Awwufelloff Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I am a pretty large meteorological nerd for those that didn't know. Was watching the chases yesterday live and came across this video. Direct intercept with possible EF4 tornado. The anemometer blew off after 150-175 mph wind speeds. Insane video! https://www.youtube....d&v=LobCDYO78Us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The explosion you see after the 2min mark is insane. Absolutely crazy. I'm sure it's because of science somehow but anyone that goes out in that has got to be crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The explosion you see after the 2min mark is insane. Absolutely crazy. I'm sure it's because of science somehow but anyone that goes out in that has got to be crazy. It's actually for a IMAX movie. Sean Casey has been looking for this shot for about 10 years. Google TIV2 and you'll see the vehicle. Reed Timmer chases in the same type of vehicle too, but he does more research and uses the footage he films to fund it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Oh, to be young and invincible again. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 And this is the flip side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 And this is the flip side. Definition of dumb ass if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Insane video... Lucky tree was minimal debris in the wind. A good 2X4 in that wind would have sliced through the vehicle like butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 What do you suppose he puts on his auto and life insurance application as "Occupation"?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Definition of dumb ass if you ask me. This was one of the safest and most respected guys out there. He was all about research, not one of those idiot thrill seekers. He knew it was a dangerous profession, but his research was invaluable. These guys are trying to learn why certain storms develop tornados and improve warnings for the public. His research will help contribute to saving more lives then the three that were lost that day. Hardly a dumbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This was one of the safest and most respected guys out there. He was all about research, not one of those idiot thrill seekers. He knew it was a dangerous profession, but his research was invaluable. These guys are trying to learn why certain storms develop tornados and improve warnings for the public. His research will help contribute to saving more lives then the three that were lost that day. Hardly a dumbass. I remember him from the TV show...he was impressively safety-conscious. If anyone were to get the chop, he's the last I would have expected (I'm surprised it wasn't Reed Timmer - yes, I looked it up. He was reckless as hell.) But hey...it's an inherently dangerous pastime. Safety-conscious doesn't mean safe - he knew the risks, bad luck he rolled yahtzee this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This was one of the safest and most respected guys out there. He was all about research, not one of those idiot thrill seekers. He knew it was a dangerous profession, but his research was invaluable. These guys are trying to learn why certain storms develop tornados and improve warnings for the public. His research will help contribute to saving more lives then the three that were lost that day. Hardly a dumbass. So his research is to drive as close to 150 MPHy winds as possible? Sorry, dumbass in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hey, at least he died doing what he loved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 !@#$ing stupid hobby if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So his research is to drive as close to 150 MPHy winds as possible? Sorry, dumbass in my book. Yes, it was. He deployed sensors to capture readings inside of the tornados. He stayed as far away as possible (granted, given the nature of his research required risk) and would often refuse to deploy his sensors if there was any question about his teams safety. He was doing this for a cause, not because he was a thrill seeking yahoo like some of the chasing idiots. Is a fireman a dumbass because they run into burning buildings? Are the hurricane hunters dumb for flying into hurricanes to collect data to warn coastal residents? They're doing it to save people as well. This tornado made an unexpected turn to the north when it was pulled into the core of the storm and caught even the best off guard. I do agree with the fact that 98% of the chasers out there are dumbasses and shouldn't be there, in fact they make it more dangerous for the legit researchers. These guys weren't part of that 98% though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I'd do it given the right vehicle. http://www.planetgse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Hough-TD-500-Pushback.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hey, at least he died doing what he loved! So did David Carradine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 So did David Carradine. Yep. But he was 72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yep. But he was 72. OK. Then Michael Hutchence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 OK. Then Michael Hutchence. He was high on coke when he hanged himself. Not sure that's what he loved, per se. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 He was high on coke when he hanged himself. Not sure that's what he loved, per se. I take it you've never done coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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