A German skydiver who became injured and could not pull her own release cord is fortunate to have suffered only moderate injuries after a dramatic midair rescue 14,000 feet above ground.Â
Katharina Wagner, 24, a veteran who had made more than 1,000 jumps, was caught by a gust and slammed shoulder-first into the fuselage of the airplane she leaped from Sunday afternoon.Â
She was unable to pull the deployment handle on her parachute and what happened next, one witness told England’s Telegraph newspaper, “was like something out of an action film.”   … Details
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Rhys Millen will race this dramatic Le Mans-style car at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as he bids to claim the overall record time for the 12.42-mile “Race to the Clouds.”Â
The car will run in the Unlimited class, which has no restrictions on tires, suspension, drivetrain weight or horsepower. It is powered by a 4.1-liter Hyundai Lambda turbocharged V6 engine, which will have around 675hp. The car will weigh  … Details
The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) and Board Retailers Association (BRA) are proud to announce an all-star lineup of pro athletes and surf legends to speak at Surf Summit 13. Gerry Lopez will be opening the conference with a keynote address moderated by Randy Rarick, and Martin Potter, Greg Long, Pat Gudauskas and Tanner Gudauskas will be drawing the event to a close as the featured speakers during the Closing Ceremonies.
“We are more than thrilled about our newest addition of Gerry, Pottz, Greg, and the Gudauskas brothers as speakers for Surf Summit 13 down in Cabo,†said Doug Palladini, SIMA President and VP of Marketing of Vans. “What could be more inspiring than … Details
