[joannej]

Nic did a lot of praying as he was crossing the tightrope. If it was a piece of caking, he wouldn't have been praying. Also, there were times he said he could not see with the mist and spray, and the wind came at him from all directions. He had 40 lbs. on his back carrying the balance pole or bar. The safety chain looked like more of hindrance to him than a help. What if that would have caught on to something? Note: he did not want to have this hooked on to him. Nic had a lot of elements to deal with. I was very impressed with his courage. Remember, too that he practiced quite a bit before he tried this feat. So if it looked easy to you, think about what I just stated.