anybody watching this guy getting ready to cross Niagara Falls (1 Viewer)

[The_Man]

Canadian customs shtick is weak

 

[quickhands]

im inspired....im gonna go golfing in the morning

 

[johnnycakes]

im inspired....im gonna go golfing in the morning

I'm going to poke my wife in the ###.

 

[Raider Nation]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

 

[Pauli Walnuts]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

 

[Pauli Walnuts]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

I'm sure you could this. I'm amazed at how jaded people are.

 

[Raider Nation]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

I'm sure you could this. I'm amazed at how jaded people are.

People are blood-thirsty. That's why NASCAR events have so many spectators. There was no risk of this guy dying.

 

[Popinski]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

His great grandfather fell and died.

Was that the guy in South America? I remember that from when I was a kid. Like I said, traumatizing. Stuff of nightmares. They have it on video.

I think it was in Puerto Rico.Was a walk between buildings IIRC.

Didn't his son complete the same walk in his honor?

 

[Pauli Walnuts]

Is "battle of the network stars" on next? Cuz gabe kaplan is unbeatable in the 1/4 mile bike ride.

Wife and I were talking about how this has a 1970s feel to it. Actually enjoying the nostalgia of it all.

 

[Pauli Walnuts]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

I'm sure you could this. I'm amazed at how jaded people are.

People are blood-thirsty. That's why NASCAR events have so many spectators. There was no risk of this guy dying.

I would of had a heart attack halfway across...harness or no harness!!!! NASCAR point taken.

 

[zed2283]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

His great grandfather fell and died.

Was that the guy in South America? I remember that from when I was a kid. Like I said, traumatizing. Stuff of nightmares. They have it on video.

I think it was in Puerto Rico.Was a walk between buildings IIRC.

Didn't his son complete the same walk in his honor?

Granddaughter and her son.ETA: And her son is the guy that just crossed the Falls.

 

[zed2283]

He said his next feat will be to cross the Grand Canyon... 1 mile wide and 1400 ft. deep. The permits are already in place.

 

[Billy Bats]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

That's a little much. There was zero pressure on this guy and he had nothing to fear.

 

[Raider Nation]

He said his next feat will be to cross the Grand Canyon... 1 mile wide and 1400 ft. deep.

That's gonna be a lot of mattresses.

 

[flapgreen]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

And wearing a safety harness and tether What a ####ly.

Pretty pointless and cheesy.

 

[mr roboto]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

And wearing a safety harness and tether What a ####ly.

Pretty pointless and cheesy.

Says the guy who loves Finding Bigfoot.

 

[flapgreen]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

And wearing a safety harness and tether What a ####ly.

Pretty pointless and cheesy.

Says the guy who loves Finding Bigfoot.

 

[mr roboto]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

And wearing a safety harness and tether What a ####ly.

Pretty pointless and cheesy.

Says the guy who loves Finding Bigfoot.

He's right behind you.

 

[JGalligan]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

 

[JuniorNB]

It's really hard to fall with a 40# balance pole. He would basically have to step off the wire on purpose

His great grandfather fell and died.

Yeah, but he was only using a #39 balance pole.

 

[NJDawgPound]

For the next stunt, he will roll around in a snake pit wearing nothing but a suit of armor.

Awesome RN.

 

[CrossEyed]

I'm gonna drink some milk that's one day past the expiration date!

 

[Das Boot]

Did they explain why he had to wear the safety clip?... I assume that was not his idea and was mandated by either the US and Canada, or maybe TV?

 

[KingPrawn]

Did they explain why he had to wear the safety clip?... I assume that was not his idea and was mandated by either the US and Canada, or maybe TV?

They mentioned that it was required by his sponsors I believe.

 

[steelerfan1]

I'm gonna drink some milk that's one day past the expiration date!

thoughts and prayers....

 

[Da Guru]

Did they explain why he had to wear the safety clip?... I assume that was not his idea and was mandated by either the US and Canada, or maybe TV?

It took much of the drama away.

 

[Pauli Walnuts]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

That's a little much. There was zero pressure on this guy and he had nothing to fear.

You're obviously not afraid of heights!

 

[steelerfan1]

You're obviously not afraid of heights!

better not click on
then pauli

 

[cstu]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

You need to watch Man on Wire.

 

[Marvin]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

That's a little much. There was zero pressure on this guy and he had nothing to fear.

You're obviously not afraid of heights!

Do you think he's afraid of heights?

 

[Steve Tasker]

Did they explain why he had to wear the safety clip?... I assume that was not his idea and was mandated by either the US and Canada, or maybe TV?

They mentioned that it was required by his sponsors I believe.

I believe this is correct. I don't know if ABC had requested it as well, they may have.He complained about the harness several times before the event, and it clearly was not his idea. He says he's never worn a harness before during a walk.

 

[NJDawgPound]

Yeah and I love Hannah Storm or whoever the hell that was trying to spin that by saying that ZOMG!!1! He's never worn a harness before, which adds to the drama!

 

[flapgreen]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

That's a little much. There was zero pressure on this guy and he had nothing to fear.

You're obviously not afraid of heights!

You sound like a real ####.

 

[johnnycakes]

That was freaking awesome. Never in a million years could I imagine doing that. I don't care about the shtick, the feat was far more impressive than anything I've seen any professional athlete do.

That's a little much. There was zero pressure on this guy and he had nothing to fear.

You're obviously not afraid of heights!

You sound like a real ####.

Now that's pretty pointless and cheesy.

 

[StrikeS2k]

Dude is doing it at Atlantic city now - 1300 feet without a harness. Takes like half an hour.

 

[Al Czervik]

Watched this guy walk the tightrope in Niagara Falls last month (no harness):

 

[zed2283]

Crossing the Grand Canyon tomorrow live on Discovery at 8pm.

This time, no safety equipment.

 

[Donny Loved Bowling]

Not actually the Grand Canyon, it's a 1500-feet deep gorge nearby. My uncle and cousin are part of the production team. I asked them what the protocol is if he falls... they will cut away to an on site reporter. The event is being broadcast on a ten second delay.

 

[Norman Paperman]

Bet he falls.

 

[biggamer3]

has anyone doing a dangerous stunt ever actually hurt himself? these guys have like a 100% completion rate in my viewings

 

[culdeus]

Something close to ten people have died doing stupid #### at niagra. People did all sorts of crap there back in the day

 

[Mentos]

Not actually the Grand Canyon, it's a 1500-feet deep gorge nearby. My uncle and cousin are part of the production team. I asked them what the protocol is if he falls... they will cut away to an on site reporter. The event is being broadcast on a ten second delay.

So are you are telling us there is no reason to watch?

 

[Mr.Pack]

Could Ralph Malph's request finally come true? A live human sacrifice?

 

[Amused to Death]

Bet he falls.

 

[Billy Bats]

They have Jim Cantore reporting onsite?? That's just asking for a disaster.

 

[Raider Nation]

They are milking this for all it's worth. Dude better start his death march before Mad Men begins, is all I have to say.

 

[Rohn Jambo]

I will not watch this one.

 

[avoiding injuries]

My guide says its on from 8-1020. No thanks. I'll see the 30 second clip tomorrow of what happens. If its bad, deadspin will tweet it out.

 

[Raider Nation]

Walking 1/3 of a mile on a 2" cable is pretty hardcore. Hope he doesn't die.

 

[belljr]

has anyone doing a dangerous stunt ever actually hurt himself? these guys have like a 100% completion rate in my viewings

um his great grandfather bit it on tv crossing 2 buildings in puerto rico