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Human launching crossbow (with rockets)

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Art writes - "A man is planning to shoot himself 20 miles into the air from what might be the world's largest crossbow (24 feet) while sitting on a homemade rocket. The project, code name,R.U.S.H (RAPID UP SUPER HIGH) uses rockets that provide up 1,350 pounds of thrust and a comfortable 10 Gs." [via] - Link.

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Posted by: Dirkus on June 4, 2006 at 4:48 AM

I hate to be a naysayer, but this will not end well.

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Posted by: tomboyms on June 4, 2006 at 8:27 AM

LOL. I agree with Dirkus.

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Posted by: yo_tyler on June 4, 2006 at 11:16 AM

As long as im not the guy that has to squeegee his body off the road when he's done.

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Posted by: FarWest on June 4, 2006 at 2:18 PM

You know, it's so rare when we actually get to see a Darwin Award winner before his historic acheivement.

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Posted by: lwatcdr on June 4, 2006 at 6:22 PM

"Walker hopes to launch this fall, unless the FAA says no"
I would guess we have our answer. In this case I say Thank goodness for government interference.

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