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August 18, 2011

Indoor Skydiving
— LauraW

Vertical wind tunnel in Prague.

This looks like a lot of fun. WANT.

The dismount at the end is so casual and easy, it's almost surreal after all that zipping around.

Thanks to scott.

Posted by: LauraW at 12:26 PM | Comments (87)
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EJECT!! EJECT!! EJECT!!

Wait, what?

Posted by: Sharkman at August 18, 2011 12:27 PM (wMsKw)

2 I can't watch at work, but I've seen video of similar things. They're awesome.

But what does this have to do with the fact that Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 12:27 PM (8y9MW)

3 You'll like it. Right up until your smart ass 14-year old sneaks away and flips off the power switch.

Posted by: Sean Bannion at August 18, 2011 12:27 PM (sbV1u)

4 There's one in New Hampshire. Fun times.

Posted by: Chris at August 18, 2011 12:28 PM (c3tTB)

5 Nothin like the Prague I knew.

Posted by: eastvalleyphx at August 18, 2011 12:28 PM (qiOph)

6 You don't have to go all the way to Prague. http://www.iflyorlando.com

Posted by: LauderdaleVet at August 18, 2011 12:29 PM (mnrxG)

7 Putting the Ha! Ha! in Praha...

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:30 PM (kUaEF)

8 Here's a hint: don't pull the ripcord

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at August 18, 2011 12:30 PM (0N5pL)

9 Just drink Fizzy Lifting Drink... and to dismount just "burp for all your worth, Charlie!" Just don't leave fingerprints.

Posted by: scofflaw at August 18, 2011 12:31 PM (IhBRY)

10 One just opened here in the Seattle area. I'm debating trying it.

Posted by: ParanoidStillAGirlInSeattle at August 18, 2011 12:31 PM (RZ8pf)

11 Yes but once we burn your brain into silicon, you can do that all the time. You could multitask and do that and Summer Glau at the same time.

Posted by: blaster at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (l5dj7)

12 By the way, I'm DEEPLY offended that all you assholes that now say Mumbai instead of Bombay keep saying Prague instead of Praha.

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (kUaEF)

13 I believe that's how sperm behave in the ovum.

Posted by: Dr Spank at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (ljuHV)

14 Yes. But can you have sex while doing this?

I know. A lot of flapping. But still...

Posted by: Marcus at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (CHrmZ)

15 Okay, I'm sorry- the palate cleansers are fun, but we need a thread about the DHS decision to halt deportation proceedings for some illegal aliens (in the side bar).

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (8y9MW)

16 Jeebus, see what a really big fan can do? Amazing.

Posted by: Sub-Tard at August 18, 2011 12:32 PM (0M3AQ)

17 These have been around for a while.

Posted by: toby928™ at August 18, 2011 12:33 PM (GTbGH)

18 I can just imagine breaking your neck SO easily doing this...

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:34 PM (kUaEF)

19 Yes. But can you have sex while doing this?

I know. A lot of flapping. But still...

Posted by: Marcus

Be a gentleman and let her keep the bra on.

Posted by: Dr. Forbin at August 18, 2011 12:34 PM (6rX0K)

20 vertical wind tunnel

It's fun
- Barney

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 12:34 PM (OhYCU)

21 One of these in Orlando too

Posted by: Dastardly Dan at August 18, 2011 12:35 PM (56hk3)

22 Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of miserable failure.

Posted by: steevy at August 18, 2011 12:35 PM (xUr/v)

Also one in the SF Bay Area, fwiw:

iFLY SF Bay Â• 31310 Alvarado-Niles Rd. Union City CA
(510) 489-4359 service@iFLYsfbay.com

Way cool.

Posted by: MD at August 18, 2011 12:35 PM (djuDP)

24 Portable wind machines are available for hire on the Internet.

Posted by: TXMarko at August 18, 2011 12:35 PM (dO+lb)

25 FAKE

Posted by: Guy that always says "fake" at August 18, 2011 12:36 PM (bbJJG)

26 I sir have been to Mumbai, and I have been to Constantinople

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 12:36 PM (OhYCU)

27 New DHS rules cancel deportations

If there has every been a more lawless crowd in power, I don't know who it would be.

Posted by: toby928™ at August 18, 2011 12:37 PM (GTbGH)

Heinlein had this in "Menace from Earth" back in 1941.

