Its was quite an experience reading & watching this...

[yenrod]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/sussex/8362671.stm

Two kite surfers from West Sussex took advantage of strong winds on the south coast to realise an ambition to jump over Worthing pier.

Jake Scrace, 25, and Lewis Crathern, 24, had been planning Monday morning's jump for three years but had to wait for perfect weather conditions.

They took off from Goring to the west of Worthing in gusts of wind that were more than 40mph.

Mr Scrace described the build up to the jump as "terrifying".

Carpenter Mr Scrace, who makes kite boards, and professional kite surfer Mr Crathern are both from Worthing.

Between them they have 16 years' experience in the sport.

The pair said the jump was quite hazardous and should not be attempted by amateurs.

"It was probably the most terrifying thing I've ever built up to," said Mr Scrace.

"We were practising down the road and we were pretty confident we were going to do it but as soon as we got nearer the pier it was quite hard."

Mr Crathern said the jump was "epic".

"It was everything I've lived for - amazing," he said.

 

[gazmercer]

Crazy buggers !!

 

[Browser]

Seen the video, all credit to them that was a hell of a jump, makes me wish I had the talent for something like that

 

[CopperBrompton]

Wow, absolute nutters, but bloody impressive!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

That makes everything I've ever done look really dull.

 

[TheDoctor]

OMFG. That's a massive jump!!

 

[Keith Oates]

That took a lot of courage (or madness) but all credit to them for completing the jump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Fnaar]

 

[upsidedown]

I dabbled in kite-surfing for a couple of years, it's great fun but absolutely terrifying when you get lofted by accident. Those guys make what is a huge move look very easy, can't believe he landed it without dropping the kite either !

I always fancied a shot at the Llyn Brianne slipway in a kayak, that must be a similar rush (look up Shaun Baker Llyn Briannne on YouTube if you're interested).

 

[Dayvo]

Madness, but hats off!

I like this quote and the end comment:

"We were practising down the road and we were pretty confident we were going to do it but as soon as we got nearer the pier it was quite hard."

 

[postman]

Brill makes jumping over a puddle a bit tame.

 

[justAl]

I watched the vid last night. Absolutely mental, well done him.
" We do these things in this decade, not because they are easy but because they are hard" JFK

 

[dellzeqq]

better now than later. Worthing pier is falling in to the sea - very slowly, but the lack of maintenance and the indifference of the townsfolk will do for it....

 

[Kirstie]

Rad dudery at its most extreeeeeeeeeeeme!

Very impressive.

 

[gavintc]

Surprised that we have not had some H&S fun policeman commenting that it would have better to have stayed at home watching day time TV.