Attempt at Longest Hot Air Balloon Swing in the World

The Red Bull Skydive Team pushed themselves to new limits this week as they attempted to set a new world record for the longest swing in the world. Swooping from below two hot air balloons, the daredevils dropped on giant swings through the air for more than 400 feet before flipping off the contraption and parachuting to the ground. The world record swing of 410 feet is awaiting official approval. After intensive planning, the crew made the attempt in perfect weather conditions high up in the sky above Austria. The two hot air balloons used were placed at a height of around five-thousand feet, with one used as an anchor for the swing and another from which the divers jumped.