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Originally Posted by Redlemon
Well, 'terminal' in this case doesn't mean 'deadly'. It just means you won't fall any faster.
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Yes, I realize that it doesn't mean you are going to die. In fact, deadly doesn't mean that you are 100% fucked. It means it's a good possibility however. I sure as fuck wouldn't want to hit the ground after obtaining terminal velocity, would you?
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And, I think that if you reach terminal velocity, the wind feels different, and your body relaxes, which increases your likelihood of survival.
A quick google tells me "A man has a terminal velocity of about 200 mph when curled into a ball and about 125 mph with arms and legs fully extended to catch the wind like a parachute." I don't have the time to do the math, but I don't think you would reach that rate in only 66 feet.
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Oooooh, here's a good PDF: How Terminal is Terminal Velocity?. From this document:
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Thanks for the info. I got the 66 feet number from a friend. Now I'll have to give him shit for telling lies.
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