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Dan Carter launches from world's highest swing
Dan Carter launches from world's highest swing
26
March 2010
Rugby star Dan
Carter faced his fears and did it anyway when he launched
himself off the world’s highest swing in Queenstown not
once, but twice.
The 28-year-old All Blacks and Crusaders first five-eighth took full advantage of a flying visit to the adventure capital of the world to get the ultimate adrenalin rush by leaping from the 134m Nevis Bungy.
Not content with that, he then did the nearby Nevis Arc twice – once forwards and once backwards – a full throttle 70m freefall on a 120m-long rope in the middle of a remote Central Otago valley.
Bungy New Zealand CEO Michelle Trapski said the bungy team was thrilled to help Dan face the challenge.
“We love the All Blacks, they’re Kiwi legends and we were stoked to help Dan get the biggest high velocity thrill going.
“Hopefully he’ll take that high speed energy rush and convert it into wins at the Rugby World Cup.”
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