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Highest Human Elevation Using a Rocketbelt

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the moment-of-zen dept.

Chris Gondek writes "Rocketman Eric Scott shot 46 metres into the air in London and promptly claimed a world record. Scott, 41, from Dallas, Texas, donned his red and white jumpsuit and zoomed into the north London sky in his bid to achieve the highest human elevation using a Rocketbelt. His feat, which saw him reach the equivalent height of a 12-storey building, lasted just 26 seconds but allowed enough time for a couple of pirouettes. The Rocketbelt was devised by the United States military in 1961 but has since been used for performances and displays around the world, including the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles."

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  1. maybe by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    the guy is just an asshat

  2. 5 posts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    COMMON! 5 posts and i cant RTFA /.ed

    they need rocket servers.

    1. Re:5 posts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      The phrase you were looking for was "Come on!" you Hooked on Phonics illiterate idiot.

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