nick17 Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 first off who watched this amazing jump? I watched it from start to finish but took breaks during the two hour assent to the height of over 120,000Ft there was a minor issue during the assent where felix believed his helmets heater that was vital to him being able to complete the jump was malfunctioning how ever the decision was made that the jump would proceed to make a long story short felix successfully completed the jump and landed safely what I'm rely getting to is this has to be one of the largest marketing events ever undertaken by man my facebook is full of people saying now I want a redbull and this and that about redbull this also had scientific reasons but I'm going to say that was just byproduct of the marketing mission that redbull embarked on what does everyone think about this project?
shrink Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 I watched it. This was successful in every possible way. It succeeded in achieving it's goals of the highest manned balloon flight, the highest parachute jump, and the highest speed achieved in free fall. It was successful in bringing world-wide attention to the record attempt. It probably succeeded in it's marketing goals, and will probably sell a lot of Red Bull. And it succeeded in making Felix Baumgardner a world-wide hero. Oh, and as Felix might say... "I'm still alive".
Rushman Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Didn't watch it. Went out for lunch and didn't even realize it was happening. Side effect of living in PDC I guess. I will catch some videos but pretty amazing stuff. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=20.631727,-87.070656
Nino Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Watched some of the climb and the jump live with a bottle of wine during dinner here. Never have understood why anyone with a sane mind would jump out of a perfectly working flying machine .... but daring and very suspenseful, great show. Now, go buy some Red Bull - it gives you wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiings Great marketing by RB.
Squarehead Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Watched some of the climb and the jump live with a bottle of wine during dinner here. Never have understood why anyone with a sane mind would jump out of a perfectly working flying machine .... but daring and very suspenseful, great show. Now, go buy some Red Bull - it gives you wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiings Great marketing by RB. No Bull for me,I like to stay on the ground.If I have the urge to get high then I have a nice cigar with a Cognac or Rye or Scotch.Whatever tickles my fancies.
CBL Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Watched it live, pretty exciting stuff and GREAT marketing!
TexAg Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Just released, he went Mach 1.24 during his freefall. Set numerous records during the entire ordeal.
canadianbeaver Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Matthew and I watched it. A real thrill and some great photography too.
LLC Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Watched it while having a cigar. Watching him step off the platform and plummet to the earth was pretty cool.
melies Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 This is how NASA should do its space program it had me watching the whole time and even people I know that wouldn't even dream of watching something like this, we're glued to they seats!
chr0nic Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 what I'm rely getting to is this has to be one of the largest marketing events ever undertaken by man my facebook is full of people saying now I want a redbull and this and that about redbull this also had scientific reasons but I'm going to say that was just byproduct of the marketing mission that redbull embarked on It probably succeeded in it's marketing goals, and will probably sell a lot of Red Bull. Sure, it may sell a metric ton of RedBull... but imagine how much it cost to set this stunt up? I don't imagine rocket fuel is cheap. And if it failed, or if Felix lost his nerve, they could have lost all their 'invested' amount. In my opinion this form of sponsorship is a risk. In this case the risk paid off. Should they bask in glory and reap the rewards? Sure thing... hope they sell a bunch.
Fuzz AI Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 After this stunt, I don't think the new Red Bull slogan is going to work: Red Bull - Makes you plummet like a stone!
Bartolomeo Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Pretty freaking cool all around I say Bart
canadianbeaver Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I am not sure if the comments here are for private funding or against, but I am totally for corporate sponsorship of projects like this and others. I would love to see more exciting and innovative events paid for privately... Not through tax dollars. And if there are some kind of tax loopholes or whatever down the line for companies, I still see is as way ahead.
LLC Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 I am not sure if the comments here are for private funding or against, but I am totally for corporate sponsorship of projects like this and others. I would love to see more exciting and innovative events paid for privately... Not through tax dollars. And if there are some kind of tax loopholes or whatever down the line for companies, I still see is as way ahead. Totally agree.
CanuckSARTech Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I am not sure if the comments here are for private funding or against, but I am totally for corporate sponsorship of projects like this and others. I would love to see more exciting and innovative events paid for privately... Not through tax dollars. And if there are some kind of tax loopholes or whatever down the line for companies, I still see is as way ahead. Well said. It's endeavours like this that helps to keep Nasa on it's toes. That organization has gone through too many peaks-and-valleys of innovation, with the occasional bout of dead air time.
KB24 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 The difference is NASA is actually useful. This nonsense...not so much. Actually, I believe they tested things such as the suit that could be beneficial to astronauts in the future in case of system failures. So not all nonsense I guess!
Guest Chastroboy Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 I watched it live on the Red Bull site. I thought it was incredible, not just the sheer balls it would take to do it...but after it had been called off to still be prepared to go at a moments notice. When they were talking about his visors heating not working I assumed it was all over...nah....the boy is loop the loop and said "why not?". That it was live is fascinating. Meanwhile David Blaine was doing some rubbish thing or another. The difference between pushing limits and pushing your own tired version of Houdini.
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