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).

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

Kuehne and Irmler’s latest record surpasses their previous achievement of 1,900 meters, which was set in Brazil in 2021. According to the International Slackline Association, this new record pushes the limits of slacklining to an unprecedented extreme. The athletes faced numerous challenges in their latest stunt, from navigating wind and altitude to maintaining balance at such great heights. Their slackline was tethered 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, the duo expressed their pride in surpassing their own limits. "This is the craziest slackline world record Lukas and I have done together so far," Kuehne said, reflecting on the magnitude of the achievement.

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The two athletes are no strangers to setting new records. In 2019, Irmler set the world record for the 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 the best in the sport.

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