#34fan Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Yah, that's WAY too scary. At that depth, what's the likelihood of getting a rescue if stuff goes wrong? -It's freezing, there's no sunlight, and the pressure exerts enough force to crush you like a soda can. Hats off to guys like Richard Branson and James Cameron. They're both really good at pushing things to the limit.
Corp000085 Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 1331282675[/url]' post='2399461']Yah, that's WAY too scary. At that depth, what's the likelihood of getting a rescue if stuff goes wrong? -It's freezing, there's no sunlight, and the pressure exerts enough force to crush you like a soda can. Hats off to guys like Richard Branson and James Cameron. They're both really good at pushing things to the limit. There's no rescue.
DC Tom Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Yah, that's WAY too scary. At that depth, what's the likelihood of getting a rescue if stuff goes wrong? -It's freezing, there's no sunlight, and the pressure exerts enough force to crush you like a soda can. Zero chance. And it's not "freezing", it's 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Though if the submersible gets crushed, he'd be incinerated anyway. But it's not like it hasn't been done before, either. You basically just sink to the bottom, sit there and watch, then release your ballast and float back up. Hats off to guys like Richard Branson and James Cameron. They're both really good at pushing things to the limit. Don't know much about Branson, but Cameron's a pretty impressive guy.
IDBillzFan Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 I prefer to call him as "The Abyss" director James Cameron. "Titanic" Director James Cameron is like saying "Rocky Horror Picture Show" actor Barry Bostwick.
ieatcrayonz Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Don't know much about Branson, but Cameron was a pretty impressive guy. Fixed
Doc Posted March 25, 2012 Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) He did it! First images. Edited March 26, 2012 by Doc
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 He did it! First images. DO NOT OPEN! SOB.
Doc Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 DO NOT OPEN! SOB. I (somehow) F'dup on the first link, which is legit.
KD in CA Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Don't know much about Branson, but Cameron's a pretty impressive guy. Congratulations, you must not be living in a bubble. My ex wife worked for Branson -- he's quite a character. Nearly killed himself trying to become the first to circumnavigate the globe in a balloon. Steve Fossett eventually beat him to it.
Jim in Anchorage Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 Congratulations, you must not be living in a bubble. My ex wife worked for Branson -- he's quite a character. Nearly killed himself trying to become the first to circumnavigate the globe in a balloon. Steve Fossett eventually beat him to it. As far as killing himself, or circumnavigating the globe?
KD in CA Posted March 26, 2012 Posted March 26, 2012 As far as killing himself, or circumnavigating the globe? LOL....both!
Delete This Account Posted March 27, 2012 Posted March 27, 2012 my fear is cameron's ego bursting under pressure, thus causing an enormous environmental hazard. only hope is he took all available versions of avatar down with him. jw
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