When you drop a domain from a high altitude, does it survive?
That’s the question that domain investor and skydiver, Luke Raikins, asked himself many times in the past.
During the weekend, in a coordinated publicity stunt with drop-catching service, NameJet, Raikins had his question answered.
“We flew up all the way to 25,003 ft to ensure that terminal velocity for the domain would be around 150 mph,” said Luke Raikins, wearing a suit with the NameJet logo emblazoned across the chest.
“Nothing hits the ground at that speed and survives, and our domain had only the drop-catching protection of NameJet to guard it from complete annihilation,” added Raikins.
With thousands of spectators waiting for the domain’s demise, the drop lasted several minutes and it was jaw-clenching.
Many fainted in the process, others threw up in their mouths. It was a nerve-testing process requiring iron-coated stomachs, although titanium is preferred.
In the end, everything went as planned, and the domain was caught by NameJet’s services in the last millisecond.
“When a 1993 domain is so close to expiration, it’s like death in the family, and I’m glad NameJet delivered. Thank you guys!” exclaimed Luke Raikins, beaming.
NameJet is now planning to commercialize the service, offering real skydiving jumps combined with domain drop-catching for a great price. That’s an unbeatable product for thrill-seekers that don’t soil their pants during an adrenaline rush.
For more information, visit NameJet.com/skydivers.
NameJet can catch dropping domains, even from a high altitude.
