Supersonic without a kite!

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Supersonic without a kite!

Postby ozzy72 » Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:17 am

Well he has thrown down the gauntlet and I hope he succeeds!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16908004
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Re: Supersonic without a kite!

Postby pfevrier » Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:58 am

That guy is crazy  ;D I hope he succeeds for sure!
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Re: Supersonic without a kite!

Postby Flying Trucker » Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:03 pm

Hope all goes well and he sets a new record...then someone else can do it all over again... ;D
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Re: Supersonic without a kite!

Postby Dave71K » Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:10 pm

This is the kind of thing I would do tomorrow if I was given the opportunity!  Absolutely amazing! I have so much respect for people that in this day and age are still trying to push the boundaries of adventure.
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