Awesome Stunts

Conan O’Brien is in Chicago this week, and kicked things off with a bang by launching a 10-foot bratwurst over the Chicago River. Why? Why the heck not? Jump to 2:25 to cut to the chase.

MeTheOne’s video titled “Some Awesome People That I Used To Know,” features awesome athletes, stuntpeople and entertainers, putting names with the faces and bodies of these talented individuals.

Devin Supertramp’s latest video is a meticulously choreographed, epic paintball fight featuring opponents on foot, bikes, jeeps, ATVs, longboards, and even in a fan-powered paraglider.

Last year, we shared Ken Block’s Gymkhana Four: Hollywood video. The guys behind the clip have released a new “raw” edit, focused on Block’s skills and less on Hollywood flash. We prefer this cut.

A group of young guys climp to the top of a bridge construction site in Russia, at once scaring the crap out of us, and at the same time living out our Crackdown fantasies in real life.

We’ve seen two-time Air Race world champ Kirby Chambliss in action before, but he goes solo in this short profile by GoPro. Beyond his skills, it’s that smile on his face that has us green with envy.

Every bone in our bodies hurts after watching this action-packed demo from French stunt actor Vincent Gatinaud. We’re not sure if those wounds at the beginning are real, but we wouldn’t doubt it.

Freeride mountain biker Paul Basagoitia takes a beating numerous times but ultimately sticks the finish in his quest to conquer a natural terrain double backflip in the mountains of Southern Utah.

Stuntman Jim Ng and his unidentified friend show us how it’s done. What’s “it,” you may ask? “it” is doing amazing flips using only their lower bodies, then planting themselves to fire off deadly shots.

A bicyclist chooses one of the more dangerous methods to gain speed on the highway, as he drafts just inches behind an 18-wheeler. Let’s hope the truck doesn’t stop short.

French trial biker Julien Dupont takes to the tricky walls, alleys and hills of Rio de Janiero’s Vidigal neighborhood, unafraid to balance the wheels of his motorbike on any surface beneath him.

We’ve seen Yves “Jetman” Rossy take to the skies in his jet-suit before, but this captivating new short film is our favorite footage so far, as Jetman flies solo through Swiss airspace.

Tricking is a sport that combines flips, kicks and twists. Think of it as gymnastics minus the leotards, plus a bit of capoeira. Watch Brandon MCcuien to get a better idea of the sport.

The Switch Riders team can conjure smoke and tire tracks and pull off donuts as easily as Ken Block can. But they also have several unique tricks that not even the gymkhana pioneer can pull off.

Not to be confused with People Are Awesome, this compilation still features incredible stunts, tricks and extreme feats of both man and their machines – set to the always great Sail by AWOLNATION.

Watch in awe as Australian street trial rider Andrew Dickey shows off his jumping and balancing skills, planting his black bike’s tires on the most precarious of surfaces.

Ken defends his best friend from Tekken’s original devil Kazuya while Ryu wrestles with his own inner demon in this live action short by Thousand Pounds Action Company. Sequels please!

These guys spent weeks building a ramp so they could speed downhill and do a 360° loop on a longboard. Well, the best laid plans of mice and men… Oh, and take a physics class.

If you’ve ever worked on a car, you know that removing an engine is a daunting task. It requires time, muscle, patience and a hoist. Or you could just yank it like a tooth. (Thanks John Michael)

Nathan Barnatt wows us with his precision acrobatic control and flexibility while showing us the coolest way to get into a car in his latest “Vince Diesel”-inspired video.

A teaser from Black Diamond, a civilian aerobatic jet team. We’re sure they’re a sight to behold from the ground, but these POV shots taken with a GoPro Hero 2 are exhilarating as well. Best in HD.

Judging from the antics in his latest video, it looks like Freddie Wong has a simple action movie hero morning wake-up routine he enjoys every morning. And it’s probably best if you don’t get in the way.

This crazy guy decided it would be fun to take flying leap from the roof of a building to the snow below. We don’t recommend that you try this no matter how much powder is on the ground.