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  1. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #1 CornersWell, Jan 9, 2006
  2. robert biscan

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    #2 robert biscan, Jan 9, 2006
    James Bond used one of those things in a movie years ago. I thought at that time it was the real deal. It could only fly a few minutes too. I thought it was called Van something.
     
  3. Texas Forever

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    #3 Texas Forever, Jan 9, 2006
    Actually, the story behind the original is very interesting. It involves jail time, murder, bankruptcy, and on and on. I don't recall the whole thing. Where is Big Tex when you need him.

    Dale
     
  4. Jerrari

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    #4 Jerrari, Jan 9, 2006
    I love this guy's statement:
    Q: I do believe that you may have let the soup label on your third engine on the left, but with the heat that the pack produces it should come right off at...more
    Jan-09-06
    A: Thanks
     
  5. CornersWell

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    #5 CornersWell, Jan 9, 2006
    This guy will be a candidate for the Darwin Awards of '06. I can confidently say this even though it's only January 9th.

    CW
     
  6. donv

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    #6 donv, Jan 9, 2006
    The Q&A in that ebay ad is great reading. From the Q&A:

    Q:You know I see where you talk about your rate of assent in some of the questions but what I would really like to know is what your rate of descent will be should we nominate you for the Darwin Award this year

    A: Sorry, some one else has already beaten you to that.



     
  7. BigAl

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    #7 BigAl, Jan 9, 2006
    yeah, didn't Texas Monthly do a write up a while back?


    ...now I 'member, its was GQ oddly enough.....
     
  8. wax

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    #8 wax, Jan 9, 2006
    Possibly the dumbest idea ever...
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    I am selling you the right to name my jet pack.

    Buy It Now price of $500,000.00
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    I dub thee ICARU$
     
  9. rush109

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    #9 rush109, Jan 9, 2006
    hummmmmmmm ok....no thanks,lol
     
  10. CornersWell

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    #10 CornersWell, Jan 9, 2006
    EXACTLY!

    Notwithstanding the hilarity of the "device" itself.

    He should have started the bidding at $.01. He might actually have gotten some bids!

    I keep reading the Q&A Section. Hilarious!

    "WyleeeeCyoteeee, Suuuuuper Geniussss. Best of luck, You be toast!"

    "I suggest that it [be tested] outside a hospital burn unit because you [are] going to fry."

    "How about calling it a dumbass-pack! Thats what you'd have to be to strap that piece of **** to your back."

    "How did the static test go? ...[M]aybe your jet pack can be converted to an underwater diving machine, like an anchor for instance?"

    "Q: Are the slippers, nylon suit and lack of gloves a deliberate safety feature?"
    "A: These are my magic slippers LOL."

    "Q: I have a question. How do you keep from burning your ass off when you light this thing off or when flying? Do you include a heat shield or do you wear kevlar underwear?"
    "A: Actually it's a nomex g string."

    Well, at least the guy has a sense of humor!

    CW
     
  11. Webby

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    #11 Webby, Jan 9, 2006
    lol this is hilarious. Good luck to him
     
  12. Gilles27

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    #12 Gilles27, Jan 9, 2006
    How about:

    Combustion
    Rapid
    Assent
    Pack
     
  13. CornersWell

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    #13 CornersWell, Jan 9, 2006
    Jack,

    And, we have a winner! You should bid.

    CW
     
  14. BigTex

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    #14 BigTex, Jan 9, 2006
    So I"M the expert on flakes and hair brained ideas, Dr. W.???????

    IIRC, it was in the Houston Press...there were two partners with a working unit.....one of them ended up dead, and the missing prototype was never recovered...

    It happened over Tomball way.....used car lots and tilt wall office parks.

    Anything can happen!

    I'd darn sure like to have one, cuz' changing light bulbs at Main Street Square and various school Auditoriums is a PAIN in the AZZ!!! I guess it'd light the seat upholstery on fire, though! LOL!

    BT

    *ever the realist*

    "Keep stacking that scaffolding, gang, you'll reach that bulb.... someday!"
     
  15. donv

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    #15 donv, Jan 9, 2006
    Are you talking about the Solotrek? Or another jetpack contraption?

    http://archives.cnn.com/2002/TECH/ptech/02/06/solotrek.jetpack/

     
  16. CornersWell

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    #16 CornersWell, Jan 9, 2006
    Not the Solotrek. It was published in GQ magazine some time ago, IIRC. It was a true jet-pack. As in, rockets strapped to your back. The pack disappeared, I recall.

    CW
     

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