whos this tosser?

There was a program on TV recently about some guy or guys who jumped their way across Londons roof tops - i didn't see it but i'm sure I saw it advertised. I can think of more enjoyable ways to exercise but hey...

Absolutely no fear.

Didn't you see Jump London or Jump Britain ?

The "sport" is called Parkour - more info at

you mean jumping about like a tosser is a sport?

I've also heard flinging yourself out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet is as well.

lol funny really, i don't see how throwing yourself out of a plane can be a sport. but there is loads of stupid sports out there, like darts.

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Talking to some parachutist friends of mine, the sport would appear to be partially in the 'moves' you pull whilst freefalling, but mainly in how late you leave opening your 'chute, and also in using the tiniest 'chute you can. It's basically very much like playing chicken, really, but with the whole planet :-)

yeah don't think i'd do that. playing chicken with the earth is probably not very good odds is it :)

True, the earth definitely has the weight advantage. Though for some of us, not as much as you might think.

And great fun it is too :)

Well, i'm just going to have to take your word on that one m8.

I imagine that takes a shitload of skill, endurance, balance and strength. Probably more than most sports I can think of.

Fraser