Long before the SCFOMF was even a gleem in...

[Left out the "A" in honor of Steevy]

Posted by: speedster1 at August 18, 2011 12:37 PM (v40Bj)

29 See what you come up with when you have 8 weeks vacation every year?

Posted by: © Sponge at August 18, 2011 12:38 PM (UK9cE)

30 Rehearsing that must have hurt like hell.

Posted by: eleven at August 18, 2011 12:38 PM (7DB+a)

31 cherry wouldn't that be bombay?

Posted by: phoenixgirl at August 18, 2011 12:38 PM (IpiZb)

32 I know. A lot of flapping. But still...
Posted by: Marcus at August 18, 2011 04:32 PM (CHrmZ)

Now you want to do me in wind tunnels too? You bastards constantly got to push the envelope of your depravity.

Posted by: chicken at August 18, 2011 12:39 PM (bbJJG)

33 New DHS rules cancel deportations

If there has every been a more lawless crowd in power, I don't know who it would be.

Posted by: toby928Â™ at August 18, 2011 04:37 PM (GTbGH)

DOJ?

EPA?

Posted by: Tami at August 18, 2011 12:39 PM (X6akg)

34 16
not a fan, speakers playing JEFs speeches.

Posted by: Dastardly Dan at August 18, 2011 12:39 PM (56hk3)

35 You can do this in Vegas too.
Nice when it's 113* outside...

Posted by: Gunslinger at August 18, 2011 12:40 PM (Zi+FQ)

36 That looks like fun, but why don't the guys crash into each other?

Posted by: ChristyBlinky at August 18, 2011 12:40 PM (FnRYN)

37 Posted by: Tami at August 18, 2011 04:39 PM (X6akg)

BATF.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 12:40 PM (8y9MW)

38 They have one of these in Siam.

Posted by: eleven at August 18, 2011 12:42 PM (7DB+a)

39 Monica! I didn't see you down there...

Posted by: Bill Clinton in Prague at August 18, 2011 12:42 PM (FcR7P)

40 This reminds me of an Obama press conference. The press inside his anal orifice.

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 12:42 PM (OhYCU)

41 If they were nude and drew numbers on their balls, you could use this for the weekly Lotto drawing.

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:43 PM (kUaEF)

42 iFLY is franchising all across America!!

Posted by: stuiec at August 18, 2011 12:43 PM (Di3Im)

43 There is (was?) one in Gatlinburg TN. I flailed all over the place when I was there and I was a skydiver @ that time. Never took the time to get used to the windtunnel vs falling out of a plane. It cost as much as jumping from a plane and the adrenaline rush just wasn't there.....

Posted by: Marty at August 18, 2011 12:44 PM (myYbj)

44 43 iFLY is franchising all across America!! Posted by: stuiec at August 18, 2011 04:43 PM (Di3Im) I can just imagine the screaming that breaks out when the power goes out. And the ambulance calls...

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:45 PM (kUaEF)

45 42 If they were nude and drew numbers on their balls, you could use this for the weekly Lotto drawing.

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 04:43 PM (kUaEF)

Regular Thomas Edison.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at August 18, 2011 12:45 PM (RkRxq)

46 I was just sitting here at my desk, taking a break, and wondering if it was just me or does anyone else think that our pResident is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure?

Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 18, 2011 12:46 PM (fk/lm)

47 Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 04:45 PM (kUaEF)

Presumably they have a big freaking backup generator and a whole lot of insurance.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 12:46 PM (8y9MW)

48 If these weren't so much like corporate jets, there would be more of them in this country. But since they are kind of like corporate jets, they're bad.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at August 18, 2011 12:47 PM (RkRxq)

49 Indoor skydiving is why the economy is still on the ropes

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 12:48 PM (OhYCU)

50 50 Indoor skydiving is why the economy is still on the ropes

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 04:48 PM (OhYCU)

Obama inherited indoor skydiving?

