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World's Highest Swing
A few weeks ago, we told you about the World's Highest Swings. Spotlighting swings in Zambia, New Zealand, and South Africa, the swings we mentioned all involved substantial free falls and wide, pendulous arcs.
However, it appears that the Chinese -- unhappy with not being able to lay claim to the "world's highest swing" title -- have recently installed a swing 700 feet above Harbin City. The swing, imaginatively called "Game for brave people," allows participants to swing out over the city for a bird's eye view. Unlike the other swings, this swing is more like a swing on a swingset: easy swing out, easy swing in -- except you can't use your feet to stop you if you get going too wild.
However, it appears that the Chinese -- unhappy with not being able to lay claim to the "world's highest swing" title -- have recently installed a swing 700 feet above Harbin City. The swing, imaginatively called "Game for brave people," allows participants to swing out over the city for a bird's eye view. Unlike the other swings, this swing is more like a swing on a swingset: easy swing out, easy swing in -- except you can't use your feet to stop you if you get going too wild.
Sure hope there's a seat belt.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ericsmusclecars May 21st 2007 8:55PM
I would like to swing on a star and that the closest you can get.
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JO May 22nd 2007 1:47AM
NO WAY, Not me. I'd have to be 3 days dead before you caught me on that swing. Call me chicken or what ever but that girl has more guts than me.
Nanci H. Flynn May 22nd 2007 3:17AM
Someone please tell me that there is an awning or something along those lines that stands between the 'swingers' and folks walking on the sidewalk past that building. I'd sure hate to be the one strolling along when somebody discovered the hard way that having this much fun turns their stomach wrong side out.
patty May 22nd 2007 3:52AM
i give that girl alot of credit she got some balls to be up that high on a swing u sure aint gonna catch me up that high. heck no i like to see wat happens if one day someone is on that swing and it malfunctions while the person is in the air swinging away n oopppp its a long drop to the ground
jgg May 22nd 2007 4:43AM
Awesome!!! I think it's a good way to conquer my fears!
otmerh423 May 22nd 2007 6:16AM
IS THAT CHARLOTTE JOHNSON?????
John S May 22nd 2007 6:29AM
Observant are we? There is a safety line on the swinger and the pusher.
kool May 22nd 2007 6:47AM
yaaa swings are fun. one time i was swinging after drinking the awsome energy drink cocaine and broke my leg. IT WAS SWEET!!!