Vertigo-inducing images show the moment a trapeze artist performed tricks

By -


These are the incredible images of a daredevil boldly gliding with a trapeze artist dangling from his parachute.

The professional circus performer and paragliding pilot performed gravity-busting acrobatics over the Lake Annecy in Geneva.

The astonishing act sees fearless trapeze entertainer Roxane Giliand take to the skies before dropping down 12ft below pilot Gill Schneider with no shoes or helmet on.

Scroll down for video



Flying free: A trapeze artist extends her arms and is suspended in air above a picturesque French lake





Trapeze artist Roxanne Giliand and paraglider Gill Schneider soar against a blue sky, creating stunning shapes in the air





Doing the splits on solid ground would be impressive but thrill-seeker Giliand does the move with panache 600m in the air





Giliand crouches 12ft below the paraglider with no shoes or helmet on. She dangled from the parachute while she performed

She is held on by one safety tie as she swings in the air 600m above ground.

The nail-biting actions were captured by adventure filmmaker Adrien who paraglided alongside the pair to have a close up view of the remarkable flight.


More...
Secret history of the Navy SEALS: Intimate photographs that reveal life inside the world of America's most elite warriors
Sentenced to life aged 12: The Justin Bieber look-a-like jailed for helping to murder his friend's stepfather after being tried as an adult
No wonder Prince Charles talks to plants... his father likes chatting to bushes! Duke of Edinburgh greeted by camouflaged snipers as he inspects Canadian regiment

And despite having to combat blistery winds and lethal heights, the duo insisted that their moment must be captured perfectly - so demanded the film crew record them doing it again.

Outdoor enthusiast Adrien, 31, said: 'I was shooting the video with the trapezist and it was the last sequence to shoot before ending the video.



Professional trapeze artist Roxane Giliand was connected to the apparatus with just one safety tie



Giliand is used to flying through the air as a trapeze artist. The fearless entertainer extended her arm into the air in one jaw-dropping move





Back down to earth: The pair landed safely after defying gravity in their daring feat in the air. They were caught on camera by onlookers





Pilot Gill Schneider, 29, came up with the idea to have Roxane perform with him at a great height. He teamed up with his father's circus class to mix juggling, trapeze and other circus arts with paragliding

'They were pretty far away the first, so they insisted we do it again get closer and show audiences.

'I'm delighted we did it because people were completely amazed.'

Pilot Gill, 29, came up with the idea to have Roxane perform and teamed up with his father's circus class to mix juggling, trapeze and other circus arts with paragliding.

The courageous duo surprised all involved by calmly taking to the skies and caused a stir among spectators who avidly watched their intrepid act.


Adrien said: 'People were completely amazed.

'A lot of them nearby took pictures when we were shooting and it was really fun to entertain them.

'But actually, they were pretty far away, so we hope that the images can bring them closer to the action.'



Onlookers have been shocked and amazed at the feats. The film crew recorded the performers twice to get the best images possible





Double the skill: Talented circus performers were captured working with incredible focus

Popular posts from this blog

Model Stella Tennant dies 'suddenly' aged 50 as her family pay tribute to 'wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all'

By -
Image
Britain's most famous aristocratic supermodel Stella Tennant has died at the age of 50, just months after splitting from her husband. Her family praised her as a 'wonderful woman and an inspiration to us all' in a statement which confirmed her 'sudden death' yesterday. In August it was revealed Mrs Tennant had separated from her husband David Lasnet after 21 years of marriage earlier this year. The couple owned a property empire that includes a luxury mews house in Edinburgh and a stately home near her father's estate. Mrs Tennant was the granddaughter of Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke of Devonshire and Deborah Mitford, one of the well-known aristocratic siblings.  The mother-of-four was known for her androgynous looks during her 1990s modelling heyday and soon became a muse for Karl Lagerfeld, which the fashion designer attributed to her resemblance to Coco Chanel.  Britain's most famous aristocratic supermodel Stella Tennant has died aged 50 just months a...
Read more

ALL ABOUT CAR INSURANCE:

By -
The importance of insurance comes with the motto " Protect yourself and others". It is undeniable that in the times of any unfortunate situations the stress of dealing with  emotional stress and financial issues having insurance provides the financial security to deal with the situation with peace of mind. There are a variety of insurance policies aiming to protect certain features like health, home, motor, travel, property and so on. These insurance policies help in the case of an emergency situation which can leave the person debt-ridden. Thus the importance of insurance is inevitable. Among the insurance policies, Motor Insurance which deals with the vehicles is essential to have by the vehicle owners. In many countries it is important to have basic motor insurance for the vehicles. When a car (motor) is bought, there comes the responsibility and risk about the safety of the vehicle, its owner and the other third party. Every single vehicle running on the road carries ...
Read more

Best Online MBBS Colleges in the USA

By -
Are you hunting for a medical college abroad? Well, if yes, Kudos, as you have landed at the right station. Knowingly, MBBS degree, which is often called a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is approximately four years of courses offered by several medical colleges, and institutes. But amongst these many institutes, how to find the best online MBBS colleges for you? No worries, as today with this guide, we will be thriving some of the 5 best online MBBS colleges in the USA. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s begin the search!   Why Should I Study MBBS in the USA? There are numerous advantages of studying MBBS from the USA. Out of which, one of the enticing things is you don’t have to appear for the FMGE exam (Foreign Medical Graduate Exam) in countries like India. Other than this- ·          First rated universities Just like other countries, universities in the USA tend to offer several amenities to foreign students t...
Read more