Norwegian record set on July 29th, 2001

[guest]

It is known that psychokiwi will be proud to have a new member that is as hard as they come. This morning, in true Australian style and Mince Division fashion, Christopher McDougal - aka Douggs, out-tracked the talus (without a wingsuit) at Smellvagen to land in the water. The jump lasted for a record setting time of 25.9 seconds before the pull was initiated. The previous record, reported by Stein Edvardson was a pitiful 16 seconds. Douggs (with the weight of his fetus), was unstoppable on his way to the water. Koalas where fearing for there safety, and the tigers were falling off their ferris wheels as Douggs screamed by over the tree tops on his way to the water. Amazingly, he was able to deploy his canopy and manage a 10 second canopy ride.

Douggs recorded the entire jump, but unfortunately (in true Australian style) his camera was zoomed in all the way. But, the jump was recorded from several angles as proof that this couragous event actually took place. So, now the invitation is out, try, just try, to beat Douggs' record setting jump. It is not doubted that some carnage will result from this invitation as we know that BASE jumpers always try to out do eachother - expecially the Aussies...

The MD

[guest]

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON Jul-29-01 AT 11:08 AM (PST)[/font][p]Douggs, you rock!

I'm adding this to my personal list of the top ten BASE achievments of all time (I think that brings it up to five).

Holy Shite, that's Freakin' Amazing!

--Tom Aiello
tbaiello@ucdavis.edu

P.S. Any word on whether he used the "death rig" to set the record?

[Yuri]

Yo !

This is the best jump of the season.

bsbd!

Yuri.

[guest]

Shouldn't that be in "Shovels Fashion". Bring it on!!!!
Hey Douggs, Fast Al and I will be there 24th August. WIll you still be around?


ps. Video sounds a bit like the Bungas jumps.

[guest]

Douggs you rock dude ! I liked your practice jump where the landing area was totally safe "by Australian standards" ... the most funny video that I brought back from Lyse. The MD rocks and it was really fun to meet and hang with you guys. Thanks for showing us what can be done so tourist jumpers like me can glide in and read the maps.

Yuri, I did Smellveggen with a Skyflyer and it really rocked. I almost reached the ridge on the right before pulling. After jumping the Skyflyer I put the Classic away for good, it just doesn't compete. Flying over trees and talus is way more fun than flying out over water in the open void, like from 5,6 & 7. I'll see if I can make it to Roms or Eikesdalen while Team Bautasten are there.

/Lukas aka "Cold Steel"

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g`day paul and al,me and wildman have to leave on the 3rd.its ashame we cant catch up.we had a wicked time at the world meet,and ive done 63 quality base jumps in the last 3 weeks.euope fucking rocks.the people are so cool and the rocks are safe as#####.you will rip it to bits when you get here.
go hard,go low,be safe
douggs

[guest]

Douggs,
well done mate. Give me a ring as soon as you are back in Oz.
There are lots of things happening at the moment here in VIC
Anyway, hope to see you soon.

cheers

Jurgen

[guest]

Hey Dougs,

Great ##### mate!! I also believe big Jimmy Windsock did this last year, as filmed by Feral.

I guess the track or die sites back here have been gd practice.

Im getting the bionic elbow back into base time, so hopefully will catch up on the rebound.

cheers

geoff

[psychokiwi]

It's been a long time coming but I've finally got to a computer.
Dougs congrats on a stella performance and I'm sure all your Aussie mates aswell as your Mince Division brothers are proud of your fantastic achievements.Dougs you are definitely a hard (unt.
Well you and your fetus.
Really boys and girls just want to say a few words regarding the MD Euro 2001 tour.To all those who participated all The carnage loads good Fu(king job.The bar was raised in the MD to a new level thanks to all the hard (unts who were there.
To all the ANZACs Mossy,Wilman,Dougs,Adam,Jason,Stricko,Jeremy,Duane ,Neal and Seven.You guys took it to the streets and made it count.Low pulls,180s,waster landings,unintentional tree landings,object fixation,trampolines,BBQs and a load of gurning onlookers couldn't take us down.to the CO crew,Chris,Damien,Greg and Kenyon way to bring it.
Thanks to all those who participated in the ultimate Mystery load.JJ you fu(king great big mince.I know you think you're hard but rumour has it that you've been trying to recruit Robin Hide and that aint gonna fu(ken happen.
Lukas,Per, Martin,Micke,thanks for the wingsuit displays and for getting those last loads off the ground.This trip was the ducks meow and and you guys made it happen.To anyone who was left out sorry if I missed you but I've been back at work for 1 week and it's kicking my Arse.All I can think about is killer fu(king jumps,the milk challenge,The unmentionable exit point,Mystery loads,The ANZAC 7 way gainer,sunset at Smellvagen.
Fu(k me I'm starting to sound soft.Wildman!What did you do with your dress?While your at it grab me an icecream would you.
You guys rock.Go hard.Take it to the streets.
And NO SOFT (UNTS.
MATT.
P.S May the Mince be with you.

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Matt, you and your MD crew rocks! For a soft (unt like my self your attitude and commitment to take it to the streets are impressive ;) Team Bautasten (Micke, Martin, PerFlare) like to say. Well done and keep it up! We looking forward to see you all next year :)

And Dougs, dude that death track from smellweggen is the core of being a Sith Master and shows that when you choose the path of the dark side of the force it will forever change your destiny.

Have fun and be safe .. and in that order!
SeeYa
PerFlare
Member Team Bautasten

Ps
FYI for both me and Martin the quest for the One Minute Man is over. Mission Complete.