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The Fastest Tractor

newtboy jokingly says...

I'm thinking the reality is it's the "fastest tractor sponsored by someone who paid Guinness to call it a record".

oritteropo said:

Yeah, it didn't seem that fast overall when normal John Deer tractors go 100 on the highway, and this was only 130.

I think they've missed something about the record... Fastest Finnish made tractor driven by an ex rally driver on snow??? The linked article doesn't help at all, it's only more marketing.

The comments unkindly suggested that the broken driveshaft is normal for these machines

A New Level Of Archery Skills

bareboards2 says...

@eric3579 I never had an issue with all the details of what he is doing -- couldn't care less about bow strength and armor. I was more curious if he is ACTUALLY DOING IT, or if this was some sort of CGI.

I did find this one article about him, posted Jan 2015, with these two quotes that spoke to my issues:

"This guy is the Clint Eastwood of archery," says Tim Wells, professional bow hunter and host of the TV show, Relentless Pursuit. "Or if I was talking to someone who had never shot a bow and arrow, I'd say he is the 'Bruce Lee playing ping pong of archery.' We have all played ping-pong and none of us can play with nun chucks — that's what this guy's skillset with a bow is comparable to. He's a badass."

Experts agree that the skills demonstrated in the video are unbelievable, but also completely real. "His skillset is tremendous," says Byron Ferguson, owner of the Bare Bow Archery School and star archer on the History Channel's show, Extreme Marksmen. "These shots are legitimate, despite some video editing. His speed is almost unbelievable."

Read more: http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/outdoor/the-story-behind-lars-andersens-new-level-of-archery-video-20150126#ixzz3Q3tKMqJK
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I can't tell if they have met this guy or not, or if they, too, are just looking at the videos. That other "world record"? All I can find is more videos and nothing from Guinness or anyone else.

So at present, I am going to stay neutral as to whether this guy is for reals or not.

A New Level Of Archery Skills

newtboy says...

Perhaps, perhaps not. I've never tried to get a Guinness judge to verify anything, it might be incredibly difficult or expensive these days, for instance they might require him to fly to their headquarters, or pay the judges travel expenses. I'm just playing devils advocate though, he should have found a way to make it happen by now. He shouldn't make the claim without the accepted verification/certification.

Stormsinger said:

He cares enough about recognition to make/participate in these videos and post them...that's -got- to be more of a pain than dealing with Guinness would be. Especially when he's been doing these for several years now, and -claims- to be the world record holder.

By that standard, I could claim to hold any world record I wish, too.

A New Level Of Archery Skills

Stormsinger says...

He cares enough about recognition to make/participate in these videos and post them...that's -got- to be more of a pain than dealing with Guinness would be. Especially when he's been doing these for several years now, and -claims- to be the world record holder.

By that standard, I could claim to hold any world record I wish, too.

newtboy said:

^I noticed in this other video (below) of a different shooter using one of Lars' 'tricks', similar speed and accuracy is achieved by using the method of holding the arrows in the bow hand, and could be sped up by more than double the shooting speed if the method of notching the arrow on the outside were used. This other video shows how useful speed is in 'battle', and shows just how much only one of Lars' tricks speeds up the shooting speed without diminishing accuracy.
I admit, it is odd that Lars is not recognized as the fastest arrow shooter by Guinness, but not definitive. Some people just don't care about recognition or Guinness. I'm now on the fence, but still leaning towards it being 'real'.

*related=http://videosift.com/video/Rapid-Fire-Bow-Shooting-From-Horseback-Mongol-Hun-Style

A New Level Of Archery Skills

newtboy says...

^I noticed in this other video (below) of a different shooter using one of Lars' 'tricks', similar speed and accuracy is achieved by using the method of holding the arrows in the bow hand, and could be sped up by more than double the shooting speed if the method of notching the arrow on the outside were used. This other video shows how useful speed is in 'battle', and shows just how much only one of Lars' tricks speeds up the shooting speed without diminishing accuracy.
I admit, it is odd that Lars is not recognized as the fastest arrow shooter by Guinness, but not definitive. Some people just don't care about recognition or Guinness. I'm now on the fence, but still leaning towards it being 'real'.

*related=http://videosift.com/video/Rapid-Fire-Bow-Shooting-From-Horseback-Mongol-Hun-Style

A New Level Of Archery Skills

bareboards2 says...

Is it a hoax? I have been rooting around trying to see.

None of the stuff I found on-line has Lars in the same room as the interviewer. He doesn't do speed tournaments because he is so much faster than anyone.

He also has been at this since at least 2012, based on dates of things posted ABOUT him.

And the most damning -- Guinness Book of World Records says Luis Martin is fastest. http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/fastest-time-to-shoot-10-arrows

If this guy is really this good, why hasn't he contacted Guinness?

I think hoax.

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The Long Game Part 2: the missing chapter

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72oz steak consumption record eaten!

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Not For Astronauts...

chingalera says...

If they did, they're be a Guinness sponsorship on the side of their lander and their Ishtronauts would have bats or clubs as part of their gear

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My main gripe is the Irish flag on the Astronaut's arm. Ireland can't go moonin'. Sheeeeet. Ever'body no's that boi'.

Top 10 Worst Movie Casting Choices

Fransky says...

It always bothered me that Kenobi's description of him in Star Wars as "He was the best star pilot in the galaxy, and a cunning warrior. And he was a good friend" didn't jive with what we got in the new prequels.

God, Alec Guinness was amazing in that movie.

30 "Life Hacks" Debunked - mental_floss

Bono on His Dad's Final Days

ChaosEngine says...

I'm not a big U2 fan at all, but a bunch of friends were going to Slane so I actually saw them perform about 4 days after his dad died.

I can take or leave their music, but christ they can put on a show. And when he dedicated "Kite" to his dad, it was a pretty epic moment.

At least, that's how I remember it, but I was stoned out of my tree. Also, Coldplay played earlier and confirmed my suspicions that they were absolutely amazing...ly fucking awful. Seriously, fuck coldplay.

So in conclusion, that artist does not know how to draw a pint of Guinness!



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