Extreme sports enthusiast Erik Roner attached 90 helium-filled balloons to a sun lounger chair and rose to an altitude of 8,000 feet, over 2 km. While the stunt is reminiscent of the movie Up, Roner says he did it simply because it's something he's wanted to do for a very long time.
The stunt took a lot of preparation and calculation. Roner and his team figured out how much helium would be needed to lift him off the ground, how high he would rise, how far he would travel and what he might do in case anything went wrong.
A lightweight lounger was used and a contraption put together using a 3-ring release system, cables, rope and string.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Extreme Sports Stunts
- Opportunity to explore new and daring stunts using unconventional methods like helium-filled balloons.
- Calculations and Preparations
- Increasing emphasis on meticulous planning and advanced calculations for executing high-risk stunts.
- Lightweight Contraptions
- Growing demand for lightweight and innovative equipment for performing extreme sports stunts.
Sectors Adopting This
- Extreme Sports
- Innovations in extreme sports equipment and techniques to meet the demands of daring stunts.
- Aerospace
- Potential application of advanced calculations and helium-filled technologies in the aerospace industry.
- Leisure and Outdoor Recreation
- Development of lightweight and portable equipment for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.
