1986 goes up ski jumper ramp

[John Cody Forbes]

Don't forget about the remake.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pinF5hDqyQI

Which has a "making of" clearly showing the safety cable:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObdPVYAGCXo

-Cody (believes the cables were not used for pulling in either attempt) 
Forbes

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From: "Doyt W. Echelberger" <doyt at buckeye-express.com>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:09 AM
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Subject: 1986 goes up ski jumper ramp

> In it's Wheels blog, the New York Times has resurrected a video clip from
> the 80's, showing a type 44 climbing an Olympic ski jump ramp. Reminds me
> of Ben Swann's driveway pictures. Interesting discussion of use of safety
> cables associated with the stunt.
>
> http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/20/classic-ads-audis-ski-jump-sedans/?nl=automobiles&emc=wheelsema1
>
> Doyt
>
>
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