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at August 18, 2011 12:49 PM (RkRxq)

51 Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at August 18, 2011 04:47 PM (RkRxq)

One of the Fox opinion articles (I know, I know. What can I say? I'm bored.) was pointing out that Kim Kardashian's wedding is probably doing more for the economy of California than all of the combined policies of Barack Obama, who is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 12:49 PM (8y9MW)

52 Never took the time to get used to the windtunnel vs falling out of a plane. It cost as much as jumping from a plane and the adrenaline rush just wasn't there..... Posted by: Marty

I've done one tandem jump and if that wind tunnel costs the same? I'd jump out of a plane. Nothing like it.

Posted by: Dang at August 18, 2011 12:49 PM (TXKVh)

53

hot air?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at August 18, 2011 12:51 PM (QMtmy)

54 Aren't pancakes a whole lot cheaper than this?

Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 12:52 PM (OhYCU)

55 The only jump I ever did was with my son - a bungee jump at an amusement park. Let's say I left the park with a huge headache & the certain knowledge I was never going to do THAT again.

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:52 PM (kUaEF)

56 So, does this constitute a blow job.

Posted by: dblwmy at August 18, 2011 12:54 PM (BvTwT)

57
I had so hoped and expected that it would be one of these ...
'Cause they remind me of Barky ...
You know, the flailing, stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure

Posted by: No Whining at August 18, 2011 12:54 PM (HmCnI)

58 OT: Michelle Malkin's got another Perry column that starts out like this:

Yesterday, the Washington Post asked me to comment on conservative concerns about Texas GOP Gov. Rick PerryÂ’s records.

The Washington Post, honey? Really? She always cites their biased reporting, but sure can't wait to reel off a list of "why Perry sucks" when they come knockin'.

Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 18, 2011 12:54 PM (h1p5V)

59 Are you guys just running up the count by noting that Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of miserable failure?

Posted by: fluffy, potentially retiring before 2038 at August 18, 2011 12:54 PM (O6q63)

60 Great: Now we can all be 'airborne' and run around in those ghey boots with our trousers bloused.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, mobile ( but not Air Cav ) at August 18, 2011 12:55 PM (UqKQV)

61 Just to it add some adrenaline rush to the equation, they could strip down and strap down Helen Thomas to the floor. Naked. And prone.

I bet she'd pay everyone's tab.

Posted by: Dang at August 18, 2011 12:57 PM (TXKVh)

62 59 OT: Michelle Malkin's got another Perry column that starts out like this: Yesterday, the Washington Post asked me to comment on conservative concerns about Texas GOP Gov. Rick PerryÂ’s records. The Washington Post, honey? Really? She always cites their biased reporting, but sure can't wait to reel off a list of "why Perry sucks" when they come knockin'. Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 18, 2011 04:54 PM (h1p5V) I don't know what her problem with Perry is. Did she got sloshed at the Texas Governor's Mansion and find one of his cufflinks in her panties the next day?

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:57 PM (kUaEF)

63 Iffn you want to travel to a Cool Place in Europe ( while it's still there ) visit
Prague / Praha. Not bombed or shelled in WWII. Not full of Muzzies.

Posted by: SantaRosaStan, mobile ( but not Air Cav ) at August 18, 2011 12:58 PM (UqKQV)

64 50 Indoor skydiving is why the economy is still on the ropes
Posted by: cherry π at August 18, 2011 04:48 PM (OhYCU)

Exactly right! 'Cause it's putting natural air molecules out of work!
-- Barky O'Bumbler, SCoaMF de Luxe

Posted by: No Whining at August 18, 2011 12:58 PM (HmCnI)

65 CLEANUP IN AISLE 62!!! Before anyone suffers seizure from the imagery...

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:58 PM (kUaEF)

66 @64: I'm sure the muzzies are on their way. I read that at least one mosque has opened there, already.

Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 12:59 PM (kUaEF)

67 59 OT: Michelle Malkin's got another Perry column that starts out like this:

Yesterday, the Washington Post asked me to comment on conservative concerns about Texas GOP Gov. Rick PerryÂ’s records.

The Washington Post, honey? Really? She always cites their biased reporting, but sure can't wait to reel off a list of "why Perry sucks" when they come knockin'.
Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 18, 2011 04:54 PM (h1p5V)
She is competing with Kathleen Parker. I repeat, the other GOP candidates, the Rove Machine, the GOP,as well as the liberal Dems and Foofoo Poopiepants in the WH are running scared of Rick Perry, and he hasn't even shown them his gun yet. It is a shame she has gone full foaming spittle over Gov. Perry.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky at August 18, 2011 12:59 PM (FnRYN)

68 Posted by: CoolCzech at August 18, 2011 04:57 PM (kUaEF)

I don't know. I love the dig about the Trans-Texas Corridor as "erosion of personal property rights." Really? Building roads and rail-roads is not a legitimate use of eminent domain?

