I gotta get me one
 

Check this out... simply amazing:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?rn=222561&cl=7829957&ch=222562

HOLY CR@P! Looks like a hoot, is there any risk involved? :eek:

Are you kidding? How's about a flame-out and crashing to the earth and getting squashed like a bug.....

In hindsight, it might be worth the risk?

OK, my last question was sarcastic. 300km/h with a jet propelled kite on your back? Risk?
A thrill to be sure. I'll wait until I have terminal cancer, then... light me up, baby!!

soooo.... what's his secret super-hero name?

He worked for 5 years to do that - exclusive of design...

That is freakin COOL!

Albeit a little risky. But then life is all about risk.

I'd need a couple of RATOs attached to get my fat azz airborne.

Believe that I will watch from the ground. Been parachuting for over 30 years and love it but the day I strap rockets on my back has not dawned just yet...

"...to INFINITY and BEYOOOOOND..."
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1210943869.jpg

Bird strikes gotta suck...

Lots and lots of videos of him on the net.

http://youtube.com/results?search_query=jet+man&search_type=

Actually, when he "lands" he kills the jets folds the wings and parachutes the rest of the way down. You can see the parachuting portion in this video
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