He’s at the top, axe in hand, 65 feet to the ground and he jumps live on stream!
I would never have dared something like this, but some people seem to have no fear at all. Ken Stornes, a streamer, actually did it. Right in the middle of his Twitch livestream, he climbed a massive tower structure about 65 feet high. That is roughly six to seven stories of a regular building. Just watching it made my heart pound so hard that I almost had to look away.
No One Saw This Coming
Once he reached the top, Ken stood completely calm. He held an axe in his hand as if it was totally normal. You could feel the tension in the air as he prepared for the jump. Then, without any warning, he simply jumped. The free fall looked like something straight out of a "Mission Impossible" movie, and you could practically feel the wind rushing past him as he fell.
At the bottom, a huge pile of snow seemed ready to catch him. The landing looked extremely dangerous. I could not believe he actually landed on his feet without seriously injuring himself. Sure, snow can cushion a fall, but it is so unpredictable. Beneath the surface there could be rocks, branches, or hard-packed snow. If Ken had even slightly misjudged the jump, it could have ended very differently. Here you can see the jump.
What Was He Thinking?
Holding the axe during the jump made it even crazier. Any movement in midair could throw off his balance, and there was a real chance of injuring himself on the axe. Professional cliff jumpers train for years and land in precisely measured water. Ken had none of those safety measures, yet he still pulled it off.
The chat reactions were overwhelming. Thousands of people watched live as he made the jump, and the comments ranged from amazement to total panic. Sometimes I really wonder how anyone can stay that calm while falling from 65 feet. For me, just watching it made my heart nearly explode.
It is insane how some people just test limits and keep their audience on the edge of their seats. I can only say respect. But also, oh my God, I would never have dared that. Just the thought of climbing such a tall structure and then jumping makes me shiver. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.