Seattle resident Zane Whitmore saw the Long Valley Caldera area of California in a whole new light this past weekend when he took flight in a hot air balloon suspended only by body piercings on his shoulders that were made especially for the stunt.
Zane Whitmore's 75-minute flight was staged as a part of the Precarious Egg documentary Feet Off the Ground. Producer Sean Devine said of the hot air balloon ride, "The irony of this event is that the shock value is there -- suspending from a balloon thousands of feet in the air -- but we hope that the scenic beauty of the spectacle will soften what's often seen as something brutal."
Feet Off the Ground explores the suspension community in an artistic, beautiful way; the video above shows the picturesque landscape in which Zane Whitmore enjoyed his hot air balloon ride.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Ritual Suspension Sightseeing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for experiential tourism by offering unique and extreme sightseeing experiences.
- Body Piercing Stunts
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new forms of entertainment by incorporating body piercings into extreme activities and performances.
- Documentary Exploration of Suspension Community
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new ways to showcase subcultures and alternative lifestyles through visually captivating documentaries.
Where This Applies
- Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional sightseeing experiences to attract adventurous travelers.
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate body piercing stunts into live shows and performances to capture audience attention and create memorable experiences.
- Film and Video Production
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce visually stunning documentaries that shed light on lesser-known communities and subcultures.
