Megastunts: Nik Wallenda Takes the First Step in His Tightrope Walk Over Niagara Falls

Watch Nik Wallenda take his first step on the wire.

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[lava172]

Guy: I think Nik is ready for more questions.

Nik: (Shut up im trying to concentrate)

[Steven Fallon]

In all due respect this is a decent accomplishment but the whole thrill is supposed to be that that stunt is death-defying and if you mess up, you fall in so being connected to the thick wire really seems to take all of the amazement out of it, making the stunt a mere curiosity instead of a thrill for the viewer. The guy who crossed the twin towers (more than once) in 1976 didn't use anything and that's what made it truly thrilling.

[Matthew D]

But your right, Petit's walk was arguably tougher after hiding for hours overnight under a tarp to avoid being caught. The wire he walked was thinner and he walked back and forth 8 times (over 1600 ft) did stunts, and used a 60lb balancing pole instead of 40lbs which Wallenda used.

[Matthew D]

Your wrong, Philippe Petit walked between the World Trade Towers in 1974 and he only did it once. watch the documentary Man On Wire, its amazing and inspiring.

[Henry Tran]

I SAW THIS LIVE

[Niagara Pedicab]

Check out the Niagara Pedicab youtube channel to see Nik practice for his walk across Niagara Falls. He is sprayed by a fire hose while a fan boat from the Everglades blows wind at him.

[Niagara Pedicab]

ABC made Wallenda wear the harness because they didn't want him to fall to his death on national television. And if he took it off while walking he wouldn't have gotten paid.

[Niagara Pedicab]

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[FPSGameClips]

Coward? Go do it, take a go pro with you. I'll watch it..

[Lena Troffy]

Are you ever visited? If no. You better do.

[Lena Troffy]

Holly Molly. Hard to stay next to The Niagara Falls with rain or mist. Amazing!

[Formulastreet]

What A Fucking Coward. Remove that Fucking Safty Harness you cocksucker. You are a real hero asswipe.