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Headline: RAW VIDEO: Slackline Daredevil Jaan Roose Pulls Off Death-Defying Feat In Dubai
Caption: Three-time world champion slackliner Jaan Roose has completed a world-first highline walk between the Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai on Saturday (11January2024). The daring feat marked the opening of the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy. Walking back and forth along a 100-metre line suspended 224 metres above the ground, the 32-year-old Estonian delivered one of his most visually stunning performances to date. The futuristic skyscrapers of Dubai provided a dramatic backdrop to the highline challenge. Roose explained the technical complexities of the setup, noting the difference in height between the two towers. “The technical setup itself was something we really had to look at because although both buildings of the Emirates Towers are similar in terms of design, they are very different in height,” he explains. “To find the right spots to anchor the highlines was challenging. What we ended up with is one side at a higher anchor point, so I’m walking uphill here and then walking back downhill.” Despite the nerve-wracking nature of the walk, Roose relished the experience. “All I was thinking was, ‘I wish we had more wind!’ That can make it easier to walk on a shorter line,” he adds. “But when I’m on the line, just being by myself walking alone, that’s the best feeling—especially when I’m performing at the same time. It’s not just sport, it’s performance art; two in one.” When asked about dealing with nerves ahead of such stunts, Roose revealed that even after 15 years in the sport, fear still plays a crucial role. “I do still feel fear, but of course, it’s different each time,” the daredevil continues. ”It depends on the situation and the wind conditions. For me, it’s necessary to feel the fear because then, safety-wise, I pay more attention to the details while anchoring, setting it up, and also while walking. I’m not just trying to rush.” The 1 Billion Followers Summit runs until 13 January.
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