Watch: German slackliners break world record by walking between hot air balloons at 2.5 km altitude

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The pair successfully walked a slackline suspended between two hot air balloons at an astonishing height of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet) breaking their own previous record of 1,900 meters set in Brazil in 2021.

Kuehne and Irmler set new world record at 2,500 metersKuehne and Irmler set new world record at 2,500 meters

According to the International Slackline Association this new record pushes the limits of slacklining to a new extreme. Kuehne and Irmler not only walked a slackline at a previously unheard of height but did so in an environment where wind, movement and altitude presented immense challenges. The slackline itself was tethered between two

In a statement shared by Brut America on Instagram the duo expressed their pride in exceeding their own limits. "Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler set a new world record by walking a slackline suspended between two hot air balloons at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet

Kuehne and Irmler's record-breaking slacklining journey - from longest distance to highline featsKuehne and Irmler's record-breaking slacklining

Both Kuehne and Irmler are no strangers to breaking records. Irmler had previously set a world record for the longest distance walked on a slackline — an impressive 2 kilometers — in 2019. Kuehne earned recognition for his highlighting feats which involve balancing on a slackline without any safety devices

Kuehne reflected on the difficulty of obtaining permission for such extreme stunts especially in Germany where regulations for high-risk activities are strict. He also shared his personal dream of skydiving off the slackline as part of the stunt.

What is slacklining?

For those unfamiliar with slacklining it is a sport that involves walking or balancing on a flat webbing line suspended between two points. Similar to tightrope walking slacklining requires extraordinary balance, strength and focus. There are several types of slacklining including highlining (walking at great heights), waterline (slack

A slackline world record with daring hot air balloon stunt by Kuehne and IrmlerA slackline world record with daring hot

This latest record by Kuehne and Irmler is a testament to both their individual talents and their ability to collaborate as a team. The stunt not only highlights the thrill of slacklining but also emphasizes the courage and dedication required to achieve such feats.

Kuehne and Irmler’s incredible feat stands as a reminder of the astonishing human potential to conquer fear and achieve the unimaginable.

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