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Land diving is a ritual performed by the men of the southern part of Pentecost Island, Vanuatu. Men jump off wooden towers close to 90 feet high, with two tree vines wrapped around the ankles. Land diving is done by tying vines to each ankle. According to the Guinness World Records, the g-force experienced by those at their lowest point in the dive is the greatest experienced in the non-industrialized world by humans. The origin of land diving is described in a legend of a woman who was dissatisfied with her husband, . It is sometimes claimed that the woman was upset that her husband was too vigorous regarding his sexual wants, so she ran away into the forest. Her husband followed her, so she climbed a banyan tree.She tied lianas to her ankles and jumped and survived. Her husband jumped after her, but did not tie lianas to himself, which caused him to plummet and die. Originally, women did it in respect to the original woman who did it, but husbands were not comfortable with seeing their wives in such positions, so they took the sport for themselves, and it gradually changed from trees to specifically designed wooden towers. The men performed the original land diving so that they would not be tricked again.

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Preview of next weeks episode with thunderstorms and we visit Kas.................................................. Please consider becoming a Member Supporter and hit the JOIN button.. or just LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Thanks! We are the Whittakers. We are a Kiwi family who sold up and hopped off the hamster wheel to reconnect as a family, live a true and real life & explore the world by Sail Boat................................................................................... Check out our website for updates and our current location ***** www.freedomfamily.nz ***** Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5678457331646464 DJI DRONES & GEAR used in making these videos - DJI Mavic Mini - https://click.dji.com/AAzRXS3kx-W35VhN3nns_A?pm=link - DJI Mavic Pro 2 - https://click.dji.com/ABv0nhWT98n5by998jdmiw?pm=link - DJI Osmo Pocket - https://click.dji.com/AAWr7RvAMUgI13y7c8be2A?pm=link Video Intro & Outro theme music "On My Way" and "Aotearoa" kindly supplied by Singer Songwriter BEN THROP, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand www.benthrop.live PLEASE consider showing us some support to help keep this adventure going ***** https://www.patreon.com/freedomfamily ***** Instagram ***** https://www.instagram.com/freedomfamilynz/ ***** Please hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE bottons.. ALSO the NOTIFICATION BELL so we can keep you updated ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5678457331646464

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Escaping Agros' relentless winds after enduring 52 knots! The anchor barely held as the Meltem winds hammered the island. Next stop: the slightly more sheltered bay of Arkiros, 35 nautical miles away. Will it offer true protection? #sailingadventures #greekislands #boatlife

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The 35 Sport Tourer shows how sophisticated Nordic design and solutions can be combined with superior performance for an unforgettable on-water experience. Cleverly designed seating arrangements offer plenty of relaxation space. The standard wet bar is well-equipped with storage space, a fridge and fresh water. The optional hull wrap in matte metallic charcoal color is super stylish and stands out in every harbour. The video was filmed in autumn 2024 at the beautiful Cote d'Azur, France.

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