Pair complete daring slackline crossing of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe

Two professional slackline walkers have successfully made it across the Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border after two years spent in training

Two men have became the first to cross the vertigo-inducing Victoria Falls gorge in Zimbabwe, Africa, using a slackline slung across the face of the spectacular falls, known locally as ''the smoke that thunders''.
Student Lukas Irmler, 26, from Germany, and his slackline partner, 34-year-old journalist Reinhard Kleindl from Austria, rank among the best of their sport.
The two slackline professionals spent two years working towards the crossing.
The first challenge of their highline project was to bridge the 100-metre wide gorge, which they managed with a lead weight, a fishing line and a big slingshot.
Kleindl was first to step out on the highline after a coin toss between the two friends.
As he wobbled through the heavy spray and downwash of the Victoria Falls, it became apparent how tough the conditions were. The 'slack' line was pushed by the wind and spray impaired his vision, but the Austrian, who was wearing a safety harness, managed to cross the line after a few tries.
Lukas Irmler followed, successfully crossing the line in both directions, and even performing a balancing trick as he enjoyed the breathtaking view high above the canyon.