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Post number 13039

rocketpup — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:21:29 -0800

Troy Hurtubise's grizzly-proof suit truly can repel a grizzly. In a matter of speaking.

By: rocketpup

rocketpup — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:51:28 -0800

That would be 'manner' of speaking. Sorry. That grammar is a product of a mere 2/3 of my first cup of morning coffee. I'm feeling much better now... ...and so is the grizzly now that that crazy bastard and his suit are out of her cage.

By: johnnyace

johnnyace — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 01:03:07 -0800

Another article about the suit, including a few small pictures.

By: pracowity

pracowity — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 01:11:53 -0800

He looks like a Transformer. Video clip.

By: skallas

skallas — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 02:06:53 -0800

Yeah, if this whole bear thing doesn't work out he could rent the suit for B-sci fi movies. "The fearsome humans have landed!" I can picture the obligatory alien love scene, "Oh but you're so soft and warm beneath that suit. Are men on your planet attracted to female aliens?"

By: rocketpup

rocketpup — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 02:25:55 -0800

Still, unlike Capt. Kirk, he'd have a hell of a time getting his shirt torn, resulting in the coincidental exposure of his waxed, manly chest.

By: mathowie

mathowie — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 02:54:45 -0800

To infinity and beyond!

By: mlinksva

mlinksva — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 03:02:11 -0800

The suit's creator won an Ignoble Award for "Safety Engineering" in 1998.

By: Carol Anne

Carol Anne — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 04:58:36 -0800

Leave the grizzly in peace! "These great bears once numbered more than 50,000, and roamed the prairies, forests, shorelines, and foothills from the Great Plains to the California coast and south to Mexico. Now there are fewer than 1,100 grizzlies remaining in less than 2% of their original habitat."

By: Voyageman

Voyageman — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 06:14:04 -0800

maybe it also works for cougars?

By: lescour

lescour — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 07:32:42 -0800

that guy is my hero. seriously.

By: Sinner

Sinner — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 08:24:13 -0800

Though it ripped off chunks of rubber, all was well until the bear began to shred the protective chainmail and was called off by the handler. That's some scary shiznit.

By: th3ph17

th3ph17 — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:38:33 -0800

i dunno, the suit is lacking something...grenade launcher, nailgun...something. Very HALO.

By: Nauip

Nauip — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 13:13:11 -0800

Is there really a market for this? I can help but ask... "Why?" Is this going to turn out to be the height of fashion with mountain trail hikers? I can't imagine wearing one and managing to do anything productive, besides sweating. Though I'm with th3ph17 - he needs a nailgun, or flamethrower, or something.

By: badstone

badstone — Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:28:27 -0800

that guy is my hero. seriously. these guys might be your hero too...