Skywriter Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 I have made a discovery take a look ! Source:http://visitkingsisland.com/events/event_d...08&ec_id=15 From the looks of this photo his walk seems to have something to do with Diamondback and The Tower Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Wow, I don't think he will wire walk from the top of the tower to DB's lift, to risky and dangerous at that height and length. Quote
Beast1979 Posted June 20, 2009 Posted June 20, 2009 Not to mention that the tower is a good 100 feet higher then Diamondback......... Quote
kittenpooh Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I might just have to go see for myself... seems interesting Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I can assure you that the Wallenda Walk last year was absolutely incredible. I'll definitely be there this year. Also, the height of a sky walk is pretty irrelevant as far as danger is concerned. If he falls 70' or 700' it'll like have the same outcome.... Quote
Skywriter Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 I really hope I can be there that day it seems like an amazing walk is planned ! Quote
catzdrummer09 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I feel like height doesn't matter...I could see the Eiffel Tower/Diamondback walk. If I'm not mistaken, I believe I read somewhere that after this tour he was planning a Grand Canyon walk. Quote
Skywriter Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 I feel like height doesn't matter...I could see the Eiffel Tower/Diamondback walk. If I'm not mistaken, I believe I read somewhere that after this tour he was planning a Grand Canyon walk. I believe he is but I can't find when or if he is but I believe he is. Quote
BoddaH1994 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I feel like height doesn't matter...I could see the Eiffel Tower/Diamondback walk. If I'm not mistaken, I believe I read somewhere that after this tour he was planning a Grand Canyon walk. You may have read it in an article I wrote here. My sources are cited. Quote
Skywriter Posted June 21, 2009 Author Posted June 21, 2009 Very good and informative post I really enjoyed your post Quote
catzdrummer09 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I feel like height doesn't matter...I could see the Eiffel Tower/Diamondback walk. If I'm not mistaken, I believe I read somewhere that after this tour he was planning a Grand Canyon walk. You may have read it in an article I wrote here. My sources are cited. Yep, that'd be it. I knew it was here I just couldn't remember where. Quote
Skywriter Posted July 15, 2009 Author Posted July 15, 2009 This will be a very awesome walk I will have to go for sure now. Quote
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 I can assure you that the Wallenda Walk last year was absolutely incredible. I'll definitely be there this year. Also, the height of a sky walk is pretty irrelevant as far as danger is concerned. If he falls 70' or 700' it'll like have the same outcome.... It does not matter how high he falls as it does not hurt you, but rather the sudden stop when he hits the ground. There is no way I would ever walk a tight wire, even if I was able to. I would bust my bottom even if it was 2 inches off the ground! Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted July 16, 2009 Posted July 16, 2009 Falling from 70 feet would take 2.1 seconds, with an impact velocity of 45.6 MPH. Falling from 700 feet would take 6.6 seconds, with an impact velocity of 120 MPH (terminal velocity). The only difference would be 4.5 seconds of relative painlessness and life-reevaluation. Source: DEUS Rescue Fall Velocity Calculator Quote
davidc78 Posted July 18, 2009 Posted July 18, 2009 Did anyone notice the date change on the web site. It now shows the 15th and not the 16th. I will be there on the 16th for the Run and was hoping to see this. If it is attached to any part of Diamond Back's Track they probably won't be able to have the ride going. It sways too much when the cars pass. That would make for a pretty unstable wire . I don't think they would shut down the ride for that? Maybe I am wrong. Quote
davidc78 Posted July 19, 2009 Posted July 19, 2009 The CF site still says 16th... FAIL! http://www.visitkingsisland.com/events/events.cfm NIK WALLENDA HIGH WIRE WALK Saturday, August 15 Cedar Fair Walk Across America Tour FREE with Park Admission Don't miss one of the greatest stunts of the summer--witness world record holder Nik Wallenda attempt to walk a high wire at Kings Island on August 15! Quote
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