Websta wrote:There are similarities - racing drivers certainly enjoy the adrenaline rush they get whilst racing. I'm sure these lunatic skywalkers get a massive rush, like free-harness rock climbers do. But the big difference would be that racing drivers get enjoyment from the actual racing (the fights for position they have, the perfect lap in qualifying) - the same enjoyment I can get from a racing video game - and of course the massive forces and sense of speed. I don't think the danger of racing is appealing to the drivers, but it must be a factor for the "skywalkers" as it dominates the activity. They probably get a lot of enjoyment out of the spectacle they have created as well, sort of like how people would try and "plank" in exceedingly dangerous situations (nothing like this though) to get likes on Facebook.
I can't really think of another activity were the thrill is just from the danger of the situation. Off the top of my head I would say snake wranglers are pretty similar, especially the people who try to touch a cobra on its head. All extreme sports at least offer some type of physical activity (rock climbing, river rafting) or some type of experience (like skydiving or base jumping). I guess the skywalkers could enjoy the view as well.
I have raced in karting and the thing that gives the thrill, is manhandling the kart round the corners hoping that it will stick, diving down the inside of a corner hoping they wont turn in on you and the danger element is a factor too the enjoyment of it, but the others is trying to get the perfect lap, and everything around the racing, like your friends, the mechanical work, the physical work, and the laughs you get out of it, but I wouldnt get the same enjoyment out of skydiving, as its more than just the adrenaline rush, it is the whole package,
and to answer the question, i do think that racing drivers have balls
