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underh20
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June 01, 2007 - 09:35 AM |
 
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Alain Robert, AKA Spiderman, has just scaled the Jin Mao Tower, China's tallest building. Reports say that he has also climbed most, if not all, of the world's tallest or most famous structures.
Is this guy a psycho or a hero? Is he one of the bravest and most talented men alive or is he a few cards short of a full deck?
Here's a picture of Spiderman climbing the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Tower in the UAE. Just looking at the picture makes me want to pass out! |
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yu888
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June 01, 2007 - 11:57 AM |
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isnt there a "all of the above" option. he is both missing a few cards (after his previous falls) and an amazing climber. Kudos for living the wayy he wants to. Not many can stick by their own principles like that... even is a bit selfsih. :/ |
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shanghaiceltic
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June 01, 2007 - 12:01 PM |
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Definately a hero.
Climbers are the tops. |
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dfoo
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June 01, 2007 - 12:02 PM |
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Pretty funny he got a visa... its not like the dude isn't famous or anything. Anyway, he's got quite a pair! |
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guel27
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June 01, 2007 - 12:28 PM |
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its fun |
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Benoist_Shanghai
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June 01, 2007 - 02:14 PM |
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underh20
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June 01, 2007 - 04:48 PM |
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| isnt there a "all of the above" option. he is both missing a few cards (after his previous falls) ... |
What falls? How can one fall off a building and survive??? |
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Benoist_Shanghai
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June 01, 2007 - 04:51 PM |
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underh20
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Just watched the video and all I can say is ...
Holy fuking $hit! 
This guy is not human! |
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Benoist_Shanghai
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June 01, 2007 - 04:58 PM |
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Actually, there are quite a few of them like that you know.
He got more attention when he started doing buildings, but he was a rock climber before, just like Patrick Edlinger (maybe you know this one, they shooted a movie on him in the, err, end 80s?) with whom he was competing also.
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underh20
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June 01, 2007 - 05:02 PM |
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Better 15 meters than 88 stories. 
Ironic how the one 15 meter fall was a result of a rope knot. Makes it seem less dangerous if you climb without safety gear. |
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yu888
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pandalover3
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June 01, 2007 - 09:34 PM |
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glory boy/ drama queen
get a real job or become a rock star. lame |
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