Watch: German Slackliners Set World Record by Walking Between Hot Air Balloons at 2.5 km Altitude

Viral Video: In an awe-inspiring showcase of skill, courage, and precision, German slackline athletes Friedi Kuehne and Lukas Irmler have set a own world record by walking across a slackline suspended between two hot air balloons at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 feet).

stunning feat, filmed in a viral video, shows pair maintaining perfect balance as y walk high above clouds, quickly captivating attention of extreme sports enthusiasts worldwide.

Kuehne and Irmler’s latest record surpasses ir previous achievement of 1,900 meters, which was set in Brazil in 2021. According to International Slackline Association, this new record pushes limits of slacklining to an unprecedented extreme. athletes faced numerous challenges in ir latest stunt, from navigating wind and altitude to maintaining balance at such great heights. ir slackline was tered between two massive hot air balloons, providing stunning views as well as significant risks.

Both athletes are seasoned slackliners with a history of record-breaking feats. In a statement shared by Brut America on Instagram, duo expressed ir pride in surpassing ir own limits. "This is craziest slackline world record Lukas and I have done toger so far," Kuehne said, reflecting on magnitude of achievement.

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two athletes are no strangers to setting new records. In 2019, Irmler set world record for longest distance walked on a slackline — an impressive 2 kilometres. Kuehne, meanwhile, has earned recognition for his feats without safety devices. In 2017, he walked a 110-meter-long slackline at a height of 250 meters, cementing his status as one of best in sport.

Kuehne shared challenges of obtaining necessary permissions for such dangerous stunts, particularly strict regulations in Germany. He also mentioned his dream of skydiving off slackline, though that goal remains unfulfilled.