leither Loc: Sunny Leith

If he falls they can leave him. He's biodegradable.

With Evil they'd have to pickup the pieces of motorbike because that would be environmental pollution. :roll: :roll: :roll: :oops:

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

they blurred out the good parts.

jcave Loc: Cecilia, Kentucky

I guess I must think differently than those of you who see daredeviltry as an admirable quality. To risk one's life unnecessarily for fame or fortune seems to me to be the height of stupidity and foolishness. Wing-walkers, rock climbers and those who would stretch themselves out on the centerline of a highway must not value living as much as being close to death. Say what you will, but I have saved a number of lives by risking my own and am no shrinking violet.

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

I am Christian, and I put my faith in God. I have seen first-hand His work. I'll not close my eyes and walk across a busy boulevard, however, because I'd be hit by a car no matter how strong my faith. God may protect us, but not necessarily from folly; to believe otherwise is foolish.

SpeedyWilson Loc: Upstate South Carolina

What Nick does is not folly to him; even though to most people it seems that way. Nor is it blind faith. He has to build his body so that it is in as perfect condition as it can be. He has to train for hours to build his strength, skills and stamina. He has to develop extreme mind control.

He also has to have a team of several experts to help him safely accomplish his goal. This team consists of engineers, weather experts, fitness trainers, competent workmen, and many others. In no way does he just say "I think I'll do this walk from here to there." It takes months of intense preparation for some parts, and years of preparation for other parts.

And even though it was advertised that there was no net or safety cords, he did have a form of rescue. There was a rescue basket that could be used to try to assist him if he fell. If he slipped, he would have tried to use his brute strength to grab hold of the wire and then cling to the wire with his arms, hands, and legs. During that time the rescue team would send the rescue basket out to his position so he could get into the basket and be rescued.

Those of us who drive on high speed highways are probably in more danger than Nick. We might be good drivers, but we never know about the other drivers, nor can we always deal with unseen incidents that might cause us harm.

But, I'll take my chances on the road ... and stay far away from high wires. For me, wirewalking would be pure folly.

Desert Gecko Loc: desert southwest, USA

Well said.

jcave Loc: Cecilia, Kentucky

What you say certainly makes sense in that he is highly qualified and takes every precaution to minimize the risk, but for what purpose does he do this except to entertain an audience, who I dare say, would like nothing better than to witness him fall to his death or at least have a close call. Indeed, we do take risks in driving, in walking in unsafe neighborhoods or for some, in eating nonorganic foods. Risk is a fact of life, but I fail to see the entertainment value for those wo would not do the same thing.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Because Evil Knieval didn't have such a good track record?

SpeedyWilson Loc: Upstate South Carolina

I for one do not watch sports events to see someone die or get hurt. Just like I don't watch NASCAR races to see accidents. Accidents just get in the way of the skills of all the drivers, or other athletes, and they waste time.

Whimzey

I watched Nic Wallenda walk that wire. I had no idea he had such great faith! How refreshing. So glad he made it! I was holding my breath!

NormPR

Nick has a network and God behind him....