachutes near the end. (n/t) - TB - 1/8/2008 12:24:02 AM

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