OUR Corona Arch Swing - 06/24/2012

**jman** · 07-08-2012, 06:18 PM

Was able to do this with my buddies! Jeff had his friend Andrew who has been living in the La-Sal mountain range for a few months teach us how to set it up.

I'm not going to give the specifics on the rigging as I don't want to be liable. However, it does take a good amount of time to set it all up. We hit the top of Corona Arch about 7am and took about 3hrs until the first jump. There was a total of 11 jumpers and we were back at our cars around 5pm. It takes about 20minutes to reload between each jumper. Again, it's a simple setup, yet complex (if that makes sense) rig job.

I'm sure most of you have seen the infamous "world's tallest rope swing" which isn't the world's tallest, but this one gives you more bang per buck video.

Hope you enjoy it!! We sure did.

BTW - the 2 ropes were packed in 1" hose to protect the arch from erosion or damage. There was none. It was a job well done!

For those who wish to do this: it is a complex setup, which brand new ropes (with protection), and safety was our #1 goal, as any type of misstep or mistake, would of resulted in Death. There is no way you would survive a fall or survive smash into the arch at 50+ mph. The best way to do it is t have someone who has done it before SHOW you. You have been warned! Be careful out there - there is no reset button.

(As always, watch the video in Hi-def and fullscreen for best entertainment value!)

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**accadacca** · 07-08-2012, 07:19 PM

Coolness. Tk for sharing!

**xxnitsuaxx** · 07-09-2012, 08:58 AM

It's just a shame to see people out there who enjoy destroying nature for everyone else. Freaking trust-fund adrenaline junkies.

**jman** · 07-09-2012, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by xxnitsuaxx

It's just a shame to see people out there who enjoy destroying nature for everyone else. Freaking trust-fund adrenaline junkies.

It's true. We do. Sometimes we take explosives and blow up rocks. It's what us young kids only know what to do these days.

**xxnitsuaxx** · 07-09-2012, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by jman

It's true. We do. Sometimes we take explosives and blow up rocks. It's what us young kids only know what to do these days.

You'll probably put that on the Youtubes as well so the rest of your energy drink chugging friends can watch.

**jman** · 07-09-2012, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by xxnitsuaxx

You'll probably put that on the Youtubes as well so the rest of your energy drink chugging friends can watch.

Yes! Thanks for the idea. I just need some music so we can monetize on our destruxtion.

It's one of our favorite activities - next to lighting gasoline-soaked fireworks in the driest of driest grass-fields possible!

**Deadeye008** · 07-09-2012, 10:34 AM

Looks like fun!

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**jman** · 07-09-2012, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Deadeye008

Looks like fun!

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Thanks! It was a lot of fun! Definitely scary however

**Deathcricket** · 07-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Awww yeah! looks scary and fun!

Dude your videos rock, keep em coming, subscribed....

**jman** · 07-09-2012, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Deathcricket

Awww yeah! looks scary and fun!

Dude your videos rock, keep em coming, subscribed....

Thanks DC! We got coming this week for Bridal Veil Falls in Provo. We got some good angles for that beast.

**Iceaxe** · 07-09-2012, 10:17 PM

I approve of this video

**jman** · 07-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by Iceaxe

I approve of this video

Gracias!

**hikster11** · 07-10-2012, 10:22 PM

Love the video. I have been to the top once and didnt dare walk out on the arch. Looks like a serious rush

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**Scott Card** · 07-19-2012, 04:44 PM

Sweet.

**hank moon** · 07-19-2012, 09:32 PM

Way cool - and kudos on the enviro-conscious rubber tubing

**tmartenst** · 07-21-2012, 12:26 AM

Sweet!

**denaliguide** · 07-21-2012, 03:30 AM

yeah...... that looks nuts!!

**accadacca** · 09-06-2012, 01:32 PM

Interesting...

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**Scott P** · 09-06-2012, 03:12 PM

Is this legal in school trust lands? (I'm not claiming that it isn't; just wondering). School trust land agencies seem really paranoid when it comes to recreation, so I'm surprised that they allow this.

Or have the School Trust Lands been traded out for other parcels? I know there was talk of this in the past.

**jman** · 09-06-2012, 06:09 PM

It was only a matter of time before people charged for this. We even thought about this. This will be interesting to watch how land owners will react as this grows in popularity.

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