off the BBC's coverage

Just noticed that E4 are showing Jumper.

I can't seem to watch this on my piephone. Did he break the sound barrier?

Yes, clocked 833mph or Mach 1.24!

Most impressive amazing thing I've seen in years.

Awesome. I always imagined Batman doing this kind of thing.

That comment I would have expected from Ernie.

Not sure Batman would see the point to be honest with you. He seems a single-minded kind of fellow.

Nice pic, far too big to put directly in the forum

I'm pretty sure he already did something like this in Batman and Robin, where they have to jump out of a rocket before they freeze in the upper atmosphere. I cant find any pics though

That's because the film was Batman & Robin!
Aside from Alicia Silverstone in rubber, that film was so totally forgettable (not to mention regrettable).

Mark

First person footage
As the article says "Mindblowing, terrifying, impressive and gut-wrenching, all at the same time."
That just about covers it.

Mark

Why? And you've been away too long if you don't know C_W's a Bat-geek

Yes I was away too long.

I would love to skydive but still have not worked out a way to make sure that the rip cord is pulled. Imagine it from my perspective. 30 000, 29 000, 28 000, ... 5 000, 4 000 Now there was something I was meant to do, 3 000, 2 000, It must have been important, 1 000 it will come to me eventually.

Start with a tandem dive? That way someone else does the decision making.

Actually I think that is how all sky diving starts. Then people eventually graduate to solos. I also think that there are automated devices that eject the main chute if not already pulled.