Just once I would like a conservative who still has a problem with TTC to explain why without resorting to faulty arguments.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 01:01 PM (8y9MW)

69 66 CLEANUP IN AISLE 62!!!

Before anyone suffers seizure from the imagery... Posted by: CoolCzech

Did someone rub one out?

Posted by: Helen Thomas at August 18, 2011 01:01 PM (TXKVh)

70 But, he's clean and articulate.

Posted by: Buck Ofama at August 18, 2011 01:02 PM (U1o3J)

71 I don't know what her problem with Perry is. Did she got sloshed at the Texas Governor's Mansion and find one of his cufflinks in her panties the next day?

Ha, she should be so lucky! Mmmmmmmm...

Posted by: Hobbitopoly at August 18, 2011 01:04 PM (h1p5V)

72
I don't know. I love the dig about the Trans-Texas Corridor as "erosion of personal property rights." Really? Building roads and rail-roads is not a legitimate use of eminent domain?

Just once I would like a conservative who still has a problem with TTC to explain why without resorting to faulty arguments.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) is tired beyond tired of the trolls at August 18, 2011 05:01 PM (8y9MW)

What was it going to do that I35 doesn't currently? I mean, other than allow MORE traffic from Mexico with faulty trucks that wouldn't normally be allowed in a pasture, much less an American highway?

Posted by: © Sponge at August 18, 2011 01:05 PM (UK9cE)

73 What was it going to do that I35 doesn't currently?

That's not the question.

Posted by: toby928™ at August 18, 2011 01:07 PM (GTbGH)

74 36 You can do this in Vegas too.
Nice when it's 113* outside...
Posted by: Gunslinger at August 18, 2011 04:40 PM (Zi+FQ)

Wouldn't that be something like a human-sized convection oven?

Posted by: TXMarko at August 18, 2011 01:16 PM (dO+lb)

75 Huh? This thing has been in Las Vegas for at least 20 years.

Posted by: Chuckit at August 18, 2011 01:16 PM (tUFnv)

76 I know I've seen this video before, and I'm pretty sure it was in an ONT.

Posted by: JoeInMD at August 18, 2011 01:17 PM (txb2n)

77 How much does it cost and how long does it last for? Can't wait to try it!

Posted by: Automobile Accident Attorney Marietta at August 18, 2011 01:18 PM (wkBUx)

78 Tried the one in Las Vegas as well as real skydiving over Hoover Dam (close by, not right over it).

Beware, the experts make wind tunnel diving look beautiful with their aerial ballet. Most beginners, however, end up bouncing like a ping pong ball in a lottery machine before the operator turns off the fan.

Posted by: Jmchez at August 18, 2011 01:34 PM (cx/bK)

I did this a few times in my youth, except I didn't use a big glass bowl, I didn't have cool helmets and suits, and I sure didn't do any acrobatics. I only did it because some big loud ugly guy pushed me out of the plane. Several times. Often threatening me in the process. At least he gave me a big sheet to slow the fall.

This looks like a lot more fun.

Posted by: Mister Money at August 18, 2011 01:55 PM (wN82N)

80 Do it naked or GTFO!!!!

Posted by: Sullivan and I'm ROCK HARD!! at August 18, 2011 02:49 PM (KROfR)

81 One of these just opened up in Renton, Washington.

Posted by: brian at August 18, 2011 03:49 PM (B1V8S)

82 Surely a Future Olympic Sport.

Posted by: Synchronized Rythmic Gymnastics at August 18, 2011 05:12 PM (H3jUm)

83
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84
I guess I must do some change to make it different of the rest of my life,let everyday become more significent!!!

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85 Everyday when I was tired, I must do something to let myself feel rich.I do washing, do some exersice ,do some reading and anything if it can make me so substantial .

Posted by: hermes bags at August 18, 2011 06:34 PM (qfPKy)

86 I have been to the one in Vegas and they are fun.

http://www.vegasindoorskydiving.com/

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