Can This Man Defy Gravity with His Insane Rock Climbing Skills?

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The discussion centers around the rock climbing skills of Dan Osman, a renowned climber known for his free soloing techniques. Participants express admiration and concern for Osman's daring jumps showcased in a YouTube video, particularly noting the jump at 1:10. The conversation takes a somber turn as users reflect on Osman's tragic death on November 23, 1998, due to an accident involving a rope, highlighting the inherent dangers of extreme climbing.

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and he's not afraid to wear pink shorts either!

 
That jump at 1:10 freaked me out.
 
The one at 0:18 got me

pergradus said:
and he's not afraid to wear pink shorts either!

:smile:
 
That was hard to watch...my heart rate is still recovering...
 
Without a rope Dan Osman == a dope, that is, if he is still with us.

Rhody...

A quick google search proved my prediction for him, sadly correct, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Osman"

Dan Osman (February 11, 1963 – November 23, 1998) RIP Dan... :eek:
 
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rhody said:
Without a rope Dan Osman == a dope, that is, if he is still with us.

Rhody...

A quick google search proved my prediction for him, sadly correct, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Osman"

Dan Osman (February 11, 1963 – November 23, 1998) RIP Dan... :eek:

Sadly expected. I was browsing Youtube and knew nothing about him.
 
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rhody said:
A quick google search proved my prediction for him, sadly correct, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Osman"

Dan Osman (February 11, 1963 – November 23, 1998) RIP Dan... :eek:

Makes the thread title somewhat ironic...

I also find it such that he dies in an accident where the rope was the cause, given what he does in the video.
 
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It's not the fall.

It's the abrupt stop at the end that you have to avoid.
 
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I am an amateur rock climber...and this guy is a legend. He does a lot of tightrope walking and stuff too.
 

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