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Project Grizzly Bear-Proof Suit Up For Auction

Posted by simoniker on from the electric-boogaloo dept.

Ch_Omega writes "The Project Grizzly suit, The 'Ursus Mark VI', a 'grizzly-proof' suit of armour', was mentioned on Slashdot a few years ago. For all of you who then wished for such a suit (for wrestling with Grizzly Bears?), both the original Mark VI and the improved Mark VII (featuring 'a built-in video screen, a cooling system, pressure-bearing titanium struts, protective airbags, shock absorbers, a robotic third arm, built-in regular arms and swivel shoulders') are now for sale on eBay!"

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  1. Simpsons... by j0hnfr0g · · Score: 5, Funny

    I holding out for the one that Homer made.

  2. it also repels women by victor_the_cleaner · · Score: 5, Funny

    In addition to protecting you from attacking bears, it will also protect you from getting laid.

    1. Re:it also repels women by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

      In addition to protecting you from attacking bears, it will also protect you from getting laid.

      At least you are for sure guarenteed not to get laid by a bear.

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  3. Re:Well then.... by GreyyGuy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, because bears are well known for their strategic thinking and willingness to accept a siege mentality... ;)

  4. Re:It looks like something from Unreal Tournament. by The+Ultimate+Fartkno · · Score: 5, Funny



    > in the event of a catastrophic failure

    What separates a catastrophic failure from a regular failure when you're talking about this suit? I suppose it's the *speed* at which you're eaten by the bear.

  5. Re:I wouldn't trust one of these at all by American+AC+in+Paris · · Score: 5, Funny
    If I had to go up against a grizzly bear, I'd rather have nothing but a thong and a Desert Eagle than one of these wacky contraptions.

    Bears have no sense of decorum, and would not be adversely affected by the sight of a geek in a thong.

    This leaves the desert eagle, which would probably just try to claw your eyes out. You'd be better off with a reliable, large-caliber pistol or something.

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