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.

New world record from Russia?

In Russian martial arts, the fighting styles are designed to end the confrontation incredibly quickly and efficiently (and lethally). So it comes as no surprise to me that Timokhin Artyom and crew added a speed element and did 1,500 needles in one person in one hour. I’ve been thinking of machines I could build that could piercing 1,500 needles in a few minutes. Anyone feeling brave?

Comments

15 responses to “New world record from Russia?”

  1. jOELTRON Avatar

    Amazing!

    I think I have a crush on the chick wearing the dr bme shirt. Cutie.

    At first I thought it looked like he ad glued green feathers to his leg and i was thinking ‘Russian bird man record… hmnn…’. I guess I should read the blog before sliding down to the pics huh.

    All I can now think is ‘needle stick’ when I look at how close all the needles are to each other.

  2. la negra Avatar
    la negra

    clap clap clap!!
    amazing job!!!

    russian style ever rock so hard!

  3. Slick Avatar

    Вапщето Ñ?тому рекорду уже пол года!!!

  4. Zoe Avatar
    Zoe

    Kick ass.

    I have a crush on the boy with all the needles.

  5. RustY Avatar

    And for the guys and girls here that don’t read Russian that well: This record is actually half a year old.

    Proud the be Russian, heh (;

    I volunteer, btw..

  6. hobo_queen Avatar
    hobo_queen

    now thats gona hurt in the morning…
    looks good though 🙂

  7. wish_I_were_a_dragon... Avatar

    “I’ve been thinking of machines I could build that could piercing 1,500 needles in a few minutes. Anyone feeling brave?”

    I’d be up for it

  8. penski Avatar

    I’m up for it. I have a big belly – more room for needles. 😉

    *n

  9. candycovered Avatar

    i recognise the guy sticking his tounge out for some reason..

  10. Lexci Million Avatar

    I like how the dark haired girl in the blue has her bare hand on the walking (well,…seated) contaminant.

  11. Rockerbaby Avatar

    I thought along the same lines as Zoe.

  12. Wicked Avatar

    damn!!! 😀

  13. Leana Avatar

    RUSSIANS RULE!!!!!

  14. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Прекрасно!

  15. rebecca Avatar
    rebecca

    sooo… what’s the point of that. pretty destructive if you ask me. i mean i’m all for peircing and tattoos but you’re just putting holes in yourself for no reason. and risking serious infection and you won’t have anything to show for it. i don’t get it.

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