A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Firesuspension? Suicidefire?

This “definitely don’t try this at home” suspension was planned and executed by PSFitz (originator of the idea and victim — he has a forum on his IAM page on the subject as well), Jared of Onetribe Organics, and Cameron from Enigma Studios in Richmond, VA, and a stunt guy named Jake.

They write, “The event involved a two point suspension during which Paul was set on fire. A stunt specialist was an integral part of the planning and execution of this event and every precaution was taken to ensure that everyone involved remained safe. This included spraying the entire structure with fire suppressant chemicals, everyone involved having protection from the fire, Paul wearing a great deal of protection both chemically and physically (the underlayers were frozen), and several individuals with water and Hollywood-grade fire suppressant extinguishers. The burn itself lasted approximately twenty to twenty-five seconds, after which Paul said he was starting to warm up and we proceeded to ‘put him out’ in a rockstar explosion of CO2 and water.”

Comments

48 responses to “Firesuspension? Suicidefire?”

  1. Youri Zoutman Avatar
    Youri Zoutman

    Damn, that’s cool.

  2. Youri Zoutman Avatar
    Youri Zoutman

    Damn, that’s cool.

  3. Youri Zoutman Avatar
    Youri Zoutman

    Damn, that’s cool.

  4. Youri Zoutman Avatar
    Youri Zoutman

    Damn, that’s cool.

  5. Lori Avatar

    That’s pretty much the most awesome suspension ever. 🙂

  6. Lori Avatar

    That’s pretty much the most awesome suspension ever. 🙂

  7. Lori Avatar

    That’s pretty much the most awesome suspension ever. 🙂

  8. Lori Avatar

    That’s pretty much the most awesome suspension ever. 🙂

  9. dustin Avatar
    dustin

    To up the ante, for my next suspension I’m going to smoke a POUND of crack and read ‘War and Peace’ simultaneously, while a Jewish midget stuffs a beagle up my ass.

  10. dustin Avatar
    dustin

    To up the ante, for my next suspension I’m going to smoke a POUND of crack and read ‘War and Peace’ simultaneously, while a Jewish midget stuffs a beagle up my ass.

  11. dustin Avatar
    dustin

    To up the ante, for my next suspension I’m going to smoke a POUND of crack and read ‘War and Peace’ simultaneously, while a Jewish midget stuffs a beagle up my ass.

  12. dustin Avatar
    dustin

    To up the ante, for my next suspension I’m going to smoke a POUND of crack and read ‘War and Peace’ simultaneously, while a Jewish midget stuffs a beagle up my ass.

  13. secretdesiresx Avatar

    ^.^ dustin is funny.

  14. secretdesiresx Avatar

    ^.^ dustin is funny.

  15. secretdesiresx Avatar

    ^.^ dustin is funny.

  16. secretdesiresx Avatar

    ^.^ dustin is funny.

  17. RustY Avatar

    Dustin is funny, but PSFitz is cool… (no pun intended)

  18. RustY Avatar

    Dustin is funny, but PSFitz is cool… (no pun intended)

  19. RustY Avatar

    Dustin is funny, but PSFitz is cool… (no pun intended)

  20. RustY Avatar

    Dustin is funny, but PSFitz is cool… (no pun intended)

  21. miso Avatar
    miso

    Also credit to Homage Suspension, which both Cameron and Jared run out of Richmond, Virginia.

  22. miso Avatar
    miso

    Also credit to Homage Suspension, which both Cameron and Jared run out of Richmond, Virginia.

  23. miso Avatar
    miso

    Also credit to Homage Suspension, which both Cameron and Jared run out of Richmond, Virginia.

  24. miso Avatar
    miso

    Also credit to Homage Suspension, which both Cameron and Jared run out of Richmond, Virginia.

  25. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    This is only the begining……trust me.

  26. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    This is only the begining……trust me.

  27. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    This is only the begining……trust me.

  28. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    This is only the begining……trust me.

  29. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Is that stuff around his mouth a beard, or icy breath?

  30. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Is that stuff around his mouth a beard, or icy breath?

  31. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Is that stuff around his mouth a beard, or icy breath?

  32. trinityva Avatar
    trinityva

    Is that stuff around his mouth a beard, or icy breath?

  33. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    It was a fire resistant gel to protect my face, neck and head. It felt like shit.

  34. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    It was a fire resistant gel to protect my face, neck and head. It felt like shit.

  35. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    It was a fire resistant gel to protect my face, neck and head. It felt like shit.

  36. PSFitz Avatar
    PSFitz

    It was a fire resistant gel to protect my face, neck and head. It felt like shit.

  37. Wicked Avatar

    always pushing the limits!!

  38. Wicked Avatar

    always pushing the limits!!

  39. Wicked Avatar

    always pushing the limits!!

  40. Wicked Avatar

    always pushing the limits!!

  41. joe Avatar

    hahahaha. i had to send this link to everyone i was chatting with! the responses went from “sick” to “im next” “whens it my turn” 😀 !!

  42. joe Avatar

    hahahaha. i had to send this link to everyone i was chatting with! the responses went from “sick” to “im next” “whens it my turn” 😀 !!

  43. joe Avatar

    hahahaha. i had to send this link to everyone i was chatting with! the responses went from “sick” to “im next” “whens it my turn” 😀 !!

  44. joe Avatar

    hahahaha. i had to send this link to everyone i was chatting with! the responses went from “sick” to “im next” “whens it my turn” 😀 !!

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