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.

Newsflash: The Kaiser Suspends!

Join Ben as he chuckles his way through a knee and elbow (knelbow?) suspension.

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DivX download link for BME members: Extreme2 or Full members

You’ve got to admit, it’s infectious.

(If you know of a better name than “knee and elbow”, “Reborn” or “Foetal Suspension” please let me know!)

Comments

160 responses to “Newsflash: The Kaiser Suspends!”

  1. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – Not that you need it but here’s a translation – English lyrics.

  2. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – Not that you need it but here’s a translation – English lyrics.

  3. Iselilja Avatar

    ^ there you have it 🙂

    Just thought it was kinda cool that whoever edited that video used that song. I never knew Kaizers Orchestra was known outside of Norway.

  4. Iselilja Avatar

    ^ there you have it 🙂

    Just thought it was kinda cool that whoever edited that video used that song. I never knew Kaizers Orchestra was known outside of Norway.

  5. Iselilja Avatar

    ^ there you have it 🙂

    Just thought it was kinda cool that whoever edited that video used that song. I never knew Kaizers Orchestra was known outside of Norway.

  6. Iselilja Avatar

    ^ there you have it 🙂

    Just thought it was kinda cool that whoever edited that video used that song. I never knew Kaizers Orchestra was known outside of Norway.

  7. Wilburt Avatar

    looks like a cradle style suspension to me for some reason.
    looks like her really enjoyed it, hope it was fun

  8. Wilburt Avatar

    looks like a cradle style suspension to me for some reason.
    looks like her really enjoyed it, hope it was fun

  9. Wilburt Avatar

    looks like a cradle style suspension to me for some reason.
    looks like her really enjoyed it, hope it was fun

  10. Wilburt Avatar

    looks like a cradle style suspension to me for some reason.
    looks like her really enjoyed it, hope it was fun

  11. Kmerathaetra Avatar
    Kmerathaetra

    Woot, Benny!

    Your socks match the walls.

  12. Kmerathaetra Avatar
    Kmerathaetra

    Woot, Benny!

    Your socks match the walls.

  13. Kmerathaetra Avatar
    Kmerathaetra

    Woot, Benny!

    Your socks match the walls.

  14. Kmerathaetra Avatar
    Kmerathaetra

    Woot, Benny!

    Your socks match the walls.

  15. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – I pick most of the music, to fit the footage.

    Woo!

  16. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – I pick most of the music, to fit the footage.

    Woo!

  17. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – I pick most of the music, to fit the footage.

    Woo!

  18. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Iselilja – I pick most of the music, to fit the footage.

    Woo!

  19. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Pendulum suspension?

  20. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Pendulum suspension?

  21. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Pendulum suspension?

  22. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Pendulum suspension?

  23. Mess Avatar

    Happy-fun-time suspension *nods*

  24. Mess Avatar

    Happy-fun-time suspension *nods*

  25. Mess Avatar

    Happy-fun-time suspension *nods*

  26. Mess Avatar

    Happy-fun-time suspension *nods*

  27. Iselilja Avatar

    Well then, go you Roo!

  28. Iselilja Avatar

    Well then, go you Roo!

  29. Iselilja Avatar

    Well then, go you Roo!

  30. Iselilja Avatar

    Well then, go you Roo!

  31. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    OMG. He looks like he’s having a hell of a good time.

  32. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    OMG. He looks like he’s having a hell of a good time.

  33. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    OMG. He looks like he’s having a hell of a good time.

  34. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    OMG. He looks like he’s having a hell of a good time.

  35. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Hahaha that’s so cute. :3

  36. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Hahaha that’s so cute. :3

  37. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Hahaha that’s so cute. :3

  38. Carson Avatar
    Carson

    Hahaha that’s so cute. :3

  39. Gwen Avatar
    Gwen

    Love your stockings :-p

  40. Gwen Avatar
    Gwen

    Love your stockings :-p

  41. Gwen Avatar
    Gwen

    Love your stockings :-p

  42. Gwen Avatar
    Gwen

    Love your stockings :-p

  43. Habitual_Neurosis Avatar
    Habitual_Neurosis

    Hehe, i’ve already seen this before, but I had to watch it again. Benny’s just too adorable =p

  44. Habitual_Neurosis Avatar
    Habitual_Neurosis

    Hehe, i’ve already seen this before, but I had to watch it again. Benny’s just too adorable =p

  45. Habitual_Neurosis Avatar
    Habitual_Neurosis

    Hehe, i’ve already seen this before, but I had to watch it again. Benny’s just too adorable =p

  46. Habitual_Neurosis Avatar
    Habitual_Neurosis

    Hehe, i’ve already seen this before, but I had to watch it again. Benny’s just too adorable =p

  47. Warren Avatar

    you already named it Shannon:

    knelbow

  48. Warren Avatar

    you already named it Shannon:

    knelbow

  49. Warren Avatar

    you already named it Shannon:

    knelbow

  50. Warren Avatar

    you already named it Shannon:

    knelbow

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