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Re: But why? Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] (#112) [Profile/Gallery] (more from SWEDECAR) on Sat, 5 May 2007 12:52:41 In Reply to: Re: But why?, Ron, Sat, 5 May 2007 09:39:54 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
It's regular jumping altitude of about 10 to 13K feet.
For me being an old timer belly-to-earth flying type of guy reaching approx 120mph with some capabilities to alter my fall rate plus/minus that and be able to move a little distance forward and backward, today's skydiving is mind boggling.
Also to keep this in perspective. They reach 251.4Km/h (156mph) standing on a pair of skiis which is faster than me just falling straight down.
If you want to know more than you may care for, here is the rules for speed skydiving.
Anders
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