Maker, mountain biker and internet mad scientist Brendan Carberry took an interesting approach to cushioning the landing on a 10 foot drop with the help of 7 oversized helium balloons. A stiff crosswind made getting into position a bit more tricky than anticipated but thanks to a helping hand from his wife he was able to successfully launch off the cliff and experience an impact similar to riding off a curb without gravitational assistance:
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